Poker Central Podcast
A few weeks ago, Dylan Linde took down the massive World Poker Tour Five Diamond Poker Classic for $1.6 million. This win eclipsed Linde’s biggest score ever by a huge margin and he joins the podcast to talk about the long road he traveled to finally get what he wanted so-so badly. 3:49 – The start of the conversation with Dylan Linde, winner of the World Poker Tour Five Diamond Poker Classic for $1.6 million. Has it sunk in yet? ...
On this episode of the Poker Central Podcast, we take you through the entire day of action from the PokerGO Studio. First, Brent and Remko make their predictions for the final table before bringing Ali Imsirovic, Igor Kurganov and champion Isaac Haxton on the show. 2:00 – Previewing the SHRB V final table along with some spicy hot takes provided by Brent Hanks. 3:59 – ARIA tournament director Paul Campbell jumps on the podcast to give his predictions. 5:50 – ...
There’s not much to be said other than Phil Galfond is on the podcast! Buckle in, because this is a great show in which we tough on Run it Once Poker, his training site, his own career, his thoughts on high stakes online poker and whether or not he can still beat the biggest games. 01:10 – Remko recaps the Day 1 action of Super High Roller Bowl V, going over the bustouts and big stacks heading into Day 2. ...
The time has come! Remko managed to get a fourth mic installed to have both Amanda Leatherman and Daniel Negreanu to join the podcast along with Brent Hanks for some R-rated conversations. Oh, and there might be a little Super High Roller Bowl preview in there somewhere as well. 1:30 – Has Amanda moved in officially into Daniel Negreanu’s place and what’s the status of their relationship? 3:35 – How did Daniel and Amanda reconnect after years of being apart? ...
Poker Hall of Fame Member Mori Eskandani joins the show to talk about two exciting nights of Super High Roller Cash Game action that featured Garrett Adelstein, Gus Hansen, Doyle Brunson, Daniel ‘Jungleman’ Cates, Andrew Robl and many more! 2:30 – Mori Eskandani talks about the biggest limit game ever live streamed from the PokerGO Studio. 5:30 – Mori Eskandani shares insights on the legendary Lyle Berman, who’s been mixing it up at the highest stakes for nearly four decades. ...
This week on the Poker Central Podcast, Remko flies solo and is joined by Mike Sexton to talk about the passing of poker legend Thor Hansen. In addition to that, Remko runs down the major news items of this past week. 1:06 – The sad news of the passing of Thor Hansen at age 71. 6:06 - An interview with Mike Sexton of Hansen’s passing, including stories and memories of the Norwegian Godfather of Poker. 19:47 – The exciting announcement ...
On this episode of the podcast, Brent and Remko give their comedic yet relevant takes on who should be pardoned out of all the turkeys we saw during the 2018 poker calendar. Got some to add? Reach out to us on podcast@pokercentral.com . 00:30 – Brent Hanks gets Remko caught up on all there is to know about this American tradition. 02:00 – This week on the show, Brent and Remko will pick their ‘Turkey of the Year’ with the ...
On this episode of the Poker Central Podcast, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are joined by WSOP bracelet winner and 2017 Main Event finalist Bryan Piccioli. Brent and Bryan share a long history filled with funny stories and tell them on the show as well as tackling some serious topics such the big guarantees on live events and whether or not unlimited re-entries are bad for the game. 1:02- How often does Bryan Piccioli think back of that eight on ...
Jennifer Tilly joins the Poker Central Podcast right off the bat and talks about her love for the PokerGO Studio and her upcoming appearance on Friday Night Poker. 1:30 – Does Jennifer Tilly like to drink during a game of poker? 3:05 – How does Jennifer handle and adjust playing across a variety of stakes and both tournaments and cash games over the years? Are low stakes just as enjoyable as high stakes? 6:47 – The fun and excitement of ...
This week on the Poker Central Podcast we have a very special guest who goes by the name of Gus Hansen! In addition to that, Brent and Remko discuss the Super High Roller Bowl V announcement, they recap the “Godfather” week action on Poker After Dark and preview the upcoming Poker After Dark and Friday Night Poker action. 02:15 – The exciting announcement of Super High Roller Bowl V, running from December 17-19 at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. ...
