Lucas Jumalon, your new 2026 WSOP Main Event champion, joins Remko on the PokerGO Podcast to relive his run to the title.
He shares how he prepared for the final table and what it felt like to be under the lights with millions at stake.
According to Lucas:
“You try to stay calm, but every hand feels like the biggest of your life.”
He discusses what the win means for his career and what comes next.
August 04
The latest The Chip Race podcast has landed. And it’s ๐ฅ.
Segments include:
Crispin Rovere on that Coin Poker investigation.
Jamie Dwan on an amazing summer including two high profile wins.
Brock Wilson, how he traded Wall Street for poker.
And lots more!
August 03
Yes, we will be listening.
Especially to the Crispin Rovere segment!
August 02
Lucas Jumalon joins Nick Schulman’s new show.
The 22-year-old who has a massive chip lead over the rest of the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table joined Nick Schulman on his new Poker Weekly radio show. If you missed it live, you can still listen to past episodes via the phone app.
July 27
It’s a stellar line up for The Chip Race’s 200th episode. ๐ช๐ฉธ
Jennifer Tilly returns as a guest along with Jamie Dwan and Daniel Weinman.
July 26
Jason Koon joins Nick Schulman on his new radio show.
In case you missed the live show, you can still run it back in the app, and if you’re a poker fan, it will be money and time well spent.
July 20
Jonathan Tamayo joins Table 1 Podcast.
The 2024 Main Event champion talks about his poker beginnings, his ups and downs, Black Friday, and, of course, the 2024 Main Event run and the infamous laptopgate.
This is a pretty wild story about $5k stolen at a poker table.
It’s a pretty long one, but worth listening to, especially if you’re a part of the poker community. There are some interesting twists and turns in there.
Donnie Peters delivers a quick update on the 2026 World Series of Poker Player of the Year standings, tracking the tight race as the series heads into its final stretch.
He also breaks down the results from the 25K Fantasy League, where some picks soared and others, predictably, tanked.
According to Donnie, “The POY race is heating up and the 25K Fantasy is all but decided, but there’s always room for a late surge.”
The latest PokerNews Podcast features Phillip “P3” Hellmuth III, son of the notorious Poker Brat himself.
P3 reveals he only started playing poker after a long stint in banking and now is learning the ropes, including how to handle social media outrage when your dad tells you to charge a 1.4 markup for the WSOP Main Event.
He discusses the backlash, the familyโs public profile, and how his fatherโs reputation as a poker legend and a character shaped his own journey.
“Growing up a Hellmuth prepared me for a lot of things, but nothing quite like the markup police.”
Check out this podcast with Liv Boeree from a few years back.
If you’re in a mood for a bit of a throwback, definitely check out this podcast from a few years back, where Jeff Gross hosted Liv Boeree.
July 18
Trishelle Cannatella joins the PokerNews Podcast.
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Trishelle Cannatella and Jeff Madsen to talk more than just poker.
July 17
Nick Schulman to host a new radio show.
There is no doubt that Schulman is one of poker’s favorite commentators (among other things), and if you’d like to hear more of his voice, you’ll have an opportunity for it over the next six weeks as he’ll be hosting a new radio show “Poker Weekly” on Sirius XM.
July 12
Kenny Hallaert joins the Table 1 Podcast.
The man who has been involved in poker in a myriad of different ways, from a tournament director and organizer to a player making the November Nine, Kenny Hallaert has had a very interesting journey, having discovered the game during the poker boom. He shares all about it on the latest episode of the popular Table 1 Podcast.
July 03
Daniel Negreanu’s interview fresh off of his huge win.
After winning the $100k PLO High Roller to pocket $2.2 million and his eighth bracelet, Negreanu shares his thoughts on the tournament run and what this victory means for him.
June 30
You don’t want to miss this episode of the PokerNews Podcast.
Jamie Gold, the 2006 Main Event winner, joins the podcast for a fun interview on the 20th anniversary of his huge achievement, and shares some stories you probably haven’t heard before.
June 29
Another week, another WSOP controversy unpicked.
PokerNews brings together Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, Ben Ludlow, and Hayden “Big Red” Hetland for another round of WSOP drama.
The star of this episode is Patrick “Pads” Leonard, who got hit with a “dead hand” ruling that has the poker world scratching its head.
June 27
Did you know that it was Phil Laak who made the WSOP change the rules about concealing one’s identity at the table?
In 2008, Laak’s elaborate disguise took it too far, and the World Series officials realized something had to be done before this trend caught on.
June 22
Donnie Peters dives into the latest from the Las Vegas poker scene, focusing on Alex Foxen’s fourth bracelet win and a payday north of $600,000.
Foxen continues to build his poker legacy, and apparently, his jewelry collection.
The episode also highlights other recent bracelet winners, though Foxen’s triumph is clearly the main event. Donnie puts the spotlight on the steady stream of success coming out of the World Series.
“Foxen’s consistency at the tables is what sets him apart,” Donnie notes, as he recaps the key moments and results from the last week.
June 20
Phil Hellmuth’s markup bet, card shuffler controversy, and more on this episode of PokerNews Podcast.
