2011 WSOP - Bruno's New Toy (Ep 39)

Fun Warren dropped off a couple of dolls resembling famous poker pros in the pressbox.Dan and Dr. Pauly each received one as a gift. Hijinks ensue...

2021 WSOP - Episode 39: Bruno's New Toy (4:20) - Fun Warren brought a batch of dolls to the WSOP. The dolls, resembling famous poker pros, were custom made in London . He left a couple behind for Pauly and Dan. Pauly got Phil Hellmuth, while Dan seems a little disappointed with Daniel Negreanu. Dan suggests that he'll probably give the Negreanu's doll to his dog Bruno, so Bruno will now have a new play toy.

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2011 WSOP - Pucked Up Hand (Ep 38)

Dan and Dr.Pauly hang out at the final table bubble for the November Nine. They pucked up a hand...

2011 WSOP - Episode 38: Pucked Up Hand (4:48) - Dan and Pauly thought they were recording an episode during an elimination hand, but they mistakenly got the players mixed up. Instead of a bustout, they witnessed a double up by Matt Gianetti. The simple error leads to a suggestion that perhaps the WSOP needs to highlight all-in players with special colored spotlights.

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2011 WSOP - Pseudo-Final Table (Ep 37)

Dan showed up at the perfect time to hang out with Dr. Pauly, just as the final ten players were consolidated to one table...

2001 WSOP - Episode 37: Pseudo-Final Table (6:02) - Dan and Pauly are on the rail of the Mothership as action resumes for the pseudo-final table of ten, otherwise known as the November Nine bubble. Plenty of tension in the air because the final table will be set with just one more elimination.

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2011 WSOP - KevMath WSOP Exit Interview (Ep 36)

Dr. Pauly bumped into Kevin Mathers and he sat down for a chat about his first ever WSOP...

2001 WSOP - Episode 36: KevMath WSOP Exit Interview with KevMath (8:50) - Kevin "KevMath" Mathers is officially done with his WSOP assignment, but he stopped by the Rio to watch the action on Day 8. He bumped into Pauly, who sat him down to discuss his favorite moments (and least favorite) during his first ever WSOP. Pauly also quizzes him on any strange "fan" encounters along the way.

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2011 WSOP - Patchwork Orange (Ep 35)

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out on the rail of the featured TV table and wonder where have all the patch deals gone?

2001 WSOP - Episode 35: Patchwork Orange (6:06) - Dan and Pauly hang out late on Day 7. Dan tells everyone how his girlfriend checked out the Main Event for the first time to check out all the hoopla. The discussion shifts to patch deals and lack of huge sponsorship money on TV tables.

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2011 WSOP -Tent City (Ep 34)

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out on the smokers' porch and observe "tent city"...

2011 WSOP - Episode 34: Tent City (5:01) - Dan and Pauly went outside and wandered around tent city, where all of the ESPN live feed production trucks and Poker PROductions trailers were located. Pauly hasn't seen much of the semi-live coverage on ESPN and Dan clues him in on what he's been missing...

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2011 WSOP: Two Brits, One Irishman (Ep 33)

Snoopy joins Dr. Pauly for a conversation about the pair of Brits and one Irishman left in the Main Event field...

2011 WSOP - Episode 33: Two Brits, One Irishman with Snoopy (5:09) - Snoopy gives Pauly the latest British report with three tables remaining in the Main Event. Snoopy clues us in on the two Brits (Sam Holden and JP Kelly) still alive along with Eoghan O'Dea from Ireland. Even though O'Dea is Irish, Snoopy and Brits are still keeping an eye on their "adopted" player.

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2011 WSOP: Semi-Live WSOP, Live from the Palms (Ep 32)

Hey, Dan and Dr. Pauly discuss the latest innovation in the Main Event...

2011 WSOP - Episode 32: Semi-Live WSOP, Live from the Palms (3:21) - The WSOP is being broadcast on ESPN with a 30-minute delay, and it's also being streamed online at ESPN 3. Dan has not been at the Rio, because he's been keeping an eye on the Main Event by watching ESPN's coverage. Pauly mentions that finally watched some of ESPN2's coverage, which was on in the background while he and Dan played in the Pokerati mixed game at the Palms.

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2011 WSOP - Secret Bubble Boy (Ep 31)

It's the most exciting time at the WSOP! The Money Bubble of the 2011 Main Event finally burst and Dr. Pauly and WhoJedi were there.

