A New Poker Podcast!

I hope you guys check out the newest, most unique poker podcast on Youtube; The Two Fish at The Table Podcast! We cover a year of poker history each episode; covering the evolution of the WSOP Main Event on ESPN. We welcome questions/comments/interactions from members of the poker community; and if you've been featured/highlighted in any episode of the coverage we'd love to hear from you 😀 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeTjjoH... (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeTjjoH8G6WZh9rcHu2CL0w) Episode 0: https://youtu.be/A4MzPyF6Aew Most recent episode: 2005 WSOP Main Event; https://youtu.be/cH2XFnlbpCc We're just too poker fanatics talking about what we love about poker!

Big Time Phil and The Magician go bet-crazy! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #74: I Bet You This week we discuss the energetic, fast paced show “I Bet You” starring Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Laak. We talk about the laughs and cringes found within the 24 episode collection that can be viewed for free on YouTube; and how the show compares to some of our favorites reality shows like Kenny vs Spenny, Impractical Jokers, and Jackass. Topics Discussed: -Overall thoughts on I Bet You (starts at 1:08) -Episode by episode breakdown (Starts at 11:05) -Daniel Negreanu’s 2 million dollar hole and our thoughts on the convoluted structure of PokerGo Tour (Starts at 1:05:58) -Teasing future podcast content (Starts at 1:08:13) -Mind Sport Olympiad 2024 Preview (Starts at 1:08:35) Share your thoughts on I Bet You in the comments, and let us know if you want to be a part of a future podcast episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8296BCh... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8296BCh0qM)

Risking Everything or Nothing! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #75: Gambling Movies This episode we discuss two of the biggest movies about gambling in the history of Hollywood; 21 and Casino Royale. Besides the quality of the acting, writing and plot, we break down the realism of the blackjack and poker on display in each movie. Topics Discussed: -21: how not to impress in an interview for Harvard Medical School (Begins at 4:00) -What few components of 21 managed to impress Ben? -Casino Royale; Daniel Craig reinvents the character for the 21st century (Begins at 1:12:52) -Who are Ben and Sam’s favorite James Bonds? -What made Sam cringe, watching these movies? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know if you want to join us for a future podcast episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CryWerzA... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CryWerzAk9g)

A 9 Dollar Finder’s Fee? Unlucky us! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #76: More Poker Films This week we discuss the first roster of events for the 2024 Mind Sport Olympiad; the ups and downs of 5-Card Draw, Razz, and Omaha. Afterwards, we discuss two poker films that were completely new to us prior to viewing; Finder’s Fee directed/written by Jeff Probst of Survivor fame, and Lucky You; a drama film containing the most realistic poker ever created by Hollywood. Topics Discussed: -Sam’s favorite intro yet (starts at 0:01) -The First 4 events of the MSO; Ben and Sam each make a final table! (Starts at 0:36) -Finder’s Fee: A surprise gem of a film from Survivor’s Jeff Probst; greatly aided by a fantastic performance by James Earl Jones (starts at 28:48) -Lucky You: Turns out it is possible for a poker movie to have too much poker (Starts at 1:11:00) -Previewing the rest of 2024 (Starts at 1:37:40) As always share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you want to be a contributor to a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLmD5Q_m... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLmD5Q_me2E)

Live with the Live Poker Guide! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #77: Andreas Wagner Interview This special episode we had the privilege to talk with Andreas Wagner; writer of the London Poker Guide and creator of the Live Poker Guide channel. We discuss what it means to be a poker player, an author, and a content creator, as well as what tricks he has learned over decades of playing poker to be a successful live low stakes poker player. Topics discussed: -Andreas' run in 2019 WSOP Main Event -The current state of live and online poker in London/Europe -The origin of the Live Poker Guide YouTube Channel -The power of meditation in poker -Coaching poker -And much much more! You can see dozens of videos from the Live Poker Guide here: https://www.youtube.com/@LivePokerGuide You can purchase the London Poker Guide here: https://www.amazon.com/London-Poker-Guid... (https://www.amazon.com/London-Poker-Guide-Where-Cardrooms/dp/B0C633GJJ8) Comment below with your thoughts on Andreas' content and advice, and let us know if you want to a future guest on our podcast! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNZ8jXue... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNZ8jXuebFM)

Poker has award shows? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #78: 2024 Global Poker Awards This episode we watch the 2024 Global Poker Awards to see if the poker community can provide a fresh take on the award ceremony scene. Additionally, we break down our performances in the latest Mind Sport Olympiad action. Topics Discussed: -Aftermath of our interview with Andreas Wagner (Starts at 1:20) -Our opinions on award shows overall (Starts at 2:12) -Watching the 2024 Global Poker Awards presented by PokerGo (starts at 10:08) -Can we win the "Best Podcast" award? ( starts at32:22) -Final thoughts on the ceremony (starts at 1:01:05) -2024 Mind Sport Olympiad Events 5-11 discussed: Final tables and a medal won! (Starts at 1:05:18) Let us know in the comments your thoughts on the winners for each category, if you felt the same about the quality of the program, or if you want to join us for a future podcast episode as our special guest! watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w45ki_ZN... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w45ki_ZNaLE)

We can't believe this happened! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #79: Encore, Science, Hustler, MSO In our most unbelievable episode yet, we discuss recent poker news, a scientific analysis of poker, the conclusion of the 2024 Mind Sport Olympiad, and the aftermath of our last episode; including the chain of events that dragged out of our recording studio to the middle of some wild poker action across the country! Topics discussed: -Cotton Snuffer’s poker resurgence (Starts at 1:00) -The passing of Lou Gossett Jr (starts at 1:25) -Reviewing “Inside of the Mind of the Poker Player”; a french poker documentary using MRIs to study poker brains (starts at 2:40) -The final 2 events of the 2024 MSO discussed; and our concluding thoughts on the series (starts at 14:06) -Birthday celebration that allowed us to meet April; play at Boston Encore, and win some money (Starts at 28:02) -How our last episode earned Ben a spot on a Hustler Poker Live table; fooling Nik Airball at the table! (starts at 44:19) -Several days of Sam gaining important poker contacts for future projects! (starts at 53:10) As always, share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHtcPPR... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHtcPPR91Y)