The trusted crew of PokerNews podcast once more brings us a breakdown of some of the biggest and most interesting poker stories from the last few days, including Hellmuth’s bet against Shaun Deeb, the infamous shuffler controversy, changes to the Poker Hall of Fame, and more.
June 19
Martin Kabrhel’s wallet takes a hit, but his mouth still works fine.
Martin Kabrhel might need a new piggy bank after the Million Dollar Cash Game, where he lost big and also managed to ruffle Daniel Negreanu’s feathers.
Meanwhile, Jared Bleznick’s hot take on the Seniors High Roller has everyone talking, though not in a way he’d probably like.
Elsewhere, the WSOP bracelet parade continues with wins for Schulman, Foxen, Dzivielevski, and Mateos.
Listen to the PokerNews podcast below.
June 17
Schulman explains why he just canโt quit the World Series.
Nick Schulman sits down with Donnie Peters to break down the highlights from the 2026 World Series of Poker weekend. The podcast leans into Schulman’s take on what keeps pros coming back to the felt, and whether motivation is more about chasing bracelets or just surviving the grind.
According to Schulman:
“Itโs always about the next hand, the next tournament. The game keeps you honest.”
June 15
The Chip Race episode we’ve been waiting for.
It’s an incredible line up with Tyler Poker, Leo Margets and Jeff Platt all being interviewed.
June 11
Stop Arguing with Reality #600 on Smart Poker Study takes a hard look at the mental gymnastics players put themselves through when they resist the facts at the table.
They dive into the pitfalls of ignoring evidence and pushing your own narrative. According to the show notes, the key to poker success is 'accepting what is, rather than what you wish were true.’
The Chip Race dropping over the weekend featuring Leo Margets, Jeff Platt, and Tyler Patterson.
Sounds like it’s going to be a doozy! Can’t wait!
June 09
Kristen Foxen is the main topic of the latest PokerNews Podcast.
After winning her sixth WSOP bracelet in one of the toughest fields imaginable, Foxen is the talk of the poker world – and deservedly so. If you simply can’t get enough of this story, tune in for the latest PokerNews Podcast for some more!
Thinking Poker’s 500th episode features none other than Erik Seidel, a player whose poker rรฉsumรฉ stretches back to when backgammon was cool the first time around.
Seidel reflects on his early days at the Mayfair Club and his famous runner-up finish to Johnny Chan at his first WSOP. He also talks about adapting to the relentless changes in poker over the decades.
June 03
More on the topic of reentries & setting records.
An interesting discussion on the latest WSOP Countdown show about which player has likely fired the biggest number of reentries in a $10k event. There are definitely some usual suspects for this infamous record.
Director of Poker at BetMGM joins the Uncapped Poker Podcast for an in-depth chat.
But the gauntlet has been laid down for WSOP Online. Will they bite?
May 29
Luke Johnson joins Thinking Poker for the latest installment.
If you want to hear about the stress of high-stakes poker and everything that comes with it, this one is for you.
Run It Once coach and Know Your Poker YouTuber Luke Johnson joins Andrew for a conversation about solvers, extreme exploits, coaching, and the psychological stress of high-stakes poker.
May 26
Jeff Platt answers some tough questions regarding the 2026 WSOP.
As the Series is about to start, there are many questions on people’s minds. Jeff Platt joins the PokerNews Podcast to talk about patches, dealer ratings, parking issues, and much more.
If there are things you’re unclear about, this interview should help, so make sure to tune in.
May 24
How Wayne Chiang used his passion for video games to become an online poker crusher.
This week on the Table 1 Podcast, Art Parmann and Justin Young and joined by Wayne 'D22-soso’ Chiang, a man who was one of best StarCraft players back when esports barely existed and long before the streaming boom.
Then, online poker exploded, and Chiang found himself transitioning into a new competitive world, where his passion, dedication, and the love for the grind allowed him to excel at the tables and take on some of the biggest games around.
May 17
Matt Savage is the latest guest on The Table 1 Podcast.
The man who almost everyone in the poker world considers the go-to for any questions relating to poker tournaments joins The Table 1 podcast to talk about the game we all love from a different perspective.
Matt Savage has seen it all and he’s played a crucial role in standardizing tournament rules, moving away from the chaos of early days.
How did he do it, what obstacles he had to overcome, and what is his role in poker today – all that and much more on the latest edition of The Table 1 Podcast.
May 12
Curious about Allen Kessler? You need to check this out!
The crew at Table 1 Podcast came through once again with a great guest. Yes, it’s Allen Kessler, the man who’s been around poker and gambling for decades, and although people often question how good he is, he must be doing something right.
If you’re curious about the life of the man they call 'The Chainsaw,’ you’ll definitely want to tune in for some fun poker and slots stories, and much more.
May 04
A brand new poker podcast is here, hosted by Brian Rast & Phil Laak.
Two absolute poker legends have joined forces to bring us yet another fun podcast, and, if you ask me, we can never have too many of these.
Phil Laak and Brian Rast have launched Late Reg Podcast, and the first episode has just dropped, featuring Eric Wasserson. Looking forward to what comes next out of these two!