2011 WSOP - Episode 31: Secret Bubble Boy with WhoJedi (1:31) - The Main Event crawled toward the Money Bubble, which historically speaking is always the most exciting time in poker. However, this year's bubble popped in the corner of the room and happened so quietly that everyone almost missed it.Luckily Pauly and WhoJedi were on the scene to give you their quick assessment.

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2011 WSOP - British Beef with Snoopy (Ep 30)

On Day 3, Snoopy and Dr. Pauly hang out behind the press box and Snoopy gives us the rundown on the Brits still remaining in the Main Event...

2011 WSOP - Episode 30: British Beef with Snoopy (8:01) - As play progresses on Day 3, Pauly and Snoopy hang out and discuss the finer aspects of British beef. Well, not really, but the title sounded rather cheeky. Actually, the two chatted about which Brits were remaining in the Main Event, along with a quirky story about sharing electric shavers and Neil Channing's bustout. Snoopy us to keep an eye out for the up and coming Chris Brammer.

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2011 WSOP - Media Mania and Golden Toilets with Change100 and AlCantHang (Ep 29)

Dan is AWOL and Pauly is still playing in the WSOP Media Event while Change100 and AlCantHang hijack the Tao of Pokerati for a special episode...

2011 WSOP - Episode 29: Media Mania and Golden Toilets with Change100 and AlCantHang (3:08) - Pauly is still in the media event, so Change100 takes the opportunity to chat with AlCantHang. They both busted rather early, especially AlCantHang, who won a dubious honor of being the first player to bust out. His reward? a Golden Toiler trophy for last place.

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2011 WSOP - Hellmuthian Entrance (Ep 28)

Phil Hellmuth, known for his grandiose and over the top entrances, showed up to play on Day 1C. Here's the report from Dr. Pauly and Snoopy...

2011 WSOP - Episode 28: Hellmuthian Entrance with Snoopy (6:26) - Phil Hellmuth arrived late to the Main Event in true Hellmuthian fashion as he showed up during the start of level 3. However, this year Hellmuth went for a much more low key entrance. Snoopy stalked out the hallway and waited for Hellmuth to arrive. He gave us the lowdown on this year's entrance. Pauly and Snoopy discussed a couple of entrance concepts (like an astronaut or riding a donkey or a God theme) that they wished Hellmuth would've chosen.

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2011 WSOP - Almost Famous (Ep 27)

Just before players return from the dinner break, Dr. Pauly and Snoopy chat about Day 1A of the Main Event...

2011 WSOP - Episode 27: Almost Famous with Snoopy (3:32) - While players return to their seats after the dinner break, Pauly and Snoopy notice Jason Alexander posing for pictures with fans. Snoopy explains why Seinfeld wasn't a big hit in England and Pauly discovers someone dressed as Snow White in the crowd. Pauly also wonders if Snoopy would ever dress up in a costume for the Main Event.

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2011 WSOP - Main Event Begins! (Ep 26)

Moments before the Main Event begins, Dr. Pauly raged solo and recorded an episode...

2011 WSOP - Episode 26: Main Event Begins! (6:34) - The Main Event is upon us and before the cards went in the air, Pauly is hanging out and listening to TD Jack Effel's long-winded introduction and a quick rundown of the rules to all Main Event players. Jack then introduces Texas Dolly to utter the famous phrase, "Shuffle up and deal!"

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2011 WSOP - It's Not Benjo (Ep 24)

We had an unexpected visitor... Aurélien a.k.a. Benjo's younger brother.

2011 WSOP - Episode 24: It's Not Benjo with Aurélien (5:10) Pauly and Dan meet upwith Benjo's younger brother, Aurélien, who is in town for the Tournament Director's Association big conference. Aurélien works as a TD in France and shares his initial thoughts on visiting Las Vegas for the first time.

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2011 WSOP - Brazil's Mothership Invasion (Ep 23)

Dr. Pauly and AlCantHang head out to a soccer match and a poker tournament broke out...

2011 WSOP - Episode 23: Brazil's Mothership Invasion with AlCantHang (2:50) - Pauly and AlCantHang are on the rail inside the Mothership watching the heads-up battle between American Nachman "The Landlord" Berlin and Brazil's native son Andre Akkari. Al and Pauly record a quick episode moments after Akkari won a decisive pot to cripple Berlin, and the Brazilians went berserk.

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2011 WSOP - Eskimo Dementia (Ep 22)

Dr.Pauly has a special guest, the infamous Joe Dub, to discuss an Eskimo-related incident on the rail. Here's the story...

2011 WSOP - Episode 22: Eskimo Dementia with Joe Dub (3:33) - Pauly bumps into Joe Dub while covering the final table of the $2,500 Razz. Joe Dub is eager to tell the story about how he saw Eskimo lurking around the rail of the Razz event and unsuccessfully trying to bum a stake off of someone with dementia. Joe Dub also shares a personal story about Eskimo asking him for money the first time they ever met.

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2011 WSOP - New Dynamic Duo with Snoopy (Ep 21)

With Dan AWOL and Benjo out of the country, Dr. Pauly is in search for a new sidekick with an outrageous accent. He turns to Snoopy...

2011 WSOP - Episode 21: New Dynamic Duo with Snoopy (5:59) - Pauly holds auditions for a new sidekick with only one requirement -- a outrageous accent. Snoopy, a writer from London, nails the audition. In this episode, they discuss modeling their new dynamic duo on the Batman & Robin television series, in addition to re-locating the Bat Cave to England and installing bat poles in the press box.

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2011 WSOP - Adieu, Benjo (Ep 20)

This is an "extra special episode" for Benjo and will be the last time Dr. Pauly, Dan, and Benjo record an episode for the 2011 WSOP...

2011 WSOP - Episode 20: Adieu, Benjo (8:40) - After almost a week of speculation and rumors, Benjo confirms that he's leaving Las Vegas and heading home to France. His brief stint at the WSOP is officially over. One chapter ends, and a new one begins. Dr. Pauly, Dan and Benjo hang out in the dive bar inside the bowling alley at Gold Coast to listen to Benjo bid his farewells.

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2011 WSOP - KevMath Keno System (Ep 19)

Dr. Pauly finds KevMath at a dive bar playing video Keno...

2011 WSOP - Episode 19: KevMath Keno System with KevMath (6:31) - Pauly and KevMath hang out at the dive bar in a bowling alley at the Gold Coast. KevMath was in the middle of crushing a video Keno game, when Pauly asked him to share a couple of his big secrets to beating the game.

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2011 WSOP - Mothership Stench (Ep18)

Dr. Pauly and Timtern are covering the final table of a Donkament inside the Mothership. Here's their story...

2011 WSOP - Episode 18: Mothership Stench with Timtern (2:43) - Pauly and Timtern are in the press section inside the Mothership, while sweating the final table of the Donkament. Timtern shares a story about a couple of railbirds who put him on mega-tilt, including the guy who took off his shoes. Pauly also describes the sketchy, yet pungent scene inside the Mothership.

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2011 WSOP - Fake Fashion Report (Ep17)

A very special episode with Kevin "KevMath" Mathers and Dr. Pauly, as the two discuss an unusual topic.

2011 WSOP - Episode 17: Fake Fashion Report with Kev Math (5:10) - Pauly chats with Kev Math, who is a self-described "fashion expert." The two compare and contrast the different styles of clothing worn by members of the media. KevMath also reveals why he won't wear shorts.

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2011 WSOP - Brickless Cash Games Reprise (Ep16)

2011 WSOP - Episode 16: Brickless Cash Games Reprise (3:22) - Dan and Pauly recorded a quick follow-up to their previous episode while they hang out on the rail of the high-stakes cash games. They spot Eskimo Clark, "Cowboy", and other broke dicks lingering around seeking handouts from the high rollers.

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2011 WSOP - Brickless Cash Games (Ep 15)

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out in the Pavilion and rail the cash games...

2011 WSOP - Episode 15: Brickless Cash Games (4:43) - Dan and Pauly hang out on the rail of the high-stakes cash games in the Rio. They describe the bustling scene, but are a little disappointed the massive PLO cash game isn't running.

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2011 WSOP - Old School Cheats with Johnny Hughes (Ep14)

Dr. Pauly bumped into an old friend at the Rio and luckily secured a podcast with the legendary Johnny Hughes....

