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

2011-07-20T01:19:00.000-07:00

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...

2001 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)

2011-07-20T01:11:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-19T22:26:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-19T16:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-19T13:11:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-19T00:26:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-18T18:15:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-18T15:11:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-15T16:05:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-14T23:11:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-13T18:26:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-09T17:46:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-07T21:23:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-07-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-29T02:48:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-28T19:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-27T22:52:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-25T20:38:00.001-07:00

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)

2011-06-22T01:26:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-21T18:21:00.001-07:00

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)

2011-06-18T22:03:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-16T04:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-15T20:08:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-15T01:11:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-14T19:01:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-13T05:31:00.001-07:00

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)

2011-06-13T00:50:00.001-07:00

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)

2011-06-12T05:40:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-09T01:23:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-08T23:11:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-06T04:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-04T04:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-03T21:53:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-03T16:06:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-03T15:33:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-06-01T00:12:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-05-30T14:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-02-03T13:11:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-19T04:20:00.000-08:00

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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Special December Episode - Underage Poker Tour

2010-12-09T16:58:00.000-08:00

Very special episode of Tao of Pokerati that Michalski and Pauly recorded earlier this morning live from Las Vegas. It's about PUPs, and not the pups you're thinking about.

December Special Episode: Underage Poker Tour - Pauly pops in to Vegas for the WPBT as Dan prepares for another day of quasilive-blogging Harry Reid's online poker hubbub. But when Dan reveals plans to corner the last untapped market in poker with something called Pokerati Underage Poker -- PUP -- Pauly has to consider his obligation to call Child Protective Services. However upon closer analysis, he begins to see the potential in a tour built on birthday freerolls for teenage girls -- and going after the next generation of real-money players before they can drive. Alas, Dan says now it won't happen thanks to Harry Reid?

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November Nine: Duhamel Wins WSOP Main Event

2010-11-08T22:30:00.000-08:00

Moments after we recorded our previous episode, a champion was finally declared.

N9 - Episode 15: Duhamel Wins WSOP Main Event - Dan and Pauly capture the atmosphere inside the Penn & Teller Theatre moments after Jonathan Duhamel beat John Racener heads-up for the 2010 WSOP Main Event championship. The November Nine is officially over and they describe the scene and wonder what his official "winner's photo" portrait that will be enshrined for the ages will look like.

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November Nine: Making the Break

2010-11-08T22:00:00.000-08:00

During the first break of heads-up play, Dan and Pauly record a quick episode.

N9 - Episode 14: Making the Break - Dan and Pauly chat during the first break, something that many of their colelagues didn't think would happen. They also wonder if the production team at 441 Productions wants more heads-up hands to choose from for their broadcast.

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November Nine: POYs R Us

2010-11-08T20:26:00.000-08:00

Part of the festivities included the 2010 Player of the Year ceremony. Dan and Pauly were there for a quickie episode

N9 - Episode 13: POYs R Us - The episode kicks off with WSOP VP Ty Stewart introducing the 2010 WSOP Player of the Year Frank Kasella. Dan and Pauly chat about the significance of the honor along with the potential tweaking of the points system for future POYs.

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November Nine: Drunken Candiens vs. Sasquatch

2010-11-08T20:06:00.000-08:00

On the cusp of the heads-up battle for Main Event champion, Dan and Pauly chat about an potential brawl in the audience.

N9 - Episode 12: Drunken Candiens vs. Sasquatch - With the heads-up battle between John Racener and Jonathan Duhamel set to kick off, Dan and Pauly discuss the possibility of a drunken brawl between Sasqutch and Duhanel's supporters, who are die-hard hockey fans sporting Montreal Canadiens jerseys.

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November Nine: Cheong Light Savings

2010-11-07T02:15:00.001-08:00

We're down to two, and Dan and Pauly recorded one final episode of the day.