The Worst Written Scene in Breaking Bad History! Two Fish at the Table Podcast #80: TV poker scenes This episode we break out various poker scenes in many different television programs; including cash games, tournaments, poker nights. Sometimes the poker depicted is fairly accurate, other times it serves as a narrative tool to move plots along, get a laugh or two, or sometimes done for drama. Afterwards, we discuss future podcast ideas as well as look ahead to the approaching 2024 WSOP. Topics discussed: -The Office "Casino Night": 4 scenes that use poker to give us great character moments (start at 1:45) -House "All In"": Soul poker reads through the cell phone (starts at 13:25) -House "House vs God": A faith healer and 7 card stud (starts at 27:52) -Futurama "Into the Wild Green Yonder": 5 minute sequence that is a great parody of poker action (starts at 34:25) -Curb Your Enthusiasm: The C word and suicide lead to an angry end to poker night (starts at 46:20) -Breaking Bad "Crazy Handful of Nothin": Not clickbait, its literally the worst written scene in the story's history (starts at 54:20) -Better Call Saul "50% Off" How Crazy 8 got his groove back (starts at 59:00) -Previewing 2024 WSOP and future podcast plans (starts at 1:02:30) As always, comment with your thoughts below, let us know if you enjoyed these scenes and the shows we discussed. Or if you want to be our special guest on a future podcast! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLfpVuTp... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLfpVuTpM8M)

Hey look! We're on TV! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #81: Loose Ends This week, we clear up the loose ends of episodes past as we relive the 2023 WSOP Main Event; particularly all the livestreams of the early day action that we appeared in, from the spectator areas. We also discuss various poker media and stories that relate to previous podcast episodes. Topics Discussed: -Appearing in Day 1C live feed, talking to Daniel Negreanu and getting his autograph! (begins at 3:22, the conversation is at 32:22) -Sam discusses a big poker scene in Ozark?! (begins at 15:55) -The thumbnail moment at 18:52 -Day 2d stream; Ben appears and witnesses the Hellmuth bust (Begins at 36:29) -Day 3 Stream: Watching Doug Polk on the main TV table as the bubble looms (Begins at 47:00) -Ben talks about the final act of Lucky You (51:35) -Previewing the 2024 summer; The Big Game season 3, 2024 WSOP expectations, future podcast ideas/episodes. ( Begins at 1:03:20) Let us know your thoughts in the comments, share what you want to let us cover next, and if you want to be a special guest in a future episode. All PokerGo footage shown/discussed, belongs to PokerGo, we simply wanted to discuss the content that we physically appeared in. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkCRyalg... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkCRyalgrno)

3 Broke Girls? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #82: Modern Cash Game TV and the 2024 WSOP 1st Half Our special 3rd anniversary episode of the podcast brings us to discuss the latest iterations of 4 poker cash-game television programs. We discuss how they differ from one another, how they have (or haven’t) changed from their original runs, and whether or not they are truly entertaining. Additionally, we discuss the various happenings in the poker world; controversies, rule changes, and the first half of the 2024 WSOP bracelet events from this summer. Topics Discussed: -Cash Games on tv; comparing to tournament poker. (starts at 1:00) -Poker After Dark: Poker players swapping money over and over, kinda boring….especially on a chopped pot (starts at 3:25) -High Stakes Poker: The Rise of Robl (starts at 12:55) -No Gamble No Future: How to not broadcast a playing of the “Stand Up Game” (starts at 25:23) -The Big Game On Tour: A fun, but flawed return to a familiar structure. Balancing poker and interviews is apparently tricky? (starts at 37:15) -WSOP the Top 100: Can this list really ever be “correct”? (starts at 1:05:00) -2024 WSOP headlines and current events discussed (starts at 1:20:32) -A farewell to a old friend (starts at 1:34:40) As always share your thoughts below, do you agree with your opinion on poker cash game television? And let us know if you want to be a guest on a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rxkNi3p... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rxkNi3plzk)

Mistaken Identities and the Biggest Bubble Ever! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #83: 2024 Main Event Check In We are halfway through the biggest Main Event ever, so we wanted to discuss days 1-4 of some wild, but poorly presented action. We discuss who's still left as of Day 5, some crazy viral hands, and an oopsie by Ben as he was following the updates. Topics Discussed: -General thoughts of the Main Event so far (Begins at 1:00) -Our reactions to some of the wild hands (Begins at 10:44) -The wrong Andreas Wagner story (Begins at 24:48) -Going over the remaining players; who we are rooting for (Begins at 26:30) Let us know your thoughts in the comments; who you're hoping wins, your experience with this Main Event so far, or if you want to be a guest of ours on a future episode! All footage from the Main Event belongs to PokerGo, and is used for entertainment purposes only under fair use. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WX-wTEuiMU YouTube Mistaken Identities and the Biggest Bubble Ever! Episode #83: 2024 Main Event Check In (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WX-wTEuiMU)

"Mike Matusow is the Terrell Owens of poker": Two Fish at the Table #84: 2024 WSOP conclusion This episode we discuss the conclusion of the 2024 WSOP Main Event, our thoughts on the blow ups of the best poker players that were left in the tournament, as well as the other concurrent stories from the past week including the Poker Hall of Fame and WSOP Player of the Year race. Topics Discussed: -2024 WSOP Main Event Days 5-10 review -Tamayo using simulations controversies -2024 WSOP Player of the Year Race -Comparing 2024 to recent years -Mike Matusow's 2024 poker vlogs -Future podcast plans, including the 2025 WSOP?! -Poker Hall of Fame opinions; will Matusow ever get in? As always, comment with your thoughts on the recent poker action, if you agree with our takes, and let us know if you want to join us for a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM7ZPPT9hAk YouTube "Mike Matusow is the Terrell Owens of poker": Two Fish at the Table #84: 2024 WSOP conclusion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM7ZPPT9hAk)

