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BIG Dave and Joe talk about some interesting poker hands and discuss the latest online poker news. They close out the show with their picks for induction into the Poker Hall of Fame.

Robert DellaFave, from OnlinePokerReport.com, joins BIG Dave and co-host Michael Moed, to talk New Jersey Poker. They discuss the Garden State Super Series online technical disaster, along with the WPT Borgata, and the recent decision that may welcome sports betting to Atlantic City.

Lenny Duvdivani, a local South Florida grinder joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss his 10th place finish at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. The guys also discuss Joe's first attempt at blogging a poker tournament and review the finalist for the Poker Hall of Fame.

Nick Sortal, of the Sun-Sentinel, joins BIG Dave and Joe to cover the finish of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. The guys also discuss the shortfall of players and the failure to reach the guarantee, along with all the connected events. BIG Dave also talks to defending champion Blair Hinkle, 3rd place finisher Shawn Cunix, and International star Marvin Rettenmaier.

Michael Moed joins BIG Dave in the studio to co-host the program. The guys talk about the major controversies of the week, including the Quantum Reload format at the Legend of Poker and the political T-shirts worn by Olivier Busquet and Dan Colman at EPT Barcelona. Later in the show Michael talks about his favorite game, Omaha Hi-Lo, and the different approach needed to succeed.

Matt Stout, founder of the Charity Series of Poker, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about their upcoming event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, on August 27th. The guys also discuss the early events of the SHRPO and preview what is to come.

Zach Kessler, known as "Red Locks", joins BIG Dave in the studio to discuss his summer at the WSOP and his recent deep runs in South Florida events. They also talk about the Circuit event at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in February, in which Kessler final tabled and then received a bump in prize money after Chan Pelton was disqualified for pocketing a tournament chip.

BIG Dave and Joe recap two big South Florida events and preview the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and the WSOP Circuit Main Event at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The guys also discuss two interesting poker hands, including the bubble hand that left the WSOP with it's November Nine.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the mental preparation that a player needs to work on to become successful in the long term. The guys update the TV schedule for the WSOP coverage and talk about the California Indian Tribe that is set to buck the system by opening their own online real money poker room.

Michael Moed and his wife, Angela Prada-Moed, join BIG Dave and Joe in the studio to discuss the couple's successful summer at the WSOP. Angela finished 2nd in Event #45 and Michael made a deep run in the Main Event finishing 264th before being eliminated on Day 5. The Moed's also talk about balancing their married life, raising a child, and running a business, while still finding a little time for poker.

Kobi Ribak, President and CEO of SoFloPoker.com, a professional poker team headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss his team having great success in South Florida events. Ribak also talks about his friendship with Vanessa Rousso and the late Chad Brown, as they deal with Chad's recent passing. The guys also take a quick look at the November 9.

BIG Dave and Joe recap the opening two days of the WSOP Main Event and talk about some of the interesting stories coming out of the early action. The guys also follow the competing tourney being played at the Aria, put on by the World Poker Tour.

BIG Dave and Joe recap the latest events from Vegas in the WSOP, including the Big One for One Drop, which was won by Dan Colman. The guys also discuss the newest info regarding South Florida poker rooms, influenced by the closing of Calder's poker venue. Is this the first domino to start tumbling? Finally, the guys reflect on the passing of Chad Brown.

BIG Dave and Joe keep a close eye on the $50k Poker Players Championship and document the two bracelets won by South Florida players over the previous week. The guys also discuss the first place $10 million guarantee in the upcoming Main Event and the field for the Big One for One Drop.

Steve Watkins, owner of Bar Poker Pros in South Florida, joins BIG Dave and Joe in the studio to talk about free bar poker leagues. The guys also get into a discussion about the one orbit suspension levied on Mike Matusow for "excessive celebration" and his subsequent elimination from the event.

BIG Dave and Joe update the latest results from the WSOP and look ahead to Week 3 in Las Vegas. The guys also re-visit last summer's interview with Phil Mader, an unknown amateur player who made a name for himself after impressive run-ins with Phil Ivey and The Grinder at the TV feature table.

Paul Ratchford, author of the new book "Exploitive NLHE", talks about poker instruction and how grasping certain concepts can make you a better player. BIG Dave and Joe also recap the early events of the 2014 WSOP, including a bracelet win for Vanessa Selbst, and the nearly 8000 player turnout for the Milly Maker.

Robbie Strazynski of CardplayerLifestyle.com, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about his article regarding the encouragement of women to play poker. The guys also discuss the WSOP getting underway, the new policies surrounding online play during tournament events, and the requirement for foreign players to supply two forms of ID in order to participate.

BIG Dave talks to Mukul Pahuja, who recently captured the WPT Player of the Year honors for season XII. Interviews with Fred Goldberg and Darryll Fish fill out the program with a quick preview of the WSOP Schedule as the series gets underway next week.

Marc Perlman, owner of the Heads Up Dealing School, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about his new business venture, which incorporates one-on-one instructions to accelerate the training of poker dealers. Marc and Joe share their expertise from over 30 years in the poker business, with an emphasis on teaching dealers the right way.