Jeff Gross - The Flow Show

Richard Tyler "NINJA" Blevins / STREAMER / YOUTUBER / PROFESSIONAL GAMER

In this 200th episode, Ninja (Tyler Blevins) is our special guest. Tyler shares his journey from the early days of streaming to becoming a gaming sensation. He discusses his parents' initial confusion about his gaming career, his wife Jessica's pivotal role as both life partner and manager, and the evolving landscape of streaming business. Tyler shares anecdotes of his love for poker, interactions with renowned players, and his ambitions for poker content creation. We also delve into topics such as mental health in the gaming industry, work-life balance, and Tyler’s aspirations for future collaborations and ventures, offering a multifaceted look into his life and career as a prominent figure in the gaming and streaming world.

 

Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9A0KHTMlJk&t=68s

 

Chapters:

0:00 Ninja
0:28 Tyler's Poker Journey and Streaming Beginnings
13:03 Meeting Jessica and Intro to Poker
22:44 Poker Connections and Favorite Players
33:07 Navigating the Streaming Vortex
43:36 Family Feud Victory and Memories
50:32 The Focus on Community and Mental Health
52:39 Michigan Roots

 

Follow Ninja:

- X: https://twitter.com/ninja

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninja

Ramin Hajiyev / Entrepreneur / Poker player

Ramin Hajiyev is an Azerbaijani poker player who has made a name for himself in the world of high-stakes poker tournaments. His skills at the table have brought him into the spotlight, especially with his significant victories in competitive events. One of his most notable achievements includes winning the $200,000 Luxon Invitational at the Triton Cyprus event, his biggest live cash totalling $4,122,554.

 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE__bmb_JQM

 

 Follow Ramin on social media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhajiyev/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramin_h

Pedro Alonso Martínez Satrustegui / Professional Padel Player

Pedro Alonso Martínez Satrustegui, commonly known as Pedro Alonso in the padel community, is a professional padel player born on July 2, 1999, in Toledo, Spain. Pedro is recognised as one of the best padel players at the moment.

 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxZ3uE6XvNI

 

Follow Pedro on social media: https://www.instagram.com/peteralonsomar

Barstool Mintzy / Host of the Wake Up Mintzy Podcast

Barstool Mintzy (Ben Mintz) joins Jeff on the podcast today. Barstool Mintzy is the host of the Wake Up Mintzy podcast and works with Barstool Sports (for a second time!). Mintzy’s career is full of interesting stories, from being fired by Barstool Sports to being re-hired by Dave Portnoy himself. Listen in to hear Mintzy and Jeff cover multiple topics from sports betting and analysis, to his work for Barstool Sports.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G6yLyQgKmk

Connect with Barstool Mintzy:

• X, stoolmintzy: https://twitter.com/StoolMintzy
• X, wake_up_mintzy: https://twitter.com/wake_up_mintzy
• Instagram, stoolmintzy: https://www.instagram.com/stoolmintzy
• Instagram, wakeupmintzy: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupmintzy

Ken Goldin / Founder & CEO of Goldin Auctions / Star of Netflix’s King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch

Ken Goldin is a prominent figure in memorabilia and trading cards, recognized for his extensive expertise and significant contributions to the industry. As the founder of Goldin Auctions, he has played a crucial role in elevating the status and value of sports memorabilia and trading cards, turning what was once a niche hobby into a multi-million dollar industry. Ken is the recent start of the Netflix show ‘King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGrossPodcast/videos

 

Connect with Ken:

• X: https://twitter.com/KenGoldin
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kengoldin/?hl=en

Darren Rovell / Sports Business Reporter / Founder of Kickstand Cocktails

Darren Rovell is a sports business reporter who has made a name for himself through his extensive coverage of the business aspects of sports. Over the years, he has worked for major networks such as ESPN and CNBC. In addition to his career in sports journalism, Darren Rovell is the Founder & CEO of KickStand Cocktails. In this episode, Jeff and Darren discuss the world of sports reporting, both past and present and also Darren’s current business ventures in the world of KickStand Cocktails.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UCsaMHABtIo?si=O7VnIr5KrBS-Ft2d