"The most glum poker we've ever seen": Two Fish at the Table #85: The Big Game On Tour pt. 2 & more This episode, we cover the 2nd batch of episodes from The Big Game on Tour; spotlighting the latest Loose Cannon; Lily Newhouse. Additionally we discuss the most recent content from Pokergo; and the upcoming poker content for 2024. Topics Discussed: -Recap of part 1 from The Big Game on Tour and our expectations going into episode 6 (begins at 0:30) -Is Lily Newhouse really a “Loose Cannon”? (Begins at 2:20) -Dave Krosky; good or bad for poker entertainment? (Begins at 28:45) -Overall thoughts on episodes 6-10 (begins at 38:15) -The sad state of the Super High Roller Bowl; and other big buy in events in general. (Begins at 42:35) -Why “Celebrities” and poker don’t mix (Begins at 46:50) -Future poker podcast plans; or lack thereof! (Begins at 50:10) As always, share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOCjTjY3G7c YouTube "The most glum poker we've ever seen": Two Fish at the Table #85: The Big Game On Tour pt. 2 & more (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOCjTjY3G7c)

More (Final Table) Punting Than A NFL Game?! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #86: 2023 WSOP Main Event Review This episode, we discuss the 2023 WSOP Main Event on PokerGo; which was broken into 15 episodes, followed by a brief discussion of recent poker headlines and happenings. Topics Discussed -Prelude to this watch; remembering our 2023 Las Vegas trip, our expectations after the disappointing 2022 coverage. (starts at 0:58) -Episodic recap/review/discussions (Starts at 4:25) -Ben appears in the coverage! (starts at 19:40) -The final table discussed (starts at 1:13:45) -Overall thoughts on the season; viral hands and poor audio (Starts at 1:32:55) -Rob Gronkowski on the Big Game on Tour!? (starts at 1:37:55) -More D-Neg stream shoutouts! (starts at 1:39:12) -Our farewell to James Earl Jones; the best part of Finder's Fee. (starts at 1:40:19) As always, share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know if you want become a guest/contributor to a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5RYQ7Jvgw YouTube More (Final Table) Punting Than A NFL Game?! Two Fish at the Table #86: 2023 WSOP Main Event Review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5RYQ7Jvgw)

The Pro Bowl of Poker! The Two Fish at the Table Episode #87: WSOP Tournament of Champions This episode, we discuss the Pro Bowl of poker; The WSOP Tournament of Champions; a free-roll not quite annual series of poker action between various top players, qualifiers, and fan favorites. Topics Discussed: -2004 WSOP Tournament of Champions; Hellmuth rants, clip show vibes, and a sibling rivalry for 2 million dollars! (Starts at 4:31) -2005 WSOP TOC: One of the wildest final tables ever; thanks to Hellmuth, Hoyt and Matusow (starts at 25:40) -2006 WSOP TOC: Another Andy Black blow up, with some odd 2005 deja vu. (starts at 49:30) -2010 WSOP TOC: Viewer voted players play some solid poker (starts at 1:00:25) -2022 WSOP TOC: Modern but average iteration by PokerGo standards (starts at 1:13:35) -Recent poker news and future podcast plans (starts at 1:20:08) Share your thoughts in the comments; do you agree with our criticisms of the “Memorable Moments”, was Hellmuth out of line with his chip stacking? Let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode; or if there is any poker topics/content you want us to cover next! Watch here: https://youtu.be/8RKJ1wuU2w8 YouTube The Pro Bowl of Poker! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast Episode #87: WSOP Tournament of Champions (https://youtu.be/8RKJ1wuU2w8)

Deal or No Deal? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #88: Deal (2008 Movie) Review This episode we review a forgotten poker movie of the late 2000s; "Deal" that features Shannon Elizabeth, Burt Reynolds, and Bret Harrison. We discuss the plot, its failures and how it compared to other poker movies. Special guest Larry The BigStockBroker Topics discussed: -Our collective experience with Burt Reynolds media -The weirdest bit role for a 3rd lead in movie history (Shannon Elizabeth) -Poker cameos; Jennifer Tilly, Phil Laak, and Antonio Esfandiari steal the show. -Overall review/opinions of the movie, and how it stacks us to other poker movies; particularly Lucky You. Share your comments below, and let us know if you want to be a special guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://youtu.be/z_pztEk7z44 YouTube Deal or No Deal? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #88: Deal (2008 Movie) Review (https://youtu.be/z_pztEk7z44)

Doubles Poker Disaster! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #89: PokerGo Archives This week we dive into the PokerGo archives in search of more poker entertainment. First, we discuss our dismay with the poorly conceived Doubles Poker Championship, followed by discussing the amusing Super High Roller Club. Topics Discussed: -Doubles Poker Championship: Reviewing the 2010 GSN Poker series or not.... (starts at 1:11) -Super High Roller Club: 6 lightweight but enjoyable looks into poker players' lives. (starts at 18:00) -Current poker news stories; D-Neg's new podcast and High Stakes Duel 5 (starts at 30:20) As always share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know any suggestions/requests you want to see in a future episode. If you want to be a guest in a future episode, we'll all for it! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRBL7JLr_A YouTube Doubles Poker Disaster! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #89: PokerGo Archives (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRBL7JLr_A)

Moneymaker & Bad-Good Poker! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #90: November 2024 Poker This episode, we cover 2 different YouTube "documentaries" about one of poker's most influential players; Chris Moneymaker. Afterwards, we discuss the recent 2024 Celebrity Poker Championship on PokerGo; and why it got Ben so excited to watch. We finish with other small recent poker news/happenings; including the underwhelming High Stakes Duel 5, WSOP rule changes, and looking ahead to the 2025 Mind Sport Olympiad. Topics Discussed: -The Greatest Tournament Run Ever: A simple, but well produced video essay on 2003's Chris Moneymaker (Starts at 1:08) -Moneymaker 20 Years Later: A deep, honest look into Moneymaker's life story; interview style (starts at 5:50) -Celebrity Poker Tour 2024 Championship: Maria Ho and the Impractical Jokers; what more can you ask for? (Starts at 12:00) -High Stakes Duel 5: The decline of HSD... (starts at 25:55) -WSOP rule changes, the 2025 Mind Sport Olympiad and future podcast plans (starts at 28:58) As always, share your thoughts in the comments below, let us know what you want to see us review/discuss/etc. And if you want to be our special guest in a future podcast, all are welcome! Listen here: https://youtu.be/S7UxuiNzS7M

The Poker Book Club! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #91: Poker Books and 2024 WSOP in Paradise Our first episode of 2025 covers out dive into poker literature; with 3 very different books covering different components of poker. Afterwards, we discuss the recent 2024 WSOP in Paradise as well as other recent poker news. Topics Discussed: -Shuffle Up and Deal: A WPT branded poker book with basic poker instruction and an even more basic bonus DVD (begins in 2:14) -Seeking Hidden Treasures: Dr. James Magner's repetitive collection of short stories and essays with an oddly tri-focussed novella. (Begins at 22:00) -Kill Phil: An approach to poker that we never bought into (Begins at 1:09:05) -Recent poker news/happenings such as the upocming 2025 Mind Sport Olympiad and the concluded 2024 WSOP in Paradise (Begins at 1:19:50) Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKwZPfs... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKwZPfsS2E)

Cats, Chemotherapy, and Costumes? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #92: Matusow documentary review Our long awaited review of the Mike Matusow documentary "Matusow" is here! We discuss this raw look into the biggest mouth in poker's daily life, his background, and his attempt at poker redemption. Returning guest Larry "The Big Stockbroker" joins us for the discussion. Topics discussed: -What we look for in a documentary -What makes Matusow a great poker player, and what are his downfalls? -Comparing "Matusow" to other documentaries such as "Kid Poker" and "Super Size Me" -Pacing issues and narrative detours that did not work -Overall thoughts and grades on the film As always share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WumvL4q5... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WumvL4q5Bbk)

Episode idea: Poker trading cards. Background info:

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There's a new set coming later this month from Leaf. I think these are the first new poker cards since 2012: https://shop.leaftradingcards.com/produc... (https://shop.leaftradingcards.com/products/2025-leaf-metal-poker)

Appreciate the idea, DogFace! It will be a topic in our next episode!

The Theory of Poké-r-go: The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #93: Poker Trading Cards This episode we review “The Theory of Poker” by David Sklansky, recap the first event of the 2025 Mind Sport Olympiad, while mocking the poor quality recent content of PokerGo and discuss the merits/demerits of poker trading cards. Topics discussed: -The Theory of Poker; a solid guide to learning cash game poker for a broad range of games (Starts at 0:24) -2025 Mind Sport Olympiad Event #1 recap: Mediocre but not horrible start to the series (starts at 13:30) -Viewer requested topic of Poker trading cards; why they dont make sense to us (starts at 24:00) -Anticipating The Big Game on Tour part 3 (starts at 33:00) -Aftermath of our Matusow Documentary (starts at 34:20) -Chase the Dream season 2 discussed; change in direction = less interesting (starts at 35:00) -High Stakes Duel 6 and the 2025 PokerGo Tour: Continued decline of PokerGo’s original content, why on earth is the PGT just the same event over and over? (Begins at 36:28); -Our suggestions for Pokergo’s future (starts at 45:15) Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and share any suggestions for future episodes; including if you want to be a guest! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6JYg5g4... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6JYg5g4Pfc)

Bronze Brothers?! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #95: 2025 Mind Sport Olympiad Recap This week, we point our critical poker analysis towards ourselves, as we recap our performance in the 2025 Mind Sport Olympiad poker series; 7 total events with medals awarded to top 3. Afterwards, we discuss a few recent poker headlines and speculate about the 2025 WSOP. Topics Discussed: -Recaping past MSO performances and reviewing the structure of the 2025 MSO; expectations and Event #1 recap (Starts at 0:45) -Events #2-7 discussion: Consecutive bust outs and overcoming weaknesses in Stud and 2-7 Triple Draw (starts at 4:16) -Event #4 Recap: The biggest surprise of Ben's poker career; thanks in part to education from SuperSystem (starts at 16:00) -Event #6 Recap: The medal drought ends! (starts at 29:12) -Final Poker Results and Reflections: Can Ben match Sam's best? Was Sam content with his play? (Starts at 45:00) -Recent poker headlines; celebrity deaths, the sludge also known as the PokerGo Tour, and one recent podcast comment. (Starts at 48:55) -2025 WSOP events discussion: is there a tag team in Ben's future? (Starts at 1:03:30) As always, share your thoughts in the comments, let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR0nHrdo... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR0nHrdoYzE)

Poker Hot Potato! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #95: Let’s Watch A Doc and Medal Opening This episode, we do a Let’s Watch of the 2024 poker documentary “The Ultimate Stack”; a film that focusses on one player at at time; until the player gets knocked out. Afterwards, we discuss *Note, we had a screen-share glitch for the first 25 mins of this recording. Topics Discussed: -Live reaction/watch of The Ultimate Stack (begins at 2:30) -Final thoughts on the movie (begins at 54:40) -Various recent poker happenings; D-Neg’s big win, Live Poker Guide comments (Begins at 59:15) -Ben unboxes his 2025 MSO bronze medals (Begins at 1:01:05) Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG7-xfWE... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG7-xfWEc-Q)

Poker Villains Devoid of Remorse! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #96: Poker Night + Poker Chips This episode, we review poker criminals as represented in horror cinema and educational television; with the help of our special guest Void (also known as Aiuner on Twitch) Topics discussed: -Chasing Vegas; four different story of Vegas criminals (starts at 0:55) -Poker Night; a convoluted blend of cops and horror villains; recap and discussion (Starts at 19:33) -MSO medal unboxing (starts at 1:15:20) Share your thoughts in the comment section on your opinion of the content we discussed, and let us know if you want to a future guest or any media you want us to review! Void’s twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/aiuner Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBzM9n51... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBzM9n51DnY)

