Podcast appearances and mentions of Maria Ho

#gameofgold #pokerstrategy #ggpokerPlaying poker on a TV table under bright lights with your cards revealed is a daunting challenge for any poker player. Adding a seasoned poker professional like Maria Ho as your opponent makes the situation even more nerve-racking! Lukas Robinson found himself in exactly that spot during GGPoker's Game of Gold, facing a […] The post WPH #561: He SHOCKS Everyone!!!!!!! first appeared on Jonathan Little.

Clayton Fletcher (@claytoncomic) shares a few tales from his recent travels in Minnesota and Kentucky. Then, a bluff catch by Maria Ho from the 2024 WSOP Main Event is examined closely.----Register for GTO Wizard and save 10% off your first purchase using this link:    gtowizard.com/p/tpe----Get tickets to see Clayton perform stand-up!!!   linktr.ee/claytoncomic----Join the Tournament Poker Edge discord channel:https://t.co/JHEUIHrCrJ

Being seated at the same poker table with legends such as Daniel Negreanu and Maria Ho would make anyone a little nervous. Now, imagine this happening on Game of Gold, a reality poker TV show, hosted by GGPoker and broadcast to millions all around the world. During this hand on the show, online poker streamer […] The post WPH #550: He STUNS Everyone!!!!!! first appeared on Jonathan Little.

#gameofgold #pokerstrategy #ggpoker Charlie Carrel and Maria Ho are both seasoned poker professionals when it comes to the live felt. So, when they had to battle against each other heads-up during GGPoker's Game of Gold, there were sure to be fireworks! In this poker hand, both Ho and Carrel find themselves with trips on the […] The post WPH #543: HUGE ERROR By Charlie Carrel!!! first appeared on Jonathan Little.

In the 867th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, sponsored by the free-to-play WSOP App, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are at Level 9 Studio to discuss the "controversy" of Doug Polk making the final table of his own poker tournament down at The Lodge in Austin, Texas. Should a poker operator be allowed to play in their own event? That seemed to be the question of the week in the poker world. The crew then played "Race the Ace" to determine a winner in our giveaway for a seat into the ClubWPT Gold $5,000,000 Freeroll Invitational (the answer to how many engraved plates are on the WPT Mike Sexton Champion's Cup was 374)! From there, it is a look at Maria Ho winning the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) 2024 Championship and Chad getting to meet Impractical Jokers Brian "Q" Quinn and Joe Gatto, Sketch, and Vegas Matt. Speaking of fun events, find out who won the the Global Poker Table Talk event during Formula 1 featuring Antonio Esfandiari, Michael Phelps, Carlos Sainz Jr, and Charles Leclerc, and then get a behind-the-scenes look at the Big Deal for One Drop, which both Chad and Connor Richards attended. They caught up with Phil Hellmuth and even did an interview with Jennifer Tilly. Kyna then shares highlights from her trip to England for the PokerStars Women's Winter Festival, and then things wrap with a look at the upcoming Bar Poker Open taking place in Florida from Dec. 6-8 (Norman Chad will be there to do commentary)! The podcast is sponsored by the #1 free-to-play WSOP app. Remember to use bonus code "POKERNEWS" if you download and play for an extra 1,000,000 in chips! A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz 00:20 | Doug Polk makes headlines by making final table of own event 00:50 | Polk's poll 07:06 | What do the poker masses think? 08:34 | Texas operating in a gray area 10:17 | Sponsor – WSOP Free-to-Play App 10:50 | ClubWPT Gold Invitational $5M Freeroll juiced w/ $750K in added prizes 12:00 | PokerNews Podcast selects winner for seat into $5M Freeroll 13:43 | Race the Ace to determine a winner 16:52 | Recent WPT Freeroll Winners 18:12 | Maria Ho wins Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) 2024 Championship 19:16 | Chad gets to meet Impractical Jokers, Sketch, and Vegas Matt 21:36 | Global Poker Table Talk during F1 Week  23:24 | Chad & Connor attend Big Deal for One Drop 25:46 | Guy Laliberte hosts the Big Deal for One Drop; Hellmuth emcees 26:16 | Interview with Jennifer Tilly 28:44 | Derek Adamian wins the Big Deal for One Drop 30:02 | Highlights of Kyna's trip to the Women's Winter Festival in England 32:41 | Argentina's Maria Lampropulos wins Women's Winter Festival Main Event 32:06 | Charlie Waters wins Women's Winter Festival High Roller title 33:29 | Kyna got to hang out with Spraggy 34:50 | Bar Poker Open running in Florida from Dec. 6-9

What's your story, and how does it shape your brand? In this episode of Transformative Leadership Conversations, I sit down with Maria Ho-Burge, Vice President of Communications at TuneCore, to dive deep into the art of building a personal and professional brand. Maria shares how authenticity, storytelling, and strategy come together to create a brand that not only stands out but also drives value in any industry.From her work in the music industry to her insights into leadership and communications, Maria reveals practical steps to align your unique story with your industry's needs while staying true to who you are. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning to think about your brand, Maria's advice will inspire you to take action and craft a narrative that leaves a lasting impression.Listen in as we discuss:Communications as a bridge: How branding, marketing, and partnerships intersect to create meaningful impact.The power of authenticity: Why being true to your story is the foundation of a strong personal brand.Incorporating personal details: How sharing your unique life experiences can make your brand stand out.Aligning with your industry: Strategies for tailoring your narrative to fit your company's goals and the broader market.Spotting opportunities: Identifying areas where your skills and experience can fill gaps and add value.Evolving your brand: Why personal and professional growth is an ongoing process—and how to embrace it.Crafting a legacy: Building a brand that evolves with you while remaining authentic and impactful.ResourcesMaria Ho-Burge on LinkedIn | TuneCoreWinnie da Silva on the Web | LinkedIn | Substack | Email

