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EmpowerographyYou Can't Be What You Can't See with Kara Scott Dentley S01 EPS578In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Dame Dr. Kara Scott Dentley. Kara Scott-Dentley is a scientist turned entrepreneur and success specialist. Prior to retirement at the age of 35 years, she served in the Federal Government as a Physicist and Geospatial analyst for 9+ years. Her research is well respected and is published in the United States and internationally. Since her retirement, she has been privileged to travel around the world to give talks on the Science to Success using methods and first principle strategies learned during her academic and work career. Kara enjoys sharing with...2024-05-171h 18
The Heart of Poker PodcastLupe Soto on Being A Survivor, Giving Back & Making Poker More Accessible | Ep:52It’s hard to keep track of all the ways Lupe Soto has contributed to the poker industry. Not only did she found the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2008, she’s been instrumental in launching the Ladies International Poker Series, Senior Poker Tour & Women’s Poker Association to name a few.
Soto’s roots in poker run deep. She recalls how when she started playing at her local casino, 5 card stud was the only form of poker on offer. Throughout all the changes the industry has gone through, it’s clear her passion for poker is just as...2024-01-0154 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastErin Lydon on Empowering Women, Being A Workaholic & Embracing Failure | Ep: 51If there’s anyone championing women in poker, it’s Erin Lydon. The Poker Power president has an incredible passion for not only the game, but also the lessons we can learn from it and apply to everyday life.
From working on Wall Street to speaking at Tedx events, Lydon has had an incredibly decorated professional career(including being the Vice President of JP Morgan for 6.5 years). However, she’s spent the last 4 years in leadership positions at Poker Power, where they teach women+ about the game and how to apply its teachings to their professional lives as wel...2023-12-0144 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastDavid Lappin on Underground Card Rooms, Aging & Misconceptions About His Writing | Ep: 50On this month’s episode of The Heart Of Poker Podcast, Kara Scott speaks with poker player, writer and fellow podcast host David Lappin. Not one to mince words, Lappin is known for calling it as he sees it when it comes to his writing. However, as this podcast unfolds, we learn that he’s far from motivated by clickbait titles or attention seeking behaviour.
Interestingly, both Kara and David found poker through TV. Lappin reveals that a writing gig, where one of his characters was a poker player, was the impetus for him to pursue a deep...2023-11-0150 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastTana Karn on Superstitions, Winning Awards & His Humble Beginnings | Ep: 49If you’ve ever found yourself at a RunGood poker tournament or sporting one of their signature t-shirts, then you have Tana Karn to thank. The mastermind behind the apparel and live event brand sits down with Kara Scott for a candid exchange on his humble beginnings.
As a first-generation American born to Thai parents, he talks about his upbringing in his parents' restaurant and how that experience formed the foundation of his hospitality skills. His father’s advice of “build things to last” clearly stuck with Karn, as he launched RunGood when he was only 23. Though it wasn’...2023-10-0147 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastFelipe Ramos on Changing Callings, Growing Up In A Rough Neighbourhood & Being A Good Parent | Ep: 48If you’re familiar with Brazilian poker players, then you will certainly have heard of Felipe Ramos. Playing professionally for 16 years now, Ramos currently sits at 4th in the Brazil all-time money list and has racked up a whopping $3.6 million in live earnings alone.
Kara and Felipe actually worked together over 10 years prior, so the two have a level of comfort that lets them get deep right off the bat. Ramos opens up about how he left a 6-year career in finance to pursue poker and the disappointment and worry it caused in his family. He shares ho...2023-09-0148 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastAlex O’Brien on Science, Seeking Truth & Protecting Her Daughter | Ep: 47Alex O’Brien is a fascinating person - poker player, science writer and author. She first captured the poker industry’s attention when she won a tournament which should have resulted in a high profile heads-up match with Dan Bilzerian. However, when the match fell through, it ignited a conversation around women in poker and the role of ambassadors in our game.