Time Traveling Around The World Poker Tour! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #97: WPT seasons 1-7 This episode, we discuss the slightly older brother of the ESPN WSOP broadcast; the World Poker Tour hosted by Vince Van Patten & Mike Sexton. We review the first event of the first 7 seasons, to compare and contrast the WPT to the WSOP as well as the progression/evolution of the WPT over the years. Topics Discussed: -Worst Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten impressions ever (Starts at 0:02) -Our background with the World Poker Tour Brand (Starts at 0:32) -Our initial general thoughts on the WPT TV coverage (Starts at 3:00) -Season 1 discussion: The overly busy/messy editing ruins some Gus Hansen action (Starts at 15:06) -Season 2 recap: The weakness of the "Fold & show" move (starts at 33:30) -Season 3 review: Echoes of 2007 WSOP main event and bizarre beer sponsors (starts at 53:26) -Recent viewer comments discussed (starts at 1:04:00) -Season 4 reviewed: Table antics make for entertaining poker (starts at 1:08:22) -Season 5 discussed: Harry Demetriou's A++ poker acting make for an amazing hand and rivalry. (Starts at 1:20:03) -Season 6 summary: Phil Ivey becomes roadkill (starts at 1:34:07) -Season 7 overview: The biggest buy in at the WPT yet, but mediocre action (starts at 1:44:18) -Conclusion thoughts on WPT & comparing to WSOP: (Starts at 1:53:00) As always, share your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you want us to review next or if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://youtu.be/4lVbuWzSY-4

The Poker Streaming Wars! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #98: Live Cash Streams + 2025 WSOP preview This episode, we review 3 different live cash game streams; discussing their appeal and what makes each one unique from other shows. Additionally, we discuss new rule changes coming to the 2025 WSOP and a notable recent “angle shoot” at the 2025 EPT. Topics Discussed: -Overview of live poker streams (1:12) -“The Fold”: “Comedians” and way too much underwear discussion (9:15) -Cash Flow: Dogs, pointless gimmicks from the Mini Wheel; and dull poker (21:53) -Hustler Casino Poker: May 12, 2025; even David Tuchman found it dull! (34:05) -2025 WSOP rule changes: do we agree? (54:35) -2025 EPT controversy; was it an angle shoot? (1:05:43) Share your thoughts in the comments, let us know what you want to review/discuss next, or if you want to be a future guest! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abSFssrS... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abSFssrStAc)

The End of Poker As We Know It? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #99: 2025 WSOP Check In This episode we recap the biggest stories of the 2025 WSOP long with the headlines that have dominated the summer. Additionally, we preview future podcast topics as well as give our takes on the whether or not Martin Kabrhel is good for poker. Topics Discussed: -The slow start to the 2025 WSOP (1:25) -Millionaire Maker controversy: Promotions gone wrong, collusion, and how we would have fixed the issue (3:53) -Is Martin Kabrhel good or bad for poker: Sam and Ben disagree! (20:38) -The Main Event Day 1s recap (26:10) -Saying goodbye to Michael Madsen (33:30) -The Big Beautiful Bill: How different players will be affected (36:13) -Previewing episode 100 and future content to be discussed (46:24) Share your thoughts on this year’s WSOP below, if there is anything you want us to review/discuss, or if you want to be a guest on a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhO3uBHE... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhO3uBHEb3E)

Grinding and Wrecking Poker! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #100: Jim Reid from Rec.Poker Interview For our special 100th episode, we sit down to discuss recreational poker as well as the conclusion of the 2025 WSOP with Jim Reid from Rec.Poker! Topics Discussed: -Jim Reid’s poker origins (3:11) -Mixed games vs Hold’em (5:40) -Recreational poker vs professional poker (10:45) -Kassouf and Kabrhel; fair or foul? (21:05) -2025 WSOP changes; App and broadcast improvements (39:00) -2025 Main Event Bubble Boy Prize; good or bad for the game? (40:25) -Recent success from the Rec.Poker family (47:28) -Bankroll management (55:18) -How Jim’s 2024 Main Event ended (1:09:15) -Trouble in poker’s future: A sequel to Black Friday and The Big Beautiful Bill (1:22:22) -Importance of food banks (1:30:55) As always, let us know in the comments if you want to be a guest in a future episode, or if there is anything you want us to cover next! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHETvRX1... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHETvRX1I64)

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I hope you guys check out the newest, most unique poker podcast on Youtube; The Two Fish at The Table Podcast!We cover a year of poker history each episode; covering the evolution of the WSOP Main Event on ESPN.We welcome questions/comments/interactions from members of the poker community; and if you've been featured/highlighted in any episode of the coverage we'd love to hear ... See full post

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The Highest Rated Poker Show of All Time? The Two Fish at the Table #101: Million Dollar Challenge This episode, we reflect on our recent fun Rec.Poker interview with Jim Reid, the conclusion of the 2025 Main Event, and discuss the short lived TV show “Million Dollar Challenge”. We recap each episode and compare it to his rival program “Face the Ace” Topics Discussed: -Aftermath of Episode 100 (0:53) -Discussion of the ending of 2025 Main Event; how our predictions fared, our stance on the Kassouf drama, and does the Main Event need a shot clock? (2:02) -The return of the NBC Heads Up Championship and the rise of The Fold (14:15) -Format of Million Dollar Challenge compared to Face the Ace (15:55) -Episodic breakout of each episode of MDC (29:00) -Future podcast topics (1:15:15) Share your thoughts in the comments, did you like Face the Ace more or less than Million Dollar Challenge? Let us know what you want us to review next or if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://youtu.be/PhrMISTiQ-o

The Poker Literature Universe! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #102: Poker Book Club 2 This episode we discuss 4 more poker books; discussing poker strategies, poker origin stories, as well as chip tricks at the table. Additionally, we discuss recent poker happenings in the news. Topics Discussed: -All in by Jerry Yang; a Hmong story told with genuine emotion and triumph (1:22) -Making the Final Table by Eric Lindgren; step by step poker tournament strategies with questionable page filler (12:00) -In the Money by Antonio Esfandiari; cash game and magic tricks with a bizarre DVD (26:00) -Harrington on Hold’em; detailed poker problems broken down (41:40) -AVclub’s review of Tilt (56:09) -Rec.poker interview preview (1:02:30) As always, share your comments below on your stance on poker books, if there is anything you want us to review next, or if you want to be a guest on a future episode! Watch here: https://youtu.be/xGkNFrVr-hg

A Great Night of Poker! The Two Fish at the Table #102.5: Rec Poker Aftermath Short episode this week; discussing our experience being interviewed by Rec Poker, playing in their home game, and future topics to be covered! Topics discussed: -The interview experience with the Rec Poker crew -Talking with Rob Gardner about Chase the Dream and its upcoming season 2 -Playing in the Rec Poker home game with surprising results -The end & new "beginning" of Game of Gold Watch the Rec Poker interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEeMrKFk... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEeMrKFkB_0&pp=0gcJCeAJAYcqIYzv) As always, share your thoughts below, let us know if there is anything you want us to review next, or if you want to be a future guest! Watch here: https://youtu.be/uCboTMxaMWY

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A Great Night of Poker! The Two Fish at the Table #102.5: Rec Poker AftermathShort episode this week; discussing our experience being interviewed by Rec Poker, playing in their home game, and future topics to be covered! Topics discussed: -The interview experience with the Rec Poker crew -Talking with Rob Gardner about Chase the Dream and its upcoming season 2 -Playing in the R... See full post

Good episode, I liked it, although I only watched half of it. I'll continue after work.

Good to hear, next episode coming this week!

The Rise and Fall of Game of Gold with Aaron Robertson! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast Ep. #103: Game of Gold Rewatch This episode, we look at back the short lived series Game of Gold from the lens of the reality show fanatic; does it work as a program to non-poker aficionados or is it too much too soon for the poker uninformed? We are joined by RHAP contributor Aaron Robertson to provide a fresh perspective on where Game of Gold fits into the world of “Reality Game Shows” like Survivor, The Genius, and Big Brother. Topics Discussed: -“New intro song” (0:01) -What makes a good reality show and what is Aaron’s background with podcasting and poker (2:40) -Round 1: Who were the cast standouts? (9:55) -Round 2: was 6 episodes too much? (26:32) -Round 3: Indian Poker; fair or foul compared to The Genius? (53:10) -Round 4: Too much poker and not enough costumes? (1:05:55) -How Game of Gold failed and how we would have improved the show in a “season 2” (1:13:55) -Does the Game of Gold ultimately work as entertainment to reality show fans? Does Aaron want to dabble in poker now? (1:17:35) -Recent poker headlines; The Mob and cheating! (1:23:30) Share your thoughts below, did you like Game of Gold, would you show it to your family who don’t play poker? Also let us know any topics you’d want us to review/discuss next, or you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnyupPuj... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnyupPujE_Q)

Wii Do Not Like The Big Game on Tour! The Two Fish at The Table Episode #105: Poker Sequels This episode we cover two distinct poker sequels; WSOP Tournament of Champions 2007 Edition on Wii and the first 2 tables of The Big Game on Tour season 2. We breakdown what makes a successful/poor sequel, how these efforts attempt to improve upon the first iterations and where they fall short. Topics Discussed: -Sam-approved theme song (0:00-1:00) -What is a Sequel? (1:20) -Review of WSOP Tournament of Champions for Wii (2007 Edition): Marginal but often superfluous improvements with more structure (3:03) -The Big Game on Tour Audition Episode; American Idol meets poker? (17:45) -Big Game on Tour Season 2 Episodes 1-5; Small stakes plus weak loose cannon = trouble (39:00) -Episode 6-10: More money and Alan Keating makes for slightly better action (1:04:50) -The overall failures of season 2 of The Big Game on Tour, will there be a season 3 and should there be one? (1:27:32) -Future podcast topics discussed (1:32:26) Share your thoughts in the comments about your favorite poker sequels, and let us know what you want us to review next or if you want to be a guest in a future episode!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/tbuxlax1XpY

Ducks, roommates, and AI controversy?! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #105: 2024 WSOP Main Event This episode, we turn our attention to the 2024 WSOP 15 episode broadcast from CBS SportsNetwork. A Main Event with prominent deep runs by Kristen Foxen, Brandon Cantu, Brian Rast, and the best online player in the world Niklas Astedt. We express why this installment is the best season of the CBS Sportsnetwork era despite too many ad breaks, and also discuss future poker content for 2026. Topics Discussed: -Overview of the 2024 Main Event (2:34) -Final Table breakdown (59:36) -Overall thoughts on the 2024 episodes (1:16:25) -AI Controversies and future podcast topics (1:18:55) As always share your thoughts in the comments section, do you think Tamayo deserved the win? What content would you like us to review next? And let us know if you want to be a guest on a future episode! Watch here: https://youtu.be/okGEfHM3PPQ

The Celebrity Ghosts of Poker’s Past! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #106: Celebrity Poker Showdown This episode we review Celebrity Poker Showdown, the BravoTV channel’s attempt at combining poker with various big names in Hollywood. We discuss the slight changes between each season as well as the horrible poker on display in each game. Share your thoughts on Celebrity Poker Showdown below, and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AYIY5l2... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AYIY5l2nYM)

What a Year It’s Been! Two Fish at the Table Podcast Episode #107: 2025 Year Recap This episode we break down everything we watched/read/played/reviewed this year, decide on our favorites, least favorites, and everything in between! Then, we discuss our goals and expectations for 2026. Share your thoughts on 2025 in the comments, what you want us to review next, and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70sBuLGN... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70sBuLGN2fw)

Poker Documentary Battle! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #108: Galfond vs Bracelet Hunt This episode, Ben and Sam each picked a piece of poker content and debate which one is better. Both selections are multipart documentary series available for free on Youtube. Afterwards, they preview the 2026 Mind Sport Olympiad. Topics Discussed: -Galfond: A four part series detailing the lives of Farah and Phil Galfond (1:54) -Bracelet Hunt: A six part series covering 6 players attempts at 2022 WSOP bracelet glory! (16:56) -Which series wins the battle? (40:19) -Previewing the 2026 Mind Sport Olympiad (42:52) Let us know your thoughts in the comments, or if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xzCXipF... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xzCXipFWbs)

