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Table 1 Podcast
Table 1 Podcast
87 episodes
4 days ago
What is The Table 1 Podcast... A podcast where we talk poker, gambling, and all manner of life experiences on and off the felt. Sometimes we have famous guests on who do it with us. Join us for a laugh or three!
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What is The Table 1 Podcast... A podcast where we talk poker, gambling, and all manner of life experiences on and off the felt. Sometimes we have famous guests on who do it with us. Join us for a laugh or three!
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Table 1 Podcast
He Won $8M Playing Poker. Then Things Got Interesting. Greg Merson Tells All.

This isn’t just a poker story. It’s about second chances, addiction and recovery, underground private games, running a secret sports betting syndicate, and how Greg reinvented himself (and his obsession) into a growing sports card empire: Savage Breakers Club.

▶️ Topics Include:

  • Early poker days and the Full Tilt era
  • How he played 2 million hands of $1/$2 for Supernova Elite
  • Struggles with addiction and getting sober at Aria
  • The truth behind his 2012 WSOP heater
  • Why private games dried up after his win
  • Running a 45-person sports betting operation
  • Launching a booming live-streaming card break business
  • Why he drinks almond milk on stream (yes, really)

👀 Whether you’re a poker player, entrepreneur, or just love comeback stories — this is one you won’t forget.

Show Notes:

  • 0:00 – The Milkman enters
  • 3:30 – The “Glory Days” of online poker
  • 7:15 – Building a bankroll with 2 million hands of $1/$2
  • 10:00 – Dropping out, getting sober, and climbing back
  • 14:50 – Blackout nights, Bobby’s Room, and rock bottom
  • 20:05 – Getting clean (again) and making a run at WSOP 2012
  • 24:44 – Winning the Main Event… 7 months sober
  • 28:10 – Private games and why success can lock you out
  • 34:50 – Running a secret 45-person sports betting syndicate
  • 40:20 – From poker to pack breaks: building Savage Breakers Club
  • 48:00 – The origin of “The Milkman” nickname
  • 51:30 – What poker taught him about business
  • 56:00 – Is the Main Event win still paying off?
  • 59:10 – Advice to young grinders (and card flippers)

Greg's Links:
Follow Savage Breakers Club: https://www.whatnot.com/s/ZGMOx9Cr


Table 1's Links:

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 32 minutes 15 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
From Hollywood to High Stakes. The Wild Life of Matt Salsberg
Episode 83 - Matt Salsberg🎬 From Hit TV Shows to High Stakes Poker: The Story of 2012 WPT Player of the Year Matt Salsberg

Play with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1

Play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas

Matt Salsberg isn’t your typical poker pro.

He wrote on Weeds. Sold scripts to Showtime, HBO, Amazon. Created a sitcom with Lee Majors. But just as it was about to take off… Hollywood did what Hollywood does.

Then came cancer. Then came the comeback.

This episode is a masterclass in storytelling, reinvention, and chasing edge — from scriptwriting rooms to final tables. Matt shares how he went from ghostwriting for Curb Your Enthusiasm to battling colon cancer and finishing 70th in the Main Event — all while pitching shows that networks weren’t ready for (but should’ve been).

🧠 If you’re into storytelling, poker, Hollywood drama, or what it means to take a shot when everything’s stacked against you… you’ll love this one.

Show Notes:
  • 00:00 🎬 Intro & First Impressions
  • 02:00 🃏 Hollywood Meets Poker
  • 10:00 🧠 A Life of Obsession
  • 20:00 ✍️ Breaking Into TV
  • 30:00 📺 The One That Got Away
  • 45:00 ♠️ The Poker Arc Begins
  • 55:00 💔 Dreams, Rejection & Redemption
  • 1:10:00 🩺 Cancer, Chaos & Survival
  • 1:30:00 🔁 Coming Back to Life
  • 1:45:00 🎯 The Final Chapter (For Now)
Follow Matt:

https://x.com/msalsberg

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https://x.com/justinyoung07

Follow Art:

https://x.com/artparmann

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 48 minutes 44 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
Steve Zolotow On A Life Of Poker, Gambling & Battles With The Government

It's hard enough to survive in the gambling world. But to survive for as many decades as Steve has is nothing short of incredible. He's seen it all. From Stu Unger beating his local gin club up at 13 years old.There's no way we got to all of the stories but we sure hit the highlight reel. Enjoy Episode 82 - Steve Zolotow (The Bald Eagle)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like poker?Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://joinphenompoker.comOr play with us in person at Table 1: https://table1.vegasSubscribe to the Table 1 newsletter. High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox. Https://Table1.beehiiv.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps: (Coming soon. Sorry it's WSOP and we're slow.)

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4 weeks ago
1 hour 24 minutes 10 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
Surviving Poker's Brutal Swings: Chris Brewer's High-Stakes Reality

In this special episode of Table One Podcast, Chris Brewer joins hosts Justin Young and Art Parmann to share his incredible journey from elite collegiate runner to high-stakes poker champion. Chris provides fascinating insights into the mental game of poker, revealing the highs and lows of competing at the top levels, including dealing with brutal downswings and capturing WSOP glory.