In the 866th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by the free-to-play WSOP App, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by 2006 WSOP Player of the Year Jeff Madsen at Level 9 Studio. Fresh off a third-place finish in the 2024 NAPT, Madsen fills in for Kyna England who is actually in England. Like the rest of the poker world, the trio is mesmerized by poker wizard 'Gambledore,' who is actually Estonia's Vladimir Korzinin. The 69-year-old bearded amateur took the recent Triton Poker stop by storm and within a month has vaulted to the top of the Estonia all-time money list while etching his name in poker lore. This is his tale. They then update you on the winner of High Stakes Duel 5 Round 2 between Jared Bleznik and Patrik Antonius, and Chad goes behind the scenes of the Global Poker Table Talk event during Formula 1 featuring Antonio Esfandiari, Michael Phelps, Carlos Sainz, and Charles Leclerc. See video footage from inside the PokerGO Studio. Similarly, Chad and Connor Richards attended the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) 2024 Championship and talked with Maria Ho, Sketch, Vegas Matt, and rapper Maxo Cream. You get to see what they had to say in this episode!  You also learn about recent ClubWPT Gold $5M Freeroll Invitational winners and how you can enter our current contest where we'll give away another seat! Speaking of the WPT, Nick Yunis was victorious in the WPT bestbet Scramble for $310K while Eric Afriat came up just two spots short of winning a record-tying fourth title. Finally, hear about Preston McEwen continuing his winning ways with a victory in the RGPS Tunica for $57,206 & sixth ring The podcast is sponsored by the #1 free-to-play WSOP app, and as part of it, we run another "WSOP Replay" segment in which Chad reviews a famous poker hand through the lens of the WSOP App. Check it out and remember to use bonus code "POKERNEWS" if you download and play for an extra 1,000,000 in chips! A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode![/game] Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:10 | Welcome Mike Holtz & Jeff Madsen 01:05 | Who is Gambledore? 01:35 | Vaults to top of Estonia's all-time money list 04:07 | Crushing the Triton Poker Series Monte Carlo 05:23 | Videos – Big Hands w/ Gambledore courtesy of Triton Poker  11:15 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App 12:30 | High Stakes Duel 5: Bleznick beats Antonius again; Round 3 coming 14:05 | Should Gambledore be on High Stakes Duel? 15:15 | Global Poker's Table Talk during Formula 1 week 18:08 | Celebrity Poker Tour 2024 Championship 20:25 | PokerNews Podcast seat giveaway for ClubWPT Gold $5M Freeroll Invitational 23:09 | Recent ClubWPT Gold $5M Freeroll Invitational winners 24:00 | Will Jeff Madsen win a WPT title? 27:00 | Poker Hall of Fame eligible – Madsen turns 40 next year 28:20 | Nick Yunis wins WPT bestbet Scramble for $310K 29:15 | Eric Afriat had a shot at record-tying 4th WPT title 30:00 | Funky Nicky makes final table 31:25 | Preston McEwen wins RGPS Tunica for $57,206 & 6th ring 34:10 | WSOP Circuit coming to Horseshoe Las Vegas 35:56 | Mike in Top 5 all-time WSOP cashes

Johan Guilbert “YoH ViraL” is a professional poker player from France. He has over $4,500,000 in live tournament earnings, putting him in the top 500 on the all-time money list. His largest tournament score of $892,811 came in Rozvadov when he finished 2nd in the 2021 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event. He […] The post WPH #537: INSANE READ By Maria Ho!!!!! first appeared on Jonathan Little.

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk steps away from the half pipe to play in a charity poker shootout tournament at the PokerGO studio in Las Vegas. In the heads-up part of the show, he faces poker professional Maria Ho. On an extremely wet board, Hawk has just seven-high and faces an overbet from Ho. How the […] The post WPH #533: This SHOCKED The ENTIRE Poker World!!! [Feat. Tony Hawk] first appeared on Jonathan Little.

Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 17th episode, Connor speaks with Scottish poker pro and Triple Crown winner Niall Farrell about studying law, winning the Triple Crown in less than three years, "Firaldo After Dark" streams during lockdown and a new BBC documentary The Four Rules of the Poker Kings that follows Farrell's poker journey. "Firaldo" also breaks down an iconic hand he played in the 2017 WSOP Europe Main Event that resulted in him getting Maria Ho to fold a set. This interview was filmed in Barcelona during the 2024 PokerStars EPT Barcelona festival at Casino Barcelona. The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Niall Farrell by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Niall Farrell and Connor Richards on X. Learn More About Life Outside Poker! Time Stamps TIME TOPIC 0:00 Intro 0:48 Getting into poker 2:07 Law degree 6:45 First live cash 8:06 Achieving Triple Crown in under three years 12:56 Getting Maria Ho to fold top set 24:06 Ambassadorships 25:29 "After dark" streams during lockdown 27:30 Sports betting 29:44 The Four Rules of the Poker Kings BBC documentary 35:26 Mainstream press for documentary 39:18 Book recommendations 40:12 What makes you hopeful? 41:09 Advice for younger self 42:02 Favorite life lesson from poker

In the 832nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway welcomes Daniel Negreanu and David "ODB" Baker to Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas to talk all things fantasy poker. That includes Negreanu's 2024 World Series of Poekr (WSOP) $25K Fantasy, which will host its annual draft at (5 p.m. PT on Monday, May 27) as well as ODB's $500 buy-in counterpart open to anyone at 25KFantasy.com willing to pay the entry fee. The trio dives into the history of the draft, which started back in 2011 at Howard Lederer's house, and how it has changed over the years ultimately resulting in a record 20 teams last year! Learn why online events have been struck from consideration, why ODB decided to launch his $500 league and see both winners from past drafts and the league's all-time point earners. Negreanu and ODB then offer their thoughts on potential draftees including Josh Arieh, Bin Weng, Kristen Foxen, Jeremy Becker, Phil Ivey, and reigning WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman. Finally, hear whether or not the two poker pros think this year's WSOP Main Event will set a new attendance record. You don't want to miss this one! A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Tell us who you want to hear from. Let us know what you think of the show -- tweet about the podcast using #PNPod, and be sure to follow Chad Holloway on X. Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:15 | Daniel Negreanu & David Baker join the show 01:41 | Howard Lederer started the $25K Fantasy in 2011 03:20 | Sense of pride when being drafted 05:17 | Start of ODB $500 League 07:05 | Adding bonus players 08:55 | New $25K Fantasy implications coming to PokerNews Live Updates 10:16 | Excluding online events 13:07 | History of the $25K Fantasy League 17:45 | Former champ Maria Ho on $25K Fantasy 19:10 | Top point performers of all time 20:45 | Boom or Bust? – Daniel Weinman  24:12 | Boom or Bust? – Josh Arieh 24:55 | Josh Arieh for Poker Hall of Fame? 25:50 | Boom or Bust? – Bin Weng 28:13 | Boom or Bust? – Kristin Foxen 30:12 | Boom or Bust? – Adrian Mateos 31:09 | Boom or Bust? – Jeremy Becker 35:25 | Boom or Bust? – Phil Ivey 38:02 | Do you think the WSOP Main Event will set a new record?

In the 831st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by Nikki Limo, who is filling in for Mike Holtz, at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about her time as the Loose Cannon on the PokerStars Big Game. The first two episodes recently dropped featuring Limo squaring off against Phil Hellmuth, Alex Keating, Arden Cho, Lex Veldhuis, and Jennifer Tilly. Limo discusses how she got cast for the show, what happened when she played "Two Truths and a Bluff," and then Kyna & Chad surprise her by offering up some bluffs of their own. Limo also delves into a big hand that she played against the "Poker Brat" that went poker viral. The crew then talk about the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) being less than a week away, and took a look at some of the "Best Without a Bracelet" including Maria Ho, Seth Davies, and Bin Weng, just to name a few. Plus, will Phil Ivey be at the 2024 WSOP? Find out what the hosts think in this episode. From there, they take a look at Jessica Vierling winning the WSOP Commerce $1,700 Main Event for $328,273, plus all the big winners from the Triton Montenegro including Mike Watson, Igor Yaroshevskyy, Adrian Mateos, and Mikalai Vaskaboinikau, who all won seven-figure scores! Finally, Kyna and Nikki play a game of #PokerThrift in which they have to guess whether or not Chad bought some random poker items he found in secondhand stores in Las Vegas. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:05 | Welcome to the show 00:15 | Nikki Limo filling in for Mike Holtz 01:00 | Nikki being PokerStars the Big Game's Loose Cannon 03:18 | The power of the fuzzy hat 04:47 | Getting selected for the Big Game 08:25 | Playing against a tough but fun lineup 09:01 | Two Truths & a Bluff 12:25 | Playing Two Truths & a Bluff with Nikki Limo 15:58 | Nikki goes head-to-head again Phil Hellmuth 20:47 | Sponsor: PokerStars 21:00 | The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a week away 22:00 | EDC shenanigans 23:04 | WSOP Circuit Commerce & Tournament of Champions 23:20 | Jessica Vierling wins WSOP Commerce $1,700 Main Event for $328,273 25:00 | Best without a WSOP gold bracelet 30:48 | Preview of Life Outside Poker with Raminder Singh 33:28 | Triton Montenegro winners – Mike Watson, Igor Yaroshevskyy, Adrian Mateos & Mikalai Vaskaboinikau 38:56 | Will Phil Ivey be at the 2024 WSOP? 42:15 | Plans for the $25K Fantasy Draft 44:27 | #PokerThrift – Did Chad buy it?[/TABLE]

Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that focuses on poker players with successful careers and lives outside of poker. For the second episode, Connor Richards spoke with reality TV actress Princess Love, who opened up for the first time about her high-profile divorce from R&B star Ray J. Love also spoke about poker filling a void in her life, her Celebrity Poker Tour victory earlier this year and her experience on the WPT Voyage.

Welcome to The LA Poker Roundup! The place for recent news and events in the LA poker community, with a focus on tournaments. This week we cover: 00:00 Stream Start 00:24 Intro 02:05 Welcome Maria Ho to the show! 03:15 coming up in poker in LA 06:10 thoughts on women in poker 09:55 what was Maria's 2007 deep main event run like? 14:04 Why is LA lagging behind other places tournament growth? 17:52 What are the types of things you look for at an event you travel to? 28:20 bad experiences at the commerce 32:34 What can we as players do to be heard 38:53 The new rules of engagement 41:52 Game of Gold 50:10 advice for the roundup in the booth 57:37 Local wins ring at Horseshoe and results from the Bike 1:12:10 Changes to the Bike's Mini Mega and Mystery Bounty events 1:19:35 Weekly Roundup Remember to subscribe and turn on notifications to catch each Roundup every week! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram https://twitter.com/lapokerroundup/ https://www.instagram.com/lapokerroundup/ Ty's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TyDobbertin Ty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tydobbertin/ Derek's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwansfull Derek's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCembpM2fD9QGYTLycFUKSXw Derek's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwansfull/​

It is Dan ‘Jungleman' Cates facing off against Maria Ho in a battle for $456,000 and to be crowned as the first ever Game of Gold winner! With the runner-up getting nothing, the stakes couldn't be any higher. This pot balloons up quickly as Maria Ho tries to use her position to outplay the heads-up […] The post WPH #501: The $456,000 Hand!!!! [Game of Gold] first appeared on Jonathan Little.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comNate is a statistician and writer focused on American politics and sports, and a longtime friend from the blog days. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of FiveThirtyEight, and now he writes his own substack, Silver Bulletin. He's the author of The Signal and the Noise, and his forthcoming book is On the Edge: How Successful Gamblers and Risk-Takers Think (pre-order here).For two clips of our convo — on the pluralism of gay social networks, why poker is so male — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: Nate growing up in the Midwest obsessed with sports and the debate team; the Best Little Boy in the World syndrome; coming out while living abroad; how the LGBT Society in 1999 was apolitical; gays as heterodox thinkers in media; the joys of code-switching; the diversity of sports fans and poker players; the sexism in poker; Maria Konnikova and Maria Ho; how a poker player can benefit from discrimination by defying stereotypes; Erving Goffman and risk-taking; testosterone; Nate grossing $750,000 in poker; the flow state of gambling under extreme pressure; how Gen Z is more risk-averse than older generations; immigrants as risk-takers; the morality of gambling; addiction; people peeing at slot machines; Fauci's noble lie for masks; the Swedish model during Covid; effective altruism; Obama the poker player being cool under pressure vs. Trump's impulsivity; Truman's gambling mindset and Hiroshima; the online poker boom; how Nate doesn't want to be known as the political forecast guy; the misconception of him as a partisan Dem; Will Stancil; how the economic perceptions of the public are usually accurate; Biden's age; his people blaming the media for his problems; the convention option for switching nominees; the White House not boosting Kamala Harris; her flaming out before Iowa in 2020; Claudine Gay's plagiarism; Twitter under Musk; and, yes, Angry Birds!Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Jeffrey Rosen on the Stoics and happiness, Rob Henderson on class and “luxury beliefs,” Christian Wiman on resisting despair as a Christian, George Will on Trump and conservatism, and Abigail Shrier on why the cult of therapy harms children. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other pod comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

The defense technology community has a recruitment challenge on its hands when it comes to competing with the commercial technology world for engineering talent; this reality is especially true when it comes to growing the pool of women engineers. In this podcast with Maria Ho, Deputy Director for Government and Strategic Programs, Aerospace & Defense at Analog Devices, we discuss how to encourage female students to explore engineering careers, the importance of STEM in schools, and the ways in which Analog Devices invests in young engineers. Maria also talks about those people who have inspired her in her career and how popular culture can help inspire learners. She also examines RF and microwave design trends in radar, communications, and electronic warfare applications.

