In the 844th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined at Level 9 Studio by commentator and comedian Joe "Stapes" Stapleton, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

That includes the 2024 WSOP Main Event kicking off and not one, but two players busting in the very first hand of Day 1a. Find out how it happened in this episode and how both Chad and Kyna fared when they played. There's also an 'In Memorium' segment remembering those who fell during Day 1a action, who thinks Mike gives the best massages, and a look at the recently-announced Poker Hall of Fame nominees. Who does the panel think should get in and why? You'll hear all about it here.

Finally, Stapes talks about his upcoming comedy show in Las Vegas, David Eldridge gives an interview after winning the $25K PLO High Roller bracelet, and Nick Petrangelo won Wynn Summer Classic Championship for $2,221,775. Check out all of those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!

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Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:15 | Mike Holtz & Joe “Stapes” Stapleton in the house 00:25 | Two players bust in first hand of 2024 WSOP Main Event 04:34 | TJ Darroch talks about his bustout hand 07:00 | Chad bags a baby stack; looking to pull an Espen Jorstad 09:05 | Remembering the WOSP Main Event Day 1a fallen 11:05 | Mike apparently gives the best massages 12:40 | Poker Hall of Fame nominees are out 16:40 | Advocating for Isai Scheinberg 23:40 | Stapes comedy show on July 5 26:38 | Runner-Up No More: Shiina Okamoto Wins Ladies' Event 27:42 | Martin Alcaide wins Event #70: $400 Colossus for $501,250 29:47 | David Eldridge wins 2nd bracelet in $25k PLO High Roller for $2,246,728 30:33 | Winner interview with David Eldridge 32:12 | Daniele Primerano wins Venetian Event #44 $1,600 NLH UltimateStack for $183,474 32:33 | Nick Petrangelo wins Wynn Summer Classic Championship for $2,221,775