https://www.pokerstars.com/podcast/ en-us Copyright © 2015 Halfords Media (IOM) Ltd An hour of poker-themed entertainment with James Hartigan & Joe Stapleton PokerStars Every week, the hosts of PokerStars TV (James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton) bring you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being two regular folks on the international poker circuit. Told from the perspective of a cranky British dad (Hartigan) and an undateable American bachelor (Stapes), Poker in the Ears is a mostly uncensored take on the world of professional poker. The hosts also regularly call in favours, in the form of guest spots from their big-shot celebrity poker-playing friends. And they routinely hold on-air competitions, providing chances for listeners to join them on tour. Every week, the hosts of PokerStars TV (James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton) bring you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being two regular folks on the international poker circuit. Told from the perspective of a cranky British dad (Hartigan) and an undateable American bachelor (Stapes), Poker in the Ears is a mostly uncensored take on the world of professional poker. The hosts also regularly call in favours, in the form of guest spots from their big-shot celebrity poker-playing friends. And they routinely hold on-air competitions, providing chances for listeners to join them on tour. Ben Strivens benst@halfordsmedia.co.uk yes PokerStars Sam Grafton, Stadium Series, Superfan Collin Capone vs Stapes For their season finale, James and Joe look ahead to the #StadiumSeries (starting Sunday 5th July) and the 23 consecutive days of live coverage they’ll be providing at Twitch.tv/PokerStars (Monday 13th July – Tuesday 4th August). The boys are joined by British pro Sam Grafton, who recently won the #SummerSeries Main Event for $200k, and will be part of the commentary team for the #StadiumSeries streams. Elsewhere, Joe provides an update on ‘The Card Counter’ – and receives a huge ego boost from the film’s writer-director – and Collin Capone from Canada answers questions about the sci-fi movie ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars is now on summer break, returning Thursday 27th August. During the next eight weeks, please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e188-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:30:00 GMT 01:02:18 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Stadium Series, Sam Grafton PokerStars Melissa Burr, Prop Bets of Quarantine, Superfan Chris Stringer vs Stapes James and Joe talk prop bets, and look at some of the more interesting wagers happening in the poker world right now (what Joe is describing as ‘The Prop Bets of Quarantine’). They have updates on the challenges Max Silver and Mike McDonald are undertaking, and chat to high stakes regular Melissa Burr about her recent prop bet involving the consumption of a ridiculous number of chicken nuggets! Elsewhere, the boys discuss the conclusion of their 13-week #EPTRetro run (listen out for a special EPT-related bonus at the end of this week’s podcast) and Chris Stringer from the UK angers Joe by picking the ‘Black Mirror’ interactive special ‘Bandersnatch’ as his specialist subject on ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e187-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:30:00 GMT 01:02:44 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Melissa Burr PokerStars A Big Hand for the Little Lady, Runner Runner, Superfan Crt Lipovsek vs Stapes Time for more film reviews on the podcast, as James and Joe bring you a ‘Poker Movie Monday (on a Wednesday, recorded on a Thursday and released on a Friday)’ double bill. They take a look at two poker-themed motion pictures: ‘A Big Hand for the Little Lady’ (1966) and ‘Runner Runner’ (2013). The latter is the subject of this week’s quiz, as Crt Lipovesk from Slovenia competes for prizes in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e186-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:15:00 GMT 59:34 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, A Big Hand for the Little Lady, Runner Runner PokerStars Maria Konnikova, The Biggest Bluff, Poker News After recapping the final, FINAL stats from #SCOOP2020, and discussing the latest developments in the Mike Postle case, James and Joe are joined on the podcast by psychologist and author Maria Konnikova, ahead of the publication of her new book ‘The Biggest Bluff’. Maria spent nearly three years on the professional poker circuit, and this book details her journey from novice to accomplished (and sponsored) player, under the guidance of Erik Seidel. Sadly, there is no ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ this week, with apologies to Kyle Stanley from Canada. Our fault, not his. We can confirm that Kyle will still receive his prizes! Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e185-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:30:00 GMT 52:44 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Maria Konnikova PokerStars Spraggy, SCOOP 2020, Superfan Ervin Cruz vs Stapes There may still be a few days to go until #SCOOP2020 is in the books, but that’s not going to stop James and Joe from recapping the series right now! They take a deep dive into this year’s Spring Championship of Online Poker with their SCOOP Correspondent Benjamin ‘Spraggy’ Spragg. The trio talk about Connor Drinan’s record-breaking haul, Lex Veldhuis’s record-breaking stream, and Spraggy’s record…collection? They also give a loyal listener the chance to win some prizes, as Ervin Cruz from Australia answers questions about the 2016 movie ‘Nerve’ in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e184-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT 01:00:19 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, SCOOP, Spraggy PokerStars David Costabile, Stars CALL For Action, SCOOP 2020, Superfan Enrique Gomez vs Stapes After a two-week break from podcasting – while they focussed on streaming #EPTRetro and #SCOOP2020 – James and Joe are back to recap the Stars CALL For Action Celebrity Charity Tournament and talk to the winner of the event: David Costabile, the New York-based actor best known for playing Wags in ‘Billions’ and Gale in ‘Breaking Bad’. In addition, the boys touch on a few headlines from SCOOP, have “breaking news” about the next #PSPC, and give Enrique Gomez from Texas the chance to win four #PokerInTheEars T-shirts in a ‘Watchmen’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e183-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT 01:05:06 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, David Costabile PokerStars Rounders, SCOOP 2020, Superfan Alex Funnell vs Stapes For their latest ‘Poker Movie Monday on a Wednesday’ (only this time, it’s recorded on a Thursday and released on a Friday), James and Joe take a deep dive into ‘Rounders’. Specifically, they review the version of the 1998 film with the commentary track featuring Chris Moneymaker, Phil Hellmuth, Johnny Chan and Chris Ferguson. Elsewhere, the boys look ahead to #SCOOP2020 and their cards up final table replays, accompanying their ongoing #EPTRetro streams (twitch.tv/pokerstars). Finally, it’s back to ‘Rounders’ for this week’s ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ as Alex Funnell from the UK tries to win T dollars and a #PokerInTheEars T-shirt. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e182-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2020 09:45:00 GMT 01:11:36 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Rounders PokerStars Martin Harris, Poker & Pop Culture, EPT Retro, Superfan Ken Miller vs Stapes This week, James and Joe are joined by respected writer, teacher and poker reporter Martin Harris to talk about his award-winning book ‘Poker & Pop Culture’, specifically the sections on poker in the movies and poker on TV. Elsewhere, the boys have a brief #EPTRetro recap and celebrate being back on TV in the UK, as episodes of the #PSPC start to air on Channel 4 (every Thursday night for the next nine weeks). Plus, James has a ‘Hand History’ from a recent PokerStars Home Game, and Joe faces off against Ken Miller from Pennsylvania in a ‘Ghostbusters’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e181-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:15:00 GMT 01:05:01 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Martin Harris PokerStars Lee Jones, EPT Retro, Galfond Challenge, Superfan Robin Vye vs Stapes James and Joe reflect on the #GalfondChallenge and look ahead to #SCOOP2020, #MicroMillions and #LexNotLive. As they’re continuing to revisit the early seasons of the European Poker Tour on #EPTRetro (streaming every Wednesday and Thursday on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels), the boys catch up with Lee Jones, who was the tour’s Executive Host in the mid-2000s. Lee shares his memories from the “glory days,” including his favourite destinations, and talks about his role as table announcer and poker chip auditor! Finally, there’s a (tough) quiz about comedians of the 20th century, as Robin Vye from Hawaii competes against Joe in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e180-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT 01:03:07 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Lee Jones PokerStars Michael Kaplan, Molly’s Game, EPT Retro, Superfan David Bennett vs Stapes James and Joe speak to Michael Kaplan, Senior Features Writer at The New York Post, about his recent article on the real ‘Molly’s Game’, suggesting Tobey Maguire and Houston Curtis were the real masterminds behind this infamous high stakes Hollywood poker game. Michael also talks about his other poker writing, including stories on Phil Ivey and an interview with the legendary Stu Ungar shortly before his death. Elsewhere, the boys celebrate a victory for ‘Sad Sushi Guy’ in the #BSOPOnline, recap some of the highlights from this week’s #EPTRetro streams and give David Bennett from the UK the chance to win T$ and a ‘Poker in the Ears’ T-shirt in a ‘Heat’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e179-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:30:00 GMT 01:05:13 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Michael Kaplan, Molly's Game PokerStars Michael Ian Black, EPT Retro, Superfan Miles Miller vs Stapes James and Joe look back at the historic #SundayMillionAnniversary, tease the upcoming #TurboSeries and recap the first few editions of #EPTRetro (streaming every Wednesday and Thursday on Twitch and YouTube). Joe also reveals he’s been playing in some (online) Hollywood Home Games – cue a ‘Hand History’ – with one of his comedy heroes: actor-writer-producer Michael Ian Black. Michael makes a guest appearance on the show and talks about his love affair with poker, from Baseball (a strange variant involving a LOT of wild cards) to Seven Card Stud to Hold’em. The boys unveil their plans to revisit the 1998 poker movie ‘Rounders’ in the next few episodes and appeal for a Superfan. Meanwhile, this week’s Superfan, Miles Miller from North Dakota, answers questions about ‘Blade Runner 2049’ as he competes for some #PokerInTheEars T-shirts. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e178-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT 01:05:03 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Michael Ian Black PokerStars Danny Zuker, The Card Counter, EPT Retro, Superfan Ryan Abbott vs Stapes A lot has happened/changed in the last seven days, and the boys are unable to ignore the impact of real world events, as they host this week’s podcast from their respective homes. They discuss the postponement of EPT Sochi and EPT Monte Carlo, and, in the absence of new live tournaments, their plans for a series of live streams taking a retrospective look at the early seasons of the European Poker Tour. Production has halted on poker movie ‘The Card Counter’, and Joe has a few anecdotes from the final few days of filming. He and James are then joined by comedy writer Danny Zuker, Executive Producer of the long-running sitcom ‘Modern Family’, who’s played high stakes Hold’em with Negreanu, Hellmuth and Esfandiari, and is on board with Joe’s plans for a series of (play money) PokerStars Home Games in the coming weeks. Finally, Ryan Abbott from the UK picks ‘The 40 Year Old Virgin’ as his specialist subject in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e177-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT 01:14:38 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Danny Zuker PokerStars Jonathan Little, J.D. Shapiro, Global Poker Awards, Superfan Darrin Curtis vs Stapes This week’s episode focuses on the 2nd Annual Global Poker Awards, held in Las Vegas. The boys run through the winners in the major categories, and speak to Jonathan Little, who was named People’s Choice for Poker Personality of the Year. Plus, Joe tells more stories from the set of ‘The Card Counter’ and James rants about having to watch ‘Battlefield Earth’ for the Superfan quiz. But Joe has a surprise in store, as he invites J.D. Shapiro, one of the movie’s writers, to make a special guest appearance on the show! Finally, the aforementioned Superfan, Darrin Curtis, tries to win #PokerInTheEars merch by answering questions about one of the worst films ever made. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e176-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT 01:16:48 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Global Poker Awards, Jonathan Little, J.D. Shapiro PokerStars Elliot Roe, Health & Fitness II, Superfan Ian Taylor vs Stapes James is in London, being petulant with Russian visa agents, while Joe is in Biloxi, advising the cast and crew of ‘The Card Counter’ on poker lingo. Joe is finding his new job quite stressful, so is hoping to pick up some useful tips and advice from this week’s podcast, which has been themed/branded ‘Health & Fitness II: Mind Over Muscle’. The boys are joined by performance coach Elliot Roe, who’s used hypnotherapy to help some of the biggest names in poker. Finally, Ian Taylor from Vancouver tries to win an #EPTMonteCarlo satellite ticket in a ‘Snatch’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e175-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 5 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT 52:52 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC, Elliot Roe PokerStars Rick Bleakley, Greg Armand, PSPC 2020, Superfan Greg Kaufman vs Stapes With six months to go until the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship in Barcelona, James and Joe take a look at the ‘State of the Platinum Union’, discussing how many #PlatinumPass packages have been awarded so far, how many are still up for grabs, and some of the ways they can be won. The boys also speak to a couple of recent #PSPC2020 qualifiers: Rick Bleakley from Northern Ireland and Greg Armand from France/USA. Joe talks about his new gig as a poker consultant on a major motion picture, and reveals the name of the movie star he’s been coaching. Plus, James gets angry with a loyal listener (for the second week in a row!), as Greg Kaufman from Canada decides ‘Hudson Hawk’ is a good choice of specialist subject for ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e174-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 01:10:18 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, PSPC PokerStars Will Shillibier, Aussie Millions, Global Poker Awards, Superfan Daniel Lawrence vs Stapes James and Joe take a look at recent events in the poker world with the help of Will Shillibier, Chief Editor of PokerNews. There’s a tribute to former EPT presenter Caroline Flack, a recap of last month’s Aussie Millions and a summary of some of the nominees (and controversies) at this year’s Global Poker Awards. Plus, the boys discuss #PlatinumMadness, look ahead to the #SundayMillion 14th Anniversary and force Will to play Joe’s worst/best game yet. Finally, Daniel Lawrence from Las Vegas annoys James by picking a terrible AND hard-to-find movie as his specialist subject in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e173-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT 57:01 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Will Shillibier PokerStars Jessica Welman, Star Wars, Oscars, Superfan George Zdravevski vs Stapes This episode is pretty much dedicated to movies and TV, as the boys talk about everything they’ve watched in the last couple of months. They deliver judgment on the first season of ‘The Mandalorian’ and are joined by the poker world’s resident film expert Jessica Welman to review ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ and the HBO series ‘Watchmen’. Other movies/shows discussed on this week’s podcast include ‘1917’, ‘Parasite’, ‘The Witcher’ and ‘Don’t F**k with Cats’, plus there’s a summary of Sunday’s Oscars. And, after initially cancelling on James and Joe, George Zdravevski from Romania dials into the show at the last minute to compete for #EPTSochi satellite tickets in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. His specialist subject: ‘The Hunger Games’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e172-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 01:22:55 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jessica Welman PokerStars Joseph Kahn, Las Vegas, EPT Prague, Superfan Alex Sadler vs Stapes James and Joe are back with the first #PokerInTheEars of 2020. It’s been more than two months since they last recorded a podcast, and a LOT has happened since then. The boys recap their trip to Vegas, where James made two final tables (sort of), their unexpected live stream from #EPTPrague, their Christmas/New Year holidays, and Joe’s various losing sessions in Hollywood home games. They’re joined by the host of one of those games: Grammy and Emmy-winning filmmaker Joseph Kahn. Joseph has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He talks to James and Joe about his work as a director, his passion for poker (which resulted in him getting a gig on a PokerStars commercial) and his interest in battle rap (which led to him making the movie ‘Bodied’). Finally, Alex Sadler from London competes for #EPTSochi satellite tickets and brand new podcast merch (!) in an ‘Interstellar’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2020/e171-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 5 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 01:27:45 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Joseph Kahn PokerStars Adam Levy, Superfan Jodieann Winter vs Stapes The boys present their season finale: the last #PokerInTheEars podcast of 2019. Joe’s had a busy week, with stand-up shows and poker commentary gigs in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. One of those assignments was hosting a ‘Live at the Bike’s esports special alongside Adam ‘Roothlus’ Levy. Adam is this week’s guest, and talks about transitioning away from professional poker to run his own business, and whether he’ll be best-remembered for calling Phil Hellmuth’s raise with queen-ten or dropping a poker chip in a glass of water at the PCA! James and Joe read a few of your reviews and comments (please keep ‘em coming), and Jodieann Winter from the UK flies the flag for PokerStars VR, as she tries to win an #EPTPrague satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e170-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:30:00 GMT 01:03:22 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Adam ‘Roothlus’ Levy PokerStars Zac Aynsley, Health & Fitness, Superfan Sam Pye vs Stapes The boys are joined by bodybuilder, fitness model and poker fan Zac Aynsley (aka: ‘Mr Biceps’), who recently came 25th in Moneymaker’s ‘Road to PSPC’ in Newcastle. As Zac is the guest on this week’s podcast, Joe has branded it the ‘Health & Fitness’ episode. The theme is basically an excuse for him to talk about his road trip with Norm Macdonald and tell the story of the former EPT crew member who desecrated Joe’s hotel room and abused his toothbrush after an intense gym session! It also gives James the opportunity to be smug about surviving for five days on a plant-based diet. Elsewhere, there’s some ‘Star Wars’ chat (‘The Mandalorian’, ‘Jedi: Fallen Order’ AND ‘Maclunkey-gate’), a tribute to the late John Gale, and Sam Pye from London answers questions about ‘Fleabag’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e169-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:30:00 GMT 01:07:47 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Zac Aynsley PokerStars Daniel Negreanu, WSOP POY, Moneymaker’s Road to PSPC, Superfan Filip Ferm vs Stapes In the last few days, Joe has found himself watching boxing, and James has spent too much money on a video game he can’t/doesn’t want to play. But this week’s episode mainly focuses on the poker controversy “du jour,” as Daniel Negreanu is named World Series Player of the Year, only to discover a couple of days later that a clerical error has been made and he’s not actually the winner. In the latest in a series of appearances on poker podcasts (!), Daniel gives his take on the whole mess and defends himself against accusations of impropriety. There’s also a recap of the #PokerStarsTV live stream from Moneymaker’s ‘Road to PSPC’ at Aspers in London, and, with an #EPTPrague satellite ticket up for grabs, Filip Ferm from Sweden chooses ‘Office Space’ as his specialist subject in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e168-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:30:00 GMT 01:12:21 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Daniel Negreanu PokerStars Mike McGee, Tom Parsons, PSPC 2020, Superfan vs Stapes In the words of Joe Stapleton, there are “Platinum Passes for your asses,” as the boys run a status check on the 2020 PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship. Crucially, they detail how many #PlatinumPasses have been awarded so far and how/where they can be won. They talk Mystery Chests and Mega Paths, and chat to a couple of recent #PSPC qualifiers: online pro Mike McGee from Scotland and student and streamer Tom Parsons from Northern Ireland. Tom also competes in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, answering questions about the Tarantino classic ‘Reservoir Dogs’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e167-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 7 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 01:07:18 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Mike McGee PokerStars Chris Moneymaker, Hippodrome Recap, VRPT, Superfan Jason Warnholtz vs Stapes Lots to get through in this week’s podcast: a bit of movie and TV talk, including James and Joe’s initial thoughts on ‘Watchmen’ and the new ‘Star Wars’ trailer; a summary of the best weekend of Joe’s life; a recap of James’s brief appearance in the ‘Road to PSPC’ tournament hosted by The Hippodrome in London; an interview with Chris Moneymaker about taking his #PlatinumPass tour international, and the woes of travelling from Sochi to Reno via 17 different cities; Joe’s ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, specifically his deep run in the PokerStars #VRPT High Roller event; and an opportunity for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse’ aficionado Jason Warnholtz to win an #EPTPrague satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e166-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:30:00 GMT 01:16:06 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Chris Moneymaker PokerStars Cool Hand Luke, House of Games, Superfan Anton Zykin vs Stapes It’s a special episode of the podcast, as James and Joe conduct retrospective reviews of two classic films with tenuous poker connections. Yes, following a brief celebration of Mr Stapleton’s score in a tournament at Run It Up Reno, it’s a ‘Poker Movie Monday (on a Wednesday)’ double bill, with analysis of ‘Cool Hand Luke’ (1967) and David Mamet’s ‘House of Games’ (1987). The latter film is the subject of this week’s quiz, as Anton Zykin from London tries to win an #EPTPrague satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e165-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:00:00 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Danielle Summer, Cool Hand Luke & House of Games PokerStars Tyson Apostol, RIU Reno, Superfan Josh Brown vs Stapes Joe is in Nevada for his third Run It Up Reno in 12 months! He talks about what’s happened so far, on and off the tables, including some heavy poker losses and not insignificant video poker winnings. He also explains the rules of Pickleball to James. The boys are then joined by Tyson Apostol, the American reality TV star who’s appeared in multiple seasons of ‘Survivor’, competed in the #PSPC earlier this year, and is now playing poker and Pickleball in Reno. Finally, Josh Brown from Australia competes for some PokerStars merch in this week’s ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, answering questions about Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Departed’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e164-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:13:43 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Danielle Summer, Tyson Apostol PokerStars Jamie Kerstetter, Poker News, Superfan Natasha Kendall vs Stapes As advertised on ITV’s ‘The Chase’! James has been incredibly poorly, so was unable to spend last weekend at #LexLive (hence the absence of a full event recap). He also missed out on a screening of ‘Joker’, but Joe’s hot take is that the movie is not worth watching. The boys highlight a couple of #PlatinumPass winners at Aspers, and discuss the other main poker stories of the last seven days: the proposed Stars Group/Flutter merger and the allegations surrounding Mike Postle. This week’s guest is poker player, commentator and podcast host Jamie Kerstetter. She talks to James and Joe about her journey from law to poker, writing one-liners for Doug Polk and her ongoing mission to convince her family that she actually has a job. Finally, Natasha Kendall from the UK aims to win prizes by answering questions about the Patrick Swayze movie ‘Road House’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e163-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:30:00 GMT 00:58:56 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jamie Kerstetter PokerStars Lex Veldhuis, Lex Live 2, PokerStars VR, Superfan Sanne Bombeek vs Stapes Joe is in LA, while James is where the action’s at: Aspers Casino in London. This week’s podcast was recorded at Lex Live 2, with many members of Lex’s community and other popular streamers (plus Spraggy) in attendance. Joe talks about his experience playing PokerStars VR for the first time and his lack of success in the VRPT. But most of the show is focussed on special guest/co-host Lex Veldhuis, as he explains the objectives of #LexLive, the learnings from the first event, and his hopes for the second. He also weighs in on the recent Twitch debate started by Doug Polk and Jaime Staples. Finally, Sanne Bombeek – a Lex fan from Belgium – competes for an #EPTPrague satellite ticket and some Stars swag in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e162-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 00:57:00 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Lex Veldhuis PokerStars Benny Glaser, WCOOP 2019, Superfan Shaun King vs Stapes Joe’s gearing up for a weekend of action on PokerStars VR, while James pays tribute to the late Al Alvarez, author of ‘The Biggest Game in Town’. The main focus of this week’s show is #WCOOP2019. There’s a full recap of the World Championship of Online Poker, including key stats and notable victories, and the boys are joined by WCOOP-23-M champion – and three-time WSOP bracelet winner – Benny Glaser. Finally, Shaun King from the UK chooses ‘The Magnificent Seven’ (1960) as his specialist subject, as he goes up against Joe in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e161-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:30:00 GMT 00:51:25 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Benny Glaser PokerStars Andrew Hill Newman, The Grand, Superfan Ben Martin vs Stapes James and Joe continue their occasional series of retrospective reviews of “classic” poker movies by looking back at the 2007 comedy ‘The Grand’ (aka: ‘Loser’). They’re joined on the podcast by actor, writer, producer and ‘Celebrity Poker Showdown’ co-creator Andrew Hill Newman who played the dealer in the film and served as the on-set technical poker advisor. ‘The Grand’ is also the subject of this week’s quiz, as Ben Martin from the UK competes for an #EPTPrague satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e160-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:30:00 GMT 01:19:42 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Andrew Hill Newman PokerStars Danielle Summer, Daryl Inglis, EPT Barcelona Recap, WCOOP, Superfan Patrick Winterbottom vs Stapes James and Joe are back from Barcelona. After discussing an unfortunate incident that resulted in the destruction of James’s new shoes, the boys recap their trip to Spain and the record-breaking #EPTBarcelona Main Event. They also talk about the #ChaseYourDream live stream, which included the launch of the PokerStars Players’ Championship 2020 and the presentation of the first five packages to next year’s #PSPC. Two of those #PlatinumPass winners are on this week’s show: Danielle Summer from Tenerife and Daryl Inglis from Canada re-live the experience of entering the ‘Chase Your Dream’ promotion, coming to Barcelona and enduring a day of disappointment and delight. They boys also have some early headlines from the World Championship of Online Poker and announce a special #WCOOP freeroll for podcast listeners. And Patrick Winterbottom from the UK competes for prizes in a ‘Patriot’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e159-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMT 01:14:18 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Danielle Summer, Daryl Inglis PokerStars Jessica Dawley, SHRPO, EPT Barcelona, Superfan James Read vs Stapes The boys start this week’s podcast with a few movie and TV reviews, and Joe has details of another losing session in a Hollywood home game. He also tells the tale of an unnecessary road trip across Florida caused by a gap in his geographical knowledge. Talking of Florida, James and Joe run through the winners of the “Big Four” at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, and speak to the champion of the $2,650 event, Jessica Dawley. Jessica is a US Air Force veteran and pro player who has some interesting thoughts on how the poker world needs to evolve to bring more women into the game. There’s a preview of next week’s #EPTBarcelona live stream, including info on the special ‘Chase Your Dream’ event taking place on Tuesday 27th August. And James Read from the UK picks ‘Shaun of the Dead’ as his specialist subject as he competes for an #EPTOpenSochi satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. Next episode: Thursday 12th September 2019. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e158-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:14:25 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jessica Dawley PokerStars Garry Gates, WSOP, Superfan Scott Bonz vs Stapes James and Joe are back from their summer break and kick off the show by discussing what they’ve been up to in the last eight weeks. In Joe’s case, that’s mostly nothing, but he did make the final table of a charity tournament in LA, and has a fun anecdote involving Bruce Buffer and a swag bag. As the boys find themselves pitted against other poker commentators in a slightly awkward popularity contest, they resurrect ‘Social Media Beefs’ to take issue with Daniel Negreanu’s Twitter polls. But the main focus of this episode is the 2019 World Series of Poker, and the success of EPT fan favourite Hossein Ensan and James and Joe’s friend and colleague Garry Gates. Garry, who’s Senior Manager of Player Relations at PokerStars, finished 4th in the Main Event for $3,000,000. He’s this week’s guest, and talks about his WSOP experience and all the podcasts he’s already appeared on! Finally, Scott Bonz from Iowa competes for some brand new PokerStars merch in a ‘Pet Sematary’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e157-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:30:00 GMT 01:15:23 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Garry Gates PokerStars Bruce Buffer, WSOP, California Split, Superfan Martin Nocedal vs Stapes For their "season finale," the boys have a bumper episode, kicking off with some TV chat (04:00) and Joe's report from the World Series of Poker (09:20), where he played in the Big 50. Expect some questionable analysis, as Joe breaks down a hand he played/butchered on the first day of the event (13:35). There’s an extended interview with this week’s special guest: UFC announcer Bruce Buffer (20:30). The “Veteran Voice of the Octagon” talks about the two passions in his life – MMA and poker – and how we can expect to see him at more major tournaments in the future, including #EPTBarcelona. In the latest instalment of their occasional series looking back at classic poker movies, James and Joe have a retrospective review of Robert Altman’s ‘California Split’ (49:40). And that’s the subject of this week’s ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ quiz (01:11:30), as Martin Nocedal from Illinois competes for some PokerStars merchandise. This show is now on an extended summer break, with the next episode of #PokerInTheEars due on Thursday 15th August 2019. In the meantime, please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e156-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:28:21 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Bruce Buffer PokerStars Spraggy, SCOOP 2019, Gavin Smith Memorial Tournament, Superfan Harry Messenger vs Stapes James is in London, while Joe is in Vegas, after spending SIX whole days at home playing video games (02:50). The boys run through the latest poker headlines (07:30), including Daniel Negreanu’s big announcement and the dates for Lex Live 2, before launching into a recap of the 2019 Spring Championship of Online Poker with their #SCOOP2019 Correspondent Benjamin Spragg (13:25). Spraggy talks about his personal highs and lows of the series, including his epic folds – some good and some bad – and deep run in SCOOP 69-H. Joe has a few anecdotes from the Gavin Smith Memorial Tournament (37:50), including a couple of amusing encounters with Phil Hellmuth. Finally, Harry Messenger from the UK tries to win an #EPTBarcelona satellite ticket in a ‘Count of Monte Cristo’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (43:20). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e155-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:01:11 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Benjamin ‘Spraggy’ Spragg PokerStars Danny Tang, SCOOP 2019, Negreanu Wedding, Superfan Noah Asher vs Stapes For the last time on this podcast, James and Joe talk ‘Game of Thrones’, as the series FINALLY concludes (05:30), before summarising the big winners and headline-grabbing stories from #SCOOP2019 (10:40). There’s a quick recap of Joe’s final few days in Montenegro, including an interesting encounter with Jungleman and durrrr (15:55), plus the boys speak to Danny Tang, who’s worked his way up from Manchester’s low stakes cash games to playing Super High Roller events (17:55). There’s a recap of the “Poker Event of the Century,” with all the biggest names in the game, and Joe Stapleton, coming together in LA for the wedding of Daniel Negreanu and Amanda Leatherman (40:15). Finally, Noah Asher from Florida tries to win some PokerStars swag in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, answering questions about the 2009 comedy ‘I Love You, Man’ (47:35). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e154-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 23 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 00:59:04 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Danny Tang PokerStars Marle Cordeiro, Montenegro Recap, Superfan Riek Rudolph vs Stapes Joe is starting to suffer the effects of physical and mental exhaustion, after working 16 consecutive long days, watching and talking about people play poker for ridiculous sums of money! He and James have a quick chat about ‘Game of Thrones’ (05:00) and #SCOOP2019 (09:05), before launching into a recap of the Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro (11:40), including details of the secret cash game that’s even MORE secret than the other secret cash game that everyone secretly knows about. This week’s guest is poker pro and vlogger Marle Cordeiro, who’s working alongside Joe at the Montenegro event. Marle talks about her journey into poker – via modelling, acting and comedy – and her recent experiences playing high stakes cash in Vegas (20:10). Finally, Riek Rudolph, a German student currently living in Hong Kong, tries to win his way to #EPTOpenMadrid by answering questions about the movie ‘Inception’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (49:30). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e153-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:05:12 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Marle Cordeiro PokerStars Evy Widvey Kvilhaug, EPT Monte Carlo Recap, Superfan Stefan Neskakis vs Stapes James is in London, while Joe is in Montenegro – still working! They discuss THAT video starring Jungleman (03:20) and their “issues” with recent episodes of ‘Game of Thrones’ (06:25), before launching into an extended #EPTMonteCarlo recap. The boys talk about the epic final table (13:20), and chat to Norwegian qualifier Evy Widvey Kvilhaug (24:20) about her deep run in the Main Event, and ridiculous run of good fortune at the start of Day 4, KO’ing three players in the first three hands of the day. Finally, Stefan Neskakis from Germany picks ‘The Breakfast Club’ as his specialist subject in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (50:25). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e152-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:04:39 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Evy Widvey Kvilhaug PokerStars Nick Walsh, Run It Up Reno Recap, EPT Monte Carlo Preview, Superfan Fraser Shaw Morris vs Stapes James and Joe respond to some of your questions and comments (6:45), before launching into a recap of Run It Up Reno 8 (11:20), including Joe’s misfortunes at the poker tables and misguided attempt at heroism on the streets of Nevada. There’s also a preview of what fans can expect from #PokerStarsTV’s four days of live streaming from #EPTMonteCarlo on YouTube.com/PokerStars and Twitch.tv/PokerStars (33:20), and an interview with Nick ‘OP-Poker Nick’ Walsh (37:00), who’ll be part of the commentary team for this event. Nick also talks about streaming on Twitch, crushing Power Up, and his interesting connection to this podcast. Finally, Fraser Shaw Morris tries to win #EPTOpenMadrid satellite tickets in a ‘Hook’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (56:15). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. Next episode: Thursday 9th May http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e151-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:30:00 GMT 01:09:12 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Nick ‘OP-Poker Nick’ Walsh PokerStars Brad Owen, Poker News, Run It Up Reno, Superfan Chris Longworth vs Stapes Joe is at Run It Up Reno, and is suffering in the aftermath of a night of karaoke and heavy drinking! He and James get their geek on, as they discuss the return of ‘Game of Thrones’ and the new ‘Star Wars’ trailer (03:35), before rounding up the latest poker news (12:30), including the result of the Sunday Million 13th Anniversary, and the countdown to the 200 billionth hand on PokerStars. Joe recaps what’s happened so far in Reno (16:40), and the boys talk to Brad Owen – winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Global Poker Awards – about his popular vlogs, meet up games, and the highs and lows of being a poker pro (26:05). And Chris Longworth from Crewe in the UK choses ‘Donnie Darko’ as his specialist subject in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (51:25). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e150-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:04:50 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Brad Owen PokerStars Maria Ho, Global Poker Awards, Bay 101 Shooting Star, Superfan Chris Hatton vs Stapes Joe is finally back in LA…just for a few days, before setting off for Run It Up Reno. He and James kick off this week’s podcast with a few TV and movie reviews (03:55), before recapping Joe’s gig in Estonia working on the ‘Patrik Antonius Poker Challenge’, and partying at McDonald’s with Patrik (12:10)! In the wake of the Global Poker Awards in Las Vegas, the boys are joined by Broadcaster of the Year Maria Ho (20:40), who – in a rare strategy segment – provides in-depth analysis of the key hands Joe played during his recent deep run in the Bay 101 Shooting Star event (26:40). Finally, ‘Tropic Thunder’ is the theme of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (47:20), as Chris Hatton from Stroud in the UK competes for an #EPTMonteCarlo satellite ticket. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e149-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:01:54 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Maria Ho PokerStars Patrik Antonius, EPT Sochi Recap, Superfan Roy Muir vs Stapes James has returned home from Russia, while Joe is still out in the field. He’s in Estonia for the first ever ‘Patrik Antonius Poker Challenge’, and has already experienced frightful fortunes at the Tallinn tables (09:05). The boys talk about their trip to #EPTSochi (16:10), and provide some in-flight entertainment reviews (20:05) and tell tales of post-tournament shenanigans (29:40). They’re then joined by this week’s guest: Patrik Antonius. The poker end boss discusses his latest business ventures, and gives his thoughts on the current state of the industry and his “issues” with the modern game (37:40). Finally, Roy Muir from New Zealand selects ‘Starship Troopers’ as his specialist subject, as he tries to win an #EPTMonteCarlo satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (01:02:35). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e148-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT 01:18:35 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Patrik Antonius PokerStars Brian Koppelman, Billions, Rounders, EPT Sochi Preview, Superfan Sumreet vs Stapes This week’s podcast features an extended interview with Brian Koppelman, co-writer of ‘Rounders’ and co-creator, showrunner and executive producer of ‘Billions’. James is in London, while Joe is in San Jose for the Bay 101 Shooting Star tournament. There’s a summary of Joe’s incredible Day 1 (02:20), and some stories from his recent comedy gigs with Norm Macdonald (09:00), while James has the dates for #SCOOP2019 (11:40) and details of #PrizepoolMadness (12:05). The boys look ahead to four days of live streaming from #EPTSochi on YouTube and Twitch (13:45), before breaking down Season 3 of ‘Billions’ (19:05), and looking ahead to Season 4 with Brian Koppelman (23:20). Brian also talks about ‘Rounders’, and its place in poker history, and discusses the prospect of a sequel (34:10). Finally, Sumreet from Toronto attempts to win an #EPTMonteCarlo satellite ticket – while Joe tries to win $$$ for PokerStars players – in a ‘Billions’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (55:45). Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. Next episode: Thursday 4th April 2019. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e147-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT 01:13:17 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Brian Koppelman PokerStars Ashley Sleeth & Jesse Sylvia, Life of Stapes, Superfan Paul Cunningham vs Stapes James has just about recovered from the lurgy, so the boys are back from their unplanned break. They talk about a few TV shows and movies (04:00), including ‘Captain Marvel’ and the #PCA2019 highlights shows on the PokerStars YouTube channel, before discussing the new Global Poker Awards (09:05) and speaking to poker couple Ashley Sleeth and Jesse Sylvia (11:40), who recently both won tournaments in Las Vegas. In the latest instalment of ‘The Life of Stapes’ (28:35), Joe recaps his recent trip to Vegas, and has some interesting hand analysis – not his own – from his Hollywood home game. Plus, there’s a “deep dive” into Season 2 of ‘Billions’ (37:50), and Paul Cunningham from the UK competes for an #EPTMonteCarlo satellite ticket in an ‘Untouchables’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ (48:30). Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast, and/or apply to be our ‘Billions’ Superfan on Episode 147: #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e146-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT 01:02:15 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Ashley Sleeth, Jesse Sylvia PokerStars Vanessa Kade, Life of Stapes, Superfan Neil Collins vs Stapes James is back from holiday – where he endured freezing temperatures and a burger crisis – while Joe’s counting his losses from his most recent Hollywood home game with Jennifer Tilly and Norm Macdonald, and is STILL trying to sell action for next month’s Bay 101 Shooting Star event. The boys run through the latest poker news headlines, and speak to Twitch streamer and former video games producer Vanessa Kade. They also have the first of their “deep dives” into the TV drama ‘Billions’, with a summary of Season 1 (Season 2 is on the agenda for next week’s podcast). Finally, Neil Collins from Australia/New Zealand* (delete as applicable) competes for PokerStars swag in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, answering questions about the 1979 classic ‘Alien’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e145-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT 01:13:37 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Vanessa Kade PokerStars Andre Akkari, Neymar Jr Charity Special, Superfan Nicholas Besser vs Stapes This week’s podcast starts with a rant from James about the BAFTA Film Awards, and a plea from Joe, as he tries to sell action for next month’s Bay 101 Shooting Star event. He also drops a few names, as he recounts some stories from his recent Hollywood home game. There’s a ‘TV Recap’, breaking down the Neymar Jr Charity Special (now available to watch in two parts at YouTube.com/PokerStars). The boys are joined by Andre Akkari, who played in this fun STT at #EPTBarcelona last year, alongside various sports stars, including Neymar, Gerard Pique and Sergio Garcia. Finally, Nicholas Besser from Florida tries to win some PokerStars swag, as he competes against Joe in a ‘Shawshank Redemption’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e144-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT 01:01:24 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Andre Akkari PokerStars Ricky Guan, Aussie Millions, 6+ Hold’em, Superfan Brad Morrison vs Stapes The boys run through some of the results from the 2019 #AussieMillions, and speak to Ricky ‘ratedGTO’ Guan, who was part of the broadcast team covering the Main Event and the $100k Challenge on Twitch. There are also top-line reviews of all the movies and TV shows James and Joe have watched in the last couple of months, and, in a special edition of ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, two #PokerInTheEars listeners (one of whom sounds VERY familiar) provide their personal perspectives on the new PokerStars game 6+ Hold’em. Finally, Brad Morrison from Illinois chooses UFC trivia as his specialist subject in this week’s ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ contest. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e143-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT 01:04:41 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Ricky ‘ratedGTO’ Guan PokerStars Clayton Fletcher, Life of Stapes, Turbo Series Freeroll, Superfan Alex Parkin vs Stapes This week’s podcast begins with everyone’s favourite sound effect, as James apologises for the lack of the advertised #TurboSeries freeroll. However, the good news is the boys have organised a NEW freeroll, with an increased prize pool. Huzzah! Joe looks back on the hugely successful comedy night at #PCA2019 with Clayton Fletcher – a comedian who’s just as funny as Joe, but far more proficient at poker. On that subject, ‘The Life of Stapes’ sees Joe talk about his recent showbiz escapades, playing in a Hollywood home game and at a charity tournament in LA. There’s even a couple of ‘Hand Histories’ (which provide evidence supporting the earlier statement about Mr Stapleton’s poker prowess). Finally, the Michael Douglas-Val Kilmer movie ‘The Ghost and the Darkness’ is the specialist subject in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, as Alex Parkin from Canada attempts to win an #EPTSochi satellite ticket. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e142-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT 01:14:26 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Clayton Fletcher PokerStars Scott Baumstein, PSPC/PCA Recap, Turbo Series Freeroll, Superfan Blair Matheson vs Stapes The boys are back from the Bahamas, and recap their 11-day live streaming marathon from the #PSPC and #PCA2019, with some behind-the-scenes stories, including James’s encounters with the “hosts” at Atlantis! Plus, Joe recounts what it’s like to spend Christmas with the Stapletons (and their multiple remote controls and missing flashlight). In celebrating the success of the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship, there’s an interview with 4th place finisher Scott Baumstein, who reveals what he’s planning to do after cashing for $1.65m. Also, James and Joe have details of an exclusive podcast freeroll, awarding tickets for the forthcoming Turbo Series, and an invitation for listeners to come on the show and review 6+ Hold’em. Finally, Blair Matheson from Scotland competes for an #EPTSochi satellite ticket in an ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. For Superfan and 6+ reviewer applications, tag your tweets #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2019/e141-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:30:00 GMT 01:16:21 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Scott Baumstein PokerStars Joshua Malina, PSPC/PCA Preview, Superfan Paul Catt vs Stapes James and Joe have received a strongly-worded memo from PokerStars HQ, which could change the editorial direction of the podcast for ever! This week, they summarise the key results from #EPTPrague, and look ahead to 11 days of live streaming from the #PSPC and #PCA2019, with details of the broadcast schedule (on twitch.tv/pokerstars and youtube.com/pokerstars), plus the forthcoming ‘Mini PSPC’. Most excitingly, the boys have a celebrity guest: ‘West Wing’ star and ‘Celebrity Poker Showdown’ co-creator Joshua Malina. Josh talks about the origins of his poker TV show, with some great behind-the-scenes stories, and gives James the opportunity to geek out about his favourite moments from ‘The West Wing’. Finally, Paul Catt from the UK competes against Joe in a ‘Taxi Driver’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. #PokerInTheEars will return in late January 2019, after an extended break for Christmas, New Year and the PSPC/PCA. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e140-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:12:42 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Joshua Malina PokerStars Shawn Buchanan, TV Recap, Winter Series, Superfan Tim Willems vs Stapes James and Joe have some early results from #EPTPrague, and headline info on the forthcoming Winter Series on PokerStars. Plus, they reveal details of an exclusive Winter Series freeroll for #PokerInTheEars listeners. In their TV Recap, the boys discuss the last few episodes of #PCA2018 (available to watch at YouTube.com/PokerStars), including the Main Event final table. They talk to someone who as AT that table: Shawn Buchanan. Shawn is a Canadian pro with a string of live and online results, who finished second to Maria Lampropulos at the PCA, and was involved in some interesting hands along the way. Finally, Joe is tested on his knowledge of the Hitchcock classic ‘North by Northwest’, as Tim Willems from the Netherlands competes for prizes in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e139-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:09:26 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Shawn Buchanan PokerStars Kevin Martin, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan Simon Morrison vs Stapes James and Joe reflect on last week’s epic #PlatinumPass giveaway, before turning their attention to this week’s poker headlines. They pay tribute to the late Thor Hansen, and catch up with Kevin Martin from Team PokerStars Pro Online, who’s been on a heater in recent months. Kevin talks about his amazing live run and dominance of the Calgary poker circuit, plus his expectations for the #PSPC in January. Joe also has some tales from the poker tables – both real and virtual; both reasonably disastrous. Finally, Simon Morrison from the UK answers questions about the 1959 classic ‘Some Like It Hot’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e138-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT 01:07:11 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Kevin Martin PokerStars Nathan Manuel, Freeroll League, Superfan Toke Gerding Jensen vs Stapes James and Joe are back from their mini break, and have a few movies and TV shows to review. They run through the latest poker headlines, including an important #EPTPrague update and plans for the #PSPC/#PCA2019 live stream, plus successes for Fatima de Melo and Fintan Hand. This week’s guest is #PlatinumPass winner Nathan Manuel, who spent most of 2018 #ChasingPlatinum, before winning the Moneymaker Tour event at Run It Up Reno. He also takes on Joe at ‘Fifth Element’ trivia in this week’s first round of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Yes, there’s a second Superfan: the boys welcome Danish student Toke Gerding Jensen to the show. Toke was in contention for the top prize in the #PokerInTheEars Freeroll League, before server issues stopped him being able to play the two games. So, James and Joe try to make amends with a ‘BoJack Horseman’-themed competition. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e137-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT 00:59:24 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, Nathan Manuel PokerStars Maria Konnikova, PCA TV Recap, Freeroll League, Superfan Jonathan Eger vs Stapes James and Joe run through the latest poker headlines, including a couple of big results for Chris Moneymaker on his own tour (conspiracy theories abound), and the launch of Fusion and PokerStars VR. They break down the two most recent #PCA2018 TV shows (airing on Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, and available for the rest of the world to watch at YouTube.com/PokerStars) with the help of Maria Konnikova, the author and psychologist who make a deep run in the Main Event and bagged a #PlatinumPass in the National Championship. Talking of #PSPC packages, there’s key info about the final week of the #PokerInTheEars Freeroll League. Plus, there’s a mini-review of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, followed by a quiz about the sci-fi classic, as Jonathan Eger from Canada competes for a #PCA2019 satellite ticket AND an #EPTPrague satellite ticket in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. We’re back after our one-week Thanksgiving break on Thursday 28th November. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e136-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT 01:21:45 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Maria Konnikova PokerStars Andrew Neeme, Freeroll League, Superfan Jim Vaughn vs Stapes This week’s guest is poker player and vlogger Andrew Neeme, who recently shared a table with Joe at Run It Up Reno. Andrew talks about his journey into poker and content creation, and the recent #VloggerInParadise competition he ran with Jeff Gross. The boys also discuss this week’s #PokerInTheEars Twitch stream, which featured some bonus High Roller coverage from Igor Kurganov, and reveal all the details you need to play Game 6 of the #PlatinumPass Freeroll League. Finally, James is very excited that ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is this week’s specialist subject in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, as Jim Vaughn from the USA tries to win some coveted PokerStars swag. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e135-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 8 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT 00:56:00 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Andrew Neeme PokerStars Mo Schwab, PCA 2018 TV Recap, Freeroll League, Superfan Olly Durham vs Stapes Joe is back from being a karaoke judge (!) at Run It Up Reno, and has a few final anecdotes from his trip. Meanwhile, James has been spending far too much money on new tech, and gives his early thoughts on ‘Red Dead Redemption II’. The main focus of this week’s podcast is the #PCA2018 on TV (Wednesday nights on Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland; Thursdays on YouTube.com/PokerStars), specifically the first three Main Event shows. This week’s guest is Mo ‘The Destroyer’ Schwab, the Canadian qualifier who became the star of Episode 2. The boys also discuss the controversy surrounding Game 4 of the #PokerInTheEars #PlatinumPass Freeroll League, and explain why it’s important to listen to ALL of this show to play in next Monday’s $500 PKO event. Finally, Olly Durham from Essex chooses ‘I’m Alan Partridge’ as his specialist subject, as he competes for a PCA satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e134-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 1 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT 01:06:39 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Mo ‘The Destroyer’ Schwab PokerStars Danielle Andersen, RIU Reno, Freeroll League, Superfan Christian Toms vs Stapes James is in London, while Joe is at Run It Up Reno, having an awesome time with ‘JCarver’ and the crew. He talks about the various tournaments and games he’s played, including Taiwanese Poker, and tells the incredible story of the winner of the Moneymaker Tour #PlatinumPass event. This week’s guest is RIU Warrior Danielle ‘dmoongirl’ Andersen, best known as one of the subjects of the documentary ‘Bet Raise Fold’. Danielle talks about moving her family from Minnesota to Vegas, and transitioning from online to live poker in the period following Black Friday, and her legendary karaoke night at The Peppermill. Plus, there’s the latest info on the #PokerInTheEars Freeroll League. And Christian Toms tries not to lose his head, as he answers questions about the movie ‘Highlander’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e133-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:03:44 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Danielle ‘dmoongirl’ Andersen PokerStars Erik Audé, Freeroll League There’s a very different vibe to this week’s podcast. James and Joe find time for a quick recap of their last Twitch stream, featuring Arlie Shaban’s 6th challenge, and have details of the next round of the #PokerInTheEars Freeoll League, but there’s no TV Recap or Superfan, as the boys dedicate most of this episode to an extended interview with Erik Audé, the American actor, stuntman and poker player who was jailed in Pakistan for three years after being duped into drug smuggling. Erik tells his story – as documented in the new film ‘3 Years in Pakistan’ – and explains how the game of poker played an important role during his time in prison, and helped him readjust and rebuild his life when he eventually returned to the USA. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e132-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:00:00 GMT 01:15:50 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Erik Audé PokerStars Christopher Kruk, TV Recap, Freeroll League, Superfan Kevin McDonnell vs Stapes James and Joe discuss #DisasterNight on Twitch, explaining what went wrong with the freeroll, and what they’re doing to make things right. They also run through this week’s poker headlines, which include results for Chris Moneymaker and an altruistic Lex Veldhuis fan, and break down the three #PCA2018 Super High Roller TV shows (available to watch at YouTube.com/PokerStars). They boys are joined by Chris Kruk, a Canadian player who features in the first two episodes, and inspired Joe’s latest meme: “You got Krukked!” There’s new info on the #PokerInTheEars Freeoll League, including the all-important Star Code for Game 2 (which WILL work). And Kevin McDonnell from Dublin answers questions about the Kevin Bacon classic ‘Footloose’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e131-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:30:00 GMT 01:16:51 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Christopher Kruk PokerStars Arlie Shaban, Poker News, Freeroll League, Superfan Jason vs Stapes Off the back of their first Monday-night stream, James and Joe run through the latest poker headlines before welcoming Arlie Shaban to the show. The former ‘Big Brother Canada’ contestant, best known for his 125-day and 43-hour Twitch marathons, is currently undergoing the ’12 Labours of Arlie’, and uses the podcast to “tell the world about his deeds,” and share his life story. The boys also have details of Week 2 of the #PokerInTheEars Freeroll League, awarding two Platinum Passes (worth $30k each), and their next evening of Home Games (Monday 8th October, 19:30 BST at twitch.tv/pokerstars). Finally, Jason from New Jersey tries to outsmart Joe at ‘Big Lebowski’ trivia in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e130-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT 01:06:47 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Arlie Shaban, Poker News, Freeroll League, Suprfan Jason vse Stapes PokerStars Lex Veldhuis, Moneymaker Tour, Freeroll League, Superfan Scott Samarel vs Stapes There’s a full recap of the recent Moneymaker PSPC Tour event in LA, where Joe drank a lot of shots, and lost a lot of money to Chris Moneymaker. This week’s guest is Lex Veldhuis, aka the “Mr Disaster of Poker” on Twitch (it’s a long story). In an extended interview, Lex discusses the success of his recent WCOOP streams, and talks openly about the highs and lows of 2018: building a huge following on Twitch, while also enduring numerous losing sessions at the tables. James and Joe look ahead to their forthcoming series of Monday night streams, with details of the first week of the #PokerInTheEars Freeroll League, awarding TWO Platinum Passes (worth $30k each). Finally, Scott Samarel from New York is tested on his knowledge of ‘Better Call Saul’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e129-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT 01:02:51 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Freeroll League, Chris Moneymaker, Scott Samarel, Lex Veldhuis PokerStars Jennifer Carter, WCOOP, Freeroll League, Superfan James Satchell vs Stapes James and Joe kick off the show with the final results and stats from #WCOOP2018, and discuss the recent controversy surrounding William Kassouf. But, for the most part, it’s another #PlatinumPass themed episode, with an update on the number of #PSPC packages awarded so far, plus an interview with Platinum Pass winner Jennifer Carter from Canada. The boys also have ALL the details on the #PokerInTheEars Freeroll League – running from 1st October to 19th November, and streamed live at twitch.tv/pokerstars – which will award TWO Platinum Passes (worth $30k each) to podcast listeners. Finally, James Satchell from the UK goes up against Joe in a ‘Team America: World Police’ quiz in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e128-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:11:09 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Platinum Pass, Jennifer Carter PokerStars Jason Somerville, WCOOP, Barcelona Recap, Superfan Justin Stahley vs Stapes James and Joe are back from Barcelona! Before looking back at the biggest EPT of all time, the boys run through the poker news headlines, including the latest from #WCOOP2018. They talk to Jason Somerville about his long-awaited return to Twitch for the World Championship of Online Poker, and look ahead to Run It Up Reno in October. After a full #EPTBarcelona report – including some epic food-related fails – there are details of the forthcoming #PokerInTheEars #PlatinumPass promotion, as James and Joe reveal how they’re planning to award TWO $30k #PSPC packages to podcast listeners. Plus, Justin Stahley from London competes for prizes by answering questions about ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e127-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:30:00 GMT 01:19:39 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jason Somerville PokerStars Fintan Hand, EPT Barcelona, Freeroll, Superfan Mike Constantine vs Stapes It’s the Barcelona preview show! James and Joe look ahead to five days of European Poker Tour coverage with co-commentator Fintan Hand. They run through the #PokerStarsTV streaming schedule, and their plans for freerolls and #PlatinumPass giveaways. Plus, Fintan is tested on his knowledge of the city of Barcelona in one of Joe’s trademark terrible quizzes. The boys also respond to some of your tweets (#PokerInTheEars), reveal details of the next $500 podcast freeroll, and give UK player Mike Constantine the chance to win a #WCOOP2018 ticket in an ‘Everest’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Then, join James and Joe on Twitch and YouTube from Wednesday 29th August – Sunday 2nd September 2018 for the #EPTBarcelona Main Event. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e126-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:30:00 GMT 01:07:31 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fintan Hand PokerStars Daniel Negreanu, WSOP 2018, Moneymaker Tour, Superfan Brian Siegel vs Stapes James and Joe are back from their ridiculously over-long summer break, and they’re already bringing out the big guns: special guest star Daniel Negreanu joins the boys to recap the key event of the summer, the World Series of Poker. Other news stories discussed on this week’s podcast include the technical issues faced by PokerStars in recent days, the 2018 WCOOP schedule, and the launch of the Moneymaker Tour in Sacramento. There are details of the next #PokerInTheEars $500 freeroll. And the subject of the ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ quiz is one of Joe’s favourite movies, ‘Swingers’, as American poker fan Brian Siegel competes for some PokerStars merch. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e125-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:00:00 GMT 01:25:51 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Daniel Negreanu PokerStars Muskan Sethi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Gambler, Superfan Colin Bradley vs Stapes It’s the “season finale!” Ahead of their eight-week summer break, James and Joe review a couple of gambling-themed movies: the most recent Star Wars adventure, ‘Solo’, and the 1974 James Caan classic ‘The Gambler’. They also catch up with the newest member of Team PokerStars Pro, Muskan Sethi, and find out what she’s been up to since qualifying for ‘Shark Cage’ four years ago. Joe drops a LOT of names, as he recounts playing in some recent LA poker games. And loyal listener Colin Bradley tries to win an #EPTBarcelona satellite ticket by answering questions about ‘The Gambler’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. #PokerInTheEars returns on Thursday 16th August 2018. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e124-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT 01:17:35 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Muskan Sethi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Gambler PokerStars Toin Voncken, Mike Page, London MEGASTACK Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Chris Unsworth vs Stapes There’s a #PlatinumPass theme to this week’s podcast, as James talks through his attempt at winning a $30k PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship package at the London MEGASTACK at The Hippodrome (resulting in an unfortunate forfeit involving Chris Moneymaker and peanut butter). Plus, there are interviews with two recent Platinum Pass winners: Toin Voncken, who took down the #PokerStarsTV freeroll during #EPTMonteCarlo, and Mike Page, the #NJSCOOP Main Event champion. The boys also have details of their next $500 freeroll, and Chris Unsworth from Norwich in the UK competes for an #EPTBarcelona satellite ticket in a ‘Fugitive’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e123-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:30:00 GMT 01:14:27 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Toin Voncken, Mike Page PokerStars Alex Foxen, Showtime Hold’em on Twitch, Freeroll, Superfan Peder Grennes vs Stapes James and Joe run through the latest poker headlines, including Chris Ferguson’s “apology” video, Darren Elias’s record-breaking fourth WPT win, the start of the WSOP, and positive changes for PokerStars players in Southern Europe. They also FINALLY speak to Alex Foxen, the college athlete turned poker pro, who’s currently ranked in the GPI top 5, following a string of huge results in the first half of 2018. James talks Showtime Hold’em, and recaps the highlights from the recent Twitch special (including Randy Lew’s mischievous chuckle), and Joe reveals his thoughts on ‘One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, as he prepares to take on Peder Grennes from Norway in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Plus, there are details of the next $500 #PokerInTheEars freeroll, and a reminder of how you can win a PokerStars swag bag! Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e122-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 31 May 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:19:51 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Alex Foxen PokerStars Benjamin ‘Spraggy’ Spragg, SCOOP Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Steven Poletti vs Stapes On this week’s podcast: Joe talks about getting schooled by Doug Polk, James prepares to be schooled by the entire Team Pro roster (watch him attempt to play Showtime Hold’em on twitch.tv/pokerstars on Sunday May 27th at 4pm BST), and special guest star Benjamin Spragg relives his #SCOOP2018 experience, including his merciless trolling by the PokerStars Blog team. Spraggy also competes in a round of ‘SCOOP Leaderboard or Amateur Porn Uploader’. Plus, there are some key SCOOP stats, details of the forthcoming London MEGASTACK at The Hippodrome and the next $500 #PokerInTheEars freeroll, and Steven Poletti from Sydney answers questions about a #PokerStarsTV classic, ‘The Big Game’, in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e121-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 24 May 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:06:08 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Benjamin ‘Spraggy’ Spragg PokerStars Alireza Fatehi, EPT Monte Carlo Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Rob Tebbutt vs Stapes James and Joe are back for a five-week run of podcasts, and kick off this “mini series” with a recap of their recent trip to Monaco, including their epic trolling of fellow #PokerStarsTV commentator Fintan Hand. They speak to businessman Alireza Fatehi, who made deep runs in the Super High Roller and Main Event at #EPTMonteCarlo, and recently featured in the #CashChallenge TV shows (available to watch at youtube.com/pokerstars). The boys also run through the latest #SCOOP2018 headlines, and look ahead to the final weekend of the series. Plus, there are details of the next $500 #PokerInTheEars freeroll. And Rob Tebbutt from the UK tries to get his score up to 11 in a ‘Spinal Tap’ themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e120-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT 01:09:34 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Alireza Fatehi PokerStars Maria Ho, Monaco Preview, Freeroll, Superfan Robert Pankowski vs Stapes It’s the Monaco preview show, as James and Joe prepare for a week of live streaming from #EPTMonteCarlo. They’ve got details of the broadcast schedule, freerolls, #PlatinumPass giveaway, and guest commentators. In fact, one of the pros who’ll be joining the boys behind the mic is this week’s guest: Maria Ho provides a live tournament/weather update from the French Riviera, and competes in a round of ‘Know Your Co-Host’. There’s also info on the next $500 freeroll. Plus, last year’s Monte Carlo Quali-FIRE, Robert Pankowski, returns to the show to take on Joe at ‘Black Mirror’ trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please watch #PokerStarsTV (at youtube.com/pokerstars or twitch.tv/pokerstars) from 28th April – 4th May. And please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. #PokerInTheEars returns on Thursday 17th May. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e119-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:30:00 GMT 00:54:19 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Maria Ho PokerStars Jaime Staples, Sochi Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Jordan Cameron vs Stapes James and Joe are back after a three-week break, which means there’s plenty to talk about, including the recent #EPTSochi live stream, which had its highlights (Appendix Guy) and lowlights (Igor Kurganov’s pathetic attempts at performing the ‘Chop Pot’ song). Meanwhile, Joe tells some behind-the-scenes tales from his new TV show, including the story of ‘The Spaghetti Sauce Incident’! The boys also discuss the amazing achievement of the Staples brothers, and check in with Jaime, now that the #UltimateSweat is receiving mainstream media attention, and has resulted in a NEW year-long bet. There are details of the #SundayMillion 12th Anniversary: Take 2 and the next $500 #PokerInTheEars freeroll. Plus, Jordan Cameron from Montreal answers questions about the comedy classic ‘Caddyshack’ in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e118-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:16:19 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jaime Staples PokerStars Richard Orford, Sochi Preview, Freeroll, Superfan Mikolaj Syp vs Stapes Yes, there are more apology kittens on this week’s podcast, due to more freeroll problems! But James is (reasonably) certain that the next game will run smoothly. Listen carefully for the details. The boys look ahead to five days of live streaming from #EPTSochi (Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th March at YouTube.com/PokerStars). There’s info on the broadcast times, freerolls, and some interesting changes to the Main Event. This week’s guest is Richard Orford, a recent newcomer to the #PokerStarsTV commentary team, who talks about his TV career and love of poker, and takes on James at movie trivia in one of Joe’s trademark stupid quizzes. Plus, #PlatinumPass winner Mikolaj Syp gets the chance to win MORE prizes in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. The next episode of #PokerInTheEars will be released on Thursday 19th April. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e117-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT 01:11:37 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Richard Orford PokerStars Jake Cody, TV Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Phil Raisor vs Stapes This week’s podcast starts with a basket of apology kittens for everyone who was unable to play Sunday’s #PokerInTheEars freeroll due to an unfortunate scheduling error. But James and Joe reveal how they’re going to make it up to the fans with the next TWO freerolls (#PlayOnPokerStars). There’s more chat about the #CashChallenge (currently airing on Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, and available to watch in the rest of the world at PokerStars.tv), as the boys analyse recent episodes with special guest Jake Cody. And Phil Raisor from the US answers questions about the 1993 Western ‘Tombstone’ in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e116-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT 00:57:16 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jake Cody PokerStars Poker News, London MEGASTACK Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Rob Vernon vs Stapes The boys run through the latest poker headlines, including last weekend’s plethora of #PlatinumPass winners, and the engagement of Celina Lin and Randy Lew. They were hoping to catch up with LAPC High Roller champ Alex Foxen, but calendar conflicts/confusion resulted in the cancellation of the interview (James is blaming Joe). Instead, enjoy re-living Joe’s pain and suffering, as he recaps his adventures at The Hippodrome playing in the London MEGASTACK. Plus, there are details of the next #PokerInTheEars freeroll, and Rob Vernon answers questions about ‘Pulp Fiction’, as he competes for a satellite ticket and a chip set in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e115-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:30:00 GMT 00:49:28 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Poker News PokerStars Nick Schulman, American Poker Awards, Freeroll, Superfan Michael Nadasdy vs Stapes Joe regales James with stories from last week’s American Poker Awards, including his strategy for selecting a date, and how he believes the entire poker community conspired to shut him out of the ceremony. Literally. The boys run through some of the winners from the major categories, and speak to poker pro and commentator Nick Schulman, who was crowned Broadcaster of the Year. There are details of the next #PokerInTheEars freeroll, and Joe has a rant at Michael Nadasdy from the UK for selecting ‘The Cannonball Run’ as his ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ specialist subject. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e114-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:30:00 GMT 01:08:10 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Nick Schulman PokerStars Sam Grafton, TV Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Chris Gumprich vs Stapes James and Joe talk about their exploits playing #PUBG as an inept duo, before breaking down more episodes of the #CashChallenge (currently airing on Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, and available to watch in the rest of the world at PokerStars.tv). They’re joined by Sam Grafton, who viewers have witnessed being put through the ringer by Alireza Fatehi in the last couple of weeks. There are details of the next $500 #PokerInTheEars freeroll, and Chris Gumprich from Canada completes classic ‘Airplane!’ quotations, as he takes on Joe in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e113-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT 01:12:17 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Sam Grafton PokerStars Fintan Gavin, PSPC, Freeroll, Superfan Andy Foord vs Stapes This week’s podcast is all about Platinum Passes, as James and Joe look ahead to the first ever PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship in the Bahamas, and profile some of the players who’ve already secured $30k packages to the event. Among the early #PlatinumPass winners is Fintan Gavin – a former EPT runner-up, UKIPT champion and two-time MEGASTACK winner. Fintan joins the boys to talk about his poker journey, his achievements in the game, and how he’s planning to prepare for the #PSPC. Plus, there’s info about future Platinum Pass opportunities, details of the next #PokerInTheEars freeroll, and a ‘Goonies’ quiz, as Andy Foord from Canada competes for a chip set and tournament ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e112-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:30:00 GMT 01:02:54 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fintan Gavin PokerStars Molly’s Game, The Last Jedi, Freeroll, Superfan Chris Sanderson vs Stapes It’s a special TV and movie-themed episode of the podcast, as James and Joe run through all the stuff they’ve watched in recent months, including Super Bowl LII. There’s an in-depth review of ‘Molly’s Game’, Aaron Sorkin’s biopic of the Olympic-class skier who ran one of the world’s most exclusive high stakes poker games, starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba. Plus, the boys finally give their thoughts on ‘Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi’. (WARNING: Spoilers!) There’s more ‘Star Wars’ geekery in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, as Chris Sanderson from the UK answers questions about the original 1977 film. And listen out for details of this week’s $500 freeroll on PokerStars. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e111-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:30:00 GMT 01:06:07 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Molly’s Game, The Last Jedi PokerStars Charlie Carrel, TV Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Chad McVean vs Stapes James and Joe run through the latest poker headlines – including the result of the #PSFLondon Main Event and a major online score for Dominik Nitsche – before turning their attention to the #CashChallenge TV shows (currently airing on Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, and available to watch in the rest of the world at PokerStars.tv). The boys break down the first four episodes with Charlie Carrel, who talks about his experience playing in the Monte Carlo cash game, and gives his thoughts on THAT hand between Kevin Hart and Mila the Challenger. There are details of this week’s $500 freeroll, and Chad McVean from Canada answers questions about the GPL in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e110-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:07:01 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Charlie Carrel PokerStars Lex Veldhuis, PCA Recap, Freeroll, Superfan Jack Scullion vs Stapes After yet another unscheduled break (further apologies), the boys are back with their first episode of 2018, and a renewed commitment to make the podcast a weekly affair! James and Joe discuss how #PCA2018 has occupied their lives for the last few weeks. They recap the event, with the assistance of Lex Veldhuis from Team Pro Online, who joined the commentary team for the epic #PokerStarsTV live stream from the Bahamas. There are also details of the first $500 #PokerInTheEars freeroll, and Jack Scullion from Cornwall in the UK competes for a satellite ticket and mini chip set in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2018/e109-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:30:00 GMT 01:09:55 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Lex Veldhuis PokerStars Griffin Benger, Jaime Staples, PSC Prague, Superfan Khaled Ali vs Stapes After an unscheduled one-month break (apologies), the boys are back. James and Joe are at #PSCPrague, with fellow #PokerStarsTV hosts Griffin Benger and Jaime Staples. They talk about some recent developments in the poker world – including plans for the #PCA2018 live stream (eight consecutive days of cards-up coverage), the launch of the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship, and the return of the European Poker Tour! Plus, there’s a summary of what’s happened so far in Prague, including a chop pot that everyone loved, but no-one spotted, and an incident-filled trip to see the new ‘Star Wars’ movie. Talking of ‘Star Wars’, Khaled Ali answers questions about ‘Return of the Jedi’ in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e108-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:00:00 GMT 00:53:05 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Poker in the Ears (and Eyes), Griffin Benger, Jaime Staples PokerStars Barny Boatman, TV Recap, Superfan James Martin vs Stapes In the last seven days, James survived surgery and Joe coped with cupping, so the boys are on hand to break down hands from the latest episode of #PSCMonteCarlo (now available to watch at channel4.com/poker in the UK & Ireland, and on PokerStars.tv in the rest of the world). They also discuss the book ‘He Played For His Wife And Other Stories’, a collection of poker-themed tales from writers such as Jennifer Tilly, James McManus and Patrick Marber. Barny Boatman also contributed a story, and is this week’s guest. He talks about writing ‘Drawing Dead’, and his long, distinguished career as a poker player and ambassador. Finally, regular #PokerStarsTV viewer James Martin (aka: Undersea Monkey) competes for prizes by answering questions about ‘The West Wing’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e107-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT 01:04:47 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Barny Boatman PokerStars Celina Lin, TV Recap, Superfan Harry Mansell vs Stapes James and Joe discuss the latest episode of #PSCMonteCarlo (now available to watch at channel4.com/poker in the UK & Ireland, and on PokerStars.tv in the rest of the world). This week’s guest is Celina Lin, who played on the feature table on Day 3 of the Monte Carlo Main Event, alongside Daniel Negreanu, ElkY and Hossein Ensan. Celina shares her memories of that day, including her thoughts on her bust-out hand. She also talks about her latest personal injury, which resulted from an unusual early-evening desire for a kebab, following a visit to the Palace of Versailles! Finally, the boys are joined on-air by Harry Mansell, who takes on Joe at ‘Gladiator’ trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e106-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT 01:07:46 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Celina Lin PokerStars Robert Pankowski, TV Recap, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan David Nicholls vs Stapes James and Joe have two TV shows to recap on this week’s podcast – the first two episodes of the #PSCMonteCarlo Main Event (now available to watch at channel4.com/poker in the UK & Ireland, and on PokerStars.tv in the rest of the world). They talk to Robert Pankowski, the online qualifier who featured in both shows. He relives his Monte Carlo experience and reveals what he did with his €10,000 score. In ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, the boys discuss Power Up, the new poker variant with game-changing powers. Expect some hot takes and top tips! Plus, there’s a really geeky ‘Jaws’-themed quiz, as David Nicholls from Devon competes for a #PSCPrague satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e105-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT 01:16:25 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Robert Pankowski PokerStars Jennifer Tilly, Poker News, Superfan Kate Bell vs Stapes Joe has decreed that this episode is a ‘Halloween Special’. Why? Jennifer Tilly – star of horror classics like ‘Bride of Chucky’ and ‘Seed of Chucky’ – is this week’s special guest. Jen is an Oscar nominee and WSOP bracelet winner. She talks movies and poker, including her memories of playing in televised events in Europe during the boom years. Meanwhile, the boys celebrate THEIR return to TV (#PSCMonteCarlo is currently airing on Channel 4 in the UK & Ireland, and is available to watch on #PokerStarsTV in the rest of the world). And Kate Bell from Madrid answers questions about the Mike Myers movie ‘So I Married an Axe Murderer’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Want to come on the show and win prizes? Hit us up: #PokerInTheEars. Oh yeah, and please make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e104-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:30:00 GMT 01:19:26 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jennifer Tilly PokerStars Lucky You, Deal, Superfan Gareth Taylor vs Stapes In this special episode, James and Joe look back at two of the worst poker movies of all time, which also happen to be two of the worst Hollywood productions of the late-2000s. They conduct comprehensive, retrospective reviews of ‘Lucky You’ (2007) and ‘Deal’ (2008), analysing the appalling poker, mediocre writing and questionable acting. Loyal listener Gareth Taylor also made the mistake of watching one of these films, but at least he stands the chance of winning a $109 #PCA2018 satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review our podcast. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e103-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 08:30:00 GMT 01:14:35 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Bad Poker Movies PokerStars Barry Greenstein, London Series, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan Gareth Morgan vs Stapes Plenty of poker action to recap this week. James played in the #LondonSeries at The Hippodrome, while Joe recently spent an evening grinding the Sundays on PokerStars. And both entered the $5k #PokerInTheEars freeroll. So, expect a few hand histories, plus some mediocre analysis of less than optimal play! Ahead of their review of the “classic” poker movie ‘Lucky You’, the boys talk to Barry Greenstein, who had a small role in the film, and worked (briefly) on the production as a poker consultant. Barry also provides an overview of the current LA cash game scene, and explains how he became the ‘King of Play Money Poker’. Finally, Gareth Morgan from Wales competes against Joe in a ‘Walking Dead’-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please don’t forget to subscribe, and rate the show. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e102-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:30:00 GMT 01:16:27 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Barry Greenstein PokerStars Stephen Hendry, Hippodrome Recap, Superfan Christopher Wathen vs Stapes James and Joe are still on a high after their big night at The Hippodrome. They tell some behind-the-scenes stories from last week’s live show, and recap the poker tournament that followed. They also run through some #WCOOP and #PSFDublin results. This week’s guest is seven-time Snooker World Champion Stephen Hendry, who was at the Dublin Festival, and is planning to play more tournaments in the coming months. James has details of the London Series this weekend (6th-8th October), and the ‘Road to Bahamas’ promotion now running on PokerStars. Plus, maths student Christopher Wathen tries to out-‘Archer’ Joe in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Next week, the boys will be re-watching two of the worst films ever made, and recording a special ‘Bad Poker Movies’ episode. If you’d like to try winning a $109 PCA satellite ticket by answering questions about ‘Lucky You’ (2007) and/or ‘Deal’ (2008), please hit us up: #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e101-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:00:00 GMT 01:04:46 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Stephen Hendry PokerStars Dexter Fletcher, Jake Cody, Chris Moneymaker, Superfan Joe Lipscomb vs Stapes For their 100th episode, James and Joe recorded the podcast on stage at The Hippodrome in London’s West End on Tuesday 26th September, in front of an audience of fans. This special edition of the show features… a “tight five” (short stand-up set) from Stapes; the latest poker news, including behind-the-scenes tales about the new PokerStars Winning Moments videos; ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, recounting Joe’s #WCOOP odyssey; a preview of #PSFDublin; a Q&A with Jake Cody and Chris Moneymaker from Team Pro; a recap of the Hippodrome tournament James and Joe played at the weekend; “Happy 100th Anniversary” messages from some former podcast guests; the password for the $5k ‘Poker in the Ears’ freeroll taking place on Sunday 1st October; special guest star Dexter Fletcher, discussing his career in movies, as both an actor and director, and his love of poker; plus the ultimate edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, as Joe Lipscomb (aka: Skuff) enlists the help of other members of the audience to win a bag of poker goodies! Please don’t forget to rate and subscribe to #PokerInTheEars on your favourite podcast platform. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e100-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:00:00 GMT 01:33:41 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Dexter Fletcher, Jake Cody, Chris Moneymaker PokerStars Mike Leah, WCOOP, Negreanu vs Hellmuth, Superfan Georgina James vs Stapes There’s less than a week to go until ‘Poker in the Ears LIVE’, which means the boys are starting to get the jitters. They kick off Episode 99 – aka: ‘The Flake’ – with their thoughts on the latest TV dramas and smartphone models, before delving into the world of #WCOOP with Mike Leah. Mike, known online as ‘goleafsgoeh’, remains a contender for Player of the Series, and talks about his approach to WCOOP and his attitude towards poker in general. James and Joe discuss the ‘Poker Masters’ event in Las Vegas, and the subsequent Twitter spat between Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth. They also preview Episode 100, with a rundown of what’s happening when at The Hippodrome, and who fans can expect to see on the night. Finally, Georgina James from London is tested on her knowledge of the EPT 13 Barcelona final table in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e99-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT 01:13:27 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Mike ‘goleafsgoeh’ Leah PokerStars Andre Akkari, WCOOP, Superfan Xander Morgan vs Stapes After Joe recounts tales from his most recent stand-up gig, and a sinister encounter at a one-year-old’s birthday party, he and James take a look at the latest headlines from #WCOOP. They also talk to Andre Akkari from Team PokerStars Pro about his recent trip to the BSOP in Foz do Iguaçu, his deep run in the #PSCBarcelona Main Event, and his celebrity status in his home country of Brazil. Plus, Xander Morgan from Birmingham tests his knowledge of ‘The Simpsons’ in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. If you’d like to come on the podcast as a Superfan, if you’d like to suggest a future guest, or have anything to say about the show, please tweet at us! #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e98-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:30:00 GMT 00:50:57 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Andre Akkari PokerStars Philipp Salewski, Rozvadov Recap, WCOOP, Superfan Elkana Itskovitch vs Stapes James and Joe have returned from their first ever trip to King’s Casino for the first ever #SundayMillionLive. They recap the event, and their dramatic road trip from Prague to Rozvadov. They also celebrate the now legendary 24/7 buffet at King’s, and speak to German poker player Philipp Salewski, who bested a record-breaking field of 5,045 to win the Sunday Million Live trophy. Elkana Itskovitch from Israel also joins the boys on-air, competing for a Chop Pot hoodie and a mini chip set in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. The subject of this week’s quiz? The EPT 9 Grand Final. If you’d like to appear on the show, please let us know: #PokerInTheEars. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e97-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT 00:55:35 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fintan & Spraggy PokerStars Sebastian Sorensson, Barcelona Recap, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan Henry Kilpatrick vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt are back from Barcelona. They recap the highs and lows of the PokerStars Championship Main Event, including the final word on THAT hand, and a review of the bizarre, but entertaining final table. The boys are joined on the show by Sebastian Sorensson – the now legendary #ScarfGuy – who qualified for #PSCBarcelona in a €215 satellite, and bested a field of 1,682 to take down his second ever live tournament! There’s a preview of #SundayMillionLive (streaming on #PokerStarsTV on the 3rd and 4th September), and a brief edition of ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, as Matt discusses the pros and cons of casting on Twitch with a really bad cold. Henry Kilpatrick from Australia tests his knowledge of the 1994 movie ‘Maverick’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. And, talking of on-air contests, the winner of the #PSCPrague National Championship package is revealed. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e96-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:00:00 GMT 01:06:41 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fintan & Spraggy PokerStars PSC Barcelona, Fintan Hand & Benjamin Spragg, Superfan Marius Sebu vs Stapes The boys are in Barcelona for the PokerStars Championship. They run through the highlights of their trip so far, including the awesome player party, featuring Zedd. This week’s guests are the newest members of Team PokerStars Pro Online, Fintan Hand and Benjamin Spragg. They talk about their respective poker journeys, and reveal how they came together to form the popular Twitch double act Fintan & Spraggy. James, Joe and Matt are also joined on location by Marius Sebu, the Norwegian student who qualified for the #PSCBarcelona Main Event for just $1, and cashed out for more than €10,000! He takes on Joe at video game trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. This is the audio version of #PokerInTheEars first broadcast on #PokerStarsTV. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e95-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT 00:46:29 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fintan & Spraggy PokerStars Jeff Gross, Barcelona Preview, The Cincinnati Kid, Superfan Henry Hartigan vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt look ahead to what’s in store for them in Barcelona, including a rundown of the #PokerStarsTV schedule, and details of some special Sunday Million Live satellites for live stream viewers. They catch up with Team Pro’s Jeff Gross, who’s on his way to Spain to play the #PSCBarcelona Main Event before taking to the high seas for StreamBoat 2! The boys make a BIG announcement about their upcoming 100th episode, and then launch into a retrospective review of classic poker movie ‘The Cincinnati Kid’. That film is the subject of this week’s on-air contest, as student Henry Hartigan (no relation) takes on Joe in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e94-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:30:00 GMT 01:22:06 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jeff Gross PokerStars Scott Blumstein, WSOP Recap, PCA 2018, Superfan Dave Haney vs Stapes The boys are back from their summer break! James, Joe and Matt celebrate the return of the PCA, and confirm what’s in store for players heading to the Bahamas in January 2018. There’s a look back at this year’s World Series of Poker, and an interview with Main Event champion Scott Blumstein. Matt talks about some of his recent Twitch streams in ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, and Dave Haney from Great Falls, Montana celebrates his 45th birthday by taking on Joe at ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please let us know if you’d like to appear on the podcast – especially if you want to be next week’s ‘Cincinnati Kid’ Superfan. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e93-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT 01:11:47 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Scott Blumstein PokerStars Daniel Negreanu, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan vs James Hartigan As far as James and Matt are concerned, the podcast isn’t on summer break until next week. But Joe’s clearly had enough already, and has vanished on vacation seven days early! Yes, Uncle Daddy is absent from the show, leaving his work wife and work abusive stepdad to hold down the fort. Luckily, they have Daniel Negreanu to keep them company, as he makes his annual guest appearance. Daniel discusses his Vegas vlogs, celebrates his string of cashes at the World Series of Poker, and offers his two cents on a few WSOP controversies, including THAT angle shoot and the ongoing debate about dodgy decks of cards. In ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, Matt talks about teaching his Twitch viewers to play Badugi and 2-7 Triple Draw better than he can. And, with Joe AWOL, we present the first ever edition of ‘Superfan vs James Hartigan’, as Jack McCurdy competes for a #PSCBarcelona satellite ticket in a ‘Top Gun’-themed quiz. #PokerInTheEars returns on Thursday 10th August 2017. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e92-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 22 June 2017 09:00:00 GMT 00:54:23 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Kevin Hart PokerStars Kevin Hart, Casino Royale, Superfan vs Stapes There’s a Hollywood A-lister on this week’s podcast, as Joe catches up with Kevin Hart on the set of a film shoot in LA. In this exclusive interview, Kevin talks about his book, his mission to make poker fun again, his rivalry with Usain Bolt, and reveals when we’ll next see him on the tournament circuit. The rest of the show is dedicated to the 2006 James Bond movie ‘Casino Royale’, as the boys take a retrospective look at Daniel Craig’s first outing as 007. Obviously, the film’s numerous poker scenes come under the microscope, and James explains why the infamous four-way all-in is not the most egregious hand in the movie. Finally, with one of our loyal listeners letting us down at the last minute, Matt is forced to go head-to-head against Joe in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e91-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 16 June 2017 09:30:00 GMT 01:08:37 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Kevin Hart PokerStars Brad Willis, The Sting Review, Superfan Jason Anderson vs Stapes Joe starts the show with a few anecdotes from his recent trip to Wales, before the focus turns to poker news, and some early results from the WSOP. This week’s guest is Brad Willis from the PokerStars Blog, a veteran of the World Series of Poker. Brad talks about his early days covering live tournaments and the growth of the Blog, and recounts some fantastic Vegas stories. The rest of the podcast is dedicated to the Oscar-winning 1973 classic ‘The Sting’. Matt has just seen the movie for the first time, and shares his thoughts, while Joe explains why it’s one of his favourite films of all time. And James has compiled a ‘Sting’-themed quiz so that Jason Anderson from Munich (via New Zealand) can compete for a €109 #PSCBarcelona satellite ticket in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e90-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 08 June 2017 09:30:00 GMT 01:04:26 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Brad Willis PokerStars Chris Moneymaker, Sochi Recap, Superfan Joao Matteus James, Joe and Matt look back at #PSCSochi, and celebrate/commiserate with Chris Moneymaker on his 15th place finish in the Main Event. Chris is also forced to play yet another round of his least favourite game, ‘Is That Your Real Name?’ Joe reveals the result of his #SCOOP2017 competition, Matt tries, and fails to recount a hand from a recent charity tournament, and James appeals for a listener to take part in next week’s podcast, when the boys will be discussing the classic Paul Newman-Robert Redford movie ‘The Sting’. There’s a €109 #PSCBarcelona satellite ticket up for grabs, so why not apply to be the “Sting Superfan” on Episode 90? (Tag your tweets #PokerInTheEars) And, talking of Superfans, Joao Matteus from Brazil turns the clock back to 2015, and answers questions about a “classic” episode of the podcast in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e89-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 02 June 2017 11:00:00 GMT 01:11:49 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Chris Moneymaker PokerStars Kevin Martin, SCOOP, Sochi Preview, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan James Wearn vs Stapes The boys summarise the last week of #SCOOP2017, including Joe’s trip to Canada to play the second phase of Event #01. They also reveal details of the recently announced Sunday Million Live, and look ahead to five days of live streaming on #PokerStarsTV from #PSCSochi. But the biggest news of the week concerns Kevin Martin from Team PokerStars Pro Online: he’s won the Canadian version of ‘Big Brother’! In an exclusive interview with #PokerInTheEars, Kevin tells James, Joe and Matt about his experience on the TV show, his relief at being a free man again, and how much he’s looking forward to returning to the online tables and streaming on Twitch. In ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, Matt recaps his recent Razz-themed antics. And James Wearn from the UK is tested on his knowledge of ‘Bones’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e88-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 25 May 2017 10:00:00 GMT 01:06:42 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Big Brother Canada winner Kevin Martin PokerStars Jason Mercier, SCOOP, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan Sean Gunnells vs Stapes There’s a lot of poker news to cover this week, including the announcement that PokerStars live events are returning to 15% payouts, a couple of stories from mainstream news publications (one of which massively tilted James), and the big winners from #SCOOP2017. Jason Mercier joins the boys to discuss his trip to Toronto to play and stream the $25k High Roller. He also talks about the prospect of becoming a dad, and offers some interesting insights into Jason Somerville’s daily routine and repetitive diet! In ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, Matt reveals his new role as a PokerSchoolOnline tutor, and recaps the first edition of ‘Monday Nights with Matt’ on Twitch. And Sean Gunnells from Las Vegas proudly demonstrates his knowledge of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e87-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 18 May 2017 10:00:00 GMT 01:15:54 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jason Mercier PokerStars Maria Ho, Monte Carlo Recap, SCOOP, Superfan Greg Thomlinson vs Stapes The boys recap #PSCMonteCarlo with Maria Ho, who joined the #PokerStarsTV team in Monaco as a presenter on the #PSCCashChallenge TV series, and inspired last week’s awkward phone conversation between Joe and his mother. Also… there are some early results from #SCOOP2017, James balks at the idea of eating $1,000 of McDonald’s food, Matt reveals that lightning DOES strike twice, and Joe explains why his hotel room smelled like “Godzilla had died in there.” Plus, Greg Thomlinson causes the quizmaster and scorekeeper to tear their hair out during a painful, but hilarious edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’! #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e86-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 11 May 2017 11:00:00 GMT 01:14:11 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Maria Ho PokerStars Fatima Moreira de Melo, PSC Monte Carlo, SCOOP, Superfan Richard Neilson vs Stapes The boys are in Monaco for the PokerStars Championship Presented by Monte-Carlo Casino. They talk about everything going on behind-the-scenes at #PSCMonteCarlo, and James teases a few details of the #PSCCashChallenge (the new cash game TV series due to air in early 2018). Fatima Moreira de Melo is this week’s guest, discussing tennis, parties and friction massages. Plus, there are some ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, as Joe and Matt recount their #SCOOP2017 experiences. Finally, Richard Neilson, the so-called “dealer behind the curtain,” competes for a Chop Pot hoodie in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. This is the audio version of the video podcast first broadcast on #PokerStarsTV. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e85-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 05 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT 00:54:56 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fatima Moreira de Melo PokerStars Monte Carlo Preview, Superfan Sam Warren vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt are about to travel to the French Riviera for a week of TV production and webcasting. Before they go, the boys bring you the #PSCMonteCarlo Preview Show, with a full rundown of the streams they’ll be hosting (at PokerStars.tv/live), and details of the new PokerStars Championship Cash Challenge TV series being filmed at the event. Plus, there’s news of the freerolls – including the return of the popular Bounty Bonus tournaments – that #PokerStarsTV viewers can play while watching the action from Monaco. Finally, Joe is forced to answer questions about one of his least favourite TV shows, ‘Entourage’, as #PokerInTheEars listener Sam Warren tries to win prizes in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e84-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:15:00 GMT 00:54:24 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Elliot Smith, Macau Recap, ‘Win It All’ Review, Superfan Luke Payne vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt are back from their Easter break, and kick off the podcast with a few of your tweets, before launching into their #PSCMacau recap (just because they didn’t go to Macau doesn’t mean the boys are ignoring the event). They’re joined by Elliot Smith, who took down the PokerStars Championship Main Event, after an epic, TEN-HOUR heads-up battle! James, Joe and Matt also review the new Netflix movie ‘Win It All’, and reach the conclusion that they might be the only people in the poker community who actually like it (please feel free to share your thoughts: #PokerInTheEars). Finally, Luke Payne is tested on his knowledge of the original ‘RoboCop’ as he competes for a $27 ticket and an ‘Everyone Loves a Chop Pot’ hoodie in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e83-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:00:00 GMT 01:09:05 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Elliot Smith PokerStars Kenny Smaron, StreamBoat Deep Throat, Superfan Johnathon Gallagher vs Stapes All three hosts are in London this week, and Joe is considering playing the PokerStars MEGASTACK at The Hippodrome. There’s plenty of poker news to discuss, with updates from #PSCMacau and the Sunday Million 11th Anniversary. The boys also have an exclusive: an interview with an insider who was on THAT boat with Bill Perkins, Jeff Gross and the Staples brothers. He’s promised to dish the dirt and reveal some hot gossip from behind-the-scenes (obviously, we’re protecting our source, and respecting the anonymity of our #StreamBoat ‘Deep Throat’). James, Joe and Matt finally close the book on #PSCPanama, as they speak to Kenny Smaron – the winner of last month’s PokerStars Championship Main Event. And Johnathon Gallagher from the UK goes fishing for prizes in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e82-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:00:00 GMT 01:11:18 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Kenny Smaron PokerStars Panama Recap, Jason Somerville, Superfan Ky Waddell vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt are back from Panama City. They look back at their trip to #PSCPanama, with some behind-the-scenes stories from the #PokerStarsTV live stream, and some anecdotes from the journey home, including James’s (literal and metaphorical) meltdown at Panama Airport. There’s a brief look at the #SCOOP2017 schedule (more info on the PokerStarsBlog.com), and Jason Somerville makes a cameo appearance on the podcast, as Ky Waddell from Canada proves her knowledge of all things JCarver in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e81-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT 00:59:31 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jason Somerville PokerStars Tito Ortiz, Rozvadov Recap, Superfan Andres Korn vs Stapes It may sound like it, but this episode of #PokerInTheEars was NOT recorded on a TDK C90 cassette (without Dolby NR). It’s the audio version of the video podcast from Panama City (that first aired on PokerStars.tv) and the less-than-amazing quality is due to technical issues on site. James, Joe and Matt interview MMA legend Tito Ortiz about his deep run in the #PSCPanama Main Event; Matt re-lives the highs and lows of his trip to #PSFRozvadov and his 79 hours of live streaming; and Andres Korn from Argentina challenges Joe to a game of World Cup trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e80-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT 00:47:30 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars ElkY, Rozvadov Preview, Panama Preview, Top 5 Recap, Superfan Andrew Pieper vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt kick off the podcast with some ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, as they re-live the highs and lows of last week’s #PokerStarsTV Home Game. They boys have got two live events on the horizon, and two live streams to preview, with Matt heading to #PSFRozvadov and the entire team going to #PSCPanama. Listen out for key dates and broadcast times, plus an interview with ElkY, who takes a short break from a €100/€100 cash game at King’s Casino to talk about the Rozvadov Festival. There’s a summary of the Top 5 WTF Moments (now available to watch at PokerStars.tv), and ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ features Andrew Pieper from Las Vegas, questions about ‘Rocky’, and one of the best original jokes Joe has EVER come up with on ANY show. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e79-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:15:00 GMT 01:01:50 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, ElkY PokerStars Cate Hall, American Poker Awards, Top 5 Recap, Superfan Joe Romagnano vs Stapes Joe is an American Poker Award winner! And he wants everyone to know it. James and Matt help him celebrate his success, as they run though the highlights of last week’s ceremony in Los Angeles. Cate Hall was named GPI Female Player of the Year, and delivered a thought-provoking acceptance speech. She’s the guest on this week’s podcast, discussing her controversial comments and reviewing her year on the live poker circuit. There’s a new Top 5 (Table Nightmares) now available to watch at PokerStars.tv, so the boys pour over the hands and characters in this countdown. Finally, Joe “Pesci” Romagnano from New York takes on Joe at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e78-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:00:00 GMT 01:17:44 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Cate Hall PokerStars Mike McDonald, PokerStars Championship Cash Challenge, Top 5 Recap, Superfan Julez Redding vs Stapes James and Joe welcome Matt to the podcast full-time, following his recent hardware and software upgrades. The boys kick off the show with a reminder of next week’s #PokerStarsTV Home Game and details of how YOU can win a trip to Monte Carlo to compete against the pros in an exclusive televised cash game, the PokerStars Championship Cash Challenge. The world’s newest Twitch star, Mike ‘Timex’ McDonald, is this week’s guest. He talks about the success of his poker streams and tells the surprising story of his…er…first time! James, Joe and Matt break down another countdown: the Top 5 Huge Mistakes (now available to watch at PokerStars.tv). And Julez Redding from London demonstrates his knowledge of ‘Scott Pilgrim vs the World’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e77-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMT 01:16:08 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Mike McDonald PokerStars PokerStars TV Home Game, Top 5 Recap, Superfan Will Ho vs Stapes Plenty of poker news for James and Joe to discuss this week, including Igor Kurganov joining Team Pro, the forthcoming launch of Power Up Poker, details of a bonus live stream on PokerStars.tv, and more info about next month’s #PokerStarsTV Home Game, including the Club ID and Invitation Code. With new Top 5s being released weekly on PokerStars.tv, the boys break down two of the most recent countdowns: the Top 5 Poker Controversies and the Top 5 Hands of 2016. Plus, Will Ho competes for a hoodie and a tournament ticket in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e76-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMT 00:54:53 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Jaime Staples, PokerStars TV Home Game, Superfan Thomas Shevlin vs Stapes James, the die-hard NFL fan, didn’t watch Super Bowl LI. But Joe did, and the result has left him feeling a little low. Luckily, he’s got the banging beats of ‘Space Monkey’ to cheer himself up. Jaime Staples from Team PokerStars Pro Online is this week’s guest, talking about his American Poker Award nomination, his victory in the recent ‘TwitchStars’ tournament at #PSCBahamas, and his plans for ‘Streamboat 2017’! James has details of the forthcoming #PokerStarsTV Home Game, including the all-important date. And one of the greatest poker movies of all time is the subject of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, as Thomas Shevlin from Scotland faces off against Joe in a game of ‘Rounders’ trivia. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e75-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMT 00:56:18 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jaime Staples PokerStars Liv Boeree, PokerStars Festival London Recap, Superfan Gary Davis vs Stapes After entertaining themselves with a brief burst of ‘Space Monkey’ (the thumping dance track that’s taking the US by storm), James and Joe delve into the American Poker Awards, and Joe’s unsuccessful campaign to secure a nomination for #KidPoker. But there’s still cause for celebration, as Joe is up for Media Person of the Year! There’s a look back at the hugely successful #PSFLondon. Neither of the boys could make it to The Hippodrome, so they enlist the help of Liv Boeree to review the event. Liv talks about her deep runs in the High Roller and Main Event, and her recent success in the #TCOOP. The second guest on this week’s podcast is Gary Davis, co-director of #KidPoker and the creative powerhouse behind much of #PokerStarsTV’s output. Gary reflects on his early career as an editor, reveals how he (literally) stumbled into televised poker, and is tested on his knowledge of library music in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e74-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:30:00 GMT 01:11:41 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Liv Boeree PokerStars American Poker Awards, TV Recap, Superfan Sebastian Mojko vs Stapes James and Joe were hoping to be joined by Liv Boeree on this week’s podcast, but she rather inconveniently made a deep run in the £2k High Roller at the PokerStars Festival London, so, instead, they take a look at the categories in this year’s American Poker Awards. Joe is a member of the nominating panel, and is able to reveal some of the names on the shortlist. He also appeals for YOUR help in deciding who to vote for! As promised on the last episode, the boys review some of the TV shows and movies they’ve watched recently, including ‘Westworld’ and ‘The Night Of’, and James reveals he “quite enjoyed” an atrocious film that practically everyone else in the world hated. Finally, Poland is the subject of this week’s ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ contest, as Sebastian Mojko competes for a #PSCPanama satellite ticket and a hoodie. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e73-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:30:00 GMT 01:03:44 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Christian Harder, PSC Bahamas, Superfan Christian Obermaier vs Stapes James and Joe look back at the first ever PokerStars Championship in the Bahamas. The boys reveal what happened at Atlantis after the final card was dealt (spoiler alert: many of Joe’s stories involve Tinder), and Matt tells the tale of ‘The Hulk, the Bomb and the Corpse’! Christian Harder is this week’s guest, discussing his #PSCBahamas victory and the history of his relationship with runner-up Cliff Josephy. He’s also forced to play one of the stupidest games every created by man. Or Stapes. And #PokerStarsTV viewer Christian Obermaier takes on Joe in a game of ‘Scrubs’ trivia in this week’s ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e72-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:30:00 GMT 01:17:25 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Christian Harder PokerStars PSC Bahamas, Superfan Richard Freemantle vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt are in the Bahamas for the first ever PokerStars Championship, mixing with celebs like Kevin Hart and Aaron Paul. In this audio version of the podcast first broadcast on #PokerStarsTV, there’s a quick flashback to the last ever #EPT in Prague, specifically everyone’s reaction to the emotional closing video and the equally emotional after-party. Joe asks for help with a social media dilemma, while James and Matt tell tales from their flight from London to Nassau. Plus, there’s a brief review of ‘Rogue One’, although Joe is only able to critique the first half of the movie, as he chose sex over ‘Star Wars’! Finally, Spin & Go qualifier Richard Freemantle talks about his Bahamas experience, and demonstrates his knowledge of Monty Python movies in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #PokerInTheEars http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2017/e71-poker-in-the-ears.mp3 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 16:30:00 GMT 00:41:03 Poker in the Ears, PokerStars Live, PokerStars Championship, PokerStars Festival, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars EPT Prague, EPT Memories, Superfan Huw Rees vs Stapes This is the audio version of the show first broadcast on PokerStars.tv, and is the final episode of the podcast in its current incarnation. James and Joe to reveal what #EPTNotLive will be called in 2017, and award prizes to the listeners who helped come up with the new name. The boys also talk about their antics in Prague, and re-live some of their favourite moments from 13 seasons of the European Poker Tour. Finally, Huw Rees, a member of the #EPTLive graphics team, competes against Joe in a Tom Hanks-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. We’re back in mid-January with the rebooted/rebranded podcast. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e70-ept-not-live.mp3 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:00:00 GMT 00:46:24 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, EPT Not Live @ EPT Live PokerStars Sam Grafton, Prague Preview, GPL Recap, Superfan Artem Korolev vs Stapes James and Joe as they look ahead to the last ever #EPTLive from the last ever #EPT in Prague. There’s a rundown of what’s being streamed and when (at PokerStars.tv/live), and a list of the freerolls and Bounty Bonus tournaments running during the seven-day webcast. Former Prague resident Sam Grafton is this week’s guest, and provides some tips on places to go and things to do in the Czech capital. Joe re-lives his experience hosting 236 hours of Twitch coverage of the GPL Finals, and there’s a brief recap of the latest TV show: the €2k Estrellas High Roller final table. Plus, Artem Korolev from Moscow aims to win a Step C ticket by demonstrating his knowledge of the Michael Bay movie ‘Armageddon’ in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e69-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:30:00 GMT 01:15:33 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Sam Grafton PokerStars GPL Finals, TV Recap, Superfan John Lindley vs Stapes After a two week break, you’d think the boys would be refreshed, reinvigorated and re-energised. But no. James is coming down with the lurgy, and Joe is recovering from hosting an epic 15-hour live stream and facing the prospect of hosting ANOTHER epic 15-hour live stream! He’s in Vegas for the GPL play-offs and final, and gives an insight into the closing chapter of the inaugural season of the Global Poker League. There’s a bit of Thanksgiving and movie chat, before the guys break down the two most recent #EPT TV shows (both available to watch at PokerStars.tv): The Best of the EPT Episode 3 and the EPT 13 Barcelona Super High Roller. Finally, John Lindley from California aims to prove he knows more about ‘The Princess Bride’ than Joe in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e68-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:30:00 GMT 01:06:21 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Ryan D’Angelo, TV Recap, Superfan Phil Cooper vs Stapes This week’s podcast focuses on the second part of the top 40 countdown of the greatest hands in European Poker Tour history, as James and Joe break down The Best of the EPT Episode 2 (now available to watch at PokerStars.tv). They’re joined by PCA 2010 finalist Ryan D’Angelo, whose infamous and hilarious rant at Ben Zamani is featured in the show. Away from the small screen, there’s an update on the number of qualifiers who’ve won PokerStars Championship packages courtesy of the Bahamas Spin & Go promotion (which continues until 4th December). And Phil Cooper from Aberdeen competes for a Step C ticket in a Top Gear-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive is taking a short break for Thanksgiving, and returns on Thursday 1st December. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e67-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:30:00 GMT 01:05:13 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Ryan D’Angelo PokerStars Jake Cody, TV Recap, Negreanu Charity Event, Superfan Jesse Abramowitz vs Stapes Joe is not quite himself this week, as he recovers from the shocking result of the US Presidential election. But he soon gets down to business, telling James about his recent gig hosting Daniel Negreanu’s charity poker tournament in Las Vegas. The boys also discuss the latest TV show: The Best of the EPT Episode 1 (now available to watch at PokerStars.tv). They’re joined by Jake Cody, who features in the top 40 countdown, to look back at 12 seasons of the European Poker Tour. There’s a summary of how you can Spin & Go to the Bahamas, and James reveals his current obsession with Beat The Clock tournaments. Finally, Joe’s former flatmate Jesse Abramowitz narrates a disturbing late-night tale, and demonstrates his knowledge of Uber fares in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e66-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:12:18 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jake Cody PokerStars Malta Recap, TV Recap, Superfan Jeffrey Anbinder vs Stapes James and Joe, as they recount tales from the last few days of #EPTLive in Malta, including dramatic events at the airport that led to both Matt and Joe becoming foreign correspondents for a variety of media outlets. Matt also reveals how he angered his fellow passengers on the fight home, and tells the story of how he was once accidentally introduced on stage as Arnold Schwarzenegger. There’s a review of the two most recent TV shows: the #EPT 12 Grand Final Super High Roller and Main Event final tables (both now available to watch at PokerStars.tv). And there’s PokerStars goodies on the line, as Classic Rock enthusiast Jeffrey Anbinder takes on Joe in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e65-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:30:00 GMT 01:06:08 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Toby Stone, EPT Malta, Superfan Andrew Milto vs Stapes This is the audio version of the video podcast originally broadcast on #EPTLive, so apologies for the plethora of visual references. James and Joe at EPT Malta, mid-way through the Main Event. The boys reveal the winners of the various competitions from last week’s show, Matt tells an amusing tale from one of his recent WCOOP Twitch streams, and Joe explains how he managed to mess up yet another winner’s presentation. There’s an in-depth interview with Tournament Director Toby Stone, and the first (and probably last ever) edition of ‘The Stone Bubble’. And that’s not the only quiz, as Andrew Milto from Maryland does his best to out-smart Joe at Adam Carolla trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e64-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:00:00 GMT 00:51:41 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, EPT Not Live @ EPT Live, with Toby Stone PokerStars Chris Moneymaker, TV Recap, Malta Preview, Superfan Ethan Westhead vs Stapes It’s a packed podcast this week, with prizes galore. James and Joe are giving away satellite tickets for the first ever PokerStars Championship in the Bahamas. There’s a couple of competitions, one of them involving pyjamas! Chris Moneymaker joins the boys to talk about his Hall of Fame nomination, #NJCOOP and the upcoming PokerStars Festival in New Jersey. And, as has become tradition, he’s forced to play a round of ‘Is That Your Real Name?’ James discusses his accidental photo-bombing incident at the Quintessentially Foundation Poker Night, there’s a recap of the EPT 12 Dublin Main Event final table highlights show (now available to watch at PokerStars.tv), and a preview of EPT 13 Malta, including a rundown of the freerolls and Bounty Bonus tournaments available to play during the seven days of streaming on #EPTLive. Finally, in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, Ethan Westhead takes on Joe in a game called ‘Knowie Your Bowie’. After listening to #EPTNotLive, please watch #EPTLive from Malta, Sunday 23rd – Saturday 29th October at PokerStars.tv/live http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e63-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:18:28 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Chris Moneymaker PokerStars Igor Kurganov, TV Preview, Superfan Steve Fair vs Stapes Joe starts the podcast with one of the most disgusting anecdotes ever told on #EPTNotLive (which is saying something). Then, he and James preview the next slate of #EPT TV shows due to air on Channel 4 (UK & Ireland) and PokerStars.tv (rest of the world). Igor Kurganov features in one of those episodes – the EPT 12 Grand Final Super High Roller final table – and is this week’s special guest. He talks about his poker roots and his current obsession with virtual reality. Finally’s friend Steve Fair answers questions themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e62-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:30:00 GMT 01:11:14 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Igor Kurganov PokerStars Kevin Martin, GPL, Superfan Gabe Nagy vs Stapes Joe’s in Amsterdam, celebrating his 43rd birthday. But he’s taken time out from partying for this week’s podcast. He and James discuss poker news – including the recently announced partnership between PokerStars and the GPL. The boys also catch up with Kevin Martin from Team Online to talk bromance, TwitchCon, and the trials and tribulations of being a DJ on a Canadian rock station. There’s a recap of the EPT Malta Spin & Go promotion, plus an important advisory regarding satellites for January’s event in the Bahamas (clue: it’s not called the PCA anymore). And Gabe Nagy tests his knowledge of the Ryan Reynolds movie ‘Van Wilder’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e61-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:30:00 GMT 01:11:08 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Kevin Martin PokerStars Celina Lin, WCOOP Main Event, Superfan Robert Adams vs Stapes The World Championship of Online Poker is finally over. James and Joe recap the Main Event with Celina Lin, who covered the final table live on the PokerStars Twitch channel. As well as talking WCOOP, Celina relives an unfortunate encounter with a monkey in Hong Kong and describes the devastating effects of exploding glass tea pots. There’s a summary of the recently announced revisions to the recently confirmed changes to the European Poker Tour payout structure (it’s less confusing than it sounds), plus details of the forthcoming EPT Malta Spin & Go promotion. And vintage video games is the subject of this week’s ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ contest, as Robert Adams from California competes for some prizes. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e60-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:08:34 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Celina Lin PokerStars Felix Schneiders, WCOOP News, Superfan Freddy Cruz vs Stapes Joe is reasonably happy with some of this week’s suggestions for new podcast names, but he’s unhappy with James’s defiant, unapologetic stance on “spoiling” ‘Narcos’. Anyway, there’s some Poker Hall of Fame gossip, another tale from the infamous PokerStars toilets, plus WCOOP news and a preview of the Main Event. There’s also an interview with Felix Schneiders from Team PokerStars Pro Online, who’s been analysing many of the WCOOP final table replays on Twitch. Plus, Freddy Cruz from Florida makes his long-awaited appearance on the podcast, aiming to out-wit Joe in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. We’re still taking Superfan applications, by the way. Please volunteer via Twitter, and don’t forget to include your specialist subject. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e59-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:19:55 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Felix Schneiders PokerStars Fedor Holz, Poker Hall of Fame, WCOOP on Twitch, Superfan Sean McCarthy vs Stapes James and Joe continue to wade through suggestions for new names for the podcast, and they discuss the names on this year’s shortlist for the Poker Hall of Fame. Joe is one of 20 “distinguished” members of the poker media who help decide who gets inducted. But it’s the World Championship of Online Poker that’s the primary focus of this week’s show. The boys review final table replays and the hugely successful Twitch stream of the Super High Roller, hosted by Jason Mercier and Jason Somerville. They also speak to the man who chopped the WCOOP SHR for more than $1m, Fedor Holz. Yep, another week, another seven-figure score for CrownUpGuy (FYI: this interview was conducted a few days before Fedor’s most recent result). Finally, Sean McCarthy from the UK demonstrates his knowledge of Kevin Smith movies in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e58-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:14:21 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fedor Holz PokerStars Sebastian Malec, Duel Recap, Superfan Robin Neal vs Stapes After considering some of your (mostly awful) suggestions for a new name for the podcast, James and Joe launch into a review of ‘Duel’: the new web series featuring heads-up matches between the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Aaron Paul and John Boyega. The boys also speak to the winner of the biggest European Poker Tour Main Event in history, Sebastian Malec. The young Polish student talks about his journey from chess prodigy to poker fan to EPT champion. There’s a preview of upcoming WCOOP events and Twitch streams, and Robin Neal from Canada competes for a Step C ticket and a T-shirt in a baseball-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e57-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:30:00 GMT 01:10:05 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Sebastian Malec PokerStars Barcelona Recap, Hand Histories It’s a three-way, as Matt joins James and Joe for the second consecutive week. The boys talk about the closing stages of the record-breaking EPT 13 Barcelona festival and their subsequent journeys home. There’s a recap of the Main Event final table, including a dramatic re-creation of the epic final hand, plus behind-the-scenes stories involving handshakes (one unwelcome, the other avoided). Joe talks about meeting some Superfans at a recent comedy gig in London, but, sadly, there’s no ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ this week, due to the indisposition of a long-time listener. Finally, some of your suggestions for a new name for the podcast are considered, and mostly rejected. But please keep them coming (there’s an incentive!), along with your Superfan applications. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e56-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:30:00 GMT 00:55:19 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars EPT Barcelona, Mike Tindall, Neil Johnson, Superfan Luca Vivaldi vs Stapes James, Joe and Matt are in Barcelona for a record-breaking EPT festival. It also happens to be one of the last EPTs EVER! The boys discuss how the tour is changing in 2017, and are joined by the HOLPOPE, Neil Johnson, to talk about the imminent launch of the PokerStars Championship. There’s also some #StarsFun, as Joe puts former rugby star and ‘Shark Cage’ runner-up Mike Tindall through his paces in a game of ‘Race Situations’. Plus, Luca Vivaldi, one of the most senior and popular members of the EPT tournament staff, shows off his ‘Game of Thrones’ knowledge in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. (This is the audio version of #EPTNotLive originally shown on the #EPTLive webcast.) http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e55-ept-not-live.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 13:00:00 GMT 00:55:32 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Mike Tindall, Neil Johnson, Luca Vivaldi PokerStars Liv Boeree, Barcelona Preview, Superfan Andy Harper vs Stapes It’s the Barcelona Preview Show! James and Joe look ahead to the first leg of EPT 13, detailing the big tournaments taking place, the events being streamed live on PokerStars.tv, the #EPTLive freerolls running during the festival, and the changes being made to the EPT payout structure. Liv Boeree joins the boys live from Munich Airport (!), and offers her thoughts on the payout change. She also talks about what she’ll be playing and getting up to while in Barcelona, and explains why she isn’t able to enter the Main Event this year. Finally, snooker enthusiast Andy Harper tries to prove that he’s an ever bigger Phil Laak fanboy than Joe in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e54-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:08:06 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Liv Boeree PokerStars Griffin Benger, Summer Recap, Superfan Zach Whigham vs Stapes With only a week to go until the start of the new EPT season, the podcast is back! James and Joe talk about what they’ve been up to over the summer, and continue their painful row about Twitter verification that’s been running since EPT Dublin in February. There’s also a summary of what’s happened in the poker world during the last six weeks, including the WSOP Main Event. Griffin Benger joins the boys to talk about making the November Nine (or October Octet +1) and his infamous run in with EPT fan favourite/villain William Kassouf. Finally, Zach Whigham from Georgia is tested on his knowledge of the US version of The Office in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Want to compete on the show? Please let us know. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e53-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:30:00 GMT 01:17:01 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Griffin Benger PokerStars Lex Veldhuis, Joe’s Vegas Shenanigans, Superfan James Day vs Stapes In their last podcast before their six-week summer break, James and Joe pay tribute to an #EPTLive fan who recently passed away, and celebrate Jason Mercier’s continued success at the World Series of Poker. Lex Veldhuis joins the boys to talk about the infamous Mercier/Selbst bracelet bet, his Omaha streams on Twitch, and his love/hate relationship with tournaments. Joe recaps some of his recent Vegas shenanigans, which include passing out after a pool party and playing a lot of poker – some of it for charity, and some of it in a glass box. Finally, budding poker commentator James Day gets some tips from the “pros” and competes for prizes in a Survivor-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive returns on Thursday 11th August 2016. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e52-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:30:00 GMT 01:13:27 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Lex Veldhuis PokerStars Maria Ho, Disco Party Recap, Superfan Robbie Strazynski vs Stapes It’s finally happened. A well-known poker player has a major beef with Joe and has told him how much he DOESN’T appreciate his comedic commentary (it’s fair to say the confrontation was a tad awkward). Fortunately, it’s all rainbows and unicorns for the rest of the podcast, as Joe talks about hanging out with some of poker’s finest at a 70s-themed birthday bash in Las Vegas. Maria Ho was also at the party, and she’s the guest on this week’s show, finding time between World Series of Poker events to talk to the boys and play a silly game. Plus, poker writer Robbie Strazinsky competes for a tournament ticket and a T-shirt in a WSOP-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e51-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:30:00 GMT 01:08:21 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Maria Ho PokerStars Joe in Las Vegas, Hand Histories, Superfan Scott Adamson vs Stapes Joe is in Las Vegas, where he’s been hanging out with the likes of Phil Hellmuth Jr, Antonio Esfandiari and ‘Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul. He’s also been losing hundreds of dollars at the tables and has managed to get into a ‘Social Media Beef’ with Ludovic Geilich. Meanwhile, James has been playing some poker at The Vic in London, and talks about being bluffed in a micro-stakes cash game and butchering a hand in a tournament. There’s a round-up of PokerStars live events around the world (#PlayOnPokerStars), and Scott Adamson, a Canadian living in China, shows off his knowledge of the ‘Hangover’ movies in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e50-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 08:30:00 GMT 01:08:32 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Daniel Negreanu, ‘KidPoker’ on Netflix, Superfan Colm Mc Cumiskey vs Stapes To celebrate the launch of the feature-length documentary ‘KidPoker’ on Netflix (in the UK & Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), James and Joe host a special DNegs-themed episode of the podcast, featuring special guest star Daniel Negreanu. In an extended interview, Daniel talks about the long-awaited release of the film, his recent trip to Romania, the Super High Roller Bowl, the WSOP, the ‘Rocky’ franchise, ‘Game of Thrones’ and American politics. And, just in case you don’t think that’s enough Negreanu for one show, “The Life of Daniel” is the specialist subject in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, as Colm Mc Cumiskey from Ireland takes on Joe in a quest for fortune and glory. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e49-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:30:00 GMT 01:13:13 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Daniel Negreanu PokerStars Charlie Carrel, EPT 12 Dublin High Roller TV Show, Superfan Michael Zajac vs Stapes Joe describes a Hollywood night out, and an encounter with celebrity poker fan Aaron Paul, while James reveals his annoyance with classic cars. After running through some of the results from #SCOOP, and re-enacting Jason Mercier’s Twitter spat with Doug Polk, the boys talk about the #EPT 12 Dublin High Roller final table (now available to watch at PokerStars.tv). Charlie Carrel, who finished third in that event, is this week’s guest. He talks about some of the key hands from the tournament, and receives an unfair amount of abuse for his unique mode of attire. Plus, Michael Zajac from Canada competes against Joe in a San Francisco 49ers-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e48-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2016 08:15:00 GMT 01:18:59 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Charlie Carrel PokerStars PCA 2016 Main Event TV Show, LA Home Game, Superfans Chris Spirito & Kagiso Mabusela vs Stapes This week’s podcast features another reading from ‘The Book of Joe’. Also back by popular demand, a tale of degeneracy from the Sandy archives. James and Joe break down the #PCA2016 Main Event final table TV show, featuring a host of great players and a cute dog (watch it now at PokerStars.tv). And Joe talks about playing Hold'em by the rules alongside some fellow poker personalities in a Los Angeles home game. There’s a look ahead to the #EPT 13 Barcelona festival. And it’s double trouble in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, as Chris Spirito from Rhode Island and Kagiso Mabusela from Johannesburg showcase their knowledge of ‘Arrested Development’. Want to appear on the show as a Superfan? Just let us know your specialist subject. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e47-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 19 May 2016 11:30:00 GMT 01:05:04 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Bryn Kenney, EPT 12 Grand Final, PCA 2016 Super High Roller TV Show, Superfan Skuff vs Stapes James and Joe are back from Monaco. They’re exhausted, but still in one piece. Just about. There’s a recap of the EPT 12 Grand Final, including the lowdown on what happened when the lights went out on #EPTLive. Joe tells a bizarre tale involving a stand-up gig, a bunch of flowers, a mysterious note and a phone call (to be continued in the next episode of #EPTNotLive). The #PCA2016 TV shows are now airing, so Bryn Kenney joins the boys to discuss the $100k Super High Roller final table. James and Joe ask him about the OTHER Kenny, and find out if @BrynKenneyWorld is the real deal or a parody account. Plus, find out if Joe Lipscomb, aka: Skuff, knows more about the EPT sketches than the man who wrote them in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e46-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 12 May 2016 10:00:00 GMT 01:36:05 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Bryn Kenney PokerStars Thomas Lamatsch, European Poker Awards, Superfan Isabel Boyle vs Stapes James and Joe an “on tour” edition of #EPTNotLive. The three are in Monaco for the EPT 12 Grand Final. After discussing a few personal conflicts, including a life or death struggle with a hornet, they recap the first few days of cards-up action on #EPTLive. Tournament Director Thomas Lamatsch makes a special appearance on the show, accompanied by James’s worst nightmare. The other guest on the podcast is Isabel Boyle, the 72-year-old grandmother who qualified for the EPT in a €10 Spin & Go. She’s tested on her knowledge of 1950s music in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. The boys run through some of the key winners at the European Poker Awards, and assess Joe’s performance as host. Plus, there’s a brief (spoiler-free) review of ‘Captain America: Civil War’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e45-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 06 May 2016 10:30:00 GMT 01:02:27 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, EPT Not Live @ EPT Live, Thomas Lamatsch PokerStars Niall Farrell, EPT 12 Malta TV Show, EPT 12 Grand Final Preview, Superfan Christopher Bean vs Stapes It’s the Monaco 2016 Preview Show! James and Joe look ahead to this year’s EPT Grand Final, with a full rundown of the events #EPTLive will be streaming (with hole cards) from Saturday 30th April to Friday 6th May. Plus, there’s a summary of #StarsFun activities planned for Monaco, some of which may appear in the next episode of #EPTNotLive. Niall Farrell joins the boys to talk about his EPT victory, as the Malta final table highlights show premieres on PokerStars.tv (channel4.com/poker in the UK and Ireland). And Las Vegas is the theme of this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, with Christopher Bean going heads-up against Joe. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e44-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 08:30:00 GMT 01:14:38 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Niall Farrell PokerStars Steve Warburton, EPT 12 Barcelona Final Table TV Show, Superfan Michael Bumblis vs Stapes James and Joe kick things off with tweets about last week’s podcast, including positive reaction to the news that #EPTLive is going cards-up in Monaco. EPT 12 has started airing on TV, so the boys review the season premiere: the Barcelona Main Event Final Table. They’re joined by runner-up Steve Warburton to discuss the show. Steve is also subjected to one of the most torturous trivia games ever created by (a hairy) man. Joe decides to campaign for numerous nominees in this year’s European Poker Awards with a series of ‘For Your Consideration’ ads. And Michael Bumblis from LA tries to outsmart a fellow ‘Seinfeld’ obsessive in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e43-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:09:05 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Steve Warburton PokerStars Neil Johnson, UKIPT London Cup, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan Zuly Bonilla vs Stapes After reading a few random tweets, and working their way through some suggestions for grandparent names for Joe’s mum and dad, the boys “Activate the HOLPOPE!” Neil Johnson is on the show to discuss a BIG change to #EPTLive in Monaco (the interview/announcement starts at around the 15-minute mark). James and Joe recap their weekend playing the UKIPT London Cup at the Hippodrome, with some fun stories and interesting hand histories, and Joe talks about his deep run in a tournament on PokerStars NJ in a genuine edition of ‘Adventures in Online Poker’. There’s a quick review of the last EPT 11 Grand Final TV show. And Zuly Bonilla from NYC competes for some “Chop Pot” goodies in a highbrow edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e42-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:25:47 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Neil Johnson PokerStars Ludovic Geilich, EPT Grand Final TV Shows, European Poker Awards, Superfan Sean Trembath vs Stapes James is back from holiday and Joe is back in the UK, ahead of the UKIPT London Cup. There’s a lot of tweets for the boys to reply to, before they review the most recent episodes of the EPT 11 Grand Final. They’re joined (finally!) by Ludovic Geilich, who made a deep run in last year’s tournament. He breaks down a number of key hands featured in the TV shows. James and Joe talk about the nominations for the European Poker Awards, having both “served” as members of the nominating panel. And the podcast’s resident video games, testing Sean Trembath from Saskatoon on his knowledge of SNES in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e41-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:30:34 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Ludovic Geilich PokerStars Jason Mercier, EPT Grand Final TV Show, Superfan Sam Worger vs Stapes Joe continues to enjoy the LA lifestyle, although he’s starting to feel the pinch (as revealed in an impromptu game of ‘How Much Does It Cost?’). Jason Mercier joins the boys to talk about his deep run in last year’s EPT Grand Final – as documented in the latest TV episode – and his experience of playing on PokerStars in New Jersey. James is shocked (in a good way) at how many people have qualified for Monaco via Spin & Gos. Joe has some great stories about Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Hellmuth from a recent TV shoot in Las Vegas. And, after listening to this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, you’ll probably conclude that Sam Worger from Sheffield regrets choosing ‘Friends’ as his specialist subject! James and Joe are taking a short Easter break. The next episode of #EPTNotLive will be released on Thursday 7th April 2016. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e40-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:00:00 GMT 01:01:19 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jason Mercier PokerStars Jason Somerville, Lee Jones, PokerStars in New Jersey, EPT Live Home Game, Superfan Aiden Dunne vs Stapes Joe has a new home in Los Angeles, and is desperate to sub-let his apartment in Jersey City. Talking of New Jersey, Lee Jones makes his first ever appearance on #EPTNotLive to discuss the imminent launch of PokerStars in the Garden State. The boys also talk to Jason Somerville, who’s in NJ for a month of Twitching. And there’s more Twitch chat, the podcast to relive the highs (flying nuts) and lows (sound issues) of the recent #EPTLive Home Game. In the ‘TV Recap’, James and Joe talk about the third episode of the EPT 11 Grand Final, and the perils of shooting at sea. Plus, Aiden Dunne from Calgary competes for a Step C ticket and a T-shirt in a slightly different version of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e39-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT 01:28:03 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jason Somerville, Lee Jones PokerStars EPT Grand Final TV Shows, Social Media Beefs, Superfan Lucas Summers vs Stapes Joe Stapleton is in the closet. Literally. He whispers his way through the show, as he broadcasts from his temporary “home” in Los Angeles. The boys kick things off with a major Social Media Beef, before breaking down the first two episodes of the EPT 11 Grand Final (available to watch at pokerstars.tv). These TV shows feature a random Craig David gag, and showcase the talents of Ole Schemion, Maria Ho and Ludovic Geilich – who was booked to appear as the guest on this week’s podcast, but never showed up. There’s a reminder of the Club ID and Invitation Code for the #EPTLive Home Game Club, plus a preview of the UKIPT London festival, before Lucas Summers demonstrates his knowledge of ‘Back to the Future’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e38-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:30:00 GMT 00:57:49 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, EPT Grand Final PokerStars American Poker Awards, EPT Live Home Game, Superfan Teun van Dijk vs Stapes Although, in the run-up to this week's recording, Stapes went missing, and Matt was on stand-by to play the role of Uncle Daddy! Luckily, Hartigan’s journalistic skills saved the day. After kicking things off with a few post-Dublin anecdotes - including James’s near–death experience and an update on Matt’s mouth - Joe recalls the glamour and glitz of the American Poker Awards and talks about his work as a “seat filler” during the ceremony. There are details of the forthcoming #EPTLive Home Game, including the all-important Club ID and Invitation Code. Plus, find out if Teun van Dijk from The Netherlands is a Muggle or a Wizard in a Harry Potter-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. And the show concludes with the boys’ (delayed) review of ‘Deadpool’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e37-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT 01:35:08 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, American Poker Awards PokerStars EPT Not Live @ EPT Live Superfan Feargal Moore James, Joe and Matt are back on location, and bring you some tidbits from their trip to Dublin. There’s also a leftover anecdote from the PCA involving Matt’s mouth, while Joe’s accidental use of “only” instead of “mostly” sparks one of the most ridiculously over-the-top spats in #EPTNotLive history. This podcast also features some excerpts from the ‘Stapleton Sex Tape’, Joe’s ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, and details of the first ever EPT Live Home Game on Thursday 10th March. Plus, Feargal Moore, aka: ‘The Bananas Guy’, competes in a Tarantino-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. (This is the audio version of the show that first aired on #EPTLive from Dublin.) http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e36-ept-not-live.mp3 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT 01:08:59 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Max Silver, Dublin Preview, Substitute Superfan vs Stapes It’s the EPT Dublin Preview Show! Ahead of their trip to the Irish capital for seven days of live streaming on PokerStars.tv, James and Joe look ahead to the latest European Poker Tour festival. They’re joined by Max Silver, a Dublin resident who won the UKIPT Main Event there in 2010. This week’s episode also features a couple of rants from James (one of them directed at Daniel Negreanu) and the sorry tale of how Joe’s late-night “antics” have resulted in a major dispute with his next door neighbour. It’s fair to say that ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ doesn’t go according to plan. But, thanks to the reluctant participation of Paul the TV producer, Joe is able to compete in a game of ‘Lord of the Rings’ trivia. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e35-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:00:00 GMT 01:03:45 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Max Silver PokerStars Randy Lew, Aussie Millions, Too Hot for TV, Superfan Javier GM vs Stapes James and Joe haven’t been anywhere, and their TV shows aren’t currently on the air, but they still have plenty to talk about. There was a great response to last week’s podcast, so James empties the Social Media Mailbox, before Randy Lew (aka: Nanonoko) joins the boys from Melbourne to discuss the Aussie Millions. Randy worked alongside Jason Somerville on the insanely popular Twitch stream from the event, and offers his thoughts on whether #EPTLive should be cards up or cards down. There’s a rundown of the #StarsFun activities planned for EPT Dublin, while Joe treats us to some ‘Too Hot for TV’ behind-the-scenes chat from the PCA 2016 Invitational. And Javier from Mexico demonstrates how much he knows about ‘Breaking Bad’ in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Want to appear on the show? Please tweet your Superfan application, including your specialist subject. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e34-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:30:00 GMT 01:04:03 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Randy Lew PokerStars Greg Merson, American Poker Award nominations, New Jersey Stand-up, Superfan Sean McCaffrey vs Stapes Once again, Joe is Stateside and James is in London. The boys discuss the nominees for the 2016 American Poker Awards (Joe is up for Presenter of the Year), and over-analyse some of the categories and selections. After a humorous take on the guy who played poker at his own funeral, Joe recaps his recent stand-up gig in New Jersey. Among the invited guests was 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Greg Merson. He’s also the guest on this week’s podcast: reviewing Joe’s comedy show, talking about being a poker ambassador, and taking part in one of the most random quizzes ever featured on the show. Finally, Sean McCaffrey from Northern Ireland aims to win a Step C ticket and a T-shirt by identifying ‘Game of Thrones’ quotations in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e33-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT 01:18:02 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Greg Merson PokerStars PCA 2016 recap, Star Wars review, Superfan Craig Towse vs Stapes For the third show in a row, James and Joe. There’s a look back at PCA 2016, including tales of things that happened after the cameras stopped rolling, and incidents that occurred during the flight home. The guys break down the PCA Invitational, which saw Joe make his televised poker debut – as a player. And Joe and Matt talk about seeing the Daniel Negreanu documentary ‘KidPoker’ for the first time. The guys also look ahead to the next EPT festival in Dublin, and the forthcoming UKIPT Series event in London. In ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, Craig Towse tries to prove he knows more than Joe about the film ‘Aliens’. And there’s more movie chat at the end of the show, with a spoiler-filled review of ‘Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e32-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT 01:26:55 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars EPT Not Live at EPT Live at the PCA The boys are on location again. James, Joe and Matt bring you (nearly) an hour of stuff and nonsense from PCA 2016. Joe’s ever-changing relationship status takes up a decent chunk of the show, as he tells tales from his Christmas travels. He also shares a fair few Social Media beefs. James explains why the inaugural Superfan Home Game left him with a headache, and Matt reveals why his flight to Nassau was so traumatic. There’s a review of the final episode of ‘Shark Cage’ (finally!), and Asif Warris, the so-called Poker Tourist, competes in a special Bahamas-themed edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2016/e31-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT 57:50 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, PCA 2016 PokerStars Shark Cage Final, EPT Prague Preview, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan John Jacobs vs Stapes This is the second podcast the boys have recorded on location. Please note: this is the audio-only version, so there might be one or two visual references that don’t make any sense. Sorry about that. You really should have watched the video version on the live stream. It was really good. Anyway, James and Joe Christmas-themed edition of the show. There’s more stuff and nonsense from the media tournament, plus anecdotes from a recent pub poker league game. Joe unveils a new feature called ‘Seat Open’, where viewers/listeners get the chance to experience dinner with the EPT team. And the highlight of the show is a special appearance from Twitch superstar Jaime Staples, who’s forced to compete against Joe in this week’s edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Our next podcast will be recorded at the PCA in early January. Until then, have a great Christmas and New Year. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e30-ept-not-live.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 20:00:00 GMT 57:33 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jaime Staples PokerStars Shark Cage Final, EPT Prague Preview, Adventures in Online Poker, Superfan John Jacobs vs Stapes It’s the pre-Prague preview podcast, and the penultimate programme of the year. Please note: this show features the password to the EPT Live freeroll on 17th December 2015. You can also hear James and Joe re-living the highlights of this year’s PokerStars Christmas Party and recent staff poker tournament in London. They also recap the first half of the ‘Shark Cage’ final table (available to watch at YouTube.com/PokerStars). In ‘Adventures in Online Poker’, Joe talks about failing to collect bounties while attracting abuse from his opponents. And John Jacobs from Gibraltar dodges planes and demonstrates his knowledge of WWE in the latest edition of ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Oh, and find out how you could win a prize by saying nice things about us! #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e29-ept-not-live.mp3 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:00:00 GMT 1:01:50 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Vanessa Selbst, KidPoker premiere, Shark Cage Heat 6, Superfan Daniel Watters vs Stapes After a two-week hiatus, the boys have a lot to get through. Joe regales James with tales from his Thanksgiving dinner, including some entertaining (if disturbing) anecdotes about his ancestors. Meanwhile, James recaps his trip to Toronto for the world premiere of the Daniel Negreanu documentary, 'KidPoker', and tries to justify accepting an upgrade on the flight out, while his boss was left to sit at the back of the plane. There are two 'Shark Cage' episodes to talk about, with Heat 6 now in the books. Vanessa Selbst joins James and James to analyse a couple of key hands she played in that heat. And, after some EPT Prague and PokerStars Christmas Festival chat, Daniel Watters displays his knowledge of the 1963 movie 'The Great Escape' in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e28-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:45:00 GMT 1:33:58 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Vanessa Selbst PokerStars Gaelle Garcia Diaz, Shark Cage Episode 10, Superfan Dave Goodger vs Stapes Please bear this in mind as you listen to the podcast: Joe isn’t wearing any underwear. Yep, he’s without pants. But, despite this affliction, the hairy American is on fine form, ranting about idiocy on social media, and the trials and tribulations associated with taking money out of your bank account. Meanwhile, in TV land, it seems Gaelle Garcia Diaz delighted viewers with her performance on ‘Shark Cage’. So, she joins the guys to discuss the latest episode, and reveals that her dog has a rather unfortunate medical condition. James gives the lowdown on the EPT Prague freeroll schedule and the PokerStars Christmas Festival. And ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ turns into a total nerd-fest (as usual), as Dave Goodger goes head-to–head against Joe in a game of Marvel Cinematic Universe trivia. Please note: #EPTNotLive returns on Thursday 3rd December. https://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e27-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT 1:05:32 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Gaelle Garcia Diaz PokerStars Cory Pansano, Shark Cage Episode 9, WSOP Main Event, Superfan Michael Uong vs Stapes Joe is finally back in New Jersey, while James remains in London. But an ocean can’t keep them apart! On the agenda this week: Joe’s impersonation of a billionaire industrialist, a round-up of the WSOP Main Event final table, and a brief discussion of this year’s Poker Hall of Fame inductees (complete with bonus contest). Plus, the latest TV show is put under the microscope, as the boys talk to online qualifier Cory Pansano about his ‘Shark Cage’ experience. There’s also a special message from Pagan Events about one of next year’s EPT festivals. Things get serious when Joe comes to the assistance of a Superfan in need, and James provides some useful tips on how to protect your PokerStars account. Finally, Michael Uong sets out to prove he knows more about soccer than Joe in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. #EPTNotLive https://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e26-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:00:00 GMT 1:12:51 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars Ronnie Bardah, EPT Malta recap, SPECTRE review, Superfan Mickey Petersen vs Stapes Although bad weather delayed their flight, James and Joe are back from Malta. They recap the last few days of the festival, including an in-depth review of the world’s best buffet. A young, up-and-coming poker player called Mickey Petersen joins the boys in the studio to compete in this week’s edition of 