Her new book ‘The Truth Detective’ will be published later this year and it uses the game of poker as a blueprint for how to discover truth in our current ‘post-truth’ world. The ability to sniff out tru...2023-08-0147 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastJohnnie Vibes on Family, Poker Media & His North Star | Ep: 46You may already know quite a bit about Johnnie Moreno AKA ‘Johnnie Vibes’ from his popular vlogs and videos, but in this episode of The Heart of Poker podcast, he dives even deeper into life’s big questions with host Kara Scott.
The two walk back through Johnnie's personal history with the game of poker and how his incredibly tight knit family group has been such a huge source of joy and support for him throughout his career. He has a deep curiosity about life and loves to throw himself into new things, to push his own bounda...2023-07-0143 min
Dan "Jungleman" CatesKara Scott Talks Skinny Dipping, Martial Arts, and Playing Poker on Vibes | "Jungleman" Dan Cates Turns the Tables on Kara ScottGTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/junglemanKara Scott is a Canadian-born poker personality, host, presenter, commentator and player who has travelled the world with poker. After years of proving herself as both a poker player and presenter, in 2016, Kara became an 888poker Ambassador. In 2019, Kara partnered with 888poker to launch The Heart of Poker Podcast. Kara moved from Canada to the United Kingdom in 1999 and has been involved in the poker industry since the mid 2000's. She satiated her thirst...2023-06-1149 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastNemo on Professional Chess, Content Creation & Dropping Out Of School | Ep: 45Nemo Qiyu Zhou (also known online as AkaNemsko) is a gamer, esports star and content creator with an impressive following. After learning chess at the age of 3, she found incredible success in the game, earning herself title after title. A women’s Chess grandmaster, Nemo gave up professional chess to focus on her life, and although you can still find her streaming chess, other games including poker, round out her interests now.
In an interview recorded in November 2022, Kara and Nemo get into some of the crossovers they see between broadcasting and content creation, including the anxiety th...2023-06-0143 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastJustin Bonomo on Artificial Intelligence, Acro Yoga & Toxic Masculinity | Ep: 44With over $60 million in live tournament earnings, Justin Bonomo sits squarely at the top of the all-time money leaderboard for poker. No stranger to controversy or strong opinions, Justin opens up to The Heart of Poker’s Kara Scott about topics ranging from Burning Man, what he wishes people knew about him, his greatest fears and his idea of an absolutely perfect day.
Justin reveals to Kara what he’d love his life to look like in the future and the importance of connection, love and friendships. They pull at the threads of misperception around the term ‘toxic m...2023-04-2744 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastAngela Jordison on Helping Veterans, Imposter Syndrome & Being Named Breakout Player of the Year | Ep: 43Angela Jordison was named 2022 GPA Breakout Player of the Year after narrowly missing out on two GPI POY awards. Not only a fierce competitor, and a real joy to watch on the felt, she’s a fan favourite and for good reason.
During their interview, Angela and Kara discuss how important it is to have a positive impact on the poker community. Not one for empty words, Angela recently put her money where her mouth is. She tells the story of what prompted her to spearhead an initiative along with her friend and fellow poker player Jackie Burk...2023-03-3145 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastMustapha Kanit on Learning Languages, Magic The Gathering & What Makes A Life Well Lived | Ep: 42With his recorded winnings closing in on the $20 million mark, it would be easy to think Italian high roller Mustapha Kanit’s greatest skills are on the felt. However according to Kanit, it’s his natural willingness to embrace making mistakes and his drive to confront his fears that are his real super powers.
In this candid and personal interview, Mustapha tells the story of his early entry into poker and the lessons he learned along the way. In fact, his love of games started from a very young age. He recalls a memory of playing a card...2023-03-0139 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastVivian Saliba on Self Improvement, Work Ethic & Paying For College With Poker Earnings | Ep: 41With 4 WSOP final tables under her belt already, Brazilian poker pro and streamer Vivian Saliba is a force to be reckoned with at the PLO and NLHE tables.