N9 - Episode 11: Cheong Light Savings -- The final two heads-up match is set after Joe Cheong's shocking 6-bet shove that began his eventual demise. Dan is rather bummed out that his Facebook friend busted in 3rd place, and Pauly is sorta still in shock how that insane hand against Jonathan Duhamel transpired. They two also discuss the peculiar feeling of experiencing time travel and or jumping through a worm hole during Daylight Savings Time, which occurred during three-handed play.

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November Nine: DrinkeyBomber

2010-11-07T01:31:00.001-07:00

Dan and Pauly have a special guest... 2007 WSOP Player of the Year Tom "DonkeyBomber" Schneider.

N9 - Episode 10: DrinkeyBomber with DonkeyBomber -- Dan and Pauly welcome the DonkeyBomber, who stopped by the Rio after a night on the town. He gave us his take on the November Nine including the noticeable amount of booze consumed inside the Penn & Teller theatre. He then proceeded to give Dan guff about spending almost $10 on a bottle of soda. DonkeyBomber also offered up a contest to our listeners -- first person to send him a twit pic of a drinking water fountain will get a copy of DonkeyBomber's book.

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November Nine: Shhhhh!

2010-11-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

Dan and Pauly hang out in the mezzanine and record a quiet episode.

N9 - Episode 9: Shhhhh! -- Dan and Pauly hang out in the mezzanine and discuss the wave of shhhhh-ing that swirls around the theatre at random intervals, especially when a player is in the tank pondering an important decision. The two get interrupted by a text message notification beep and more shhhhh-ing ensues.

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November Nine: WSOPharmie Report

2010-11-06T22:13:00.000-07:00

Dan and Pauly return to the mezzanine to for another episode while embedded in the masses.

N9 - Episode 8: WSOPharmie Report -- Pauly and Dan recorded another episode in their favorite section of the Penn & Teller Theatre -- the mezzanine -- which has become a haven for pharmies phriendly spectators. Dan has a theory that the rabid energy level has been maintained throughout the early evening because a majority of the crowd is juicing on a pharmaceutical cocktail, whether it's Adderall or Percosett... or both.

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November Nine: Mezzanine Menagerie

2010-11-06T22:09:00.000-07:00

Dan and Pauly hang out in the mezzanine to record a new episode.

N9 - Episode 7: Mezzanine Menagerie -- Pauly tracks down Dan up in the mezzanine, where he has set up shop and his mobile office. They chatted about the reaction to the Senti bustout and the atmosphere in the mezz, including the soused guy in the pink bunny costume.

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November Nine: The Dinner Break: Sustenance and Smoke

2010-11-06T20:50:00.000-07:00

Dan and Pauly took advantage of the dinner break to record a new episode.

N9 - Episode 6: The Dinner Break: Sustenance and Smoke -- Dan and Pauly hang out at the tail end of break and pontificate on what November Niners are tokers. Their stoney discussion veers off into a query about which ones were cooking on Adderall and whether or not the poker world would ever drug test their players.

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November Nine: Cheong! Cheong! Cheong!

2010-11-06T17:44:00.000-07:00

Dan and Pauly recorded an episode on one of the breaks with seven players to go.

N9 - Episode 5: Cheong! Cheong! Cheong! -- Dan and Pauly return to their favorite smoker's porch for an episode. Pauly asked Dan what it was like hanging out in the festive mezzanine during the previous level when Joe Cheong lost a rough hand against Jason Senti. Pauly then gives Dan guff for breaking protocol and cheering for a player.

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November Nine: Up to Speed

2010-11-06T15:54:00.000-07:00

We found Dan, which means that Dan and Pauly officially conducted their first episode inside the Penn & Teller Theatre.

N9 - Episode 4: Up to Speed -- After a late night, Dan arrived a little later than he wanted. Pauly catches him up to speed with what he missed including Soi Nguyen's bustout, Filippo Candio's double up with Aces, and Joe Cheong taking a pot off of John Dolan. They also discuss the situation for ticketless fans who want to watch the November Nine.

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November Nine: November Nine Begins and Michalski Missing

2010-11-06T13:27:00.000-07:00

The November Nine final table kicked off and Dan is AWOL. Luckily Timtern was at the Rio to step up and record an episode with Pauly. We have currently sent out a search party for missing Dan.