From hilarious anecdotes at Commerce Casino to strategic breakdowns of his WSOP bracelet wins, Chris offers a unique glimpse into the thrilling world of high-stakes poker.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 0:20 – Intro & Chris Brewer's WSOP draft picks
  • 3:59 – Transition from elite running to poker
  • 8:12 – Early days in poker and college home games
  • 15:37 – Moving up stakes and struggles at Oceans 11
  • 20:05 – Importance of friendships in poker
  • 22:17 – High-stakes games at Commerce Casino
  • 29:04 – Funniest low-stakes poker story
  • 31:27 – Massive upswing and "Live at the Bike"
  • 37:43 – High-stakes tournament swings and staking dynamics
  • 47:47 – Emotional challenges of high-stakes poker
  • 53:03 – Financial insights and relationships with backers
  • 1:00:05 – Winning the WSOP $250k High Roller bracelet
  • 1:11:28 – Winning the WSOP 10k Single Draw bracelet unexpectedly
  • 1:14:46 – Plans for upcoming WSOP season
  • 1:17:00 – Chris Brewer's involvement with Poker Coaching

♠️ Like poker?
Play with us online at Phenom Poker

Or play with us in person at Table 1
Subscribe to the Table 1 newsletter. High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox.
https://table1.beehiiv.com

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1 month ago
1 hour 26 minutes 4 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
The Most Painful Golf Bet Ever: Ben Lamb's $67,000 Hole-in-One, WSOP Main Event FTs & So Much More.

In this episode of the Table One Podcast, legendary poker pro Ben Lamb joins Justin Young and Art Parman to reveal some of his wildest gambling stories. From a seemingly innocent flip that netted him $50,000 betting only $100 at a time, to accidentally mixing a $25,000 bottle of Macallan with Coke, Ben holds nothing back. Plus, relive the epic story of the $67,000 hole-in-one golf bet that left everyone stunned.Episode 80: Ben LambJoin us for a fun, casual, and insightful conversation that captures the high-stakes thrills and hilarious mishaps from one of poker's best.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes!#Poker #BenLamb #HighStakes #TableOnePodcast------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like poker?Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://joinphenompoker.comOr play with us in person at Table 1: https://table1.vegasSubscribe to the Table 1 newsletter. High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox. Https://Table1.beehiiv.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ben's Links: https://Yeet.comhttps://x.com/BenbaLamb------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest names in poker and gambling.New episodes every week from Table 1 Podcasthttps://table1.vegasFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/table1vegasFollow us on Twitter: x.com/table1vegas#BenLamb #WSOP #PokerLegends #HighStakesPoker #Table1Podcast #GamblingStories

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1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes 24 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
The Poker Legend Who Vanished: Huck Seed’s Wild Life After Winning It All. Is He Back???

🎙️ What happened to Huck Seed?

After winning the 1996 WSOP Main Event and locking up millions, Huck Seed became a poker legend… and then seemingly disappeared.

In this episode of the Table 1 Podcast, we sit down with the man himself to unpack the insane highs, brutal lows, and prop bets that defined his life after winning it all.


🎰 Like poker?

  • 🃏 Play with us online at Phenom Poker
  • 🏆 Join our private Vegas game at Table 1
  • 📩 Subscribe to the Table 1 Newsletter: High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox.

🎧 Episode 79: Huckleberry Seed

We cover everything:

  • The legendary 3 H’s rule for winning at gambling
  • How he made a million by 21 — and nearly quit the game
  • Collapsing mid-golf during a $35K prop bet
  • The wild insult hurled at him in his first big LA poker game
  • Why he almost missed registering for the Main Event he ended up winning
  • And what brought him back to poker after years in the shadows

This one’s part poker history, part life philosophy, and part “WTF did I just hear?”

🔥 Watch now and see why Huck Seed is one of the most fascinating, unpredictable, and misunderstood players in poker history.


📰 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest names in poker and gambling.

New episodes every week from the Table 1 Podcast.

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  • 📸 Instagram.com/table1vegas
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#HuckSeed #WSOP #PokerLegends #HighStakesPoker #Table1Podcast #GamblingStories

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1 month ago
1 hour 34 minutes 59 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
Poker’s Secret Economy: Inside the Mind of a Piece Buyer

Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://joinphenompoker.comPlay with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode 78: Derek WoltersYou ever stake a buddy just because he ran hot in your home game? Yeah, me too. We've all done it. Invested in a friend. Invested in a rando. Ignored the markup. Thought, "Hey, we’re all crushers, right?"Wrong.Today we’re joined by a guy who actually knows what he’s doing. Derek Wolters has been buying poker pieces for over 15 years. Profitably. Grab a drink. Grab a pen. You’re gonna want to take notes.Derek's Links:https://derekwolters.comhttps://x.com/derek_woltersTable 1 Links:https://table1.vegashttps://x.com/table1vegasinstagram.com/table1vegas youtube.com/@Table1VegasPhenom: https://joinphenompoker.com Art's links:https://x.com/artparmannSlotMaps - Learn to Beat Slot Machines (seriously) - https://slotmaps.comPokerHQ - Your Poker Network, Upgraded. https://pokerhq.ioJustin's links:https://x.com/justinyoung07Phenom Poker - https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=JYPokerAbout Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel:Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends.Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news. Our content includes:Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with top poker players, industry experts, and rising stars.Poker Strategies: Tips and tricks to improve your game, from basic concepts to advanced techniques.Poker News: Stay updated with the latest happenings in the poker world.Entertainment: Enjoy tales of epic poker sessions, amusing anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the poker community.Our mission is to create a fun and informative space where poker enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and enjoy the game. Don’t miss out on our engaging episodes and insightful discussions that bring you closer to the heart of poker.Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Explore popular poker vlogs and podcasts like those by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano Poker, Raising The Nuts, Rampage Poker, Matt Vaughn, Ben Deach, PokerKraut, Detroit Poker, Marle, Jaime Staples, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Boski, and Doug Polk.From Zero to Hero: Poker's Biggest Success StoriesPoker Legends: Their Rise From Humble Beginnings to High Stakes GloryThe Grind to the Top: Inspiring Poker Success Stories You Won't BelieveFrom Broke to Bankrupt to Millions: The Wild Ride of Poker SuccessPoker Legends: Secrets to Success & Life's Biggest WinsFrom Broke to Billionaire: Poker's Ultimate Life LessonsThe Mental Game of Poker: How to Win at LifePoker Pro's Guide to Building an Empire (Beyond the Table)The Biggest Blunders in Poker: How to Avoid Them in LifePoker Masters on Overcoming Adversity: Lessons for Everyone

