In this episode, Michael Soyza shares his captivating origin story, diving into the intensity he brings to everything he does, both on and off the felt. He reflects on how the late Ivan Leow jump-started his high-stakes poker career by putting him into a $100k tournament, marking the beginning of his rise to prominence. The team discusses huge hands that left a lasting impact in their minds and the paradigm shift they experience between life at home and life at events, touching on what sets Triton events apart—the mix of immense success in the room, interactions with business superstars, and the unusual ways poker players are approached by industry moguls. And, of course, they revisit the fun social game to uncover more about each other's lives.