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Asking the questions: making his second consecutive guest appearance on the podcast. Ronnie Bardah is on board for the TV Recap, talking about his beat-boxing, flirty antics in the latest episode of 'Shark Cage'. And there’s a spoiler-filled review of the new James Bond movie SPECTRE. This is the last item in the show, so skip it if you're not interested, or haven't seen the film yet and don't want your cinematic experience ruined by two pseudo critics! #EPTNotLive https://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e25-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:30:00 GMT 1:37:06 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Mickey Petersen, Ronnie Bardah PokerStars EPT Not Live at EPT Live! For the first time ever, James and Joe have taken the show on the road. They're in Malta, to bring you an abridged version of the podcast from the site of the second leg of Season 12 of the European Poker Tour. The boys talk airline security, toilets, media events, charity tournaments and 'Shark Cage'. Plus, there's a burst of intense geekery, courtesy of Matt's 'Star Wars' quiz. Please note that this podcast was filmed by the EPT TV crew, and was originally broadcast during the tournament breaks on EPT Live. So, apologies for the plethora of visual references. We appreciate you can't see any of the costumes, photos or videos on this audio version of the show. Sorry. Normal service resumes next week. #EPTNotLive https://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e24-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:30:00 GMT 43:55 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Jennifer Shahade, Shark Cage Episode 6, UKIPT Super Series, Superfan Scott Campbell vs Stapes It's been a busy week for James and Joe. The undynamic duo have spent an unhealthy amount of time in each other's company. They've hosted a private poker game, been to the movies (to see 'The Martian') and both played the £500 UKIPT Super Series event at The Hippodrome. There's a full 'Event Recap', in which James boasts about his deep run in the tournament. Meanwhile, Joe talks about some success of his own in another thrilling instalment of 'Adventures in Online Poker'. There's a new 'Shark Cage' episode to discuss, and one of the stars of the show, Jennifer Shahade, is this week's guest. As part of the EPT Malta preview, James gives out a special password (which you'll need on Sunday 1st November), and Superfan Scott Campbell tries to out-geek Joe in a 'Walking Dead' themed edition of 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please watch #EPTLive from Malta (Tues 27th–Sat 31st Oct). http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/ep23-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT 1:22:51 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Jennifer Shahade PokerStars Sam Grafton, Shark Cage Episode 5, Scottish Comedy Charity Poker, Superfan Dale Buchanan vs Stapes James and Joe try to keep the waffle to a minimum this week, to allow more airtime for their loquacious guest: UK pro Sam Grafton. He's a big part of the latest episode of Shark Cage, so the boys break down the show with Sam, and get his insights into what's good for poker/bad for poker (yes, it's another random game designed and executed by Joe Stapleton). There's also a recap of Joe's trip to Scotland for a comedy charity poker gig (apparently, that's now a thing), including a lesson in how NOT to book a first class train ticket. Plus, Dale Buchanan from Northern Ireland demonstrates his knowledge of Metallica in this week's edition of 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e22-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT 1:13:59 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Sam Grafton PokerStars Maria Ho, Shark Cage Episode 4, WCOOP streaming, Superfan Rob Hawkes vs Stapes Joe is back in London (James explains why), and talks about the “joys” of staying in an Airbnb apartment. He re-lives his recent stand-up gig in NYC, and justifies his decision to write personal replies to the 400+ people who wished him a happy birthday on social media. There's a review of the latest 'Shark Cage' show, including a 'Too Hot for TV' out-take, and an interview with the winner of Heat 2, Maria Ho. In 'Adventures in Online Poker', Joe raves about working with Celina Lin on the WCOOP Main Event final table stream, while James tries to convince everyone he wasn't trolling in the Twitch chat. A technical problem during the 'Let's Go into the Lobby' segment prompts an emergency call to the IT Support team. And Rob Hawkes joins the boys from Australia, hoping to win a Step C ticket and a T-shirt in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive http://s1.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e21-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:30:00 GMT 1:19:25 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Maria Ho PokerStars Sara Chafak, Shark Cage Episode 3, Charity Events, Superfan Pedro Almeida vs Stapes Before listening to this week's podcast, please spare a thought for Joe. Constant time zone hopping is getting the better of him. He isn't sure what time it is, what day of the week it is, or what country he's in. But he's managed to cobble together a show, featuring Sara Chafak: Miss Finland 2012, and star of one of the most watched poker hands of all time. She joins the boys to talk about the latest episode of 'Shark Cage', and some of the random stuff she's recently posted on the Internet. James and Joe also deal with some 'Social Media Beefs' (now with added cow sounds), and recap a couple of charity poker events: one in NYC, the other at the awesome Hippodrome in London. There's a preview of the forthcoming UKIPT Super Series, and Common Cents tournament festival. And Pedro Almeida is on the line from Canada, hoping to win prizes in a sharkery-cagery themed edition of 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e20-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT 1:22:22 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Sara Chafak PokerStars George Danzer, Shark Cage Episode 2, Neymar Jr shoot in Spain, Superfan Xavi vs Stapes It's a bumper edition of the show (translation: James and Joe spend a lot of time at the start waffling about 'Casablanca', 'The West Wing' and 'Battlestar Galactica'). James recaps his recent trip to Peralada for a celebrity poker shoot, which means Joe has to listen enviously to stories involving Neymar Jr, 'Star Wars' actor John Boyega and model Sara Sampaio, and endure a prolonged rant about the hassles associated with renting a car in Spain. There's some WCOOP chat in 'Adventures in Online Poker', with Joe explaining the “technical issues” that hampered his recent Twitch streams. The boys break down the latest episode of 'Shark Cage' with special guest George Danzer. And Xavi from Barcelona displays his knowledge of the New England Patriots in this week's edition of 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e19-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT 1:25:35 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, George Danzer PokerStars Wisconsin Wedding, Shark Cage Season 2 Preview, Shark Cage Episode 1, Superfan vs Stapes Joe is still in the US, and reveals he recently ventured beyond the New Jersey borders to explore the state of Wisconsin. And that means he's created a quiz for James about “America's Dairyland.” While clearing out the social media (and real life) mailbox, James is able to allay Joe's fears about receiving a wolf's head in the post. Talking of scary predators, Shark Cage is back on TV, so the boys review the first episode, and talk about what's in store for the rest of the season. Joe also unveils his innovative/childish (delete as appropriate) plans for an alternative form of poker commentary, and James explains why he's heading back to Barcelona so soon after the record-breaking EPT festival. Plus, there's a mystery Superfan battling against Stapes for fortune and glory. #EPTNotLive http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e18-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 08:30:00 GMT 1:13:48 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Chance Kornuth, PCA Main Event Final Table TV Show, Neil Johnson, Superfan Keith Woodward vs Stapes It's a truly international podcast: James is in London, Joe is in New Jersey, special guest Chance Kornuth is in Greece (on his honeymoon!) and Superfan Keith Woodward is in Connecticut. The boys kick off the show by emptying the social media mailbox, and James raises his concerns about a serious Bond-related calendar conflict (the HOLPOPE is activated in a desperate attempt to get EPT Malta rescheduled). Chance Kornuth takes time away from his month-long “wedding vacation” to re-live the PCA 2015 Main Event final table and talk about the latest TV highlights show. There's also the chance to hear a Joe Stapleton one-liner that was deemed 'Too Hot for TV'. While discussing the schedule for PCA 2016, the guys find it necessary to “Activate the HOLPOPE” again. And again. And again. And this week's instalment of 'Superfan vs Stapes' involves an #EPTNotLive-themed quotation competition. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e17-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:30:00 GMT 1:11:15 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Chance Kornuth PokerStars EPT 12 Barcelona, Maurice Hawkins, PCA Main Event 5 TV Show, Superfan John Berry vs Stapes James and Joe are back from their brief, but intense trip to Barcelona. They look back at the opening leg of Season 12: a record-breaking festival, with the biggest Main Event in EPT history. There's a review of the penultimate PCA 2015 TV show, which features more words of wisdom from Maurice Hawkins (the American William Kassouf). Maurice joins the boys on air, re-living some of his emotional highs and lows from the PCA, including THAT spat with Shyam Srinivasan. You can also hear the trailer for his forthcoming film, 'Hawk Like a Man'. Plus, there's a treat in store for fans of 80s cinema, as John Berry competes in a movie quotation contest in this week's edition of 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e16-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:30:00 GMT 1:04:12 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Maurice Hawkins PokerStars Highlights from the first 15 episodes While James and Joe prepare to bring you live action from the EPT 12 Barcelona Main Event on PokerStars.tv, enjoy an hour of “highlights” from their first 15 podcasts. This special edition of the show features Daniel Negreanu talking about his deep run in the WSOP Main Event, Liv Boeree (and her mum Elaine) overhearing the tale of Joe's sex dream, Jason Mercier failing dismally at a very simple word game, Theo Jorgensen's jogging machine prop bet, Ike Haxton's Ilari Sahamies anecdote, and Superfan Andy Gibbons challenging the master. Plus, there's a commercial for an event in Toronto that's already taken place, and two adverts for soundtrack albums that don't exist! http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e15a-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:30:00 GMT 58:42 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars Fatima Moreira de Melo, EPT 12 Barcelona Preview, PCA 2015 Main Event Bubble TV Show, Superfan Peter Blow vs Stapes Before they disappear to Spain for the first stop of EPT Season 12, James and Joe bring you 'The Barcelona Preview Show'. It's a slightly misleading monicker, as they spend more time talking about James's fan edit of 'Superman II' than the EPT festival, but there is a rundown of key events on the schedule, a reminder of the dates for #EPTLive (26th-30th August), and an interview with Fatima Moreira de Melo from Team PokerStars Pro. That's right. Fatima is on the podcast. Cue a plethora of profanity! Plus, the boys review the PCA Main Event Bubble show, read some of your suggestions for “sportifying” poker, and give Peter Blow the opportunity to 'Carry on Qualifying' in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. The next NEW episode of #EPTNotLive will be a post-Barcelona special on Friday 4th September. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e15-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:30:00 GMT 1:14:16 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Fatima Moreira de Melo PokerStars Chris Moneymaker, Daniel Negreanu's Summer Party, PCA 2015 Main Event 1 TV Show, Superfan Jake Feskanin vs Stapes It's our first Transatlantic show. James is in London. Joe is in Jersey City. They're united by cutting-edge technology and a super-fast Internet connection. What could possibly go wrong? This week, the boys reflect on their trip to Toronto for Daniel Negreanu's Summer Party (there's plenty of love for the city's poker fans and supersize nachos). Chris Moneymaker comes on the podcast to talk about his appearance in the latest PCA TV show. Plus, he's forced to play a round of his least favourite game, 'Is That Your Real Name?' We discover if ice hockey really is Jake Feskanin's specialist subject, as he competes for a T-shirt in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Oh, and there are three moments of genuinely appalling rapping. Want to appear on the show? Let us know! #EPTNotLive http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e14-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:00:00 GMT 1:16:39 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Chris Moneymaker PokerStars Daniel Negreanu, PCA 2015 Super High Roller TV Show, Superfan Krishnan Sirinivasan vs Stapes We're back! The boys talk about their summer break, and Joe tells a couple of tragi-comic tales relating to his move back to the USA. Daniel Negreanu is the special guest on this week's podcast, discussing his deep run in the World Series of Poker Main Event, the forthcoming documentary 'KidPoker' and his summer party in Toronto (which James and Joe are hosting). There's a review of the latest TV show – yes, poker is back on the telly – and it's revealed which scene from the PCA 2015 Super High Roller final table was considered 'Too Hot for TV'. Plus, there's 'Star Trek' geekery aplenty, as Krishnan Sirinivasan takes on the master in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e13-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:00:00 GMT 1:20:01 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Daniel Negreanu PokerStars Monaco Super High Roller Highlights, High Stapes Poker, Weekend of Hell, Superfan Don Patmat vs Stapes Ahead of their five-week summer break, James and Joe review the just-released EPT Grand Final Super High Roller highlights show. There's more 'Adventures in Online Poker' as the boys play the best bits from the latest 'High Stapes Poker' Twitch stream. Joe recounts his weekend of hell at a music festival (involving geographical confusion, unhelpful car hire firms/hotel chains, and a great deal of rain and mud). And Seppo Perälä – better known as Don Patmat – is the contestant in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. #EPTNotLive returns on July 30th. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e12-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT 1:03:56 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker PokerStars More Twitch, West Midlands Comedy, Superfan Andy Gibbons vs Stapes The boys look ahead to their forthcoming trip to Toronto for Daniel Negreanu's Summer Party, and Joe has a special message for the Canadian poker community. There's more Twitch chat, as another episode of 'High Stapes Poker' is put under the microscope. James and Joe to talk Twitch, and re-live his days marketing video games. Joe recounts his recent journey to the Black Country for a fan-hosted comedy gig. And, talking of fans, Andy Gibbons avoids revealing 'Game of Thrones' spoilers as he competes for prizes in 'Superman vs Stapes'. Oh, and the PokerStars toilets come up in conversation. Again. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e11-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT 1:23:40 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars Twitch, Jason Somerville, HOLPOPE, Superfan Glenn Webber vs Stapes It's a Twitch special this week, as Joe gets some streaming tips from the ultimate caster: Jason Somerville. The boys talk about a couple of controversies at the World Series of Poker, and “Activate the HOLPOPE!” to get the expert opinion of Neil Johnson (Head of Live Operations, PokerStars Europe). There's the result of James's 'Star Wars' contest, another amusing Kamal Choraria anecdote, a rather maudlin instalment of 'Adventures in Online Poker', and Glenn Webber from Canada tries to dispel the myth that “Nobody remembers second place” in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e10-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT 1:27:20 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars SCOOP, Jason Mercier, High Stakes Wedding, Superfan Simon Baker vs Stapes Despite the lack of a new TV episode or recent live event, James and Joe manage to find enough stuff to talk about to fill an 81-minute podcast! They look back at the 2015 Spring Championship of Online Poker, and speak to the man who dominated the series: Jason Mercier from Team PokerStars Pro. Joe tells tales from a high stakes poker player's wedding in Italy, while James indulges in some extreme 'Star Wars' geekery. And Simon Baker (not 'The Mentalist') competes for a Step C ticket and a T-shirt in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. If you'd like to apply to be on the show, or enter James's nerdy 'Star Wars' contest, tag your tweets #EPTNotLive. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e09-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2015 09:00:00 GMT 1:21:30 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars EPT London final table TV show, Jake Cody, Brighton comedy, Superfan Ed Killworth vs Stapes James and Joe deal with some unfinished business from last week, including a couple of leftover Monaco anecdotes. One of them involves stomach muscles. The other, condoms. Jake Cody joins the boys to talk about this week's TV show: the EPT 11 London final table. Jake discusses shooting the epic pre-titles sequence, and his sensational fold against Kevin Killeen. Joe recounts his recent trip to Brighton, which involved a comedy gig, a pub poker game and a near miss! Finally, Ed Killworth is tested on his knowledge of EPT champs in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e08-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT 1:17:16 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars EPT Grand Final review, Johnny Lodden, EPT London TV show, SCOOP, Superfan Nick Vazquez vs Stapes The boys are back from the EPT Grand Final. Joe has some stories to tell, and a few of them don't involve women! Johnny Lodden is this week's guest; he talks to James and Joe about THAT fold at the Monaco final table (and Joe forces him to play a game designed to ensure he never gets over it). There's a review of the latest EPT London TV show, Joe's 'Adventures in Online Poker' in the first two SCOOP events, and Nick Vazquez takes on the master in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e07-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT 1:13:47 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars EPT Grand Final preview, Marc-Andre Ladouceur, EPT London bubble show, Superfan Marshall Yoo vs Stapes Joe and James look ahead to their two-week trip to Monaco, go behind-the-scenes at the PokerStars toilets, and are mildly disturbed by Daniel Negreanu's "streaming" on Twitch. They also reflect on Willie Tann's words of wisdom in the latest EPT TV show (now with added pan flute!), chat to Marc-Andre Ladouceur about the guy who stalled on the bubble in the London Main Event, and give Marshall Yoo from Pennsylvania a chance to win a prize in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Remember: no episodes during the EPT Grand Final; please watch #EPTLive from Thursday 30th April - Friday 8th May. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e06-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:00:00 GMT 1:15:57 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars Theo Jorgensen, EPT London TV shows, Superfan Varun Nitish vs Stapes This week... Joe shares the details of a dirty dream he had about Liv Boeree, but James has a surprise up his sleeve for his co-host. Theo Jorgensen from Team Pro talks about his starring role in the EPT London TV shows, recounts a ridiculous prop bet, and is tested on his knowledge of his two favourite films. Plus, Varun Nitish from India gets a shot at glory in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Want to be on the show? Tweet your Superfan application! #EPTNotLive http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e05-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:00:00 GMT 1:07:47 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz PokerStars EPT Malta, Ike Haxton, EPT Barcelona TV shows, Superfan Dana Craven vs Stapes James and Joe look back at the first ever EPT Malta festival, including a frank discussion of Joe's toilet troubles, and a chat with local boy Ike Haxton (featuring a cameo appearance from the builder next door). The guys also re-live the highs and lows of the recent EPT Barcelona TV shows, including an 'Andre Lettau Supercut', and they give listener Dana Craven a chance to win a prize in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e04-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMT 1:16:28 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Ike Haxton PokerStars Sam Simon remembered, Dominik Panka, Sunday Million 9th Anniversary, Superfan Roland Boothby vs Stapes It's an extended edition of the show, before the boys head to Malta. Joe remembers the late Sam Simon, who was responsible for two of the greatest days of his life. There's an interview with Dominik Panka about his "slowroll" in the latest EPT TV show. In 'Adventures in Online Poker', Joe relives his (brief) run in the Sunday Million and Sunday Storm. And Roland Boothby looks to score one for the audience in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Don't forget to watch #EPTLive from Malta: 24th-28th March. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e03-ept-not-live.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:00:00 GMT 1:29:13 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Dominik Panka PokerStars ElkY, EPT 11 Deauville, Timex & Panka's TV tryst, Superfan Willie Elliot vs Stapes In their second podcast, James and Joe remember their trip to EPT Deauville and bemoan the disappearance of the cheesy pasta place. They talk to ElkY about his deep run in the Deauville Main Event and his new status as a caster on Twitch. Plus, hear Mike McDonald and Dominik Panka express their love for each other, following their reunion in the latest EPT TV show. And it's Willie Elliot's turn to take on Joe in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e02-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMT 1:04:29 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, ElkY PokerStars Tito Ortiz, PCA 2015, Barcelona bubble TV show, Superfan Rob King vs Stapes In the first ever edition of EPT Not Live, the boys look back at PCA 2015 and discuss Joe's "sexploits" in the Bahamas. They also chat to MMA superstar Tito Ortiz about his experience playing in the PCA Main Event and Shark Cage. There's a review of this week's EPT TV show, which features one of the most bizarre bubbles in EPT history (H.O.L.P.O.P.E. Neil Johnson is on hand to explain all). And listener Rob King competes against Joe in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. http://s6.rationalcdn.com/vendors/tv/podcasts/2015/e01-ept-not-live.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMT 1:05:24 EPT, EPT Not Live, EPT Live, European Poker Tour, PokerStars, Poker Stars, Poker, Tito Ortiz