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1 month ago
1 hour 8 minutes 55 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
You Thought It Was Fake… Here’s $50 Million Worth of Footage


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Play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas

Episode 77: Rory Young is back.

After going viral for betting $100,000 that Rich Alati could survive in a pitch-black bathroom for 30 days, a wave of skeptics called BS. Rumors swirled. Reddit threads accused him of staging it. Some said it never happened. Rory said nothing — until now.

In this follow-up episode, Rory brings the receipts: 5+ terabytes of time-stamped, uncut footage, legal contracts, interviews, and inside access to one of the wildest prop bets in poker history.

This isn’t a story. It’s evidence.

Show Notes
  • 0:00 – The skeptics, the rumors, and the $50M challenge
  • 1:28 – Why people thought the $100K bet was fake
  • 3:02 – The "drive me there now" Len Ashby story
  • 5:06 – Rory explains how they sealed off the bathroom
  • 6:50 – Footage folder reveal: 5TB of raw video
  • 9:04 – Inside the isolation: food drops, cameras, pushups
  • 11:30 – Was Rich hallucinating? Early footage breakdown
  • 14:00 – The motorcycle helmet & blackout structure explained
  • 17:08 – Did Rory scam anyone? Here's how the side action worked
  • 20:19 – Rich’s video diary: “I’ve got the hang of it now”
  • 22:25 – Buyout negotiations + audio clip of the offer
  • 25:03 – Why Rory didn’t sell this to Netflix (yet)
  • 27:14 – Footage of Rich emerging after 19 days
  • 29:55 – Analyzing the “fake” theories with receipts
  • 33:20 – What’s next? More prop bets? Submarines?
  • 35:40 – Rory’s take on the internet doubters
  • 37:07 – Final word + how to view the raw footage (if you're serious)
Table 1 Links:
  • table1.vegas
  • Twitter/X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Art's Links:
  • Twitter/X
  • SlotMaps – Learn to Beat Slot Machines (seriously)
  • PokerHQ – Your Poker Network, Upgraded
Justin's Links:
  • Twitter/X
  • Phenom Poker
About Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel:

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends.

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2 months ago
37 minutes 12 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
$5M Downswings, Prague Girls & Private Games: JRB Tells All

Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1

Play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas


Episode 76: Jean-Robert Bellande

What do you get when you mix $5 million downswings, pool degenning in Hollywood, nightclub deals with celebrities, and high-stakes poker in Vegas? You get Jean-Robert Bellande.

In this episode, JRB tells us about:

  • Getting staked by Tom Dwan
  • Pool games for $20,000
  • Teaching Robl how to be better for the game
  • His time running games in Prague with a sauna in his bedroom
  • And the $270,000 blind call that actually happened

No fluff. No B.S. Just the real stories from a guy who’s lived five lives and still smiles through it all.

🃏 Want to play with us? → https://table1.vegas
🎧 Subscribe to the pod. New episodes weekly.
📩 Table 1 Newsletter → “High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox.” www.table1.beehiiv.com

Show Notes:

  • 00:00 Haitian Family, International Living
  • 10:02 Finding Gambling
  • 14:12 Pool Hall Grinding and Club Promoting
  • 26:11 Moving to Prague & Running Poker Games
  • 34:37 Las Vegas Living
  • 37:34 Tournaments
  • 43:06 Andrew Robl
  • 49:45 The $50k PPC Deep Run & Mixed Games
  • 57:02 Eric Wasserson & Funny Staking Deals
  • 1:02:33 Private Games Are Good For Poker?
  • 1:09:12 Downswings & Alan Keating
  • 1:21:04 Back on Track
  • 1:25:11 Keep it in the Family
  • 1:30:27 The Future!

JRB's Links:

  • X: https://x.com/brokelivingJRB
  • Instagram

Table 1 Links:

  • Website
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Art's Links:

  • X
  • SlotMaps – Learn to Beat Slot Machines
  • PokerHQ – Your Poker Network, Upgraded

Justin's Links:

  • X
  • Phenom Poker

About Table 1 Podcast & YouTube Channel:

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends.

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news.

Our content includes:
  • Exclusive Interviews: Top players, industry insiders, and rising stars.
  • Poker Strategies: From beginner tips to elite techniques.
  • News & Trends: Stay updated on the poker world.
  • Entertainment: Wild poker sessions, epic wins, and hilarious stories.