The 888poker Ambassador’s drive to succeed in poker was actually born out of necessity. At just 18 years old, while her family was contending with financial difficulties, a young Vivian played poker to put herself through college and pay her bills. Failure was not an option for her.
With that kind of grounding in the game, it’s no wonder she places so much value on hard work...2023-02-0143 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastDavid Tuchman on Fatherhood, Snake Bars & Love At First Sight | Ep: 40For this episode of the Heart of Poker podcast, Kara digs into the history of one of the most prolific and recognizable voices in poker commentary, David Tuchman. With extensive credits, going all the way back to the early 2000s for Live at the Bike, David Tuchman is easily recognizable as one of the OG player/broadcasters of the poker industry.
Kara and David start off discussing how they became friends, traveling the poker circuit and working on many of the same poker broadcasts over the years. They look back at those wild, early days and reminisce a...2022-12-3149 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastNick Wealthall on The Old Days of Poker, Live Television & His Fear of Hippos | Ep: 39With a wealth of experience in poker, British funnyman and commentator Nick Wealthall has an insight into the industry that rivals anyone. Currently one of the main voices of 888poker’s live and online events, Nick has had a long and storied past in the industry. In fact, it was nearly 20 years ago now that he and The Heart of Poker host Kara Scott were doing commentary on a tiny, middle of the night cable TV show in London.
The two are old friends and have since worked together on many of the game’s biggest platforms. They...2022-12-0148 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastRyan Laplante on Black Friday, Family Secrets & The Importance of Friendships | Ep: 38Well known for his incredible work ethic, both as a poker pro and as the founder of his own training site Learn Pro Poker, Ryan Laplante believes that life and poker reflect the hard work we put into them.
Laplante took down his first bracelet in a 2016 PLO event as one of the highlights of a live poker career that started the literal moment he turned 21. When Black Friday shut down online poker, Ryan waited an agonizing 4 weeks to be legally allowed to play live and he was standing at the doors of a casino ready to p...2022-11-0148 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastJaman Burton on loyalty, being immune to embarrassment & how quitting a race shaped his life | Ep: 37If you follow poker vlogs, then you have no doubt come across The Drawing Dead vlog by Jaman Burton.
Burton, who is one the most influential poker vloggers in the space, brings something completely unique to the table in the form of a poker vlog with graphic novel style illustrations woven in.
And while it may be nice to gain some recognition within the poker community, Burton shares with Kara that it’s not all roses. Between the pressures of being an “influencer”, having opponents who may know far more about your game than you’d like or th...2022-09-3056 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastGreg Merson on becoming a father, hypnotherapy and how poker saved his life | Ep: 36One of the more notable names from the ESPN era of the World Series Of Poker is undoubtably Greg Merson.
Merson, who took home $8,531,853 for winning the Main Event in 2012, instantly became a household name within the poker community. Having gotten sober a year prior, his story and accomplishment became an inspiration to many who battled addiction.
But where do you go after winning the Main Event? For Merson, his obsession with becoming the best version of himself motivated him to seek out ways to progress and increase his edge in the game. He shares how...2022-09-0147 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastTiffany Michelle On Maintaining Gratitude Through Life’s Challenges | Ep: 35On this episode of The Heart of Poker, Kara goes deep with poker player, social media maven and tv personality Tiffany Michelle.
Michelle, who many would recognize on and off the felt, first made a splash in the poker world at the 2008 World Series of Poker, when she finished 17th out of 6844 players, making her the last woman standing.
In fact, it was that huge accomplishment that Michelle credits for opening the doors to many of the opportunities she’s had in her life since. It wasn’t all positivity though, as that attention came with i...2022-08-0150 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastKatie Lindsay on Choosing Happiness & Having Fun At The Poker Table | Ep: 34On this episode of the Heart of Poker, Kara is joined by prolific businesswoman and poker powerhouse, Katie Lindsay.
