PokerNews Podcast

In the 981st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by Jamie Gold at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas.
Gold reflects on the 20th anniversary of his game-changing win in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, which includes some never-before-shared stories, remembering his father's battle with ALS, and his secret weapon, blueberries! Gold also talks about the immediate aftermath of winning $12 million, including high-profile media appearances, being sued for part of the winnings, and his career as a Hollywood agent.
Even the most die-hard Jamie Gold fans are sure to learn something new in this episode!
Finally, the crew thanks sponsor Think Jerky, which you can order here.
A new PokerNews Podcast drops three times a week during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 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*
00:00 Welcome to the show
00:20 Jamie Gold joins the show
00:57 Where were you in 2006?
03:55 Martin Kabrhel & Will Kassouf
11:00 WSOP back on ESPN
12:04 Shout to WSOP
18:00 Jamie's father battled ALS
22:04 Compared to other athletes
24:00 Crypto & the WSOP
24:56 The power of blueberries
26:47 Think Jerky
27:25 Being a Hollywood agent
31:55 Being an ambassador for the game
35:09 Making a run in Salute to Warriors

In the 980th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by Hayden "Big Red" Hetland at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas.
The quartet discusses the latest stories from the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), starting with the controversial "dead hand" ruling made against Patrick "Pads" Leonard. Not only will you see videos of what happened, but Chad also caught up with Pads for an exclusive interview to discuss the aftermath. 
From there, it's a discussion about an X-rated card protector, the eight Poker Hall of Fame nominees, and big bracelet wins by Josh Reichard and Eelis Parssinen. Speaking of big wins, Benny Glaser got the job done in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship (PPC), giving him his ninth bracelet in 11 years! It also came just a year after he shipped an incredible three bracelets. See PokerNews' winner interview with Glaser, who was clearly emotional after the victory.
Finally, the crew thanks sponsor Think Jerky, which you can order here.
A new PokerNews Podcast drops three times a week during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 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*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:55 | Big Red joins the show
02:00 | Dead hand ruling at 2026 WSOP
02:24 | Videos of hand
06:35 | Interview w/ Patrick Leonard
12:40 | X-rated card protector
16:17 | Benny Glaser wins $50K PPC
20:34 | Winner interview w/ Benny Glaser
25:25 | Poker Hall of Fame nominees
32:16 | Josh Reichard claims first bracelet
35:35 | Eelis Parssinen wins second bracelet of summer
37:17 | Think Jerky

In the 979th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow come to you from inside the Wynn Las Vegas Poker Room for a special episode devoted to all things 2026 Wynn Summer Classic.
That includes a look at some big winners and accomplishments through the first 45 events of the summer-long series, two big hands captured in the $3,500 Championship, the rise of Mystery Bounties at the Wynn, and Justin "Lappy Poker" Lapka's big summer.
Chad also sat down with Wynn's Director of Poker Operations, Andy Ormsby, who talked about highlights from the summer and also shared some big news regarding the WPT World Championship at the end of the year.
Finally, the crew thanks sponsor Think Jerky, which you can order here.
A new PokerNews Podcast drops three times a week during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 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*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:15 | Wynn Summer Classic winners
02:15 | Kathy Liebert claims Seniors title
05:00 | Best place in town to play
08:55 | Justin "Lappy Poker" Lapka's big summer
11:00 | Sebastian Toro Henao big winner
14:46 | Interview w/ Andrew Ormsby
19:30 | WPT World Championship will return
21:50 | Amanda Baker wins Ladies Event
25:44 | Poker Hall of Fame upcoming

In the 978th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the Brazilian poker player kicked out of a 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) event for smoking and putting tournament chips in his jacket pocket.
They also examine the largest pot in High Stakes Poker history, discuss Ethan "Rampage" Yau's cash game heater, and offer updated thoughts on Martin Kabrhel. From there, it's a look at recent gold bracelet winners, including Calvin Anderson, Joey Couden, Zachary Gruneberg, Marco Johnson, and Joao Simao. Plus, lots of talk about Santhosh Suvarna and Shaun Deeb.
Finally, the crew thanks sponsors Think Jerky, which you can order here, and FanDuel Poker, which is sponsoring this year's Maryland State Poker Championship. Oh, and don't forget to enter our latest giveaway for autographed books!
A new PokerNews Podcast drops three times a week during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 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*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:52 | Smoking player kicked out 
06:03 | Largest Pot in HSP History
12:08 | Rampage on a Rampage
20:00 | Thoughts on Martin Kabrhel
23:00 | Calvin Anderson wins 2 bracelets
25:20 | Joey Couden beats Shaun Deeb
28:24 | Marco Johnson claims bracelet
29:30 | Chino Rheem doesn't have a bracelet
31:24 | Zachary Gruneberg wins third bracelet
32:30 | Joao Simao wins $50K PLO High Roller
33:07 | Think Jerky
34:10 | Maryland State Poker Championship
35:30 | Book giveaway

In the 977th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas by a pair from the UK in Grosvenor Poker's Katie Swift and Philip "The Tower" Heald.
The quartet discusses the recent high-profile bet between Phil Hellmuth and Shaun Deeb, one involving the former's son, Phillip "P3" Hellmuth III, and the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Deeb stands to win $14,000 max, while Hellmuth could potentially win $10,000,000! It's an extremely long shot, but what do you think?
From there, the crew looks at a pair of game-changing hands. In the first, Dario Sammartino shared on social media that an automatic shuffler had apparently sorted the cards, which resulted in two very similar hands, and in the other, a dealer error resulted in the final two players in the COLOSSUS being dealt the wrong cards in the first hand of heads-up play. No one noticed in real time, and the tournament ended as a result.
Other topics include changes to the Poker Hall of Fame, The Tower advocating for Barny Boatman and John Duthie to be inducted, and a look ahead to Grosvenor Poker's famed GOLIATH, which will run July 23-August 2. Finally, don't forget to order your Think Jerky here!
A new PokerNews Podcast drops three times a week during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 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*
00:00 Welcome to the show
00:25 Katie Swift & the Tower join The Show
01:40 Hellmuth Mark-Up Police
08:36 Hellmuth responds
11:00 Two Identical Hands
13:39 COLOSSUS Heads-Up Mistake
22:36 Poker Hall of Fame Changes
25:50 English players for the Poker Hall of Fame
29:50 A Look at the GOLIATH 
34:40 Book Giveaway Winners
35:30 Think Jerky
37:15 Ladies Event at GOLIATH