Our mission is to create a fun, informative space where poker lovers can learn, laugh, and connect. Subscribe and come hang with us.

Don't miss this episode. Discover more poker podcasts and vlogs from:

Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano, Rampage Poker, Marle, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Doug Polk, and more.

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2 months ago
1 hour 38 minutes 2 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
Courtrooms, Cash Games, and Comebacks. Mark Seif Tells All!

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🎙️ Episode 75: Mark Seif

Mark Seif has lived a life few can match — from working on the O.J. Simpson prosecution team to winning back-to-back WSOP bracelets, to helping his clients win $6 million in the famous Jamie Gold case.

In this episode, we cover:

  • 🃏 Early days of the WPT and online poker boom
  • ⚖️ Stories from the O.J. Simpson trial
  • ♠️ Finding poker (and losing it) — and why he walked away from law
  • 🔥 The Absolute Poker scandal and what happened behind the scenes
  • 🏆 Winning two WSOP bracelets back-to-back
  • 🎯 His new approach to poker: less grinding, more playing when it matters

Mark holds nothing back — from courtroom battles to the high-stakes felt.
Subscribe and listen for a rare look inside one of poker’s most unique journeys.

⏱️ Show Notes:

  • 00:00 Early Days of WPT
  • 06:47 Childhood Poker?!
  • 11:14 Finding Poker Again
  • 12:56 Poker in Law School?
  • 17:45 OJ Simpson Prosecution Team
  • 23:55 Tournament Poker & Online Poker
  • 33:18 Quitting Lawyering And Going Broke
  • 44:35 The Jamie Gold Case (CRAZY INTERESTING)
  • 55:54 The Good Ol’ WSOP
  • 1:02:37 Getting Sponsored & Early Online Poker
  • 1:19:17 Back-to-Back Bracelets & Prime Soccer Club
  • 1:27:22 Coming Back To Poker
  • 1:29:30 The Future & Absolute Poker Scandal Stories

🔗 Mark's Links:

  • X (Twitter)
  • Prime Soccer Club
  • Instagram

🔗 Table 1 Links:

  • Website
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

🔗 Art's Links:

  • X (Twitter)
  • SlotMaps - Learn to Beat Slots
  • PokerHQ - Your Poker Network

🔗 Justin's Links:

  • X (Twitter)
  • Phenom Poker

🎙️ About Table 1 Podcast:

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by Art Parmann and Justin Young, we bring you:

  • Exclusive interviews with top players and industry legends
  • High-stakes strategies and behind-the-scenes insights
  • Epic stories from poker’s wildest games and moments
  • Real talk about the poker lifestyle and trends

Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into the game, Table 1 is your seat at the table. Join us for fun, insights, and the best poker content around!

Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast featuring inspiration alongside top poker creators like Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo, Rampage Poker, Lex Veldhuis, Doug Polk, and many more.

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2 months ago
1 hour 44 minutes 42 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
You Don't Need to Be the Best Player to Win at Poker. Billy DGAF's Story.

🎲 Play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas

♠️ Play with us online: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1


🎙️ Episode 74 - Billy "DGAF"

Poker Pro. Went Broke. Built a Game Anyway.

In this episode, we sit down with DGAF — the man behind one of LA’s most legendary poker lineups — and unpack the real story behind the chips.

From learning five-card draw at age 7 to losing it all (twice) to building a daily 5/5/10 at Hustler, this is a story of resilience, regret, and rebuilding.

💬 We talk:
– Why being “good for the game” beats being the best
– Going broke even while winning
– How to host games that actually last
– And the mental traps most poker pros never escape

This is not a strategy episode. It’s a story episode. A “why the hell am I still doing this?” episode.

🎧 Listen in — and maybe rethink what a winning poker life really looks like.

⏱️ Show Notes

  • 00:00 - Podcast Intro & Guest Reveal
  • 2:00 - Starting Poker Young: Childhood Guts Games
  • 6:00 - Grinding Up the Bankroll with Early Casino Wins
  • 8:00 - Competitive Drive: What Makes Poker Players Succeed
  • 10:02 - Life Journey Reflections & No Real Plan
  • 12:01 - Doug Polk, Garrett Adelstein & Legendary Poker Guests
  • 16:01 - Bellagio Bankroll Stories & Casino Life Realities
  • 22:00 - Poker Table Perceptions & Stereotypes
  • 26:00 - Rebuilding the Bankroll & Going Sober
  • 34:02 - Poker Days in LA: Around 2011–2013
  • 36:00 - Finding a Voice in Poker Content & Commentary
  • 42:00 - Player Drama & The Community's Expectations
  • 44:00 - Giving Advice & Lessons from the Felt
  • 48:00 - Poker & Passive Income Opportunities
  • 52:00 - The Poker Grind: New Players Entering the Scene
  • 56:01 - Living Costs & Managing Financial Pressure
  • 58:00 - Debt, Loyalty & Trust Among Poker Friends
  • 1:00:00 - Hopes to Build Wealth & Sell the Podcast
  • 1:04:00 - Stepping Away from the Poker World Completely
  • 1:06:03 - RFID Controversy & Industry Pushback
  • 1:08:00 - Behind the Mic: Stories from Legendary Interviews