2011 WSOP - Episode 14: Old School Cheats with Johnny Hughes (6:02) - Pauly sat down and chatted with a special guest -- the legendary Johnny Hughes -- who has been in poker circles for 50+ years. Pauly asks Johnny to share some stories about old school poker cheats and the "fear" of getting caught, which kept a lot of shady characters in line.

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2011 WSOP - Black-Hat Bracelet (Ep 13)

This is almost a "lost" episode from the other night when Hellmuth missed his 12th bracelet. It features Dan and Change100....

2011 WSOP - Episode 13: Black-Hat Bracelet with Change100 (3:59) - Dan shows up at the very end of a big poker event, and observes with Change100 the first major on-the-felt story of the WSOP. They didn’t know as they discussed the color of hats and misprinted souvenir T-shirts going to Haitian refugees that they were witnessing the only other true all-in-and-a-call situation prior to the end of a heads-up match-up between two different kinds of bad-boys several hours later.

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2011 WSOP - The Tweaker Edition (Ep 12)

Just another random Sunday night (err... Monday morning) in Las Vegas with Dr. Pauly and Benjo after they encounter a tweaker...

2011 WSOP - Episode 12: The Tweaker Edition (4:02) - Benjo and Pauly hang out at the Gold Coast and watched a tweaker get 86d by security. They later encounter the tweaker in the parking lot, and Benjo asks Pauly for a quick tutorial about the seedy Las Vegas meth scene.

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2011 WSOP - Bookies, Dumpsters and Mavericls (Ep 11)

Life's not all about poker, right? Dan and Dr. Pauly head over to the sportsbook to watch the NBA Finals and chat about sportsbooks along the way...

2011 WSOP - Episode 11: Bookies, Dumpsters, and Mavericks (5:16) - Dan and Pauly ditch the action at the WSOP and wander over to the sportsbook to watch Game 6 of the NBA Finals, because Pauly bet the Mavs, which is also Dan's hometown team. Dan asks Pauly to describe some of the complexities of sportsbetting, both in Vegas and in the shady underworld of online bookies.

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2011 WSOP - Hellmuth Denied (Ep 10)

WSOP all-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth was trying to add a 12th bracelet to his collection. Dr. Pauly and Change100 were on the scene...

2011 WSOP - Episode 10: Hellmuth Denied with Change100 (2:46) - Seconds after John Juanda defeated Phil Hellmuth (who was seeking his 12th career bracelet), special guest Change100 and Pauly chat about the three hour heads-up battle between Hellmuth and Juanda.

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2011 WSOP - False Flags and Low Lights (Ep 09)

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out in the Pavilion and discuss an international flag conspiracy...

2011 WSOP - Episode 9: False Flags and Low Lights (4:04) - Dan and Pauly wander around the Pavilion and Dan points out the flags, or lack of international flags, hanging from the rafters. While Dan spins an international false flag conspiracy, he also wonders about the lack of bright lighting at this year's WSOP.

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2011 WSOP - Eskimo Yes, Jesus No (Ep 08)

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out in the hallway and try to figure out what the 2011 WSOP is missing...

2011 WSOP - Episode 8: Eskimo Yes, Jesus No (4:22) - Dan and Pauly try to pinpoint which pros are noticeably absent (Clonie, Jesus, Howard Lederer), while Eskimo Clark sightings have been rampant. They also try to figure out where the old Bat Beat Bar and Lounge went and why its been replace by a oxygen bar.

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2011 WSOP - Sahara Liquidation (Ep 07)

Inspired by a conversation with Jesse May... Dr. Pauly and Benjo decide to buy pieces of the Sahara...

2011 WSOP - Episode 7: Sahara Liquidation with Remko (6:12) - Benjo and Pauly discussed the Sahara Casino liquidation sale/auction with one of the members of the Dutch press, Remko. Both Remko and Benjo expressed a keen interest in acquiring a slot machine for super cheap, while Pauly has his eyes set on a Pai Gow table. Meanwhile, Benjo and Remko try to figure out how to ship a slot machine from Vegas to France and Holland.

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2011 WSOP - Ivey's Lawyer (Ep 06)

Dan and Dr. Pauly are back with a new episode...

2011 WSOP - Episode 6: Ivey's Lawyer (4:17) - Dan and Pauly chat about the Ivey drama that transformed the opening days of the WSOP into the "World Series of Phil Ivey." Dan also shares some inside info on Ivey's lawyer, renown criminal attorney David Chesnoff.

