And the winner is… James and Joe run through some of the key names who scooped Global Poker Awards in Vegas at the weekend. Hear from some of the winners and a few highlights from the show (courtesy of PokerGo). Plus, the guys talk to GPI Female Player of the Year Cherish Andrews. They also check in with PokerOrg's Chris Land to find out what happened during the WSOPC at Harrah's Cherokee. And Clint Harrell from Las Vegas picks superhero alter egos as his specialist subject in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join the podcast community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to [email protected]

There's less than a month to go before a new series of European live events begins in Campione. So, what do poker players make of the PokerStars Open? What are their thoughts on the PokerStars Live League? Two circuit regulars - David Docherty and David Lappin - share their honest opinions, while Cedric Billot, Associate Director, PokerStars Live Events explains the ethos behind the new series and why the regional tours are no more. There's also discussion of this year's WSOP schedule, Phil Hellmuth's shock announcement and Joe's roasting at the Charity Series of Poker Awards. Plus, James has been mixing it up in the online streets, so asks the Davids to analyse one of his more unorthodox hands from an $11 tournament. Finally, Rob Fulfer from Tennessee answers questions about 'Good Morning, Vietnam' in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join the podcast community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to [email protected]

James and Joe are joined by guest co-host Caitlin Comeskey: multi-award nominated content creator and up-and-coming streamer. There's a summary of the week's poker news headlines, including the death of 'Miami' John Cernuto, the announcement of the new PokerStars Live League and an update on the Irish Open, as event owner Paul O'Reilly reveals what players can expect from this year's festival. The tables are turned in 'Hand of the Century of the Day', with the boys attempting to analyse Caitlin's play on PokerStars New Jersey. And Nicoletta Madden competes for a Bronze #PowerPass in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Her specialist subject? The 1978 horror movie 'Halloween'. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join the podcast community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to [email protected]

Meet Jason Koon. He's a high stakes crusher with $60m in live earnings and one of the newest members of Team PokerStars Pro. In an extended interview, Jason talks to James and Joe about his start in poker and his journey towards playing the biggest buy-in tournaments in the world. Plus, he gives his take on AI and RTA software and the controversy surrounding Nacho Barbero's social media "goof.” Jason also provides analysis of a hand played/butchered by Joe at RunGood Tulsa in 'Hand of the Century of the Day'. And, as if all that wasn't enough, Jason Koon happens to be the subject of this week's Superfan quiz, with Ashok Sharma from the UK trying to win a Bronze #PowerPass. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join the podcast community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to [email protected]

Welcome to 2025. Part 2. The duo becomes a trio, as James and Joe partner with Benjamin 'Spraggy' Spragg to present this week's episode. They talk about Spraggy's trip to Brazil to play high stakes Hold'em against Neymar, the New Year Series on PokerStars, and celebrate Spraggy hitting 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. On a related note, the guys are joined by YouTuber Spencer Owen to get the lowdown on the Creator's Cup. Spencer reveals what he's learned about poker so far and showcases his knowledge of creators in Joe's stupid game. 'Hand of the Century of the Day' focuses on James getting owned by the other Spragg (Marle) in a cash game at The Hippodrome. Finally, Steve Macintosh from Chester in the UK competes for a Bronze #PowerPass in 'Superfan vs Stapes', answering questions about 'The 51st State'. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join the podcast community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to [email protected]

Welcome to 2025! The Global Poker Award nominations are out, so GPI President Eric Danis joins James and Joe to run through this year's shortlist , which includes recognition for Joe, #PITE and #TheBigGameOnTour. Plus, the guys speak to double nominee Abby Merk, who's up for Rising Star in Content Creation and Best Short-Form Video. There's also poker analysis: with Joe at RunGood Tulsa and James just back from Vegas, Team Pro Nick Walsh is on hand to pass judgement on their play. Finally, Michael Pinciaro is this week's Superfan, answering questions about 'Goodfellas'. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to [email protected]

In the final episode of the year, James and Joe recap their trip to #EPTPrague and speak to Main Event champion Pedro Marques. Joe also talks through some hands from his deep run in the €550 Cup. The guys discuss their poker highlights of 2024 and look ahead to a new series of PokerStars live events in 2025. Finally, film-maker and EPT producer Harry Kirby takes his shot at Superfan glory, answering questions about action movies. #PITE returns on January 16th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to [email protected]

James has been continuing to travel around Texas playing poker, including firing multiple bullets in a tournament at The Lodge in Austin, while Joe was at home for Thanksgiving, watching a lot of movies and TV shows. Both will soon be heading to the Czech Republic for #EPTPrague. The guys preview the Main Event and their five days of live coverage on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels (December 11th – 15th). Plus, they're joined by their friend, colleague, and SAG expert Nick Walsh to look ahead to the first ever Spin & Go Championship, which is taking place in Prague over the final weekend of the European Poker Tour festival. The last podcast of the year will drop on Friday December 20th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

Since leaving Las Vegas, it's been a busy two weeks for our hosts. James braved the snow and ice at #UKIPTNottingham, while Joe flew to Sao Paulo for the #BSOPMillions. Then, the two were reunited (briefly) for a meet-up game in Houston, Texas. With all this travelling, they missed the Women's Winter Festival in London. But the PokerStars Ambassador who masterminded the event – Kerryjane Craigie, Director of Poker at The Hippodrome Casino – is on hand to tell them what went down. Finally, there's a Bronze #PowerPass up for grabs, as Nemanja Domanovic from Slovenia answers questions about #EPTPrague in 'Superfan vs Stapes'. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join the podcast community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

With #NAPTLasVegas in the books, James and Joe recap their two weeks at Resorts World, from casting Loose Cannons and filming a new season of The Big Game on Tour to performing comedy (Joe), singing karaoke (James) and playing slots (both). There's also a chance to hear from Nick Marchington, the winner of the NAPT Main Event. Meanwhile, Joshua Schofield from the UK competes for a Bronze #PowerPass in 'Superfan vs Stapes', answering questions about video games. The guys are on the road next week, so will be back with a new episode on Thursday November 28th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).