🔗 Billy's Links

  • X: https://x.com/dgafpokerplayer
  • Lucky Lady Casino Live: YouTube Channel
  • DGAF Podcast: Patreon
  • Poker Rags: https://pokerrags.us

♣️ Table 1 Links

  • Website
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

🧠 Art's Links

  • X
  • Learn to Beat Slot Machines
  • PokerHQ

🃏 Justin's Links

  • X
  • Phenom Poker

About the Table 1 Podcast

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by Art Parmann and Justin Young, we bring you in-depth interviews, legendary stories, and behind-the-scenes insight into private games and poker culture.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, we cover:

  • 🎤 Exclusive interviews with top players
  • 🧠 Strategy tips from real-world experience
  • 📰 News and controversy from the poker scene
  • 🤣 Stories, drama, and poker-life moments

Don’t miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Tune in and explore more with creators like Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Doug Polk, Rampage Poker, Jaman Burton, and more.


From Broke to Ballin’: Stories That’ll Reshape How You Think About Poker and Life.

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2 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 59 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
From PhD to Poker Pro: Maria Konnikova’s Life-Altering Bet

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Play poker with us online: Phenom Poker

🎙️ Episode 73 - Maria Konnikova

What happens when a Harvard PhD with zero poker experience cold emails Erik Seidel — one of the greatest poker minds of all time — and asks him to teach her the game?

Maria Konnikova didn’t just learn poker. She lived it. And her journey from academic to pro player became the basis for her bestselling book The Biggest Bluff.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • 🎓 Why Maria walked away from academia
  • ♠️ The insane story of how she got Erik Seidel to coach her
  • 🧠 What poker teaches us about decision-making, risk, and life
  • 📕 Behind the scenes of writing The Biggest Bluff
  • 🎙️ How storytelling, emotion, and psychology collide at the table

Whether you’re a poker fan, a writer, or just love wild career pivots — this is one of our best episodes yet.

📋 Show Notes
  • 00:00 Maria Hates Games And Can’t Count
  • 07:20 Rounders = Poker
  • 09:57 Learning Poker To Write a Book
  • 14:26 Cold Calling Erik Seidel Out Of Position
  • 25:42 The Biggest Bluff Book Release
  • 31:47 Staying in Poker After The Book
  • 36:41 Some Angling & Some Poker Mistakes
  • 44:40 The WSOP Circuit Event Drama
  • 47:10 Cheating vs Angling
  • 52:33 The Future!
🎯 Maria's Links
  • Official Site
  • Substack
  • Risky Business Podcast
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🪑 About Table 1 Podcast

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by Art Parmann and Justin Young, we bring you deep-dive interviews, legendary stories, and sharp insights from the poker world.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning the ropes, we’ve got something for you:

  • 🎤 Exclusive Interviews: Top players, underground legends, and poker’s brightest minds
  • 🧠 Strategy: From beginner basics to advanced plays
  • 📢 News: Stay on top of the poker scene
  • 🤣 Entertainment: Wild stories, Vegas hijinks, and unforgettable hands

Subscribe now and join our growing poker community. You’re always welcome at Table 1.

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3 months ago
54 minutes 25 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
He Started with $0. Now He Plays $250,000 Poker Tournaments. Sam Greenwood's Journey.

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Sam Greenwood didn’t deposit. He didn’t cheat. He just kept winning.
This is the kind of origin story you wish was fake.

From free money on Bugsy’s Club (RIP) to turning a DraftKings NFL lineup into $100K — Sam’s journey from a nerdy Canadian teenager to a world-class high roller will have you grinning.

Why? Because this isn’t just poker. It’s a story about playing the game better than anyone else.

📌 This is the Hero’s Journey with a bankroll. And you’ll love every hand.

Show Notes
  • 00:00 Let’s Crack a Cold One And Reminisce
  • 5:43 Childhood Games & The Family Business (and some barking dogs)
  • 13:00 Finding Poker
  • 21:36 Poker With A Twin Brother
  • 23:39 Sit n Go’s to MTTs
  • 29:04 Balancing University and Poker
  • 31:39 Black Friday, DFS & Bankroll Sun Run
  • 42:29 Canadian Withholding Hurts in USA
  • 45:37 Super High Rollers
  • 54:07 Auditioning for Jane Street Finance
  • 57:44 Sam’s “Punt of the Day”
  • 1:14:31 Funniest High Roller Shenanigans & The Future
Sam's Links
  • Punt of the Day: https://samgreenwoodpoker.substack.com/
  • X: https://x.com/samgreenwoodRIO
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgreenwoodrio/
Table 1 Links
  • Play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas
  • Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1
  • X: https://x.com/table1vegas
  • IG: https://instagram.com/table1vegas
Justin's Links
  • X: https://x.com/justinyoung07
  • Play with Justin on Phenom: https://PhenomPoker.com/?=jypoker
Art's Links
  • X: https://x.com/ArtParmann
  • PokerHQ, Your poker network. Upgraded: https://pokerhq.io
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3 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 33 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
Art Wins Big at Table 1, WSOP Predictions, Cash Flow on PokerGO & CookamaBUNGO

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🎧 Episode 71 - Table 1 Has Some Fun

This week’s episode is what happens when you mix high-stakes poker with low-stakes nonsense — and we mean that as a compliment.