N9 - Episode 3: November Nine Begins and Michalski Missing with Timtern -- In Dan Michalski's (unexplained) absence, Timtern stepped up and recorded and episode with Pauly. The final table is off an running and less than an hour into the November Nine, Timtern gives us his initial impressions of the spectacle. Pauly also wonders if the loud drunken fans can maintain their enthusiasm over the long haul.

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November Nine: Meeting KevMath

2010-11-06T02:22:00.000-07:00

Dan and Pauly return to the Rio on the eve of the November Nine. They headed over to the Hooker Bar to meet Kevin Mathers -- for the first time ever.

N9 - Episode 2: Meeting KevMath -- Dan and Pauly finally met the elusive Kevin Mathers at the Rio (at the Hooker Bar of all places). They confirm that he is not a robot and share their initial thoughts on meeting the legend. Pauly remarked that he hasn't been this excited to meet someone in poker since Annette_15. They're also a bit worried that KevMath won't survive the "AlCantHang Experience" at the Hooker Bar, and might show up wicked hungover to his first day of the November Nine.

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November Nine: Power Breakfast - Italian Cock and Eggs

2010-11-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

Dan and Pauly return to action for the November Nine after almost a four-month hiatus when the summer session of the WSOP ended in July. On the morning before the November Nine kicks off, the two gathered off the Strip for a pre-game breakfast meeting.

N9 - Episode 1: Power Breakfast - Italian Cock and Eggs -- Dan and Pauly recorded an episode at their favorite breakfast place after a power meeting to prep for the November Nine. They discussed a bit of pre-game strategy and what's to come for upcoming coverage of their third November Nine and sixth WSOP Main Event final table. As per usual, Dan veered off topic and delved into a tangent about cocks again (not that there's anything wrong with that).

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Tao of Pokerati - Lost Episode: Hellmuthian Entrance

2010-11-04T10:53:00.000-07:00

We have another special installment of Lost Episodes of the Tao of Pokerati podcast. Here is an episode with special guest Mean Gene.

The Lost Episodes from the 2010 WSOP

Episode 3: Hellmuthian Entrance - Mean Gene and Pauly hang outside in the searing Nevada heat with the rest of the sweaty press as they await the grandiose arrival of Phil Hellmuth at the 2010 Main Event.

For more episodes from the 2010 WSOP, visit the Tao of Pokerati archives.

Tao of Pokerati - Lost Episode: Party Animals

2010-09-14T21:41:00.000-07:00

We have another special installment of Lost Episodes of the Tao of Pokerati podcast. Here's something that we recorded one late night this summer, but never uploaded... until now.

The Lost Episodes from the 2010 WSOP

Episode 2: Party Animals - Your intrepid poker podcasters turn on the recorder at the PokerListings/Lara Miller ranch-house keg-party. Dan's so late and Pauly's so faded that they have almost little to share about a gathering of poker personalities at what has become one of the parties of the summer. This year's festivities came complete with two fights, a guitar-strumming Euro, and surely someone was having sex somewhere. It's been a long haul and Dan's dog picks up a scent in Pauly's pocket.

For more episodes from the 2010 WSOP, visit the Tao of Pokerati archives.

Tao of Pokerati - Lost Episode: Dan Buys Lost Vegas

2010-09-13T13:51:00.001-07:00

Welcome back to a special installment of Tao of Pokerati podcast. We're digging deep into the vaults and found a few episodes that we never posted this summer during the 2010 WSOP. So, we figured that we'd share a few of these.

The Lost Episodes from the 2010 WSOP

Episode 1: Dan Buys Lost Vegas - Dan stops by the press box to buy a copy of Lost Vegas: The Redneck Riviera, Existentialist Conversations with Strippers, and the World Series of Poker. Dan wonders if any incriminating stories were censored and which ones made the cut. He also asks Pauly to sign a copy, but the reluctant author gets anxious about signing it while on air. In the meantime, the two reminisce about the "olden days" when they first got into poker media five years earlier.

