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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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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
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
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
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
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
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
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Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
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
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
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
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Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Napat Chokejindachai is an actor, commonly known as Top or Toptap. In this episode, we discuss Napat's introduction to poker, his recent successes in tournaments, his acting career, and the popularity of local and international shows in Thailand. Jeff and Napat also compare the highs and lows of acting and poker.
Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_4S5W7Xsemc?si=fnss6EBL5yzA6STN
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Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Michael Soyza, a Malaysian pro poker player, boasts an impressive record of $14 million in live earnings, ranking 70th on the all-time money list. In 2023, he's had a stellar year, scoring back-to-back 2nd and 1st place finishes in Vietnam and Cyprus, raking in over $4 million in prize money.
This conversation was recorded during the current Asian Poker Tour in Incheon, South Korea. Jeff will be playing and commentating at this tournament, and you can catch all of the live action here: https://www.theasianpokertour.com/results
Don’t forget that you can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw46FSurCtM
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Robbie Jade Lew is an American Poker Player and Winner of “Best Hand” at the Global Poker Awards in 2022. Alongside her love of Poker, Robbi is an entrepreneur, investor, and 6-time Diamond Award winning bio-pharmaceutical executive. Since 2021 Robbi has cashed in over $120,000 in live earnings.
Robbi came to prominence through being accused of cheating by Garrett Adelstein. Ever since she has been outspoken on the topic of women in Poker and how she perceives how women are treated when playing the game. Jeff and Robbi discuss all this and much more in this latest episode.
Don’t forget that you can watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZzwuTk2XB0
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbijadelew/
- X: https://twitter.com/RobbiJadeLew
- Website: https://www.robbijadelew.com/
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Spencer Owen is a British YouTuber, presenter, and entrepreneur who is best known as the founder and captain of Hashtag United, a semi-professional football club based in Essex, England. Owen started his career as a YouTuber in 2013 and has since gained a large following for his FIFA gaming content, as well as for his vlogs and football-related videos.
In 2016, Owen founded Hashtag United, which began as a YouTube channel featuring a group of amateur footballers playing friendly matches against other YouTube teams. Since then, the team has grown into a semi-professional club and has gained a significant following both online and in the non-league football community.
You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYuB2GpDciA
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Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Jeff Boski is a professional poker player and YouTube personality. Jeff has been playing poker professionally since the mid-2000s and has achieved significant success in the industry, with more than $1.1 million in live earnings.
Jeff has a popular YouTube channel, which features videos of him playing high-stakes poker, vlogs about his travels to various poker tournaments around the world, and interviews with other professional poker players.
You can watch this interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQTH7pOVWuk
Jeff Boski’s Stats:
https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player_online_results/jeff_sluzinski_101781
Connect with Jeff Boski:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICuRaRook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffboskipoker
YouTube: https://youtube.com/JeffBoski
Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/JeffBoski
Website: http://jeffboski.com/