We start with Art comparing himself to the Incredible Hulk, recent results on PokerGO (a little bragging, a little bankroll update). Then we dive into:

  • New faces coming to Table 1
  • A dash of exposure (giggity)
  • The wild world of live poker at Venetian

Midway through? We invent a new game (CookamaBUNGO™), share the secret to a great marriage (spoiler: it’s not therapy), and brainstorm how to turn cat-sitting into a profitable side hustle during the WSOP.

And yes — there’s butt stuff. And concierge doctors. You know… normal Table 1 stuff.

🎯 Show Notes

  • 00:00 Recent Results & Cash Flow on PokerGO
  • 08:41 New Players Coming to Table 1
  • 11:24 Some T1 Exposure (giggity)
  • 14:09 Venetian Poker Live
  • 18:48 CookamaBUNGO, Guts & Inventing Games
  • 26:35 The Key To Being Married
  • 31:09 WSOP Predictions & Cat Sitting for Profit
  • 35:32 PokerHQ
  • 38:25 Justin’s Butt Stuff & Concierge Doctors


🎙 About Table 1 Podcast

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast delivers interviews with poker legends, wild stories from behind the scenes, and strategic insights for players at all levels.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, we’ve got you covered with:

  • Exclusive Interviews – Top players, experts, and rising stars
  • Poker Strategy – From beginner basics to pro-level tips
  • Poker News – Stay updated with the latest in the game
  • Entertainment – Hilarious hands, community stories, and more

Our mission? Create a fun and informative space where poker lovers connect, laugh, and level up their game.

📲 Connect with Us

Table 1:
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Twitter: https://x.com/table1vegas
Instagram: @table1vegas
Website: https://table1.vegas

Art’s Links:
PokerHQ: https://pokerhq.io
Twitter: @table1vegas

Justin’s Links:
Play with Justin: https://PhenomPoker.com/?=jypoker
Twitter: @justinyoung07

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Check out other great creators: Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo, Jaman Burton, Mariano Poker, CzechRaiseCharles, Marle, Lex Veldhuis, Doug Polk, and more. We’re building a community — come be part of it.

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3 months ago
46 minutes 42 seconds

Table 1 Podcast
$25K Buy-In with ZERO Experience?! Victoria Livschitz’s Wild Poker Journey

Episode 70 - Victoria Livschitz (Part 2)

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Episode 70 - Victoria Livschitz (Part 2)


What do you do after selling a billion-dollar company? If you’re Victoria Livschitz, you go straight into a $25K poker tournament.

She had never played at that level before. She barely knew what "blockers" were. But she knew how to win.

This episode is what happens when a self-made genius discovers poker.

She quit tech and moved to Montana to “retire”… then found poker.
She studied poker the way she studied chess—obsessively.
She put up $25,000 against the best players in the world just to learn.
And within months, she was cashing for millions in tournaments and re-inventing the tools the pros use.

Show Notes

  • 00:00 COVID and The Mountains
  • 10:31 Foray into Poker = A $25k Buy In?!
  • 20:09 The New Obsession
  • 29:35 Octopi Poker!
  • 35:24 Eat Your Own Dogfood
  • 39:37 Sweet Solver Features
  • 43:11 The Future Of Octopi & Pricing vs Competition
  • 53:45 Why George?

Octopi's Links

Octopi: https://octopipoker.ai
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/octopipoker

Victoria's X

https://x.com/VictoriaL_64

Table 1 Links

  • Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register...
  • T1 Twitter: https://x.com/table1vegas
  • T1 IG: @table1vegas
  • T1 Website: https://table1.vegas

Art's Links

  • PokerHQ - Run a poker game? Let your game run itself: https://pokerhq.io
  • Twitter: https://x.com/table1vegas

Justin's Links

  • Play Phenom Poker with me: https://PhenomPoker.com/?=jypoker
  • Twitter: https://x.com/justinyoung07

About Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends.

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news.

Our content includes:

  • Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with top poker players, industry experts, and rising stars.
  • Poker Strategies: Tips and tricks to improve your game, from basic concepts to advanced techniques.
  • Poker News: Stay updated with the latest happenings in the poker world.
  • Entertainment: Enjoy tales of epic poker sessions, amusing anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the poker community.

Our mission is to create a fun and informative space where poker enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and enjoy the game. Don’t miss out on our engaging episodes and insightful discussions that bring you closer to the heart of poker.

Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Explore popular poker vlogs and podcasts like those by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano Poker, Raising The Nuts, Rampage Poker, Matt Vaughn, Ben Deach, PokerKraut, Detroit Poker, Marle, Jaime Staples, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Boski, and Doug Polk.


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    3 months ago
    57 minutes 15 seconds

    Table 1 Podcast
    Heads-Up With the Russian Government: How a Chess Prodigy Gambled Big and Won in Silicon Valley - Victoria Livschitz

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    Episode 69 - Victoria Livschitz

    Victoria Livschitz isn’t just a chess prodigy turned tech founder—she’s a high-stakes baller who built a billion-dollar cloud company before "cloud computing" was even a thing. Then? She had to negotiate with the Russian government to keep it. Yeah, you read that right.

    She walked into America with $300 and a suitcase full of dirty diapers and walked out with an empire. And oh yeah—if she had discovered poker earlier, she says she never would’ve built her company. That’s how hooked she gets on strategy.

    This episode is a MASTERCLASS in taking risks, betting big, and winning in life. You in?