This Friday, on the fifth week of action, Barstool Smitty joins an exciting Friday Night Poker lineup with Jennifer Tilly, Uncle Ron, Sam Simmons, Jordan Young, and The Manz. Smitty was kind enough to join us for the entire podcast, so let’s dive right into the action! 0:30 – Diving right into it with Philadelphia’s favorite Barstool blogger Smitty! 2:55 – Philadelphia sports talk with Smitty and Brent, once again, brings up his beloved Buffalo Bills. 11:20 – Barstool Smitty ...
Oh boy! Things are about to get real interesting with Nick Schulman! Boxing, UFC, wrecking a gas station pump, becoming a father, New York sports, heckling Jermaine O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, and much more on this edition of the Poker Central Podcast! 1:15 – Nick Schulman is becoming a father! Is he ready? Nick drops the name of his daughter to be and speculates on how his life will change. 4:40 – Nick features on “Power Play” night on Poker ...
She’s back! Having worked for almost every outlet in poker during the pre-Black Friday era, Amanda Leatherman was a staple in poker videos and on TV. Leatherman now hosts Friday Night Poker on Stadium’s Facebook Watch page, together with Brent Hanks and Jeff Platt, and she joins the podcast to talk about her crazy life! 01:15 – Amanda Leatherman had a wild night prior to jumping on the Poker Central Podcast, as her inner party girl was unlocked by jumping ...
Friday Night Poker host Jeff Platt joins the show to talk about his career as a broadcaster for the San Antonio Spurs and transitioning into poker. Brent Hanks is there as always to talk about the Friday Night Poker action, Poker After Dark, the future of Short Deck and whether or not re-entry tournaments should continue to exist! 1:45 – NBA talk with Friday Night Poker host Jeff Platt, who previously covered the San Antonio Spurs on TV, and the ...
This week on an action-packed edition of the Poker Central Podcast: Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are joined by Ali Imsirovic and David Peters, they settle up for their Poker Masters fantasy prop bets, talk about the latest WOC Power Rankings, teasing Short Deck on Poker After Dark, Friday Night Poker on Facebook Watch, Real Talk on PokerGO and the drama between Cate Hall and Chad Power! 2:20 – Celebrating Ali Imsirovic’s Poker Masters win and Brent Hanks’ hype for ...
The 2018 Poker Masters was dominated by Ali Imsirovic who took down back-to-back events to double his career tournament earnings to $2.4 million. 2:15 – Ali Imsirovic talks about what it was like winning the Purple Jacket after the elimination of Brandon Adams from the $100,000 Main Event. 3:17 – Expectations coming into the series and thoughts on his edge versus the fields at the Poker Masters. 5:05 – How did Ali Imsirovic get his start in poker, and how ...
On this show: A recap of Ali Imsirovic's back-to-back Poker Masters win, his lead in the Purple Jacket standings and an interview with Seth Davies about his series and the crazy year he's been going through. 3:47 – Recapping Event #6 of the 2018 Poker Masters as Ali Imsirovic went back-to-back to grab the Purple Jacket lead heading into the $100,000 Main Event. 7:20 – Is Ali Imsirovic America’s next biggest poker star? 8:48 – Ali Imsirovic joins the podcast ...
The Podcast returns with recaps of the latest two events and features interviews with Andrew Robl, Gabe Patgorski, Daniel Negreanu, Ali Nejad, Isaac Haxton, and Ali Imsirovic. 1:48 – Recapping Event #4, the $10,000 Short Deck event at the 2018 Poker Masters as Isaac Haxton defeated Maurice Hawkins heads up. 6:25 – The interview with Short Deck champion Isaac Haxton. 12:00 – Andrew Robl speaks about the excitement of Short Deck Poker, his experience in the game and the growth ...
The Poker Masters is in full swing and Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are joined by no less than five players on this podcast! 1:30 – Recapping the first two events of the Poker Masters as David Peters and Brandon Adams took down the $10,000 NLHE and $25,000 NLHE. 8:12 – Remko and Brent talk Short Deck, and are joined by Gabe Patgorski on the podcast to talk with one of the regulars in the highest stakes Macau games. 17:03 ...
Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are joined by the one and only Bryn Kenney to talk Poker Masters, big swings, losing millions and his lack of Poker After Dark appearances! 2:09 – Looking back at the 2017 Poker Masters and the insanity that was Steffen Sontheimer, and after Stephen Chidwick during the U.S. Poker Open, will we see another one of those dominant showings at the 2018 Poker Masters? 6:08 – The new and improved scoring system that will see ...