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American Gambler Book ClubThe Vig with Peter AlsonThis week we do something a little different. Our paid subscriber book club met up in Brooklyn over the weekend to play some low-stakes poker with Peter Alson, the author of our most recent book club pick, The Vig: Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie. This episode is a recording of a conversation with Peter during that game. Presented by InGame.com. Buy The Vig by Peter AlsonBuy Take Me to the River by Peter AlsonRead A Professor’s Take: Let College Athletes Bet Legally On Pro Sports at InGame.com...
2025-12-081h 16
American Gambler Book ClubLow Life with Peter AlsonLucy Sante’s 1991 book Low Life is a survey of life among the underclass of New York City in the nineteenth century - a life that was oft described as “sporting,” which is to say one filled with sex, booze, and gambling. It’s a brilliant work of research and writing that feels decidedly un-academic and poetic, yet still tells many tales long forgotten by many historians. Joining me to discuss Low Life is Peter Alson, author of the books One of a Kind, The Only Way to Play it, Take Me to the River, and our latest book club pic...
2025-10-271h 21
Gambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - guest author Marton MagyarOur guest this week is author Marton Magyar. Marton's new book is "The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History." https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQWe welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] introduction of Marton Magyar, author of The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History[00:42] Marton's ethnic background[01:41] Marton's poker experience[04:27] What poker sites does Marton write for?[06:34] Chronicling the poker stories in The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History[10:56] Research for The...
2021-12-171h 01Gambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - guest author Marton MagyarOur guest this week is author Marton Magyar. Marton's new book is "The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History." https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQWe welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] introduction of Marton Magyar, author of The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History[00:42] Marton's ethnic background[01:41] Marton's poker experience[04:27] What poker sites does Marton write for?[06:34] Chronicling the poker stories in The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History[10:56] Research for The...
2021-12-171h 01
2021-11-2128 min
444 podcastekA popzene Merkely Bélája, legjobb helyek Miskolcon, a legveszélyesebb medúza, Zalatnay drogot népszerűsítEzúttal is a továbbiak. Iratkozzanak fel! 00.00: Borízű hang interkontinentál. 01.20: Mi a helyzet Kamala-alsón? 04.00: Igazságot a szexrabszolgaság intézményének! Jó könyv az ázsiai szexturizmusról. 07.00: Winkler apósa és felesége kipróbálta a thai masszázst, váratlan eredménnyel. 09.00: Az egyetlen magyar dolog Phuketen. 12.30: Izraelieknél azért figyelni kell! 13.00: Zalatnay Cini lesz az első börtönviselt lovagkeresztes művész? Kedvenc Zalatnay-számod? Playboy, 2001. június! :DD 16.30: Maradt 60+-os művész a NER-en kívül? 1...
2021-09-1957 min
The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast with Ben Guest18. Publishing, Editing, and Best Pizza in NYCI know what a good editor is like from a wrier’s standpoint, and that’s what I aspire too…In this conversation with author/editor/publisher Peter Alson we do a deep-dive into the topics of publishing, editing, and favorite restaurants in New York City.You can find all of Peter’s work at his website peteralson.com, including his books The Only Way to Play It and The Vig: Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie.We discuss Peter’s daughter Eden Alson’s book The Novice Twins which you can purchase here. We al...
2021-04-2700 min
Ivy League MurdersThe Vig: Confessions of an Ivy League BookieThis week, Laura and Sarah go high low with the author of the The Vig, former bookie, poker pro, and Harvard grad Peter Alson.
2021-02-2831 minIvy League MurdersThe Vig: Confessions of an Ivy League BookieThis week, Laura and Sarah go high low with the author of the The Vig, former bookie, poker pro, and Harvard grad Peter Alson.
2021-02-2831 min
Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 14: The Only Way to Play It, With Peter AlsonPeter Alson joins me to discuss his new novel about poker, The Only Way to Play It.0:21 Introduction1:12 Peter Alson26:05 Session review: $5/$5 No-Limit Hold-Em in San Diego County37:04 Session review II: More $5/5 No-Limit Hold-Em in the San Diego areaYou can follow Peter Alson on Twitter @. More information about The Only Way to Play It is here: PeterAlsonpeteralson.com/the-only-way-to-play-it/Follow me on Twitter @.ThirdWalking
2020-11-0254 min
Poker in the EarsEpisode 194 – 16/10/2020 – The Only Way To Play It with Peter AlsonWhile James was off sick, Joe turned 48 and moved house. He also failed to keep his promise to take a break from Hold'em, and has continued to run horribly. (He seems intent on sharing his pain, telling bad beat stories to anyone who'll listen!) Fortunately, he did find time to read 'The Only Way To Play It', a new poker-themed novel by Peter Alson. Peter is the guest on this week's show, talking about his career as a writer and poker player, his latest book, and his previous works, including 'Take Me to the River' (about the 2005 WSOP) and 'One...
2020-10-161h 11Gambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - guest author Peter AlsonOur guest this week is author Peter Alson. Peter returns to our show to discuss his book, "The Vig: Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie." The book concerns working in a New York bookmaking operation in the early 1990s. Both Bob and I enjoyed and recommend you read the book We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Peter Alston, author of The Vig (originally published as Con...
2020-10-0956 minGambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - guest author Peter AlsonOur guest this week is author Peter Alson. Peter returns to our show to discuss his book, "The Vig: Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie." The book concerns working in a New York bookmaking operation in the early 1990s. Both Bob and I enjoyed and recommend you read the book We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Peter Alston, author of The Vig (originally published as Con...
2020-10-0956 min
The Moment with Brian KoppelmanPeter Alson - 09/15/20Author, poker player, Peter Alson, on finally writing the novel he was born to write.
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2020-09-1559 minGambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - guest Peter AlsonOur guest this week is author Peter Alson. Peter joins us to talk about his new book, "The Only Way To Play It." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download [00:00] Introduction of Peter Alson, author of The Only Way to Play It [00:34] Peter's gambling background [05:25] Playing at The Mayfair Club [07:37] The New York poker scene [12:54] The art world [15:48] Are Peter's characters based on actual people? [21:30] Family problems and gambling [27:38] South Po...
2020-09-1151 minGambling With an EdgeGambling With an Edge - guest Peter AlsonOur guest this week is author Peter Alson. Peter joins us to talk about his new book, "The Only Way To Play It." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download [00:00] Introduction of Peter Alson, author of The Only Way to Play It [00:34] Peter's gambling background [05:25] Playing at The Mayfair Club [07:37] The New York poker scene [12:54] The art world [15:48] Are Peter's characters based on actual people? [21:30] Family problems and gambling [27:38] South Po...
2020-09-1151 min
The Upgrade by LifehackerHow to Tell the Truth, With MSNBC Host Lawrence O’DonnellIn this episode we’re talking about how to tell the truth—and how to know when the people around you are being less than truthful. We’ll be hearing from MSNBC host and author Lawrence O’Donnell with the story behind his book, Deadly Force—the murder of an unarmed black man and the police cover up that followed. Melissa chats with writer and semi-professional poker play Peter Alson about his former life as a bookmaker, and how to tell when someone is lying. And Lifehacker managing editor Virginia Smith tells us about a story from the Lifehacker archive: “How to Detect...
2018-11-1249 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #55 - Page to StageLet the OverDrive staff entertain you as we hit the Great White Way to discuss books that have been adapted into Broadway musicals! Adam and Jill are joined by their co-worker Meghan who is also a theater nerd and the three of them share their great love of books and the stage in this week's episode. (There might also be some singing involved because, well, why not?) Books Mentioned in this Episode Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Bible The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux Old Possum's Book of...
2016-10-0654 min
Geekiest Show EverGeekiest Show Ever 45 - NonsenseIn this episode, Justin and Travis let the conversation go where ever it wants.
Next episode however, will be the first meeting of the GSE Book Club. The first book Justin and Travis will be discussing is ONE OF A KIND: THE RISE AND FALL OF STUEY THE KID UNGAR, THE WORLD’S GREATEST POKER PLAYER by Nolan Dalla and Peter Alson. We realize that this first meeting has been called with very little notice, so , below are some links that will get you familiar with the subject at hand. Email the show at geekiestshowever@mymac.com
2011-07-261h 50
Dive Into An Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.One of a Kind: The Story of Stuey “The Kid” Ungar, the World’s Greatest Poker Player by Nolan DallaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/628528to listen full audiobooks.
Title: One of a Kind: The Story of Stuey “The Kid” Ungar, the World’s Greatest Poker Player
Author: Nolan Dalla
Narrator: Peter Alson, Joe Barrett
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 58 minutes
Release date: July 30, 2009
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
He was a legend before he was of legal age. Stuey Ungar dropped out of high school to become an underground card-table sensation, eventually taking out every top gin-rummy player on the east coast. Bankrolled by the Genovese crime family, Ungar went on to win the World Series of Poker a reco...
2009-07-309h 58
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentOne of a Kind: The Story of Stuey “The Kid” Ungar, the World’s Greatest Poker Player by Nolan DallaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/628528 to listen full audiobooks. Title: One of a Kind: The Story of Stuey “The Kid” Ungar, the World’s Greatest Poker Player Author: Nolan Dalla Narrator: Peter Alson, Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 58 minutes Release date: July 30, 2009 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: He was a legend before he was of legal age. Stuey Ungar dropped out of high school to become an underground card-table sensation, eventually taking out every top gin-rummy player on the east coast. Bankrolled by the Genovese crime family, Ungar went on to win the World Series of Poker...
2009-07-3003 min
The Hard-Boiled Poker Radio ShowEpisode 15: The Lacework KidShow notes for Episode 15: “Deal” by the Grateful DeadStarting off with a song this time. Although I fail to mention it on the show, I want here to give a tip of the fedora to our buddy Dr. Pauly, who actually had something to do with this one turning up here.Here are the Dead performing the song at the Boston Garden on May 7, 1977. The tune appears in numerous places throughout the Dead’s vast discography, the first time (I believe) on the 1981 double-LP Dead Set. Here are the lyrics:Since it cos...
2009-05-0100 min