This week (ok not really this week), we are locked in and sounding out Niall Farrell ahead of his much anticipated BBC documentary ‘The Four Rules Of The Poker Kings’ directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Greg Clark! The film was pushed back from its original April release date, as was this episode, hence a few anachronistic references to the Irish Open!

In what is nonetheless a belter of an episode, the lads preview the documentary with exclusive clips from Niall’s poker adventures in 2021/2022. Before they all get to that though, there is some talk about the Irish Open Leaderboard (AKA the Firaldo Cup) which was coincidentally won by our host David Lappin and another Niall Farrell idea ~ a Hendon Mob flag inspired ‘Amazing Race’.

The conversation then moves onto the documentary and how it captures both sides of the poker life. Niall on the felt wins are shown alongside his losses and, maybe most importantly, against the backdrop of family life. There is also footage from the life of fellow Scottish poker pro David Docherty as he navigates his way in the game.

The film ‘The Four Rules Of The Poker Kings’ airs on BBC Scotland at 9pm on August 16th. It will also be available to watch on the iPlayer.

On this week’s show, we have the exclusive first longform interview with the 2024 champion Jonathan Tamayo. We are also joined by poker player, author and now podcaster Maria Konnikova. For strategy, we’ve got Jack Hardcastle discussing a heads up spot from his GUKPT Coventry victory. Zach Elwood stops by to talk about political polarisation. Plus, Barry’s got all the news, gossip and scandal!

On the week when the WSOP Main Event gets underway, what a show we’ve got in store.! We welcome the 2005 champion Joe Hachem. We are also joined by poker player and activist Caitlyn Arnwhine. For strategy, we’ve got Gary Blackwood discussing an interesting cash game spot. We talk poker role-models with Justin Arnwhine. Plus, Barry Cater has got the news covered!

What a show we’ve got this week! Highstakes pro Jonathan Jaffe is here to discuss his new podcast, his upcoming new book and his life in the nosebleeds. We are also joined by top UK player and a man who ran deep in last year’s WSOP main event Andrew ‘Stato’ Hulme. For strategy, we take a look at a hand of mine from the feature table deep into the recent IRISH OPEN. Blaise Bourgeois stops by to discuss this year’s WSOP and more. Plus, Barry delivers another entertaining news round up!

What a show we’ve got this week! Highstakes pro Jonathan Jaffe is here to discuss his new podcast, his upcoming new book and his life in the nosebleeds. We are also joined by top UK player and a man who ran deep in last year’s WSOP main event Andrew ‘Stato’ Hulme. For strategy, we take a look at a hand of mine from the feature table deep into the recent IRISH OPEN. Blaise Bourgeois stops by to discuss this year’s WSOP and more. Plus, Barry delivers another entertaining news round up!

This week David and Dara are locked in with 2008 Irish open champion and now podcaster Neil Channing whose new show ‘Bet The House’ launched less than a fortnight ago. They talk to Neil about the overlap between politics and betting, get some tips on the upcoming UK and US elections and speak about podcasts more generally.

Before that, Dara and David cast their eyes over some recent stories, including Antonio Galiana’s crazy week as he bluffs his way to a WSOP bracelet before getting embroiled in a cheating scandal. There is also some discussion on the idea of a poker black list after poker cheater Ali Imsirovic appears in Vegas and in the wake of Men ‘The Master’ Nguyen seemingly pulling back chips in a big 3-way pot deep in a bracelet event.

Dara and David point to Daniel Hachem’s runner-up finish at the WSOP and talk about the idea of poker being passed on within families. Finally, there are some shout-outs for Irishman Michael Dwyer’s recent $1.3M win and the upcoming EDGE poker expo in Dublin!

This week, we welcome WSOP and WPT champion Andrew ‘Lucky Chewy’ Lichtenberger. We also talk to poker player and podcaster Justin Arnwine. For strategy, Andy Wilson is back to discuss a key hand from his recent GG Millions final table. Craig Tapscott stops by to discuss WSOP prep. Plus, our resident Meme-Lord Barry Carter is at the news desk!

For our Season 22 finale, David and Dara are joined by 6-time WSOP bracelet winner Shaun Deeb and Pokerstars customer engagement manager Willie Elliot. For strategy, Norwegian poker champion Monica Vaka breaks down a hand she played en route to that famous victory. Donna Morton stops by to discuss the Malta Poker Festival Spring edition and more. Plus, Barry Carter takes a look at this week’s news!

This week, we are partly on location at the Malta Poker Festival and partly back at our desks.

After firing ‘a sea of bullets’ into various events at the MPF - Spring Edition, we look back on what was a brilliantly run event helmed by the inimitable Ivonne Montealegre.

Our guest Franke von Zweigbergk big-timed us so we did our best to plug the upcoming UNIBET sponsored Festival Series stops in Rozvadov, Malta and Bratislava without him.

We also discuss a WSOP rule about texting at the table, ACR’s decision to sit out some poker bots midway through The Venom, Dominik Nitsche’s phenomenal victory in that tournament and the recent Irish Poker Tour Monster event.

Before signing off, we remind everyone about the 2nd CHIP RACE SERIES being held on Unibet Poker this week, boasting a €200,000 guarantee and almost €10K in added prizes!

This week, Dara and David are joined by comedian, podcaster and EPT commentator Joe Stapleton. They welcome 888 ambassador and streamer Aaron Barone. For strategy, they breakdown a hand of Dara’s from the FPS Paris. Liam Gannon stops by to talk about poker reporting and more. Plus, our resident newsman and meme-lord Barry Carter takes a deep dive into the latest stories.