Being “Lucky” in the Mind Sport Olympiad? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #110: Lucky TV Series Review This episode, we discuss the opening act to the Mind Sport Olympiad poker competition; and detail how many horses we have in the race. Afterwards, we do a deep look into the short-lived FX TV series “Lucky”; a one season dark comedy that brought forth much cringe and groans during our watch of the 13 episodes. Afterwards, we discuss what to look forward to in the early goings of 2026. Topics Discussed: -Previously on segment (0:00) -Event 1 of 2026 Mind Sport Olympiad Recap: 5 Card Draw and the performance of the podcast + associates in the event (1:19) -Overview of Lucky (2003 FX TV series): Background and overall premise (12:00) -Comprehensive breakdown/review of each episode: Lots of scams/cons and the worst subplots in television comedy history; that made Sam go on the most expletive-filled rant of his life! (24:14) -Concluding thoughts on Lucky; what worked, what failed, and what show is worse: Tilt or Lucky? (2:04:01) -Looking ahead to 2026 and thanking RecPoker for their support of our previous episode (2:15:18) As always, share your thoughts on Lucky in the comments, and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future podcast episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1wVSkHw... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1wVSkHwQFc)

The Sam Poker Dynasty! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #111: 2025 Heads Up Championship This episode, we discuss the return of the Heads-Up Championship; with the 2025 edition featuring a variety of different poker players/celebs squaring off for 500,000 dollars. Afterwards, Sam discusses his run in the first half of the 2026 Mind Sport Olympiad, while Ben and Sam discuss the 2nd half of the schedule. Topics Discussed: -Analysis/review of the 2025 Heads Up Championship; the good, the bad, and is it better than 2013 (0:52) -2026 MSO Events #2 and #3 recap; Stud misplays and the power of sitting out. (57:03) As always, share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78UyuNIO... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78UyuNIOOJw)

Two Fish Bubbling Around in the Shark Cage? The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #112: The Shark Cage This episode, we discuss events 4-6 of the 2026 Mind Sport Olympiad; including 3 final table runs and the most update to date standings. Then we discuss the short lived program “The Shark Cage” presented by Pokerstars; breaking down the structure, how it compares to other poker programs, and whether or not it’s worth watching. Then, we discuss various recent poker happenings and headlines. Topics discussed: -2026 Mind Sport Olympiad update: Ben and Sam’s best poker play of the year so far? (1:35) -Pokerstars’ The Shark Cage Season 1 review: Episodic breakdown and analysis (34:16) -Overall thoughts on the Shark Cage: Is the show worth watching? (1:30:10) -2026 WSOP preview: new changes coming? (1:35:25) As always, share your thoughts in the comments, did you like Shark Cage? Let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode, or if you have any poker content you want us to review next! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0xwWRCP... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0xwWRCPeAk)

The Bronze Brothers Strike Again! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #113: 2026 Mind Sport Olympiad Conclusion This episode, we are joined again by Aaron Robertson to discuss the 2026 Mind Sport Olympiad; including Sam’s attempt at finishing in 3rd along with the never ending quest to score more medals. We recap the final event; Pot Limit Omaha, and reflect on our overall performance in the 7 events. Then we discuss our hopes and expectations for next year, along with one unfortunate death in the poker world. Topics Discussed: -Event #7 recap; can Sam squeeze into 3rd overall, or will another medal surprise take place? (1:07) -How did Aaron find his experience overall, as a new poker player? (11:45) -Grading our performance in 2026 (20:44) -Looking ahead to the 2027 MSO (27:10) -The Passing of David Sklandsky (31:55) If you have any topics/poker media you want us to cover next, let us know in the comments! If you want to be a guest in a future episode, we are eager to have you! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8LdYWwU... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8LdYWwUjv8)

Always looking for new guests for the podcast, if there's a topic you want us to discuss either with or without you as a 3rd co-host, let us know!

Gambling into a Ghostly Void! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast Episode #114: Gambling/Blackjack Movies This week we are joined again by Void,of the Omega Republic, to discuss a duo of gambling/blackjack movies; including The Haunted Casino, and a critical re-evaluation of 21 with the added context of the original book “Bringing Down The House”. Topics Discussed: -The Haunted Casino/Dead Man’s Hand: Goosebumps for adults done poorly with the worst ending ever?! (2:14) -21: Is it better on rewatch with the context of the original book? (38:46) -What was better: Poker Night or The Haunted Casino? (1:10:35) Share your thoughts on the movies below, and let us know if you have any content you want us to review next! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcAMzzf... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcAMzzfekw)

Gronk catches an Ace on the River! The Two Fish at the Table Episode #115: Gronk & Greenstein This episode, Ben and Sam shake off the mediocrity of poker media past, having found some enjoyable poker content; Barry Greenstein’s book “Ace on the River” and the finale of season 2 of The Big Game On Tour; featuring Phil Hellmuth, Phil Laak, Antonio Esfandiari, Nick Wright, Rob Gronkowski, and Rania Nasreddine! Afterwards, they discuss various poker headlines, followed by Ben unveiling his most recent MSO poker medal! Topics Discussed: -Ace on the River; a comprehensive well-written work (1:55) -The Big Game on Tour season 2 finale; Gronk’s wild plays, a friendship mended, and classic Hellmuth rants! (17:01) -Poker headlines; Sports cards, the Heads-Up championship returns & more! (51:30) -Ben unboxes his 2026 MSO Medal (1:01:58) Share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know if you want to be in a future podcast episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMttTJ4w... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMttTJ4wnzs)

The Fyre Fest of Poker?! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #116: Second Chances This week, we run it twice with The Fold, The Super High Roller Bowl, and the Epic Poker League. Seeing if they deserve a 2nd chance, after their unsuccessful first seasons. Afterwards, we cover the 2026 WSOP’s beginning and whether or not PokerGo and ESPN are out of their minds! Topics Discussed: -The Fold season 2: Can Doug Polk save this show from disaster? Probably not! (1:52) -Epic Poker League: The league’s structure reviewed, the “allure” of the Global Poker Index”, and 3 episodes of high level poker (18:46) -The mess that the EPL created; what did Sam’s research uncover about their ethics? (40:26) -Super High Roller Bowl 2: Crazy Hellmuth and a better commentating booth make for television worth watching (47:40) -Pokernews; the new coverage so far, and the horrible choices by ESPN for the Main Event (1:24:00) As always, share your thoughts on these poker endeavors and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Do you agree with ESPN’s decision on broadcasting the Main Event? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkTZjUZi... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkTZjUZiPyg)

