If you've spent time in the Gulf Coast poker scene, odds are that you've seen—or heard—Steve Bierman. A native Louisianan and a cardroom regular, Steve has always been quick with a joke and eager to laugh. He also boasts an impressive poker resume, with over $770,000 in Hendon Mob cashes and two WSOP final tables. Steve sat down with Ben, Bill, and Gene to discuss his poker origin story, his deep run in this summer's WSOP Main Event, how his background as an entrepreneur helps him on the felt, and much more.

1:00 Roundtable

• The Russian Bot Army That Conquered Online Poker
• Legendary Gambler, Poker Player Archie Karas Passes Away

29:00 Interview

• BagWow!
• Funny football fans

Gian Smith is a New Orleans-based artist whose poem "O Beautiful Storm" appeared in Season 2 of HBO’s Treme. He's also a long-time cardplayer and a former dealer at Harrah's Nola. In this conversation, Gian sits down with Gene, Ben, and Bill to discuss writing, acting, and his recent poker-themed short film The Capitalist.

1:00 Roundtable

• Historic Summer Leads to WSOP Player of the Year for Scott Seiver
• Becker vs. Tice: the crossbook is over
• Rail Helping WSOP Champ Between Hands Bad for the Game?
• GGPoker Buys World Series of Poker for $500 Million; WSOP to Remain in Vegas for 20 Years

39:00 Interview

• Treme Season 2 Trailer: O Beautiful Storm
• Black Film Festival of New Orleans
• The Capitalist (2023)

Jeff Boski (@ICuRaRook) is a poker pro, a vlogger, a Twitch streamer, and an ambassador for America's Cardroom. He also shipped GCP's Golden Ticket Event at last summer's MGM Grand Summer Poker Festival. In this episode, Jeff spoke with Bill, Ben, and Gene about how he got into poker, transitioning from online to live, tips for grinding out a successful summer in Las Vegas, and much more.

1:00: Roundtable

• Former MGM Grand casino president sentenced to probation for not reporting bookie’s bets
• Doug Polk's Plans to Open "Largest Poker Room in Texas" Denied By City
• Chris Moneymaker Kicks Off Triton Montenegro with Stunning High-Roller Win
• Maurice Hawkins Moves Into Second on WSOPC Ring List w/ Cherokee Main Event Win

35:00: Interview

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