Monday, July 18, 2011

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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Friday, July 15, 2011

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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Thursday, July 14, 2011

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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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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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Saturday, July 9, 2011

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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Thursday, July 7, 2011

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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