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2011 WSOP - Norman Invasion (Ep 05)

Dan and Pauly recorded an episode while standing on the fringe of the featured TV table...

2011 WSOP - Episode 5: Norman Invasion - Dan and Pauly try to hang out at the final table of the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship between Jake Cody and Yevgeniy "JovialGent" Timoshenko. However, they got stuck around a gaggle of drunken Brits supporting Jake Cody and then find themselves getting in the way of ESPN's camera crew while they taped a stand-up for Lon McEachern and Norman Chad.

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2011 WSOP - Team Pokerati Update and the Men the Master/Hollywood Dave's Fracas (Ep 04)

Shocking... Dan and Dr. Pauly actually watch one of the events from the rail at the WSOP, and Dan actually recognizes a few players.

2011 WSOP - Episode 4: Team Pokerati Update and the Men the Master/Hollywood Dave's Fracas (4:58) - Dan and Pauly hang out on the rail of Event #3 $1,500 Omaha 8 after the money bubble bursts. They discuss updates on Angry Julie, a member of Team Pokerati, along with detailing the highlights of argument that almost turned into a brawl when Men the Master (ironically) accused Hollywood Dave of being a cheater.

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2011 WSOP - Dan's Smoothie and Welcome to the Mothership (Ep 03)

Dan and Dr. Pauly are back with a new episode...

2011 WSOP - Episode 3: Dan's Smoothie and Welcome to the Mothership (3:06) - Dan finally showed up to the WSOP a little late... three days late... and he ran into a credentials snafu. Pauly gives him some guff while he covers the heads-up Grudge Matches, but Dan is digging the plush couches behind the media perch.

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2011 WSOP - Ivey Drops Drama Bomb by Suing Full Tilt and Skipping the WSOP (Ep 02)

The 2011 WSOP officially kicked off and Day 1 was certainly without any drama, especially regarding a pair of Full Tilt pros.

2011 WSOP - Episode 2: Ivey Drops Drama Bomb by Suing Full Tilt and Skipping the WSOP (6:07) - Change100 joins Benjo and Pauly as they discuss the strange happenings on Day 1 of the WSOP. Phil Ivey became the only thing people discussed the Rio after a rather bizarre series of posts appeared on his Facebook page after he revealed his lawsuit against Full Tilt due to their lack of action getting money back to their players. Also, Benjo explains the scene when James Bord harassed and threatened John Juanda.

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2011 WSOP: Woe Is Benjo (Ep 01)

The Tao of Pokerati has officially returned for the 2011 WSOP. The trio of Dr. Pauly, Dan, and Benjo reunited for the first time since last summer and they recorded a special welcome back episode during a meal at a sushi joint away from the Strip.

2011 WSOP - Episode 1: Woe Is Benjo (3:59) - Pauly, Dan, and Benjo returned for their first episode of the 2011 WSOP. Dan and Pauly are upbeat about the upcoming summer, meanwhile Benjo reveals he's not looking forward to the suicidal tendencies which crop up three weeks into the WSOP. Dan and Benjo also discuss a potential prop bet about whether or not Howard Lederer makes an appearance at the 2011 WSOP.

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Special Episode - Exotic Betting on the Super Bowl

We recorded a special Super Bowl-themed episode of Tao of Pokerati. Before you bet on the Big Game, make sure you listen to the fastest podcast on the internet!

2011 Super Bowl: Exotic Betting on the Super Bowl with Change100 (4:19) - Pauly and Change100 chat about "exotic" proposition wagering for this year's Super Bowl. And if you're looking for some easy money, then you're in luck because Change100 also shares a tip on how long it will take Christina Aguilera to sing the national anthem.

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Special Episode - Bahama Mama: Change100 Wins Ladies PCA

We kick off the new year with a special new episode featuring Change100 that we recorded at the swanky Atlantis resort in the Bahamas during the 2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.

2011 PCA: Bahama Mama - Change100 Wins Ladies PCA Event - Pauly chats with Change100, the newly crowned Ladies Champion at the 2011 PCA. She explained how she threw out her back and while nursing herself back to health, she parlayed a tiny investment into a satellite seat into the Ladies Event. Upon her arrival in the Bahamas, she advanced to Day 2 and the final table before she eventually secured a victory.

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