5th Anniversary Special! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #117: 2026 WSOP Main Event Fantasy Draft On a special birthday/anniversary episode, we draft 6 players for a fantasy 2026 WSOP competition; with points awarded to making the money and running deep into the tournament. We also discuss the first third of the WSOP, the coverage of it on Youtube and the concerns we have for the Main Event being locked on the ESPN app only. Then, Ben opens a present from Sam! Topics Discussed: -Void’s special message (0:00) -The Ben vs Sam Main Event Draft: Who does each brother pick and why? (1:07) -Our opinions on the post-PokerGo coverage of the WSOP on youtube (9:00) -Ben shares “The Backpack Player Story” from 2021 (20:39) -Ben suspended from RecPoker? (24:51) -Sam’s birthday gift to Ben (25:40) Share your thoughts on the 2026 WSOP so far, and let us know your 2026 Main Event Fantasy team! Comment if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4K9ip5s... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4K9ip5sEJ8)

The Legend of Joe Hachem! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #118: 2026 Main Event, Poker Books, Caesar's Cup This episode, we review our thoughts on the 2026 WSOP Main Event coverage leading up to the final table, our thoughts/expectations for the final table, and the outcome of our fantasy draft. Afterwards, we discuss Ben’s surprising poker play in a real tournament, and review the 2013 WSOP Caesar’s Cup. We conclude with a review of two poker books; Pass the Sugar by Joe Hachem and The Poker Directory by Trevor Sippets. Topics Discussed: -The 2026 Main Event so far; who won the fantasy draft (1:10), and our experiences watching in French?! (5:00) -Our take on the usage to shot clocks in the Main Event (7:27) -Ben’s play in a Nashua poker tournament (25:12) -2013 Caesar’s Cup: Timeout drama and unique structures (34:35) -Pass the Sugar: Joe Hachem’s poker and family life detailed! (50:30) -The Poker Directory: A unique beginner’s guide to poker with a few surprises (1:01:52) As always share your thoughts with us in the comments section, and let us know if you want to be a future guest! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpWEP2PG... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpWEP2PG-Dw)

We Need a Hero (Call)! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #118.5: 2026 WSOP Final Table Analysis This episode we discuss the 3-part final table of the 2026 WSOP; crowning the 2nd youngest winner of all time. Important details like the the pace of play, biggest hands and letdowns, and the return to ESPN formulate our overall thoughts on whether or not this was a memorable/enjoyable chapter of poker history. Topics discussed: -Sam’s poetic failure of an intro (0:01) -Day 1 of final table; The Rise of Feng (9:00) -Day 2: 7th place curse is avoided + the 99 vs AA vs JJ hand (13:38) -Day 3: Breaking down the failed hero call that will be talked about for a long time (21:48) -Overall thoughts on the 2026 WSOP; too many ad breaks and pay walls! (39:00) As always, share your thoughts on how this year’s Main Event concluded, share what you’d like use to review next, or let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdJLBqfR... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdJLBqfR_OU)

(Poker) Summer Reading?! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #119: Poker Book Club 3 We return from a brief summer hiatus to discuss 2 poker books by Phil Gordon and Daniel Negreanu, as well as some recent deaths in the poker world plus Sam describes his newest poker experience on Gambit.com Topics Discussed: -Power Holdem Strategy by Daniel Negreanu (and company); Small Ball poker that intrigues but also shows up the rest of the book (3:43) -Phil Gordon’s Little Green Book; concise coverage of poker situations done well (28:35) -Recent poker deaths (33:40) -Sam’s passion (and pitch) for Gambit (39:24) As always, share your thoughts in the comments below, let us know if you want to be a guest or if there is a topic you want us to cover! Watch here: https://youtu.be/jCnIkOaV_1E

Mob and Family Matters in Las Vegas! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #120: Casino review This episode we review the iconic 1995 film Casino; breaking down what makes it classic cinema, and where it falls short of Goodfellas. Special guests Wendy and Larry join in for discussion review. Topics Discussed -Wendy's history with movie for over 30 years -Casino vs Goodfellas -How does Casino compare to other Gambling/Las Vegas films? -Why does Ben agree with Gene Siskel's stance on the movie? Share your thoughts in the comments section! And let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaJsKidK... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaJsKidKoow)

A Dark Twilight Void! The Two Fish at the Table Podcast #121: Gambling in Horror Anthology TV In this episode, we discuss 2 episodes of horror-anthrology television with poker/gambling themes/plots; from The Twilight Zone (2002) and Are You Afraid of the Dark? We discuss how gambling plays a role in each plot, what each story does right and wrong, and where each episode sits in the history of their respective shows’ legacy. Topics Discussed: -Our collective background with The Twilight Zone and Are you Afraid of the Dark (2:40) -“Rewind”: American Pie’s Eddie Kaye Thomas with a magic tape recorder playing poker, what could go wrong (besides some horribly inaccurate poker)? (10:40) -The Tale of the Zombie Dice: Jay Baruchel leading role debut with an enjoyable performance by Edward Yankie as Mr. Click (33:45) Share your thoughts on both programs in the comments, let us know if you want a guest in a future episode or if there is any poker-related media/content you want for us to review next! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9xHlh9u... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9xHlh9uVkU)

Concluding Europe with the Beginning! The Two Fish at The Table Podcast #122: 2007 WSOP Europe This week, we time travel back to the beginning of the WSOP Europe; with a review of the 8 episode 2007 WSOPE Main Event. A tournament that created the youngest Main Event champion ever, that took some chances with its editing and style, and brought us one of the best tournament fields in TV poker history. Topics Discussed: -Basic background of the 2007 WSOP Europe; its origins and its television coverage (2:30) -Main Event episode review; all 8 episodes recapped and reviewed (10:55) -Overall thoughts; how a B could have be an A (56:56) As always, share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you want to be a guest in a future episode! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62HeoZfP... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62HeoZfPLOI)