Maria Ho, one of the most notable names in poker today, is the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. She is also the 2019 Global Poker Award Broadcaster of the Year winner. Her commentary work includes the WSOP Main Event on ESPN, the PokerGO Super High Roller Bowl on CBS Sports, and WPT's King of the Club on FSN.  Her impressive live tournament resume puts her among the top 5 in the women's all-time money list. You may have seen her mainstream television appearances on The Amazing Race, CNN's Anderson Cooper, and CNBC's Stock Draft. ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. MARIA HO Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maria_ho/ X: https://twitter.com/MariaHo ON THE KNOWS Online:    Join us in the Podcast Lounge on Facebook. X (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com X (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com   www.OnTheKnows.com

Maria Ho is a Hall of Fame Professional Poker Player and TV Host/Commentator, born in Taipei, Taiwan and raised in the U.S. With over 4 million dollars in live poker tournament earnings, she is one of the most recognized and successful women in the game and was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2018, the first year she was nominated and eligible.Here is what you can expect on this week's episode:0:00 Introduction0:49 Maria's Win Against Jungleman…Or Was it Danny McFanny…on GOG2:54 A Positive Win for Women in Poker?4:58 The Team Experience on GOG10:15 Jungleman Gives Maria a Gift and She Loses It11:18 Where Does GOG Stack Up Against Other Poker Shows?14:29 The Feedback on Maria's Play16:33 Lucky to Get Out Alive – Maria's Toughest Heads-Up Match Ever Played18:50 The Characters on GOG21:37 A Maria Ho Bluff!? – A Hand Analysis26:09 Leveling Up in Poker28:24 Words of Wisdom for Aspiring GOG Players32:09 I Own Your Soul – It's Good to Have a Nemesis▬ Winning the Game of Life ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Check out other "Winning the Game of Life" episodes: ► https://www.youtube.com/c/WinningTheGameofLife Connect with Maria Ho:Websites: https://www.mariaho.com/Twitter: @MariaHoInstagram: @Maria_HoFollow "Jungleman" Dan Cates on social: Instagram: @wtgolpodcast @thedancates Twitter: @junglemandan Join Poker Academy today using this link: https://www.preflop.academy/?via=dan Poker strategy tips Poker tournament highlights Poker player profiles Poker player rankings Poker coaching Poker mental game

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come to you from both the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in The Bahamas! Before they jump into all things WSOP Paradise, the crew gets listeners up to speed on the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, which has crowed a slew of side event winners, including Lisa Costello's victory in the Ladies Event. Plus, the $1,100 WPT Prime drew a massive field and is set to award a seven-figure top prize. In regards to the WSOP Paradise, the crew talks about the surprise appearance of 2022 EPT Prague champ Jordan Saccucci, who was a week removed from being arrested in Canada on home robbery charges. His stay didn't last long in the Main Event as casino officials removed him from contention. Find out what happened here. They then discuss Phil Hellmuth's grand entrance as Poseidon flocked by 17 mermaids and a Bahamian marching band, highlight bracelet winners from the series thus far, and Erik Seidel capturing his 10th gold bracelet, becoming just the fifth player in history to do so. Connor even grabbed a winner interview with the Poker Hall of Famer. Finally, the crew discuss the finale of GGPoker's Poker After Dark Game of Gold complete with an interview with Season 1 champ Maria Ho! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:23 | Welcome to the show 00:39 | How are you guys enjoying Atlantis Paradise Island? 01:37 | Teasing guest Erik Seidel 02:40 | Side event winners from the WPT World Championship 05:00 | Lisa Costello wins WPT World Championship Ladies Event 05:45 | WPT Prime draws massive field 08:16 | Sponsor: Global Poker 09:15 | WSOP Paradise surpasses $15 million GTD 10:36 | The new WSOP+ app 11:45 | One week after arrest Jordan Saccucci makes appearance at WSOPP 17:38 | Bracelet winners thus far from the WSOP Paradise 18:57 | Erik Seidel captures 10th WSOP gold bracelet 21:10 | Guest Erik Seidel joins the show 24:45 | What did you think of Phil Hellmuth's entrance in the WSOP Paradise 28:58 | Maria Ho wins GGPoker's Game of Gold Season 1 33:56 | Interview w/ Maria Ho  [/TABLE]

If there's anyone championing women in poker, it's Erin Lydon. The Poker Power president has an incredible passion for not only the game, but also the lessons we can learn from it and apply to everyday life. From working on Wall Street to speaking at Tedx events, Lydon has had an incredibly decorated professional career(including being the Vice President of JP Morgan for 6.5 years). However, she's spent the last 4 years in leadership positions at Poker Power, where they teach women+ about the game and how to apply its teachings to their professional lives as well. During the podcast, Erin and Kara discuss her upbringing and how she's tried to do things differently raising her own children. Other topics the two discuss include work-life balance, saying “yes” to more things and what lies ahead in her personal and professional life. Check out our interviews with earlier guests from The Heart of Poker, including David Lappin, Maria Ho, Tana Karn, Justin Bonomo & more!

This Episode On DAT Poker Pod: Daniel, Adam and Terrence are back with: 0:00 Intros 2:50 Begin Talking Hands/Moments From E03  33:50 Maria Ho Chats With Daniel About The Show, Her Play And Crazy Hands From E03 55:00 Wrapping Up E03 Follow @DatPokerPod on Instagram Email: datpokerpod (at) gmail (dot) com Show Music Available Here: Intro (Ashitaka)/Outro(Raindrops) https://traktrain.com/murphy-chops

On this month's episode of The Heart Of Poker Podcast, Kara Scott speaks with poker player, writer and fellow podcast host David Lappin. Not one to mince words, Lappin is known for calling it as he sees it when it comes to his writing. However, as this podcast unfolds, we learn that he's far from motivated by clickbait titles or attention seeking behaviour. Interestingly, both Kara and David found poker through TV. Lappin reveals that a writing gig, where one of his characters was a poker player, was the impetus for him to pursue a deeper understanding of the game. As luck would have it, the writing gig dried up and he turned to his newfound poker skills to keep “to keep the wolf from the door” as he describes it. The conversation evolves from poker to relationships and Lappin shares what qualities he's always sought out in his friendships. The two go on to discuss other topics such as underground online card rooms, aging & his family. Check out our interviews with earlier guests from The Heart of Poker, including Tana Karn, Justin Bonomo, Alex O'Brien, and Maria Ho.

On today's episode of The Digital Social Hour, we sit down with Maria Ho and talk about the family struggles she faced becoming a pro poker player, why she doesn't stake other poker players & the most she's won and lost in a day playing poker. BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com APPLY TO BE ON THE POD: https://forms.gle/qXvENTeurx7Xn8Ci9 SPONSORS: Opus Pro: https://www.opus.pro/?via=DSH HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/50dsh AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/DSH Hostage Tape: https://hostagetape.com/DSH LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Digital Social Hour, we sit down with Maria Ho and talk about the family struggles she faced becoming a pro poker player, why she doesn't stake other poker players & the most she's won and lost in a day playing poker. BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com APPLY TO BE ON THE POD: https://forms.gle/qXvENTeurx7Xn8Ci9 SPONSORS: Opus Pro: https://www.opus.pro/?via=DSH HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/50dsh AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/DSH Hostage Tape: https://hostagetape.com/DSH LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever found yourself at a RunGood poker tournament or sporting one of their signature t-shirts, then you have Tana Karn to thank. The mastermind behind the apparel and live event brand sits down with Kara Scott for a candid exchange on his humble beginnings. As a first-generation American born to Thai parents, he talks about his upbringing in his parents' restaurant and how that experience formed the foundation of his hospitality skills. His father's advice of “build things to last” clearly stuck with Karn, as he launched RunGood when he was only 23. Though it wasn't the powerhouse it is today, he shares how success early on meant “someone buying a t-shirt.” Even though RunGood has become a three-time Global Poker Awards Best Mid-Major Tour winner, Karn still speaks of his superstitions and how he doesn't like to show up for the beginning of a Day 1A “in case no one shows up.” Although it's hard to believe that would ever be the case, it's become clear that Karn is a man of the people and his infectious energy is what continues to bring people into the RunGood world. Check out our interviews with earlier guests from The Heart of Poker, including Johnnie Vibes, Justin Bonomo, Mustapha Kanit, and Maria Ho.

If you're familiar with Brazilian poker players, then you will certainly have heard of Felipe Ramos. Playing professionally for 16 years now, Ramos currently sits at 4th in the Brazil all-time money list and has racked up a whopping $3.6 million in live earnings alone. Kara and Felipe actually worked together over 10 years prior, so the two have a level of comfort that lets them get deep right off the bat. Ramos opens up about how he left a 6-year career in finance to pursue poker and the disappointment and worry it caused in his family. He shares how despite this unfavourable reception, he trusted the vision he had for himself and stuck to the goals he set out for himself. The conversation then moves to his upbringing, and when asked what he would change about his childhood, he shares his thoughts on lying to children(and how that affects his parenting today). Other topics the two cover include conserving Brazilian national parks, growing up in a rough neighbourhood and being very emotional. Check out our interviews with earlier guests from The Heart of Poker, including Johnnie Vibes, Justin Bonomo, Mustapha Kanit and Maria Ho.

Alex O'Brien is a fascinating person - poker player, science writer and author. She first captured the poker industry's attention when she won a tournament which should have resulted in a high profile heads-up match with Dan Bilzerian. However, when the match fell through, it ignited a conversation around women in poker and the role of ambassadors in our game.  Her new book ‘The Truth Detective' will be published later this year and it uses the game of poker as a blueprint for how to discover truth in our current ‘post-truth' world. The ability to sniff out truth in a poker game is crucial to a player's bottom line, but the stakes are even higher in politics, public life and our personal lives. Using the skills that poker teaches us, we can create a roster of techniques to employ when trying to separate the truth from the lies.  As friends, Alex and the Heart of Poker host Kara Scott dive into how truth affects us each on a deeply personal level, how it impacts our friendships and relationships, while  discussing those things that truly motivate us.  Check out our interviews with earlier guests from The Heart of Poker, including Jaman Burton, Angela Jordison, Mustapha Kanit and Maria Ho.

It's a special edition of BTP as Jeff isn't hosting this week. Rufus is in the driver seat and he recaps the Masters with his brother Tom before Jeff interviews Maria Ho, professional poker player and a pioneer in the game.

If you follow poker vlogs, then you have no doubt come across The Drawing Dead vlog by Jaman Burton.  Burton, who is one the most influential poker vloggers in the space, brings something completely unique to the table in the form of a poker vlog with graphic novel style illustrations woven in.  And while it may be nice to gain some recognition within the poker community, Burton shares with Kara that it's not all roses. Between the pressures of being an “influencer”, having opponents who may know far more about your game than you'd like or the pressure to always be “on”, it can be a lot to deal with. Still, he recognizes that these are small problems to have in the big picture.   Kara and Jaman go on to discuss the importance family has played in his life. From the gratitude he has for an incredible upbringing to the pride and sense of accomplishment he gets from raising his daughter, family has always been a key component of his life.  Other topics Kara and Jaman cover include quitting smoking, the possibility that we're living in a simulation and how he used to use his charm and persuasiveness for evil as a young man.  Don't forget to check out previous episodes with Greg Merson, Tiffany Michelle, Lon McEachern, Nadya Magnus, Phil Galfond, Jason Koon, Katie Lindsay, Benny Glaser, Maria Ho, Fedor Holz and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities. 

Maria Ho is a Hall of Fame Professional Poker Player and TV Host/Commentator, born in Taipei, Taiwan and raised in the U.S. With over 4 million dollars in live poker tournament earnings, she is one of the most recognized and successful women in the game and was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2018, the first year she was nominated and eligible.Listen to this latest episode of Winning The Game Of Life where Dan talks with Maria Ho about sitting at the boy's table and her hands-on approach to giving back.What you can expect to hear on this episode:A passion for music and contemplating chasing a dreamEmerging onto the poker scene at the front of the Money-maker BoomBreaking it to your parents that your pursuing an unconventional path to success unlike your PHD siblingBeing the only female at the poker table more often than notTraditional gender roles and how they contribute to underrepresentation of women in the poker worldFostering an environment that is more inviting to female players and more fun for allTransferring success in poker to success in televisionHaving one life to live and relishing any challenge and experience that comes your wayInspiring a younger generation to embrace their most authentic selves and pursue their unique dreamsAn actionable, hands-on approach to philanthropyThe incredible challenge that The Amazing Race isI hope you enjoy watching this episode! Maria Ho is winning the game of life and illustrates how we can help others get there as well!Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Maria HoWebsites: https://www.mariaho.com/Twitter: @MariaHoInstagram: @Maria_HoConnect with Dan CatesWebsite: https://www.dancatesfoundation.com/Instagram: @thedancates

One of the more notable names from the ESPN era of the World Series Of Poker is undoubtably Greg Merson.  Merson, who took home $8,531,853 for winning the Main Event in 2012, instantly became a household name within the poker community. Having gotten sober a year prior, his story and accomplishment became an inspiration to many who battled addiction.  But where do you go after winning the Main Event? For Merson, his obsession with becoming the best version of himself motivated him to seek out ways to progress and increase his edge in the game. He shares how hypnotherapy and meditation have been powerful tools in his growth on and off the felt.  Interestingly, even more than a decade after winning the Main Event, he shares how he still gets a sense of euphoria from playing poker and how his focus has now shifted to competing with himself.  However, for all the excitement and achievements he's earned in his poker career, Merson shares how becoming a father, not once but twice, is the greatest accomplishment of his life.   Other topics Kara and Greg touch are playing poker during the pandemic, his relationship with his parents and how he had the most fun at the WSOP this year since winning the Main Event.  Don't forget to check out previous episodes with Tiffany Michelle, Lon McEachern, Nadya Magnus, Phil Galfond, Jason Koon, Katie Lindsay, Benny Glaser, Maria Ho, Fedor Holz and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities. 

Donnie Peters, fresh off his Day 1c performance in the WSOP Main Event, is joined by Tim Duckworth for a new episode of the PokerGO Podcast. The two discuss the Million Dollar Bounty event and Donnie playing in the big one. At the end of the episode, hear interviews with Matt Glantz, Xuan Liu, and Maria Ho.

On this episode of the Heart of Poker, Kara is joined by prolific businesswoman and poker powerhouse, Katie Lindsay.  Lindsay, who has racked up nearly 2.5 million dollars in live and online cashes combined, has been a been a mainstay in the poker community for many years dating back to pre-Black Friday.  After getting hooked on poker by the fascinating story of Chris Moneymaker, she got a foot in the door of the industry by writing for a poker magazine and eventually started an agency where she represented up to 30 poker pros. However, despite her knack for putting people in the spotlight, she prefers to keep a private life and has zero desire to be famous herself.  And while she may be a laser-focused entrepreneur and an accomplished poker pro, she also likes to remind herself how fortunate she is to play poker for a living and doesn't mind having a drink and some fun while sitting at the table. She shares how having this attitude helps her relax and enjoy her time at the table, no matter what the results.  Kara and Katie go on to touch on the double standards women in poker experience, why happiness is a choice and how Katie makes new friends everywhere she goes.  Don't forget to check out previous episodes with Lon McEachern, Nadya Magnus, Jon Van Fleet, Jason Koon, Ebony Kenney, Benny Glaser, Maria Ho and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities. 

In this episode of the Heart of Poker Podcast, Kara Scott speaks with long-time friend and colleague Lon McEachern. An absolute poker legend, known as the "Voice of Poker", Lon McEachern has been one half of the commentary team that started providing commentary for the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2003. And for many years Kara has been right there with him as part of the WSOP broadcast team. The two developed a strong working relationship and friendship that shows in this far-ranging discussion. McEachern's voice is burned into the minds of poker players around the world so it's interesting to hear him talking when he's not calling poker action. It's also striking to hear him when he's not playing the straight man to Norman Chad's comic relief. In this episode, McEachern and Scott delve into existential quandaries like the meaning of life and how Kara big-timed Lon the first time they met at the WSOP back in 2008. You know, regular friend stuff. Listen to the newest episode for another fascinating look at the people behind the world's most popular poker faces, and check back in our catalogue for episodes with Fedor Holz, Nadya Magnus, Phil Galfond, Jason Koon, Ebony Kenney, Benny Glaser, Maria Ho and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities. 

Check out this week's episode with Maria Ho from Goals Wonders Fire where she shares her journey with out of state investing and lessons learned. Anyone thinking about out of state investing will want to give this a listen. Maria also opens up about her infertility journey and other health issues she faced along the way. She's amazing so tune in!

A Hands-On Approach To Making A Difference – Winning The Game of Life with Dan Cates Episode 008 – Maria Ho   Maria Ho is a Hall of Fame Professional Poker Player and TV Host/Commentator, born in Taipei, Taiwan and raised in the U.S. With over 4 million dollars in live poker tournament earnings, she is one of the most recognized and successful women in the game and was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2018, the first year she was nominated and eligible.   Listen to this latest episode of Winning The Game Of Life where Dan talks with Maria Ho about sitting at the boy's table and her hands-on approach to giving back.   In this episode, we discuss:   -A passion for music and contemplating chasing a dream -Emerging onto the poker scene at the front of the Money-maker Boom -Breaking it to your parents that your pursuing an unconventional path to success unlike your PHD sibling -Being the only female at the poker table more often than not -Traditional gender roles and how they contribute to underrepresentation of women in the poker world -Fostering an environment that is more inviting to female players and more fun for all -Transferring success in poker to success in television -Having one life to live and relishing any challenge and experience that comes your way -Inspiring a younger generation to embrace their most authentic selves and pursue their unique dreams -An actionable, hands-on approach to philanthropy -The incredible challenge that The Amazing Race is   I hope you enjoy listening to this episode! Maria Ho is winning the game of life and illustrates how we can help others get there as well!   Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!   Connect with Maria Ho:   Website: www.mariaho.com                    Twitter:   @MariaHo   Instagram: @Maria_Ho     Connect with Dan Cates:   Website: https://www.dancatesfoundation.com/   Instagram: @thedancates     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Heart of Poker, Kara sits down with a true online poker OG, Jon “apestyles” Van Fleet.  Van Fleet, who regularly crushed the biggest online MTT's in the mid 2000's, continues to grind to this day and currently sits at #3 for all-time online poker winnings with over $20,300,000 in online cashes.  But his journey to this accomplishment hasn't been without its share of challenges along the way. Now nearly 9 years sober, Van Fleet recalls multiple occasions where he punted his entire bankroll while playing in an intoxicated state.  However, as challenging situations often do, those moments (and the subsequent healing journey that followed) provided Van Fleet with tremendous insights into himself and his purpose in life: to touch lives positively and to give love.  Jon shares one particularly impactful experience of his healing journey when during day 3 of a 10-day silent retreat he was completely overwhelmed by a feeling of “being on fire with loneliness”. Working through this moment with the retreat leader, he was able to recognize that moment as a release of all the negative emotions he had pushed down over the years.  Kara and Jon go on to discuss a variety of topics including setting boundaries, the fear of rejection and how streaming (and the loss of anonymity that comes with it), has affected Jon's experience at live tournaments.   Don't forget to check out previous episodes with Adam Pliska, Nadya Magnus, Brandon Shack-Harris, Jason Koon, Ebony Kenney, Benny Glaser, Maria Ho and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities. 

Outside of big-name players, few people have had such an impact on the growth of poker globally as World Poker Tour President & CEO Adam Pliska.  Pliska, who has now been part of the iconic WPT brand since 2003, is credited as being the driving factor behind the company's expansion into numerous foreign markets around the world and exposing new players to the game through their big-budget, final table productions.  However, for all the accolades, you'd be hard pressed to find a humbler person in the industry. Pliska credits the humility of his parents, and their gratitude for life's simplest things, to his modest outlook.  It's that very gratitude-first mentality that has helped Pliska get through some of the more challenging times in his life, like when his mother lost nearly all her memory and the passing of a young poker player who had sought out his guidance.  Kara and Adam also discuss his non-linear, thematic approach to life and the idea that 20 decisions could shape the entire course of your life. Pliska acknowledges his own tendency towards being too cerebral at times, which can often lead to spiral thinking.  The interview is not all serious though. We learn about Adam's musical side and find out that he co-wrote the WPT theme song and sings to his dogs every morning while feeding them.  Don't forget to check out previous episodes with Nadya Magnus, Phil Galfond, Jason Koon, Ebony Kenney, Benny Glaser, Maria Ho, Fedor Holz and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities. 

In a time where No-Limit Holdem still dominates the poker landscape, it's rare to come across a young pro so proficient in mixed games as Benny Glaser.   This is perhaps best demonstrated by Glaser's most recent WSOP results, where he cashed in 5 events (including winning his 4th bracelet in the $10k Razz Championship and placing 2nd in the $25k H.O.R.S.E. event) for a total of $784,243.  But don't let these results fool you into thinking Benny is a one-dimensional poker grinder. As it turns out, he hasn't played online for more than 5 months in order to make room for other interests in his life. Most notably, he's looking to deepen his longtime relationship with music by learning to produce, joining a band and teaching guitar lessons.  Kara and Benny go on to talk about his recent move to Vancouver, his martial arts background and what it means for him to have a positive impact on the world, including the fulfillment he has gotten from teaching both poker and music.  They also touch on what it means to be “poker famous” and protecting one's personal life. As a special treat, Benny frequently turns the questions around on Kara and we get to glean a little insight into her world as their conversation unfolds.  Don't forget to check out previous episodes with Nadya Magnus, Phil Galfond, Jason Koon, Ebony Kenney, Dominik Nitsche, Maria Ho, Fedor Holz and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities. 

Fresh off the heels of her 2021 GPI Player of the Year award, Nadya Magnus gives Kara a glimpse into the sacrifice and dedication it took for her to achieve this prestigious title. Magnus, whose first Hendon Mob cash dates back to 2008, has been steadily grinding the tournament circuit for well over a decade en route to the top of the GPI index. Her consistency paid off last year with her taking home $426,161 of her $1,287,596 total career earnings. But there's more to the story. Magnus was in position to earn the GPI title in 2020, when on December 3rd, it was announced the 2020 title would be canceled due to the pandemic's effect on travel and live events. She goes on to detail the emotional and physical toll it took to replicate her results two years in a row, especially while falling victim to the bad side of variance in the final two months of the year. Kara and Nadya then dive deeper and discuss her unwillingness to compromise her beliefs, her upbringing in the Soviet Union and what it means to see more women at the poker table. This includes her recent philanthropic efforts where she gifted three $5,000 buy-ins to women poker players at the Wynn Winter Classic. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes with Ebony Kenney, Phil Galfond, Mori Eskandani, Jason Koon, Dominik Nitsche, Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho and many more of poker's most fascinating personalities.

In case you haven't noticed after 26 episodes, Heart of Poker is about a lot more than just poker. We've had incredible guests from the top of the game share insights into their lives off the felt, including some of their most personal and intimate moments and struggles they've overcome. Enter Xuan Liu. Over a star studded career in poker Xuan has won over $3,000,000, but these days she's just as interested in seeing how poker experience can be applied in other aspects of life. She and Kara discuss the essential skills of being a successful poker player - whether it's aggressiveness, risk-taking, or reacting to a loss - and how they can contribute to success in tons of other parts of life. On that note, they discuss PokerPower, the platform for which Xuan Liu acts as an advisor that runs workshops and classes to empower and inspire women using a poker framework. Xuan grew up in China during the one-child policy, and she shares a fascinating window into her childhood, as well as some tougher times during her parents divorce - which was a complicated thing to navigate in the country at the time. Kara and Xuan have a natural rapport, and both wind up talking honestly about some of the tougher times they've each experienced since the pandemic landed. But there's also plenty of positivity in this episode too, including reminiscing about sailing around the Greek islands sipping Ouzo, and a hopeful look ahead to the future. Don't forget to check out previous Heart of Poker episodes with guests like ​​Fedor Holz, Phil Galfond, Mori Eskandani, Ebony Kenney, Dominik Nitsche, Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho, and more.

The 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event played down to three players and while many chips changed hands, one thing didn't change. Koray Aldemir held the chip lead from start to finish and he will return on Wednesday with an incredible advantage over this two remaining competitors, Jack Oliver and George Holmes.  On this podcast, we talk to the three finalists and check-in with both Maria Ho and Jeff Platt. 

Remko and Donnie recap Day 1d of the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event, with audio from several guests. Maria Ho, Sergi Reixach, Barstool Nate, Barstool Smitty, Matt Berkey, Greg Mueller, Jeff Gross, Hoodie Allen, and Garry Gates are all included in the show, but then things go a bit off the rails when Robbie Strazynski and Ali Nejad showed up to hijack the show. Don't forget, we're organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join now and enjoy the sweat as the largest event of the series gets underway on Thursday.

Patrick Leonard is an online superstar. He has collected ​​$13 million in online tournament cashes so far, regularly just crushing online MTT fields. He's no slouch on the felt either, with more than $2.5 million in live tournament cashes. That's a huge amount of money in anyone's book - even if money is ultimately irrelevant and we're all just living in a simulation. That's just one of the pretty out there theories that Patrick and Kara get into on this week's episode of Heart of Poker. Patrick is clearly very much on board with thinking outside the box, which makes him a perfect candidate to answer Kara's special psychological questions. Patrick and Kara are on the same wavelength from the start, bonding over their shared FOMO of not being able to make it to the WSOP this year. They both have lots of interesting thoughts on the psychology behind being a successful poker player, including whether the game attracts marginalized personalities or creates them. They trade lots of stories, from their respective lockdown experiences to some extremely intense and dangerous moments they've both had in the back of cabs. In fact, it turns out Kara and Patrick have a lot in common, which is funny since as far as Kara knows they've never met before in person. That turns out not to be strictly true however, as Kara soon discovers in this episode... Don't forget to also check out the Heart of Poker back catalogue, including episodes with Fedor Holz, Phil Galfond, Mori Eskandani, Jason Koon, Dominik Nitsche, Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho, and more.

Quite simply, Fedor Holz is one of the best poker players of all time and one of the most emblematic players of poker's modern era. At just 28 years old, Fedor has more than $32,000,000 in live cashes alone. What makes all of this even more remarkable, is that poker is just one string to Fedor's bow. As Kara says in this episode, he's a true modern day Renaissance man and he's a dream guest on Heart of Poker. Kara's set of psychologist-designed questions were originally created to see if two complete strangers could fall in love. She's adapted them a little, but they're basically tailor-made for someone like Fedor, who is so naturally inquisitive, philosophical and self conscious in the best kind of way. As you might expect, poker is just one small part of this episode. Fedor and Kara discuss NFTs and deconstructing the concept of art, the psychology behind helping other people, and the different ways we build communities. Fedor has clearly thought a lot about family and personal relationships, and his own have evolved significantly over time. He shares some of the things he's discovered that work for him with Kara. We do also find time for at least one great poker story, although maybe not one that Fedor wants to remember. It was his most embarrassing moment at a poker table, and it came at a high roller event in Monte Carlo. Fedor Holz is a very familiar name to poker fans, but this is a side to him you certainly don't see at the poker table. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes, including with Ebony Kenney, Phil Galfond, Mori Eskandani, Jason Koon, Dominik Nitsche, Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho, and more.

Ebony Kenney is so much more than just a poker pro. She's a model and a content creator. She's an entrepreneur, a women's advocate and a life coach. And this week she's joining Kara on Heart of Poker. Heart of Poker is all about stripping back the layers and getting to, well, the heart of each guest - and Ebony couldn't be more open to the experience. Kara uses a specially modified set of questions that were originally designed by psychologists to see if they could get two complete strangers to fall in love. Ebony is naturally attuned to this kind of introspection, which basically makes her the perfect guest. Ebony has had a pretty incredible life. She had her two kids relatively young and shares how the three of them have all grown together, her biggest teachers and supporters. We find out how she stumbled into poker because she was suspicious about what her boyfriend at the time was up to staying out so late, and how she found herself working as a makeup artist, heavily pregnant, on a porn site at just 19. Since being a confidence coach is such a big part of Ebony's life, you might think confidence and self love came easily and naturally to her - but you would be wrong. She opens up about her journey, the challenges she has overcome in her life, and dealing with the glare of other people's judgement from a young age. Both Ebony and Kara have thought a lot about the role of women in modern life, and they discuss their own lived experiences and how they have observed and even participated in the commodification of women over the years, in different forms. This is a very special episode of Heart of Poker, with a special person. There are even a few tears along the way. You can also check out all the earlier episodes of Heart of Poker too, with guests including Ali Nejad, Phil Galfond, Mori Eskandani, Jason Koon, Dominik Nitsche, Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho, and more.

This week's guest on Heart of Poker is one of the biggest and warmest personalities in the extended world of poker. Kristy Arnett is a poker player and former poker journalist, but she is still very much in the world of media and content creation. As she mentions in the episode, Heart of Poker is right up Kristy's street. Over her career presenting poker coverage for PokerNews and others, she developed a well deserved reputation for creating original and interesting content, the kind of stuff that goes one step beyond the usual sanitized media perspective of poker players that we're all used to - which reads a little like a mission statement for Heart of Poker. Like many people, Kristy's life was turned upside down by the pandemic. With no live poker, no immediate way to make money and (not long later) a baby on the way, Kristy takes us through how she and her husband (poker pro Andrew Moreno) hustled to adapt and keep things going during the chaos of COVID. One of Kristy's most impressive attributes is her honesty and directness. Kara's questions are designed especially to tease out personal and intimate parts of people's lives, and Kristy is ready to confront them unflinchingly. She talks about how she and her husband wrestled back their marriage from the brink of divorce, her struggles to get pregnant, her first big win in Vegas and more. Don't forget to also check out all the earlier episodes of Heart of Poker too, including editions with Ali Nejad, Phil Galfond, Mori Eskandani, Jason Koon, Dominik Nitsche, Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho, and more.

It's an exciting time to be Vanessa Kade. Fresh off by far her biggest win after taking down $1.5 million dollars at the Sunday Million, Vanessa sits down with Kara to discuss how she got to this point in her poker career. It's been quite a journey - from moving to New Zealand alone at 16, to travelling around South East Asia and even a near death experience on an icey Canadian highway. As always on Heart of Poker, Kara uses her special set of psychological questions to get deep with her guest, and Vanessa is happy to get into some big subjects. Vanessa and Kara discuss how to deal with setbacks and stay positive, and how we can create new family connections in life. She talks us through her previous life as a video game producer, and why the flexibility of being a poker player feels like a better fit for her. And of course, they cover Vanessa's recent online win at the Sunday Million. Vanessa is such a naturally interesting and inquisitive person, and it really shines through in this episode. Check out how previous guests have faired with Kara's questions, including episodes with Ali Nejad, Phil Galfond, Mori Eskandani, Jason Koon, Dominik Nitsche, Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho, and more