    Show Notes:

    • 00:00 Intro & Background
    • 4:26 Finding Poker Late in Life
    • 10:09 Chess to Escape The Soviet Union
    • 16:27 Life in…Cleveland?!
    • 21:14 Chess Entrepreneur & First ‘Real’ Job
    • 24:04 Mic Dropping At Ford
    • 28:51 Sun Microsystems & Silicon Valley
    • 31:11 Sleep When You’re Dead
    • 37:07 More Mic Drops in Tech (Inventing Everything!)
    • 41:33 Going On Her Own
    • 48:07 The Grid Dynamics Story & Weirdness of Life
    • 54:35 Divorce & CEO Struggles
    • 1:04:24 Some Crazy Stories

    Octopi:

    • Learn with Octopi Poker: https://octopipoker.ai
    • https://x.com/OctopiPoker

    Victoria's Twitter:

    • X: https://x.com/VictoriaL_64

    Table 1 Links:

    • Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1
    • T1 Twitter: https://X.com/table1vegas
    • T1 IG: https://instagram.com/table1vegas
    • T1 Website: https://table1.vegas

    Art's Links:

    • PokerHQ - Run a poker game? Let your game run itself: https://pokerhq.io
    • Twitter: https://x.com/table1vegas

    Justin's Links:

    • Play Phenom Poker with me: https://PhenomPoker.com/?=jypoker
    • Twitter: https://x.com/justinyoung07
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    4 months ago
    1 hour 9 minutes 39 seconds

    Table 1 Podcast
    From WSOP Glory to Rock Bottom…and Back? The Story of Bryan ‘Devo’ Devonshire
    Episode 68 - Bryan "Devo" Devonshire

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    Episode 68 - Bryan "Devo" Devonshire

    Poker’s all about highs, lows, and comebacks—and Bryan "Devo" Devonshire has lived them all.

    He started flipping Magic: The Gathering cards, sneaking into Commerce Casino at 19, and propping in a mining town poker game just to get action. Then, he ran deep in the WSOP Main Event—twice.

    But poker isn’t just about winning. After a 12th-place finish in the Main Event, Devo hit a brutal 21-month downswing, lost nearly everything, and had to walk away from the game.

    So what did he do? Left Vegas. Moved to Colorado. Built himself back up. And in 2014, he ran deep in the WSOP again.

    Now? He’s living in Terlingua, Texas, running a burlesque comedy show, crushing DFS, and still wondering... is another Main Event run in his future?

    🎧 In this episode, we dive into:

    • ✔️ From flipping Magic cards to flipping stacks at the WSOP
    • ✔️ Why playing in a mining town wasn’t the poker dream
    • ✔️ What it’s like to finish 12th in the Main Event, then go nearly broke
    • ✔️ How he climbed back, made another deep run, and then walked away
    • ✔️ His new life in Texas—comedy, DFS, and maybe, just maybe, another shot at the WSOP

    Don’t miss this wild ride of poker, hustle, and reinvention. Hit play now! 🎲🔥

    ⏳ Episode Timestamps

    • ⏳ 00:00 Always Hustling
    • 🏀 7:41 Sports Cards
    • 🃏 9:47 Poker at 13!
    • 🎭 12:24 USC & Sneaking into the Commerce at 19
    • 📈 17:50 Moving Up Stakes
    • 🌊 19:34 River Guiding in Colorado & Propping
    • ⚔️ 24:05 Sharpening his Sword
    • 🏆 26:32 The 2006 WSOP
    • 🔮 29:00 Pro Poker & Deep MTT Runs
    • 💼 37:14 The Bellagio Envelope Story
    • 💸 42:23 Bankroll Management & The SHAX Breakup
    • 🔥 46:19 The 2011 Main Event Run
    • 🥂 54:03 Celebrating Victory
    • 🍻 57:06 How Justin and Devo Met
    • 🤣 1:01:06 How Art Met Devo
    • ✈️ 1:02:12 A Bit of Traveling
    • 💀 1:05:55 Downswings & Mindset
    • 🏡 1:11:36 Pulling Up Stakes and Rebuilding
    • 🚣 1:13:34 River Rafting Close Calls
    • 💰 1:18:23 The 2014 Main Event Run
    • 📊 1:21:08 Daily Fantasy Sports

    Bryan's Links

    🎭 Terlingua Burlesque

    🐦 Twitter

    Table 1's Links

    🏆 Table 1 Website

    🐦 Twitter

    📸 Instagram

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    4 months ago
    1 hour 32 minutes 22 seconds

    Table 1 Podcast
    $100k To Live In The Dark For A MONTH?! How Rory Young Built A Bankroll, Lost It All & Made Poker’s Craziest Bet

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    Episode 67 - Rory Young

    Most people wouldn’t last three days in complete darkness—let alone 30. But Rory Young found someone crazy enough to take the bet. And that’s just the beginning…

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • 🃏 How the best poker players get into private games (and why it matters more than skill)
    • 💰 The bankroll mistakes that wiped out great players overnight
    • 🤑 How Rory took a $60K loss (plus a cross book) in one hand with only a $150k Bankroll
    • 🎲 The wildest side bets in poker history (and why gambling culture is part of the game)

    This episode will change the way you think about poker, risk, and making money.

    If you’re serious about high-stakes poker—or just love crazy stories—watch now.

