PokerNews Podcast

In the 1,002nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, host Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are coming to you from a new location -- the Venetian Poker Live studio in Las Vegas!
That's because they're doing a special episode devoted to all things Venetian, including a thorough recap of the Venetian Summer Deepstack Championship Series. Find out all about the numbers, including entries, prize pools, and overlays, and some of the bigger winners, both in terms of name recognition and six-figure scores. That includes Bruno Furth, Andrew Ostapchenko, and Jim Collopy.
Oh, and Tony Miles also won a title. Did you know the former WSOP Main Event runner-up was on reality TV? Indeed, he was a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, and he even had a big prop bet against Shaun Deeb. Chad and Mike talk a bit about it, as well as some of the summer cash games on Venetian Poker Live. One big three-way hand involved Michael Mizrachi, Chino Rheem, and Isaac, while another sprang out of Joe's Game. See clips of both in this episode.
Finally, Chad and Mike look back at Episode #1,000 and share some of their favorite moments from the special event.
A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday 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
00:34 | Coming to you from the Venetian
01:00 | Venetian Summer Deepstack Championship
01:50 | Summer Numbers
03:10 | Multiple title winners
05:00 | Six-Figure Winners
10:35 | Bruno Furth claims PLO title
11:14 | Overlord hats
11:42 | The Tale of Tony Miles
14:58 | A win for Jim Collopy
15:24 | MSPT Venetian events
18:04 | Venetian Poker Live cash game streams
19:22 | Chino Rheen vs. Grinder vs. Isaac
24:14 | Big Hand from Joe's Game
28:43 | Highlights from Episode 1,000

In the 1,001st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, host Chad Holloway is at the Horseshoe Las Vegas for the finale of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table! He takes you on a journey over all three days, from pregame interviews to one with the last player standing.
In between, he caught up for an interview with Jason Koon, who was the sole inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and 2013 WSOP Main Event champ Ryan Riess, who made headlines after clapping back at a much-panned social media post by Jessica Vierling. What inspired Riess to chime in, and who does he want to see win the 2026 WSOP Main Event? Find out here.
Plus, see the winning moment in real time as Chad was recording a bit when Lucas Jumalon ultimately defeated Lauri Saaskilahti. It was a magic moment that you won't want to miss. Oh, and a winner interview with Jumalon, the 2026 WSOP Main Event champ!
A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday 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
00:50 | WSOP Main Event Final Table Day 1
05:30 | Poker Hall of Fame
06:30 | Interview with Jason Koon
10:20 | WSOP Main Event Final Table Day 2
18:48 | Interview with Ryan Riess
22:35 | Final hand in real time
24:10 | Winner interview with Lucas Jumalon

In the very special 1,000th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas in front of a live studio audience!
While there, they welcome guest Jeremy Ausmus to the show to talk about his life as a high-stakes poker pro, his picks for the Poker Hall of Fame, his decision to start vlogging, and much more. Here's your chance to hear from one of the best in the game.
They also welcome a pair of 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event finalists, who in the coming days will be competing for a $10,000,000 top prize! Greg "FBT" Mueller opens up about his life in poker and renewed excitement for the game, while BetMGM Poker Ambassador Michael "Gags" Gagliano shares what the past two weeks of downtime have been like, his famed poker schedule, and more.
Finally, the crew was honored to welcome several former hosts and caretakers of the PokerNews Podcast to the stage, including Sarah Herring, Donnie Peters, and Kyna England, while also catching up with the likes of Jeff Platt, Remko Rinkema, Jesse Fullen, Connor Richards, Matt Hansen, and Brent Harrington.
It's a celebratory episode, but also one that sets the stage for this week's 2026 WSOP finale! Don't miss it.
A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday 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
01:25 | PN Pod history
03:33 | Greg "FBT" Mueller
11:55 | Jeremy Ausmus
24:17 | Michael "Gags" Gagliano
33:03 | Sarah Herring
34:55 | Donnie Peters
37:03 | Kyna England
39:20 | Jesse Fullen, Matt Hansen & Remko
41:22 | Jeff Platt
42:41 | Connor Richards & Brent Harrington
44:38 | Shoutout to Chad's mom
45:21 | Final words

In the 999th 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 and joined by Solana Chief Product Officer Vibhu Norby, who talks about Solana's collaboration with the World Series of Poker (WSOP). 
This is the first time in 15 years that the WSOP broadcast has had a headline sponsor, and only the third in its 59-year history. How did it all come about? What does it mean for the future? Find out all of that and more in this episode.
Also, the crew discusses the WSOP's decision to remove shot clocks from the Main Event final table, plus the controversy and subsequent resolution surrounding WSOP Circuit Online ring winners receiving a package to the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas. 
A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday 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 | Vibhu Norby joins the show
00:47 | PokerNews Podcast Episode 1,000!
01:48 | Who is Vibhu Norby?
04:13 | Poker origin story
07:30 | Finalizing deal with WSOP
12:15 | Perfect for the Bahamas
15:30 | Solana Showdown Invitational
18:07 | WSOP Main Event winner pick
19:55 | No more shot clock
26:00 | WSOP Online Circuit rings
29:15 | A look ahead to WSOP Paradise
33:35 | Solana Breakpoint Nov. 15-17

In the 998th 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 and joined by 2017 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Scott Blumstein, who shares his thoughts on this year's WSOP Main Event final table. Who does he think will win? What advice does he have for them? And what does he have to share about his experience from nine years ago?
The crew then discuss the ICE arrest of well-known poker pro Gal Yifrach, who you might recall won last year's PokerStars NAPT. He's still detained in a California facility, and what happens next is anyone's guess. From there, it's big plans for PokerNews Podcast Episode 1,000; the return of Bin Weng, complete with an interview from the Borgata; and recent tournament winners from the MSPT and RGPS.
There's also a big discussion on episodes of the WSOP on ESPN, which weren't a hit in the ratings. What does the panel think? What could be done differently? Poker pro Matt Berkey weighed in with some historical context and thoughts.
Finally, a happy 200th episode to our poker podcast friends over at The Chip Race!
A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 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
00:27 | Scott Blumstein joins the show
01:00 | 1,000th Episode Live!
03:25 | Gal Yifrach arrested by ICE
07:21 | WSOP on ESPN
12:00 | Matt Berkey's Take
17:13 | WSOP Main Event viewers
18:30 | Bin Weng returns
21:28 | Interview w/ Bin Weng
25:24 | Baruch Fishman wins Borgata Almighty Stack
25:50 | Josh Reichard wins 3rd MSPT title
27:53 | RGPS Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship
28:23 | The Chip Race celebrates 200!