For more episodes from the 2010 WSOP, visit the Tao of Pokerati archives.

You can buy a copy of Lost Vegas here.

2009 Archives

2009-05-29T22:32:00.000-07:00

Book 8: The Islanders
Episode 8.1: International Hotspot (3:25)

Book 10: Dream Team Poker
Episode 10.1: Gel Time (2:47)
Episode 10.2: Shirts vs. Skins (4:15)
Episode 10.3: Spam and Eggs featuring Shaniac (3:16)
Episode 10.4: Karma, Villanova, and Thor (3:53)
Episode 10.5: Bustout Strategy (4:40)
Episode 10.6: Better Luck Next Time (4:58)
Episode 10.7: Bowling for Dollars (4:59)

Book 11: The 2009 WSOP
Episode 11.1: How We Roll (2:42)
Episode 11.2: Questionable Tactics (2:57)
Episode 11.3: High School Musical (2:50)
Episode 11.4: Getting Pissy (3:19)
Episode 11.5: Star-Spangled Hammer with Benjo (3:08)
Episode 11.6: Night Shift (2:47)
Episode 11.7: Bubble Party with Benjo (4:01)
Episode 11.8: $40K Final Table Dance with Benjo (4:25)
Episode 11.9: Ruskies Win (3:03)
Episode 11.10: Scooter Race Action (6:51)
Episode 11.11: Donkey Agents (5:05)
Episode 11.12: Donkey Shows (2:01)
Episode 11.13: Big Game Jack (3:56)
Episode 11.14: Early Exits with Benjo (5:00)
Episode 11.15: Press Badgered (3:05)
Episode 11.16: Blogger Backing (4:14)
Episode 11.17: Graveyard Shift with Benjo (4:18)
Episode 11.18: The Angry Michalski Episode (5:00)
Episode 11.19: Lisandropalooza with BJ Nemeth (3:49)
Episode 11.20: Pauly Returns (5:07)
Episode 11.21: HORSE Hunting (4:09)
Episode 11.22: The Satellite Economy (5:06)
Episode 11.23: Poker VIPees (3:02)
Episode 11.24: Running Numbers (3:30)
Episode 11.25: Tinfoil HORSE (3:52)
Episode 11.26: DonkTwit Conspiracy (4:54)
Episode 11.27: The Best Party of the Year with AlCantHang (1:27)
Episode 11.28: Grindcore with Change100 (2:51)
Episode 11.29: Poker de la Liberte with Benjo (3:06)
Episode 11.30: The Day 1d Debacle featuring Benjo (5:51)

Book 12: The November Nine
Episode 12.1: Pre-action Action (1:45)
Episode 12.2: Homme-team Advantage (1:45)
Episode 12.3: For Those about to Rock, We Saout You with Benjo (2:25)
Episode 12.4: Hall of Fame Dinner: Voter Hesitation (1:13)
Episode 12.5: Hall of Fame Dinner: Touched by Sexton (2:45)
Episode 12.6: Not-so-Last Call (3:36)
Episode 12.7: The Final 3 (2:56)
Episode 12.8: Wave the Flag with Benjo (4:02)