Lindsay, who has racked up nearly 2.5 million dollars in live and online cashes combined, has been a been a mainstay in the poker community for many years dating back to pre-Black Friday.
After getting hooked on poker by the fascinating story of Chris Moneymaker, she got a foot in the door of the industry by writing for a poker magazine and eventually started an agency where she represented up to 30 poker pros. However, despite her knack fo...2022-07-0244 min
The Rec Poker PodcastEp 391 - Chats: Kara ScottThis week Jim Reid and Chris Jones interview Kara Scott, who you likely already know from ALL OVER the poker media world! Kara hosts the popular podcast The Heart of Poker and we get right into talking about the unique format of her show and how it gets the most out of her guests. Kara also discusses her life in poker, the differences between her varied positions and portfolios, some fun parts of producing, shaking the rust off at live events, her favorite guest so far - and some she'd like to have on in the future. Plus we give...2022-07-0136 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastLegendary Poker Voice Lon McEachern on ”The Meaning of Life” | Ep: 33In this episode of the Heart of Poker Podcast, Kara Scott speaks with long-time friend and colleague Lon McEachern.
An absolute poker legend, known as the "Voice of Poker", Lon McEachern has been one half of the commentary team that started providing commentary for the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2003. And for many years Kara has been right there with him as part of the WSOP broadcast team. The two developed a strong working relationship and friendship that shows in this far-ranging discussion.
McEachern's voice is burned into the minds of poker players...2022-06-0149 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastJon Van Fleet on Streaming Success, Mental Health & His Purpose in Life | Ep: 32On this episode of The Heart of Poker, Kara sits down with a true online poker OG, Jon “apestyles” Van Fleet.
Van Fleet, who regularly crushed the biggest online MTT’s in the mid 2000’s, continues to grind to this day and currently sits at #3 for all-time online poker winnings with over $20,300,000 in online cashes.
But his journey to this accomplishment hasn’t been without its share of challenges along the way. Now nearly 9 years sober, Van Fleet recalls multiple occasions where he punted his entire bankroll while playing in an intoxicated state.
However, as c...2022-04-3054 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastAdam Pliska on Gratitude, Opportunities of the Modern World and Singing to his Dogs | Ep: 31Outside of big-name players, few people have had such an impact on the growth of poker globally as World Poker Tour President & CEO Adam Pliska.
Pliska, who has now been part of the iconic WPT brand since 2003, is credited as being the driving factor behind the company's expansion into numerous foreign markets around the world and exposing new players to the game through their big-budget, final table productions.
However, for all the accolades, you’d be hard pressed to find a humbler person in the industry. Pliska credits the humility of his parents, and their grat...2022-03-3146 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastBenny Glaser on Pursuing Music, Being “Poker Famous” and Living a Fulfilled Life | Ep: 30In a time where No-Limit Holdem still dominates the poker landscape, it’s rare to come across a young pro so proficient in mixed games as Benny Glaser.
This is perhaps best demonstrated by Glaser’s most recent WSOP results, where he cashed in 5 events (including winning his 4th bracelet in the $10k Razz Championship and placing 2nd in the $25k H.O.R.S.E. event) for a total of $784,243.
But don’t let these results fool you into thinking Benny is a one-dimensional poker grinder. As it turns out, he hasn’t played online for...2022-02-2848 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastNadya Magnus Talks Philanthropy, GPI POY and Staying True to Herself | Ep: 29Fresh off the heels of her 2021 GPI Player of the Year award, Nadya Magnus gives Kara a glimpse into the sacrifice and dedication it took for her to achieve this prestigious title.
Magnus, whose first Hendon Mob cash dates back to 2008, has been steadily grinding the tournament circuit for well over a decade en route to the top of the GPI index. Her consistency paid off last year with her taking home $426,161 of her $1,287,596 total career earnings.
But there’s more to the story. Magnus was in position to earn the GPI title in 2020, when on...2022-02-0145 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastBrandon Shack-Harris Talks Music, Muay Thai and the Meaning of Life (NBD) | Ep: 28In this month’s episode, Kara asks poker pro Brandon Shack-Harris why it’s so important to bring the fun, the silly and the unexpected to the poker table.