    Show Notes:
    • 📌 00:00 🕶️ 30 Days in a Dark Bathroom Bet
    • 📌 14:14 🎲 Early Life and Finding Poker
    • 📌 17:46 🧠 Early Mentors
    • 📌 21:25 💸 Going Broke Early
    • 📌 24:07 🚀 Crypto Degeneracy
    • 📌 28:09 🔑 Figuring it Out in Poker
    • 📌 32:36 😡 Tilt in Poker (and the CURE!)
    • 📌 38:02 🎭 Bellagio Stories
    • 📌 45:23 📉 The Cross Book Story
    • 📌 52:01 🤔 What’d We Think of Rory
    • 📌 55:03 🃏 “Loving” Gambling
    • 📌 59:05 🔮 The Future
    Table 1 Links:
    • See what we're about: https://table1.vegas
    • Twitter/X
    • Instagram
    • Play on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1
    Justin's Links:
    • Twitter/X
    • Phenom Poker
    Art's Links:
    • Twitter/X
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    4 months ago
    1 hour 5 minutes 22 seconds

    Table 1 Podcast
    The VIP PokerExperience Pros Don’t Want You to Know About

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    Episode 66 - 🎙️ STAX Poker & The Future of Private Games | Table 1 Podcast 🎙️

    Welcome back to Table 1! This week, we sit down with Nick Howard to talk about STAX Poker—a high-end private agency redefining how recreational players experience the game. We cover everything from how STAX works, their stance on home games, the importance of storytelling in poker, and wild stories from the Vegas high-stakes scene, including a six-figure heads-up battle against Martin Kabrhel.

    • 🔹 How STAX Poker is changing the game
    • 🔹 The unique partnership between STAX & Table 1
    • 🔹 Amazing characters in poker & the power of networks
    • 🔹 Can charisma be taught?
    • 🔹 The Strip Club Story 🤯
    • 🔹 Inside a four-day heads-up battle for six figures

    Watch now and get the inside scoop on the world of private poker! 🎥🔥

    Show Notes:

    • 00:00 Introducing STAX Poker
    • 6:07 How Does it Work?
    • 13:16 STAX + Table 1 = 🤝
    • 17:39 Stance on Home Games
    • 21:04 The Gift of Storytelling
    • 24:05 Amazing Characters in Poker & The Value of Networks
    • 28:00 Rubbing Shoulders with Celebs & Powerful People
    • 35:30 Nick’s Staking Business Paradox & Action Players
    • 40:56 Is Charisma Teachable?
    • 43:26 The Strip Club Story
    • 48:47 Heads Up vs Martin Khabrel for 6 Figures

    🃏 Want to play in the best high-stakes action in Vegas? Visit Table1.Vegas to apply for a seat!

    Nick's Links:

    https://staxpoker.com
    https://instagram.com/stax.poker

    Art's Links:


    X/Twitter:https://x.com/artparmann

    Justin's Links:

    X/Twitter:https://x.com/justinyoung07
    Play with Justin on Phenom Poker:https://PhenomPoker.com/?=jypoker

    Table 1 Links:

    https://table1.vegas
    https://x.com/table1vegas
    https://instagram.com/table1vegas

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    4 months ago
    1 hour 8 minutes 6 seconds

    Table 1 Podcast
    The Man, The Myth, The End Boss: How Darren Elias Conquered Poker (And What You Can Learn From Him)

    Get Yield On Your Crypto (Without Giving Up Your Private Keys!)https://gauntlet.xyz/t1Play Poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1Play with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1----------------------------------Darren Elias isn’t just a poker player—he’s a four-time WPT champion, a $14M+ tournament crusher, and one of the most feared names in the game. But how did he do it?In this episode, we dive deep into:✔️ How Darren went from an online poker grinder to one of the most successful tournament players ever✔️ The strategies that separate him from the competition✔️ His mindset, biggest wins, and lessons from years of playing at the highest levelThis is must-watch for poker fans, aspiring pros, and anyone who loves hearing about high-stakes success.----------------------------------Show Notes:00:00 Darren’s Fear of Birds2:13 Early Life & Sports6:31 Pennsylvania to California for College8:57 Finding Poker14:19 Nasa Aspirations & 17:54 First Live Cash & Pit Gambling25:16 Live Cash vs Tournaments28:54 First WPT Score(s)32:23 Back to Back & Confidence in Poker36:36 Phil Ivey Craps Story37:50 Black Friday & Online Poker 39:17 BetMGM Poker43:06 Darren’s Mindset & Time Off46:49 Triton Tournaments53:11 The Future56:40 The Whiskey Drinking Prop BetDarren's links:His Blog: https://poker.betmgm.com/en/blog/darren-elias/#:~:text=by%20BetMGM%20Poker%20Ambassador%20Darren,insights%20only%20Darren%20can%20providehttps://instagram.com/oldmoneydhttps://x.com/darreneliasTable 1 Links:https://x.com/table1vegashttps://instagram.com/table1vegashttps://table1.vegasPlay Poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1Play with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1Art's Links:https://x.com/artparmannJustin's Links:https://x.com/justinyoung07https://PhenomPoker.com/?=jypoker

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    4 months ago
    1 hour 2 minutes 11 seconds

    Table 1 Podcast
    What is The Table 1 Podcast... A podcast where we talk poker, gambling, and all manner of life experiences on and off the felt. Sometimes we have famous guests on who do it with us. Join us for a laugh or three!