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2008 Archives

2008-06-11T00:06:00.000-07:00

Book 1: 2008 WSOP
Episode 1: Game On! (3:16)
Episode 2: Dirty Sklanchez (3:30)
Episode 2.5: Poker Couture with special guest Benjo (1:03)
Episode 3: Milwaukee’s Best Vinny (3:25)
Episode 4: Late-Night Piladies (3:43)
Episode 5: Long Road (3:23)
Episode 6: Lowballin' (3:02)
Episode 7: Brasilia Time (4:23)
Episode 8: Online Sharks::Salmon (3:07)
Episode 9: Do You See What I See? (3:58)
Episode 10: Eurotarded(2:26)
Episode 11: Floorplay (3:21)
Episode 12: Going Halfsies (4:41)
Episode 12.5: Le Donk (1:35) featuring Benjo
Episode 13: Energy Bucks (3:37)
Episode 14: Stakehouse (4:41)
Episode 15: Horse Rubbing (2:57)
Episode 16: Generation Bracelet (3:51)
Bonus Episode: Doyle Out featuring Benjo (2:00)
Episode 17: Gold Coasting (2:41)
Episode 17.1: Benjo - Barley Legal (0:55)
Episode 17.2: Benjo - Hooker Tournament Chips (1:05)
Episode 17.3: Benjo - Le Masturbe (1:20)
Episode 18: Triple Crown and Coke (4:54)
Episode 19: Topless Beer Pong (2:44)
Episode 20: Surviving Day 1a (3:58)
Episode 21: Poker for Africa (4:25)
Episode 22: Agent Oranges (7:07)
Episode 23: Bubbilicious (3:46)
Episode 24: Kids in the Hall (4:31)
Episode 25: Maderrall featuring the Poker Shrink (5:32)
Episode 26: Agents, Frenchies, and Polacks featuring Benjo (3:48)
Episode 27: Payouts and Payoffs (5:11)
Episode 28: Exit, Stage Tiffany
Episode 28.5: Fashion Report featuring Change100
Episode 29: Almost in the Money
Episode 30: The Cost of Donuts featuring Grubby (3:19)
Episode 31: Scotchy Poker (4:02)
Episode 32: French Warfare featuring Benjo (5:14)
Episode 33: New York & Texas featuring Michele Lewis(2:40)
Episode 34: Go Team! (2:37)
Episode 35: No Wiener featuring Benjo (4:41)
Episode 36: Unhookered featuring Otis & Mean Gene(3:29)

Episode 2.1: WPT Bailout Rumors (7:28)

Book 3: Tao of Benjorati - Budapest
Episode 3.1: EPT Afterparty feat. Benjo (3:39)
Episode 3.2: Hungarian Hooker Halloween feat. Benjo (4:14)
Episode 3.3: Competitive Apple Eating feat. Benjo (4:08)
Episode 3.4: Euro Core-tossing feat. Benjo (3:17)

Book 4: November Nine
Episode 4.1: WSOPenn & Teller (2:04)
Episode 4.2: Root, Root, Root for the Short Stack (3:17)
Episode 4.3: Double Up! Double Up! (1:20)
Episode 4.4: Bustin' Outs (2:43)
Episode 4.5: Boo Berry (4:18)
Episode 4.6: Poker Rogue (1:05)
Episode 4.7: Pokerstarzistan (2:04)
Episode 4.8: Livin' on a Prayer (4:57)
Episode 4.9: The Novembrists (5:31)
Episode 4.10: Ivan Moneymaker (3:29)
Episode 4.11: Deal or No Deal? (5:33)
Episode 4.12: Dealer or No Dealer? (3:31)
Episode 4.13: Web Player Down! (3:31)
Episode 4.14: That's a Wrap (3:49)

Book 6: WSOP Addenda: Tao of Hooker Bar (feat. Otis and Howard)
Episode 5.1: Boundless Nature, Las Vegas (6:05)
Episode 5.2: Hurricane of Hookers (7:25)
Episode 5.3: Cage-Savvy Coochie (3:05)

Book 6: Tao of Kenorati with PKPNF
Episode 6.1: Gathering of the Geeks (2:31)
Episode 6.2: Hooker by Numbers, 1-2-3 (3:52)
Episode 6.3: Hookers, Keno, and Meth (2:27)
Episode 6.4: Crushed Venetian Dreams (2:19)
Episode 6.5: Keno'ed Address (1:41)
Episode 6.6: Hooker Q&A (feat. "Valerie") (2:40)
Episode 6.7: Existentialist Hooker Theater 3000 (3:39)
Episode 6.8: Hooker and Muthafugger Buffet! (3:05)

Book 7: Tao of Benjorati - New York City
Episode 7.1: Jailhouse Rocks and Maniacs (3:15)
Episode 7.2: The (French) Year in Review (4:49)
Episode 7.3: Hookers around the World! (5:06)

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