This week we are locked in and lucking out with poker and Hollywood royalty Jennifer Tilly.

Jennifer graced ‘The Chip Race’ with her presence all the way back in Season 3, returned for the 50th Episode Special and now she makes her debut on a special end of year episode of ‘The Lock-In’ to discuss some of the big stories of 2021.

The conversation is free-flowing as the trio reflect on Vanessa Kade’s rollercoaster year, the impact of Covid on life and live poker and the recent passing of Henry Orenstein. Jennifer drops a wisdom bomb about ‘The Gift Of Neglect’, tells us about a recent near-death experience and expounds on her love of improvisation. In what is a wide-ranging conversation, there is everything from ghosts to ICM, acting-school setbacks to degenerate cash-games.

There is also a preview of Jennifer’s upcoming appearances on High Stakes Poker and a shameless book plug for ‘He Played For His Wife & Other Stories’ (a fantastic book of short stories written by, amongst others, former 'The Chip Race' guests Jennifer Tilly, Barny Boatman and Michael Craig).

Happy New Year Everyone!