Mike 'The Mouth’ joins Table 1 Podcast to share some interesting stories.
Table 1 Podcast rarely misses a beat when it comes to their guests. The latest episode features none other than Mike 'The Mouth’ Matusow, one of more controversial characters in the poker world who’s very vocal about his opinions (game-related and otherwise).
Justin and Art talk to Mike about his gambling and poker beginnings, his later struggles involving depression, medical issues, and even jail, and what his life looks like now.
May 02
Daniel Negreanu shares his thoughts on debts, scamming, and high stakes tournaments.
Referring to the recent dispute between Dylan Linde and David Peters, DNegs brings a deep dive into the world of high-stakes poker tournaments, talks about borrowing and lending money, and shares some unpopular opinions.
April 30
'Lucky Chewy’ and alien encounters.
The latest episode of Thinking Poker has got you covered. ๐ฝ
April 27
Maurice Hawkins is filing for bankruptcy to get rid of his debts.
The latest PokerNews Podcast focuses on Maurice Hawkins, the man who’s known at the record holder for the number of WSOP Circuit rings won, but who isn’t exactly looked upon favorably by the poker world.
Despite having won large amounts, especially over the last couple of years, Hawkins owes money, and his biggest outstanding debt (that we know about for certain) is to Randy Garcia. Garcia is owed over $100k and he’s partnered up with a poker-playing lawyer to reclaim his money.
However, the plot thickens, as Maurice Hawkins has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which would get him out of most of his personal debts.
The PokerNews Podcast team does a great job breaking things down and chatting with Rogen K. Chhabra, the lawyer helping Garcia get his money back.
April 25
The weekly dose of Table 1 Podcast is here.
This time around, the podcast brings the story of John Borenstein, the man who forged his own poker path, and it wasn’t your traditional tale of tireless grind.
From winning an online tournament to running an underground poker club to dealing with armed robbers and partners stealing money, Borenstein has been through a lot, and, somehow, managed to come out ahead.
April 22
Check out new Doug Polk’s podcast with Dylan Weisman.
Doug Polk hops on a podcast to have a chat with Dylan Weisman, one of the best PLO players around, talking about the launch of his latest course, his professional journey, and Dylan’s secret to success in the Great Game.
April 18
Justin Saliba’s journey to the top.
This weekend, Table 1 Vegas podcast welcomes Justin Saliba. Today, Saliba is one of the best-known names in the high-roller poker community, but that wasn’t always the case.
Tune in to find out how Justin built his bankroll through commitment and discipline, only to blow it all over the course of a single session at a “big boy’s” table – and how he was able to bounce back.
April 08
Annette Obrestad, once the youngest-ever WSOP gold bracelet winner, is making her return to World Series of Poker Europe after nearly a decade away from high-stakes poker.
As reported on PokerNews, Obrestad stepped away from the game citing burnout and a need to experience life beyond the poker table.
During her hiatus, she embraced creative pursuits, including running a YouTube makeup channel and even competing in Scrabble tournaments. Now, she says those experiences have given her a new outlook as she steps back into the poker spotlight.
The crew dig into poker’s hot gossip, from the WSOP Main Event returning to ESPN to the mysterious closure of The Lodge. With tales from their Arizona adventure and a baseball-inspired One Outer, this episode is a full house of chatter.
March 28
All about Joe McKeehen.
Joe McKeehen, the man who denied the poker world the opportunity to cheer on Daniel Negreanu at the 2016 WSOP Main Event final table and proceeded to win the title for himself instead, is the guest at this week’s Table 1 Podcast.
McKeehen was never too interested in fame, focusing his efforts and saving his energy for the felt. But here, he tells it all, from his humble beginnings playing freerolls, over staking deals and big make-up, to the life-changing victory that shook the poker world.
March 21
Taylor Caby, CardRunners founder, joins Table 1 podcast.
The latest episode of the popular Table 1 podcast features Taylor Caby, a man who built his bankroll from pretty much nothing, created CardRunners, the first actual poker training site, survived Black Friday, and then pivoted to Daily Fantasy Sports.
March 16
Latest PokerNews Podcast breaks down the Lodge situation.
Although there hasn’t been much new information about the recent raid at the Lodge Card Club in Austin, the latest PokerNews Podcast brings a good breakdown of everything that we know so far and potential implications of revealed charges.
While a lot of it is on the level of speculation right now, it sounds like the investigation could take a while (if powers to be decide so), which would be a real bad beat, not only for the Lodge employees, but poker in Texas in general.
March 06
New PokerNews Podcast tackles some of the hottest topics of the week.
A new PokerNews Podcast is out, tackling some of the hottest topics of the week, including Brad Owen’s heartfelt tweet that got the community talking, recently-concluded EPT Paris, new sponsorship deals for Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin, and more.
February 26
We now have the first Spin & Go podcast.
Nicholas Walsh, commentator, PokerStars ambassador, and one of the most experienced Spin & Go players, has teamed up with Team Bas Poker, a Spin & Go coaching team, to launch a podcast focused on the format.
The first episode is already out on YouTube. Take a look if youโre interested.
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