Shack-Harris is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner with $3.5 million lifetime tournament earnings. Top-level poker skill notwithstanding, he’s probably better known for his personality and antics at the poker table.
Shack-Harris also made news when he voluntarily released his ROI numbers for every World Series of Poker he ever played.
All told, Shack-Harris competed in 230 events with total buy-ins of $1,227,830. He made 14 final tables, won two...2021-12-3148 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastXuan Liu is Reigniting Her Love for Poker by Branching Out | Ep: 27In case you haven’t noticed after 26 episodes, Heart of Poker is about a lot more than just poker. We’ve had incredible guests from the top of the game share insights into their lives off the felt, including some of their most personal and intimate moments and struggles they’ve overcome.
Enter Xuan Liu. Over a star studded career in poker Xuan has won over $3,000,000, but these days she’s just as interested in seeing how poker experience can be applied in other aspects of life.
She and Kara discuss the essential skills of being a...2021-12-0146 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastPatrick Leonard Is Pretty Sure We’re Living in a Simulation | Ep: 26Patrick Leonard is an online superstar. He has collected $13 million in online tournament cashes so far, regularly just crushing online MTT fields. He’s no slouch on the felt either, with more than $2.5 million in live tournament cashes. That’s a huge amount of money in anyone’s book - even if money is ultimately irrelevant and we’re all just living in a simulation.
That’s just one of the pretty out there theories that Patrick and Kara get into on this week’s episode of Heart of Poker. Patrick is clearly very much on board with thinking ou...2021-10-2948 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastPhilosophy 101 with Fedor Holz | Ep: 25Quite simply, Fedor Holz is one of the best poker players of all time and one of the most emblematic players of poker’s modern era. At just 28 years old, Fedor has more than $32,000,000 in live cashes alone. What makes all of this even more remarkable, is that poker is just one string to Fedor’s bow. As Kara says in this episode, he’s a true modern day Renaissance man and he’s a dream guest on Heart of Poker.
Kara’s set of psychologist-designed questions were originally created to see if two complete strangers could fall in lo...2021-09-3042 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastEbony Kenney on Owning Her Mistakes, Learning From Her Kids, and Helping Other Women | Ep: 24Ebony Kenney is so much more than just a poker pro. She’s a model and a content creator. She’s an entrepreneur, a women's advocate and a life coach. And this week she’s joining Kara on Heart of Poker.
Heart of Poker is all about stripping back the layers and getting to, well, the heart of each guest - and Ebony couldn’t be more open to the experience. Kara uses a specially modified set of questions that were originally designed by psychologists to see if they could get two complete strangers to fall in love. Eb...2021-08-2744 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastKristy Arnett on Facing the Biggest Challenges in Life with Honesty and Grace | Ep: 23This week’s guest on Heart of Poker is one of the biggest and warmest personalities in the extended world of poker. Kristy Arnett is a poker player and former poker journalist, but she is still very much in the world of media and content creation.
As she mentions in the episode, Heart of Poker is right up Kristy’s street. Over her career presenting poker coverage for PokerNews and others, she developed a well deserved reputation for creating original and interesting content, the kind of stuff that goes one step beyond the usual sanitized media perspective of p...2021-07-1541 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastVanessa Kade on Staying Positive and Winning Millions | Ep: 22It’s an exciting time to be Vanessa Kade. Fresh off by far her biggest win after taking down $1.5 million dollars at the Sunday Million, Vanessa sits down with Kara to discuss how she got to this point in her poker career.
It’s been quite a journey - from moving to New Zealand alone at 16, to travelling around South East Asia and even a near death experience on an icey Canadian highway. As always on Heart of Poker, Kara uses her special set of psychological questions to get deep with her guest, and Vanessa is happy to g...2021-06-1542 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastAli Nejad Opens up to Kara | Ep: 21Heart of Poker is a podcast built around guests opening up and letting Kara into their personal lives - but this episode is something else.