Connect with Darren:

• X: https://twitter.com/darrenrovell
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenrovell

Ben Heath / Professional Poker Player

Ben Heath is a professional poker player from England. He has accumulated numerous cashes and several high-profile wins in major poker events, including events on the European Poker Tour (EPT), World Poker Tour (WPT), and at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). One of his most notable achievements came in 2019 when he won a WSOP gold bracelet in the $50,000 High Roller event. Jeff and Ben discuss how he was introduced to poker and how early challenges led him to rethink his strategy.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S6qCeQoQedI?si=HT5CTGTFuFYOUjKf

Connect with Ben:

• X: https://twitter.com/benheath48
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben___heath

Bert ’girafganger7’ Stevens / Professional Poker Player

Bert 'girafganger7' Stevens, a globally recognized poker player and Twitch streamer celebrated for his unconventional playing style is today’s guest. Bert shares insights from his journey from a hobbyist to a professional, highlighting his recent $2.7 million win at the WSOP Online Main Event, which is the biggest win ever for that tournament. Among other topics, he discusses his veganism inspired by animal love, the unrecognized potential of online poker, and the role of luck in poker success. He also stresses his fast pattern recognition skills as key to his poker victories, his affinity for X/Twitter as an information source, and dismisses traditional success markers.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Q9gAOQRcI

Connect with Bert:

• X: https://twitter.com/Girafganger7
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girafganger7
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/girafganger7

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:26 Bert's Poker Journey: Big Win, Early Career, Challenges, Success, Highs and Lows, Online Poker State, Sponsorship and Ambassadorship
• 20:28 Bert's Personal Insights: Game of Gold Thoughts, Vegan Lifestyle, Views on Money and Success, Family Support
• 30:44 Bert's Brand and Online Presence: Origin of 'Giraffe Ganger', Streaming Experience on Twitch, Reddit Perceptions and Participation, Internet's Power
• 56:04 Poker Strategy and Career Insights: Staking, Strategy, Journey, Motivation, Execution Importance
• 01:07:32 Personal Stories and Future Goals: Failed Rip Shirt Story, Tournament Wins, Love for Animals, Future Plans, Real-Life Impact of Poker, Time and Chance Importance in Poker

Mario Mosböck / Professional Poker Player

Former professional football player turned poker pro, Mario Mosböck, shares his journey from the sports field to the poker table. Mosböck, an Austrian native born on May 7, 1996, talks about his transition from not finding fulfillment in his football career, where he played for SKN St. Pölten, to becoming a successful poker player. He discusses his aggressive style of play, rigorous practice regimen, and extensive study of the game, which have led to significant wins in both online and live poker events, including a career-defining victory at the SCOOP-M-92: $1,050 NLHE Main Event at PokerStars, where he won $838,909.

Mosböck goes on to talk about his experiences at Triton events, his favorite places to play poker, and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance as a professional poker player. He also provides insights into the future of poker, comments on the promising future of American football, and extends an open invitation for a poker face-off in the Bahamas.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IwaY4ODbGBc?si=DRx75dHfPVC5ufm4

Connect with Mario:

X: https://twitter.com/mariomosboeck

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariomosboeck

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Mario Mosböck

01:15 Mario's Poker Career and Experiences

06:08 Specific Poker Experiences and Programs

10:08 Mario's Future, Tournament Play and Emotional Dynamics

50:08 Strategies and Mental Aspects of Poker

58:06 Poker Tournaments and Evolution of the Game

Nikita Luther / Pro Poker Player / WSOP Bracelet Winner / Natural8 India Ambassador

Nikita Luther is a prominent professional poker player from India, known for her significant achievements in international poker tournaments. She gained notable recognition after winning a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker in 2018, marking a milestone in her career and elevating her status in the global poker community.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5zk8Xfi2EAM?si=9e6I0h5Zb2bqndgO

Follow Nikita:

• X: https://twitter.com/nikitaluther
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikitaluther