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Join Jeff Gross in his conversations with the best poker players and industry leaders to learn what sets them apart from the rest.
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
In this episode, Jeff Gross sits down with Madrid-born tennis standout turned Miami luxury real estate mogul and world-class ultra-endurance athlete, Alvaro Nuñez. Alvaro shares the incredible narrative arc of his life—from facing a sudden U.S. visa lottery rejection to pivoting immediately to launch an international high-net-worth hospitality empire, which eventually evolved into the Super Luxury Group. He candidly details the profound mental breakthroughs he achieved through a 10-day Vipassana meditation course, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, enduring a grueling seven-day total darkness cave retreat, and running six marathons across the Sahara Desert to raise mental health awareness. Alvaro and Jeff dive deep into regulating the nervous system, building luxury creator houses focused on clean community networking, and why the ultimate metric of elite success comes down to a deceptively simple standard: doing exactly what you say you will do.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro & Wild Adventures with Dan "Jungle Man" Cates
02:21 - Finding Profound Clarity: Kilimanjaro, Everest Risks, and Vipassana Meditation
09:58 - The American Dream: Tennis Scholarships, Visa Setbacks, and Building a Luxury Real Estate Empire
16:26 - High-Flying Business: Helicopter Aviation, Confronting Signs, and Miami VIP Culture
22:54 - Extreme Challenges: 7 Marathons in 7 Days & Surviving a 7-Day Darkness Retreat
26:08 - Embracing the Misogi: Running the Sahara Desert for Mental Health Awareness
38:41 - Shifting the Focus: Presence Over Performance, Longevity, and Future Family Goals
46:49 - Disrupting Wellness: NASA-Backed Science, Inter Miami, and the Race Across America
54:22 - Activating Communities: Luxury Creator Houses & Stacking Daily Wins for Elite Success
Links and Socials
- Alvaro Nuñez Instagram: https://instagram.com/alvaronunez
- Alvaro Nuñez X (Twitter): https://x.com/anunezofficial
- Alvaro Nuñez YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alvaronunezalfaro
- Super Luxury Group Instagram: https://instagram.com/superluxurygroup
- Super Luxury Group X (Twitter): https://x.com/superluxurygrp
- Super Luxury Group YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SuperLuxuryGroup
Jeff Gross
Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
Jeff Gross sits down with long-time friend Brent "Buffalo" Hanks to discuss his incredible journey from a fifth and sixth-grade school teacher in rural New York to becoming a WSOP bracelet winner and the CEO of PokerGO. Brent shares unbelievable stories from his early days, including moving to Las Vegas and taking down the Sunday Million while sleeping on an air mattress , and the rollercoaster of getting staked for live events by Jason Mercier. The two dive deep into the current landscape of the poker industry, the evolution of High Stakes Poker lineups , the monumental WSOP and ESPN broadcasting deal featuring Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions , and the highly anticipated return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Brent’s authentic, gamer-at-heart energy shines as he reflects on his passion for the game, invaluable leadership lessons, and why poker desperately needs to re-embrace its gambling roots.
Chapters
- 00:01:24 - The Boom Era: From Fifth-Grade Teacher to Full-Time Poker Pro
- 00:09:44 - Welcome to Vegas: Winning the Sunday Million on an Air Mattress
- 00:13:39 - Staking Deals with Jason Mercier & The 2012 WSOP Bracelet
- 00:27:23 - The "Sport vs. Gamble" Debate & The Importance of Table Talk
- 00:33:04 - Stepping Up as CEO of PokerGO & Working with Mori Eskandani
- 00:36:10 - Evolving High Stakes Poker: Live Filming, VIP Lineups, and Alan Keating
- 00:41:55 - The WSOP's Return to ESPN & Teaming Up with Omaha Productions
- 00:45:34 - Jeff Gets the Invite: The Return of the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship
- 00:53:24 - Launching "No Gamble, No Future" & Leadership Lessons from Cary Katz
- 01:03:20 - Future Predictions: WSOP Main Event Legacy & Regulating Online Bracelets
Links and Socials
• Brent Hanks X https://x.com/BuffaloHanks
Jeff Gross:
• https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker
• https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast
• http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Jeff welcomes Wayne Chiang, a pioneer of modern e-sports and a seasoned high-stakes poker professional who now serves as the Talent Manager for the WSOP. Wayne discusses his early days as the world’s number one StarCraft player and the parallels between competitive gaming and professional poker. He details the new WSOP Vlogger Program designed to support content creators of all levels and his transition from the "miserable" grind of high-stakes play to a more fulfilled role within the industry. Wayne also previews his upcoming book, Betting On Yourself, which explores decision-making under uncertainty, ethics as a competitive advantage, and navigating the new era of AI.
Chapters
00:00:09 - From StarCraft World Champion to WSOP Talent Manager
00:02:05 - The Birth of E-sports and Early Online Poker Days
00:04:54 - Transitioning from High-Stakes Pro to the Working Side of Poker
00:07:38 - Missing the Grind vs. Staying a "Gamer at Heart"
00:09:57 - Poker Meritocracy: Rankings, GPAs, and the World Series Legacy
00:12:58 - The WSOP Vlogger Program: Incentives for Content Creators
00:15:33 - Experience at Live at the Bike and Dealing with Corporate Poker
00:18:22 - Managing Personalities: A 180-Degree Turn on Phil Hellmuth
00:21:37 - The Value of Influencers and Partnerships in Modern Poker
00:22:51 - Betting On Yourself: New Book on Business, Poker, and AI
00:25:46 - Two Hand Hold’em: Patenting and Launching a New Casino Game
00:28:33 - How to Contact Wayne and Join the Vlogger Program
00:31:11 - Memory Dividends and Closing Remarks from Paradise
Links and Socials
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Wayne Chiang X: https://x.com/D22_soso
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Wayne Chiang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d22_soso/?hl=en
Jeff Gross:
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Jeff Gross sits down with long-time friend and poker powerhouse Gabriel Andrade following his monumental $5 million score at the WSOP Paradise in the Atlantis. Gabriel opens up about the emotional weight of his recent success, transitioning from a "cash game undercover" player to a tournament specialist, and the financial struggles he overcame to reach this peak. He shares incredible stories from his past—from delivering pizzas and surviving a robbery in Oklahoma to the "angels" like Bill Perkins who supported him during his lowest points. The two also discuss Gabriel’s unique "no-solver" approach to the game, his studies in hypnotherapy, and his goal of giving back through pro-bono mental health work.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction and the $5 Million WSOP Paradise Score
00:01:05 - Final Table Dynamics and Team Play
00:02:16 - The Mental Game: "Cold Blood" and the 7-2 Hand
00:07:28 - Gabriel’s Origins: From Ecuador to Civil Engineering
00:09:43 - The Pizza Delivery Days and Being Robbed in Oklahoma
00:16:55 - Moving to Houston and the Start of the Poker Journey
00:22:17 - Early Casino Experiences and Winning (then Losing) a Fortune at 17
00:24:36 - Online Poker Security and the Move to Live Play
00:28:36 - Ascending High Stakes Cash Games and Finding a Backer
00:30:00 - Angels in Life: Bill Perkins and the Journey Out of Debt
00:35:31 - The St. Thomas Story: A "Dinghy" Moment and a Saving Hand
00:41:08 - Living for Family and Helping Employees in Ecuador
00:45:01 - Meeting Influential People and the "Risk/Reach" Outfit
00:48:42 - Tournament Strategy: Learning from Monsters Without Solvers
00:54:47 - Future Plans: Hypnotherapy, Writing a Book, and Giving Back
01:03:38 - Family Time in the Bahamas and Closing Thoughts
Links and Socials
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Gabriel Andrade Hendon Mob: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=79420
Jeff Gross:
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
From a traumatic past to a transformative Tantra practice, Jennelle Gordon, also known as Shakti Jennelle, is redefining intimacy and helping couples reignite their passion. On this episode of The Flow Show, Jennelle shares her journey from surviving human trafficking to becoming a Tantra master, offering insights into how Tantra can heal shame, deepen connections, and enhance sexual polarity.
🎧 Expect to hear:
- 🌿 A Drug-Free High: How Jennelle’s plant-based lifestyle and Tantra practice create spiritual and emotional clarity without substances.
- 💔 A Raw Journey: From foster care, military service, and human trafficking to finding her calling in Tantra, Jennelle’s story is one of resilience.
- 🔥 Keeping the Spark Alive: Why sexual polarity fades in long-term relationships and practical tips like separate bedrooms or intentional date nights to maintain it.
- 🥗 Diet for Intimacy: Tips for better stamina and circulation, including reducing meat, eating bee pollen, and timing meals around intimacy.
- 🧘♀️ The Truth About Tantra: 95% spiritual practice, from breathwork to Hatha yoga, fostering vulnerability and presence in relationships.
- 💞 Open Relationships & Ego: Jennelle’s perspective on surrendering ego through open relationships and why true intimacy requires authenticity over variety.
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Imagine being a musician with a viral hit—but instead of waiting years for royalties to trickle in, someone wires you six figures upfront. That’s exactly what Ryan Garber and his company, Xposure, are doing—reshaping the music industry one catalog at a time.