Right from the off, Kara and Ali dive into some of the biggest questions of all, from spirituality to dealing with loved ones passing away. For the first time ever in public, Ali talks with grace and clarity about dealing with personal tragedies and grief early in his life - and how in an oblique way those experiences ended up leading him to poker.
Ali is perceptive and sensitive, so...2021-05-1557 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastWPT’s Vince Van Patten Has the Greatest Job in the World | Ep: 20With the 888poker WPTDeepstakes events beginning just around the corner on April 15th, Kara is talking to yet another of the most recognizable voices from the World Poker Tour. It feels like Vince Van Patten has already lived a couple of lifetimes’ worth of experiences. He’s been a professional tennis player, a Hollywood actor and screenwriter, and now a beloved poker personality. But this interview is a new one, even for him.
Kara is using her special set of psychological questions to get personal with Vince, as we get a glimpse into what motivates one of the...2021-04-1540 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastTony Dunst as You’ve Never Heard Him Before | Ep: 19In honor of the first ever WPTDeepstacks and 888poker online collaboration (April 18-26th on 888poker), Kara speaks to professional poker player and WPT commentator Tony Dunst. If you’ve ever tuned into a WPT broadcast, Tony’s voice is going to be instantly familiar. Only this time, instead of analyzing bet sizing and ranges, he’s answering Kara’s special menu of “36 Questions to Fall in Love”.
Tony has had an amazing life so far. From growing up in the “safe and pleasant bubble” of Madison, Wisconsin, he ended up diving straight into the exciting worlds of gambling, pok...2021-04-0642 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastFarah Fath Talks Acting, Poker and Starting a Family | Ep: 18We are thrilled that Episode 18 of Heart of Poker is our first ever family sequel! Last week we had Phil Galfond answer Kara’s set of specially designed psychological questions, and this week it’s the turn of his wife Farah Fath Galfond.
Farah is lucky (and talented) enough to have made it in two separate careers: acting and high stakes poker. She starred in Days of Our Lives for almost a decade, and also has multiple cashes in the WSOP to her name, as well as regular appearances on shows like Poker After Dark. In this epis...2021-03-1544 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastPhil Galfond Shares His Poker and Family Values | Ep: 17Phil Galfond is one of the most thoughtful and interesting people in poker, and his wide ranging personality is plain to see in the latest episode of Heart of Poker. Phil is an OG in online poker and his PLO Galfond Challenge matches against some of the best players in the game have become legendary over the last few years. He’s also got 3 WSOP bracelets for good measure.
Using her menu of psychologist-approved questions, Kara gets personal with Phil. He explains how he met his now-wife Farah Fath on Twitter, his thoughts on parenting, and even lo...2021-02-1543 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastPoker Hall of Famer Mori Eskandani Drops Wisdom Bombs | Ep: 16Few people have seen more of the poker world than Mori Eskandani, albeit Mori has done most of it from behind the camera. Known as "Uncle Mori" to players and crew, Eskandani is the visionary behind many of poker's most iconic television broadcasts. A poker player himself, Mori is also a long-time friend and mentor of Kara Scott.
In this episode of Heart of Poker, Mori shares fascinating stories from his professional and personal lives. Kara and Mori have a high level of trust and it's on full display in this truly honest and in-depth conversation.
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The Heart of Poker Podcast'The Most Personal Interview' of Andrew Neeme's Life | Ep:15Televised poker was a phenomenon and it drove the game's growth for years. Poker on YouTube is no less a force and in this episode of Heart of Poker, we talk to one of its pioneers. Andrew Neeme has been vlogging about poker for almost a decade and he puts it all out there on his channel. Even so, he told Kara Scott that this was the most personal interview he's ever done.
As someone that makes a living playing live poker and filming it, Neeme was professionally impacted by the pandemic. On the personal side, he...2020-12-1745 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastJennifer Harman Opens Up on Love, Loss and Life | Ep: 14Poker Hall of Famer Jennifer Harman has seen it all. As one of the few women to battle her way into the high-stakes Las Vegas poker scene, she knows firsthand how exciting and challenging the poker world can be.
We're so excited to have her on the Heart of Poker and even more excited to dig into her life away from the felt. Harman is an organ-transplant survivor and in this candid interview with Kara Scott she opens up about that, the loss of her mom and a long list of fascinating personal events.
Adversity...2020-11-1844 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastVicky Coren Talks Motherhood, Zookeeping ... Porn? | Ep: 13We are SO excited to have Vicky Coren on the podcast. An accomplished writer, television personality and a massively successful live poker tournament player, Coren is one of the most intriguing guests we've had the chance to speak with so far. In this far-ranging and intimate interview,
Coren is famous in the poker world for being one of the only people to win two EPT championships, and the only woman to do so. And while they do talk about poker, Kara dives into a long list of other topics you definitely have never heard Coren speak about...2020-10-1644 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastJen Shahade Shares Her Innermost Thoughts and Feelings | Ep: 12Next up on the Heart of Poker Podcast by 888poker is the one and only Jennifer Shahade. Competitive chess player, poker pro and podcast host, Jennifer is one of the most interesting and engaging characters in the poker world today. In this episode, Kara and Jennifer have a far-ranging conversation that touches on tons of interesting topics.
How will AI and data-mining change relationships in the future? What do you find most terrifying? What was it about New York that hooked you from day one? Kara also digs into Jennifer's new award-winning poker podcast The Grid and...2020-09-1647 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastHow Jason Koon Learned to Battle Poker Superheroes | Ep: 11On the latest episode of the Heart of Poker Podcast, Kara speaks with ultra high-stakes poker pro Jason Koon. Known best for his huge high roller wins and his ability to compete and win against the best poker players on the planet, Jason is also an extremely thoughtful and down-to-earth human.
Don't judge a book by its cover. Jason Koon might look like a tough guy, and he is, but he's also very tapped into his emotions. He's also honest and that's a combination that sets up very well for the Heart of Poker Podcast.
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The Heart of Poker PodcastThe Person Behind Jamie Kerstetter's Twitter Personality of the Year | Ep: 10Poker pro, podcaster, broadcaster ... political activist? Jamie Kerstetter is all over the poker scene. In this episode of Heart of Poker, Kara Scott goes in-depth with the woman who won Twitter personality of the year at the Global Poker Awards.
Kara and Jamie are long-time friends and their bond makes for an intimate and fascinating conversation that goes way beyond the poker table. Kara' probing and provocative questions, a spin on psychologist Arthur Aron's famous questions, help reveal things about Kerstetter that we've never heard before. It's a rare chance to really get to know one of...2020-07-1652 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastHow Faraz Jaka Survived a Category 5 Fijian Cyclone | Ep. 9We're so excited to welcome American poker pro and entrepreneur Faraz Jaka to the Heart of Poker. Faraz is an outstanding candidate for this podcast. He's intelligent, thoughtful and has more interesting experiences every year than a lot of people capture in a decade.
If you've listened to the show before, you know it's not your average poker interview. Our goal is to get to know the people behind the poker faces. Faraz has a killer poker face but he wasn't afraid to take it off for this in-depth conversation with Kara Scott.
Faraz has...2020-06-1651 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastBarny Boatman Has Seen It All, Lived To Tell About It | Ep: 8British poker legend Barny Boatman doesn't always open up in interviews, which is why this episode of The Heart of Poker is so special.
To put it mildly, Boatman has seen a thing or two during his decades as a poker pro. It turns out that his personal life was just as varied and compelling.
According to Wikipedia, Boatman has worked as a bartender, builder, English teacher, journalist, computer programmer, and as a legal advisor in Bermondsey, where he never lost a trial. It's hard to imagine that the real story is even more interesting.2020-05-2948 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastPandemic Has Made Danielle Andersen Grateful for the Important Things | Ep: 7You might think you know poker pro Danielle Andersen. After all, her life was explored in-depth in the documentary Bet, Raise, Fold. We love that documentary but with all due respect (and humility), this podcast episode is 1,000 times better.
Kara and Danielle have been friends for a long time and their familiarity with and trust in each other is obvious right from the jump. This conversation goes deep and wide, tackling personal issues that are often approached in the context of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Danielle Andersen's poker playing is usually the focus of her...2020-05-1541 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastThe Time Dominik Nitsche Had a Gun Pointed at Him | Ep: 6Dominik Nitsche and Kara Scott have known each other for a long time which is probably why this episode of the Heart of Poker is instantly one of the most candid so far.
The high-stakes tournament pro has a lot to say and for once, not much of it is directly about poker. Dominik opens up on a long list of topics, some of which he's never talked about in interviews before.
Stories, honest feelings and opinions, even life advice for Kara Scott herself are all included. Listen to the full episode and subscribe to...2020-05-0142 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastDavid Williams Tells ALL His Secrets (Yes, Even THAT One) | Ep: 5Kara Scott's next guest on the Heart of Poker Podcast is David Williams. If you've followed his career, you'll know that Williams is anything but boring. He was runner-up in the 2004 WSOP Main Event and a finalist on Season 7 of Masterchef. In this interview we learned that he's also very comfortable participating in deep conversations.
Kara and David cover a lot of ground. The questions range from funny and introspective to probing and serious. For example, when asked if he could use a crystal ball to find out the answer to his life's greatest mystery, David goes...2020-04-1545 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastVLogger Brad Owen's Most Embarrassing Moment Ever | Ep: 4In the fourth episode of The Heart of Poker Podcast, Kara Scott interviews poker VLogger extraordinaire Brad Owen. Brad's poker YouTube channel has almost 200,000 subscribers and his videos get millions of views so he's no stranger to opening up to the audience. Nevertheless, this is far and away Brad's most personal and revealing interview ever.
Kara has tweaked the questions developed by psychologist Arthur Aron in order to fast-track a deep and authentic connection with her guests. Its safe to say that it worked. Brad opens up about the rap song he's writing about his most embarrassing...2020-04-0142 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastDon't Ask Vanessa Selbst for Help Fighting Zombies | Ep: 3If you're a fan of Vanessa Selbst, this is a must-listen interview. It runs the gamut from fun topics like how Vanessa would fare in a zombie apocalypse (horribly) to much more personal revelations about being a first-time mom with a second baby on the way, mortality, life goals and much more.
Selbst is one of the most interesting players in poker, hands down. She's a Yale-educated lawyer with almost $12 million in live tournament earnings and she has one of the most aggressive and creative playing styles of all time.
She's done hundreds of poker...2020-03-0843 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastMaria's Ho's Happy Place, Tush, Rebellious Youth | Ep: 2For the second episode in her new poker podcast, Kara Scott interviews the talented Maria Ho! Maria has been earning a living playing poker for over a decade and she's done more than a few interviews in her time. We can tell you definitively, she's never done an interview like this.
Maria opens up about lots of topics, including her rebellious youth and her happy place which has something to do with her tush. That's all we're going to say here. You'll have to listen to the episode for the full story.
On the Heart...2020-02-1641 min
The Heart of Poker PodcastChris Moorman Like You've Never Heard Him | Ep: 1Kara Scott's first guest is Chris Moorman, the most successful online poker tournament player of all time. You may have heard other interviews with the man they call Moorman1 but we can guarantee you haven't heard one like this.
Kara is using a modified version of the questions developed by psychologist Arthur Aron of Stony Brook University. Aron designed the questions to see if he could make two people fall in love and although romance isn't the goal of this podcast, vulnerability and authenticity definitely are.
Moorman tells stories he's never told before and opens...2019-12-2840 min