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James "Split Suit" Sweeney, from the instructional site "RedChipPoker.com", joins the guys for an array of topics including straddling, showing your hand after a bluff, and the new TV streaming site "Twitch.tv". We also hear from some of the participants at the Lucky Hearts Open at the Seminole Hard Rock.

BIG Dave and Joe preview the 2015 WSOP schedule, which was released this week, and talk about the addition of several new events. The guys also look ahead to GPI's American Poker Awards and give some advice on how to reduce stress and be more productive when starting a professional career in the game.

Chris Bolek joins BIG Dave in studio as fill in co-host. The guys discuss Chris' big win at the Rock n Roll Open in December. They also talk about the recent increase in head to head competition between several South Florida venues. Albert Destrade, former contestant on the TV show "Survivor", joins the guys to talk about his first big victory at the Isle Classic over the weekend.

Bernard Lee, poker player, journalist, and broadcaster, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about the big events of 2014 and what's ahead in 2015. Lee also discusses his successful charity efforts in the Boston area over the Holidays. At the end of the show, the guys talk about the latest cheating scandal in Great Britain which was recently prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and how poker players need to report these illegal acts to prevent them ...

BIG Dave and Joe run down the latest results from several South Florida events as the region is packed with poker action. The guys also continue their discussion of what kind of commitment it takes to have a successful career in poker. They finish off with an early review of the recently released WSOP schedule.

BIG Dave and Joe ring in the New Year with their poker resolutions for 2015. They also preview several January events and talk about their personal plans for the poker tables this year.

BIG Dave presents a "Best of Poker Action Line Show" to close out 2014. Interviews with Nolan Dalla, Jason Mercier, Mohsin Charania, Zach Kessler, Jared Tendler, and the husband-wife tandem of Michael Moed & Angela Prada-Moed, highlight the program.

Lenny and Reggie Duvdivani join BIG Dave and Joe in studio to discuss the South Florida poker scene and her appearance on "Poker Night in America". Joe and Reggie reminisce about their early careers as poker dealers in the Dade County poker infancy.

BIG Dave and Joe update results from the 5 Diamond Classic at the Bellagio and discuss a couple of strategy articles, including one that talks about how to recover from a bad beat. BIG Dave also interviews Ante Up Magazine editor Chris Cosenza.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about situations in a poker room that should be dealt with respect and common sense and can make your overall experience more fun and profitable in the long run. The guys also discuss the latest results from around the world including Jason Mercier's victory at the WPT Alpha8 event in St Kitts.

Marsha Wolak, former WSOP Ladies Champion, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about her fun experience participating in the Ladies Cash Game filmed this week for "Poker Night in America". The guys also go over the latest results from the SHR Rock n' Roll Open, won by frequent guest and co-host Chris Bolek. Finally, interviews with Vanessa Selbst and Nolan Dalla from the "Poker Night" shoot round out the program.

Marc Perlman, Omaha 8 expert, joins BIG Dave and Joe in the studio after his victory at the SHR Rock n' Roll Open Omaha Event. The guys chat about the fluid situation in California for the future of online poker and they also talk about what the poker world has to be thankful for.

Chris Bolek joins BIG Dave and Joe to analyze some hands from the November 9, on the heals of his big 2nd-place finish at the WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble. Also on the show, poker dealer Andy Tillman joins the guys to talk about kicking off the November 9 action from the dealer's chair.

BIG Dave and Joe start their wrap up of the November 9, discussing some of the critical hands as the field narrowed down to the three players that returned for the second night of play. The guys also talk about the joyous celebration for the Poker Hall of Fame Inductions the night before at Binion's.

BIG Dave and Joe preview the November 9, taking a closer look at this years participants. The guys also take a look at the upcoming schedule in South Florida.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about political targets that poker fans should vote out of office on Tuesday in the Mid-Term Elections. The guys also wrap up the Isle Open Main Event, which concluded earlier in the week.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the season ending PPC Event in Aruba, attended by Joe as a floor official. The guys also recap the WSOP APAC results and get into a strategy discussion about the importance of playing in position.

Pro Player Michael Tait and Miami Poker Society founder Lou Stadler join BIG Dave in studio to talk about their "Betting for Justice" Charity Tournament coming up in November. The topics of discussion range from Lou's experience organizing free bar league events to Michael's participation in professional tourneys in Las Vegas and around the world.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss a conflict situation between two players at the WSOP Main Event airing on ESPN, and the responsibility of dealers and floor to step in and stop a problem before it escalates. The guys also talk about the results of the Seminole Coco Poker Open and BIG Dave catches up with Superstar Jason Mercier, while at the event.

Jessica Dawley, cash game specialist, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about life as a sponsored traveling pro. Jessica tells the story of getting the chance to force Phil Hellmuth to dress up as a baby for an upcoming episode of "Poker Night in America".