At just 24, Ryan has already helped hundreds of artists unlock life-changing capital by buying their streaming rights in deals that close in as little as 24 hours. One artist used the funds to get their sibling out of the hospital. Another reinvested in their career and grew from 300K to over 1.5M monthly listeners.
🎧 Expect to hear:
💰 Why artists making $1K–$10K/month are overlooked—and how Xposure is giving them new leverage
📈 How streaming data helps predict long-term value with near 99% accuracy
🎵 The economics behind a million Spotify streams—and why $5K today might be worth more than $50K tomorrow
🌍 Why music is one of the most resilient and global asset classes—even in times of war, tariffs, and recessions
🚀 Lessons in startup grit, from raising their first $1M to deploying over $10M in five years
🔗 Connect:
Website: https://xposuremusic.com
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Nima Saati, founder of NIMA Technologies and the creator behind the sports-inspired Bluetooth speaker brand IconiQ. Nima shares how his journey from wiring Ferraris to licensing IP with the NFL led to a breakthrough in immersive, fan-first audio tech. This episode dives into his design obsession, licensing battles, and why he believes unification—not personalization—is the future of portable sound.
🎧 Expect to hear:
🏈 How a football helmet became the blueprint for the world’s first licensed sports-themed Bluetooth speaker
🔊 Why most Bluetooth speakers fall flat—and how IconiQ’s audio engineering outperforms on sound, size, and power
🎨 The role of design, utility patents, and official team licensing in creating a collectible that actually delivers
💡 Lessons from building multiple hardware startups without VC backing—and why capital and the “dream team” are everything
💥 What’s next for IconiQ, from military editions to syncing 20 speakers across sports, culture, and community
🔗 Connect:
Website: https://iamiconiq.com
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Jeff Gross sits down with Kyle Mounts, Co-Founder and CIO of Aero X Ventures, to talk about building a niche fund focused on aerospace, defense, and frontier tech. Kyle shares his entrepreneurial journey, his bold vision for national security innovation, and the mindset that keeps him grounded as both a founder and a father.
🎧 Expect to hear:
🛫 How Kyle turned a North Carolina airport project into a statewide drone innovation hub
🛡️ Why he believes the U.S. is behind in defense tech—and how startups are changing that
♠️ His philosophy on managing risk (in both poker and business)
📉 What it really takes to raise a first-time fund in a down market
🔗 Connect:
· Website: https://www.axv.vc/
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
In this deep-dive 😉 episode, Jeff Gross sits down with world-renowned freediver Alexey Molchanov—multiple-time world record holder, entrepreneur, and star of the new Amazon Prime documentary Freediver.
They explore what it takes to push the limits of human breath-hold, how Alexey's mother (a legend in her own right) shaped his path, and the future of freediving as a sport, a wellness practice, and a way of life.
🎧 Expect to hear:
- 🐋 How freediving brings you face-to-face with whales, silence, and your inner calm
- 🧠 The mental secrets behind holding your breath for 9+ minutes
- 🧬 Why most people could hold their breath for 3 minutes—with just a bit of training
- 🏅 What it’ll take to get freediving into the Olympics
- 🎥 Behind the scenes of Freediver and how it’s bringing the sport to the mainstream
- 💪 How elite freedivers train their lungs, minds, and bodies—plus the gear that makes it possible
- 💡 Breathwork tips you can use today to reduce stress, build resilience, and even boost your cardio
From diving through a 200-foot underwater arch to helping firefighters improve their breathing efficiency, Alexey’s work goes way beyond records—it’s about mastering the art of staying calm under pressure.
🔗 Connect:
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexeymolchanov/#
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Jeff Gross reconnects with poker legend and entrepreneur Eugene Katchalov—former PokerStars pro, WSOP bracelet winner, and co-founder of esports org QLASH. They cover the highs and lows of Eugene’s return to poker, reflections on the game's evolution, and his mission to make poker accessible, exciting, and sustainable again.
🎧 Expect to hear:
- ♠️ Why Eugene believes poker is becoming too intimidating for casual players—and how to fix it
- 🔧 His thoughts on solvers, exploitative play, and the widening skill gap
- 🇺🇦 Living in war-torn Ukraine and the challenges of traveling from a no-fly zone
- 💼 His business journey from high-stakes poker to launching QLASH, a top European esports org
- 🎥 How he's building a content team and planning unique poker events to grow the game
- 📈 The importance of community, mindfulness, and bringing humanity back to poker
- 🎭 Stories from playing Daniel Negreanu heads-up for $1.5M and what Ivy taught him about losing
📢 Eugene isn’t just coming back to compete—he’s on a mission to make poker fun again, one podcast and project at a time.
🔗 Follow Eugene: