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Nerdthusiast Poker PodcastTom Wheaton Talks Faded Spade, Above the Felt & the Future of Poker | Nerdthusiast Poker PodcastThis month on the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Tom Wheaton, owner of Faded Spade and Above the Felt! Tom shares his incredible journey from entering the poker world to building a thriving business creating top-quality playing cards and launching a poker talent agency.
Join hosts Brian and Hoagie as they dive into Tom’s story, discussing his early days in poker, the challenges of the poker business, and how he’s helping shape the industry through innovation and representation. They also explore what’s next for Faded Spade, Above the Felt, and Tom’s vision f...
2025-01-2233 min
Trick TalkersEpisode 7 - Standard Deck GamesJoin Johnny, Patrick, and Ryan in episode 7 of Trick Talkers - a podcast all about trick-takers, climbers, shedders and other card games! In this episode they discuss their thoughts on various card games that can be played with a standard playing card deck.
Contact us:
Email - tricktalkers@gmail.com
Twitter - @tricktalkers
Games discussed during the episode:
(00:41) - Ninety-Nine
(16:04) - Hearts
(36:26) - Spades
(51:10) - Slovak Lórum
(59:27) - Hot Dog
Honorable Mentions: (01:04:19)
Haggis, Bridge, PaiMiahhh, Doppelkopf
Rapid Fire Honorable Mentions: (01:19:10)
Zheng Fen, Klabberjass, Cribbage, Dou Dizhu, Slam, Rook, Schafkopf, Whi...
2022-10-251h 27
Chasing Poker Greatness#127 Tom Wheaton: Disrupting the Playing Card Industry & Connecting Poker Stars with BusinessesToday’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the founder of Faded Spade & Above the Felt Entertainment Tom Wheaton.Tom and I both entered the poker world at about the same time which means Tom has been a cardplayer for a very, very long time.When we got into poker current poker supernova Landon Tice was barely 4-years-old. If that doesn’t make me feel old then I guess nothing will - yeesh.But even though Tom entered poker in 2004, he took a very different career path than your average ever...
2021-03-191h 21
The Faded Spade PodcastJonathan Little Interview: Poker Champion, Author, Coach & Podcaster | Faded Spade PodcastConnect with Jonathan Little: Websites: https://jonathanlittlepoker.com/ | http://www.pokercoaching.com/ Twitter: @JonathanLittle ____________________ Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with poker and sports entertainment influencers about their entrepreneurial or career journey. You can expect entertaining, engaging, and educational segments about business, poker, sports, entertainment, and life for a wide audience of diverse interests, backgrounds, and beliefs. Subscribe & download to qualify for a variety of monthly giveaways. In addition, code PODCAST will provide 10% off any poker playing card order at Faded...
2020-05-2700 minThe Faded Spade PodcastBrad Owen Interview: Professional Poker Player & Poker Vlogger | Faded Spade PodcastFollow Brad Owen: Instagram: @bradowen1 Twitter: @TheBradOwen YouTube: @BradOwenPoker ____________________ Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with poker and sports entertainment influencers about their entrepreneurial or career journey. You can expect entertaining, engaging, and educational segments about business, poker, sports, entertainment, and life for a wide audience of diverse interests, backgrounds, and beliefs. Subscribe & download to qualify for a variety of monthly giveaways. In addition, code PODCAST will provide 10% off any poker playing card order at FadedSpade.com. Email us ques...
2020-04-2400 minThe Faded Spade PodcastJeff Gross Interview: Poker Professional, Live Streamer, and Entrepreneur | Faded Spade PodcastGreat chat with Jeff Gross - Poker Professional, Poker Live Streamer & Successful Entrepreneur. Tom, Sean, and Jeff talk about Jeff's poker roots - from his biggest poker wins, to fun poker live streaming stories, to his business path and portfolio. Catch Jeff Gross on his Flow Poker Show stream on Twitch and YouTube!Facebook: @JeffGrossPoker Instagram: @JeffGrossPoker Twitch: @JeffGrossPoker Twitter: @JeffGrossPoker YouTube: @JeffGrossPoker ____________________ Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with poker and sports entertainment influencers about their entrepreneurial or career...
2020-04-0300 minThe Faded Spade PodcastDave Richard Interview: Senior Fantasy Writer for CBS Sports | Faded Spade Podcast*Recorded 3/13/20Get to know Dave Richard - Senior Fantasy Writer for CBS Sports! Hear how one of the top fantasy football writers (who also has a passion for poker ) got into the business along with his journey to CBS Sports. Tom and Dave talk poker, business, fantasy football, and brainstorm how the fantasy football and poker industries can collaborate this year. Twitter: @DaveRichard Fantasy Football Today Podcast on Apple PodcastHosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, & Sean McCormack Director of Poker Operations at Aria, the Faded Spade Podcast features un...
2020-03-2300 minThe Faded Spade PodcastJesse Hollander Interview - Director of Poker Operations for bestbet | Faded Spade PodcastMeet Jesse Hollander - Director of Poker Operations at bestbet and creator of bestbet LIVE! Join us to hear the untold business and poker story of The BO$$, which includes the opening of prominent poker rooms in the US and the creation of the East Coast's only poker live stream show - bestbet LIVE. Twitter: @jmanpokerking - @bestbet_jax Website: http://www.bestbetjax.com Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, & Sean McCormack Director of Poker Operations at the Aria, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with multi-industry influencers about their ent...
2020-03-0100 minThe Faded Spade PodcastSam Simmons Interview - President of Poker Central & PokerGO | Faded Spade PodcastThe business journey of Poker Central & PokerGO President, Sam Simmons.Join us to hear Sam's untold poker industry story and rise to the President of Poker Central/PokerGO. You'll hear great advice for those on their career path, while also learning more about the future of PokerGO - and a newer venture - Estars Studios!Twitter: @sampsonsimmonsHosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, & Sean McCormack Director of Poker Operations, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with multi-industry influencers about their entrepreneurial or career journey.Expect entertaining, engaging...
2020-02-0300 minThe Faded Spade PodcastPhil Hellmuth Interview: The Untold Business Story of the 15x WSOP Champion | Faded Spade PodcastThe business and entrepreneurial journey of Phil Hellmuth! 15-Time WSOP Bracelet winner, best selling author, personal brand builder, business owner, investor, advisor. And the most accomplished poker tournament player in the world.Join us to hear the untold story Phil Hellmuth's business beginnings and how he has grown to be a trusted advisor for many growing organizations. You'll hear stories about:Books: #Positivity, Poker Brat, Play Poker Like the ProsBusiness: Travel Smarter, Muzik, YouStake, WPT, Milwaukee's Best, MorePersonal Branding: PH Brand, PhilHellmuth.com, ESPN CommentatingTwitter: @phil_hellmuth
2019-12-1100 minThe Faded Spade PodcastRe-Entry Roundtable: A Unique Poker Tournament Re-Entry Discussion | Faded Spade PodcastSpecial Episode: Re-Entry Roundtable! Join Matt Savage, Sean McCormack, Jeremy Smith, Matt Berkey and Tom Wheaton for a unique perspective podcast about poker tournament re-entry from poker operator, tournament director, high-stakes player, and mid-stakes player viewpoints.What are the benefits and drawbacks? How did the poker re-entry phenomenon begin? What other poker tournament factors play into the re-entry roundtable discussion?Join us to hear unique perspectives, and a variety of potential industry paths forward, from some of the poker industry’s most credible and respected people in the game.Hosted by Tom Wh...
2019-11-2200 minThe Faded Spade PodcastPhil Galfond Interview: Poker, Run It Once, Draft Board, Dad Life | Faded Spade PodcastThe poker and entrepreneurial journey of Phil Galfond! Run It Once Training & Poker, Draft Board and more. Join us to hear the untold story of Phil’s rise through the high stakes poker ranks and his entry and growth in the business world.From OMGClayAiken to MrSweets28 to Mr. Run It Once to Husband to Dad — Phil Galfond’s Interview with Faded Spade CEO Tom Wheaton is full of insight, inspiration and runitonce.com | runitonce.euTwitter: @philgalfond @runititonce @runitoncepokerHosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, & Sean McCormack Directo...
2019-11-1200 minThe Faded Spade PodcastJoey Ingram Interview: Content Creator, Poker Player, Author | Faded Spade PodcastThe entrepreneurial journey of Joey Ingram! Content Creator, Poker Player, Author, Social Media Influencer and more! Join us as we go deep into Papi GTO’s untold story of self awareness, life growth & personal & professional development. Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, & Sean McCormack Director of Poker Operations, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with multi-industry influencers about their entrepreneurial or career journey.Expect entertaining, engaging, and educational segments about business, poker, sports, entertainment and life for a wide audience of diverse interests, backgrounds and beliefs.Subscribe & download to qual...
2019-10-2200 minThe Faded Spade PodcastJoe Stapleton Interview: Comedy, Writing, Hollywood, Poker, Entertainment | Faded Spade PodcastMeet Joe Stapleton! Comedian, Writer, TV Personality, Poker Entertainment Commentator and more! Connect with Stapes on Twitter @stapes & Instagram @instastapesRated PG-13! You'll laugh. You'll think. Join us for a drink! Listen to Joe's extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. How did Joe go from Smallbany to Los Angeles to London? Hear his journey from Mad TV to Poker Entertainment to Stand Up Comedy opening up for the great Norm MacDonald.And what advice does he have for up and coming comedians, writers or those with television performing dreams?Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of...
2019-10-0700 minThe Faded Spade PodcastLynn Gilmartin Interview - World Poker Tour, Tulum Tan, Acting & More | Faded Spade PodcastDo what lights you up! The entrepreneurial & career journey of Lynn Gilmartin! TV Host, WPT Anchor, Actress, Tulum Tan Founder, Restaurant & Permaculture Farm Partner, Social Media Influencer, Marketing Guru & so much more! Connect with Lynn on Twitter & Instagram @LynnGilmartinListen to Lynn's extraordinary career and entrepreneurial journey. As a marketing & business graduate, how did she wind up as a sought after TV Host and celebrated WPT TV personality? And when did she re-find her passion for creativity and acting along the way?Hear the origin story of Tulum Tan - a brand new self tanning...
2019-09-1900 minThe Faded Spade PodcastAndrew Neeme Interview & Poker Meet Up Game Segment | Faded Spade PodcastThe entrepreneurial story of Andrew Neeme! YouTube Vlog Personality, Poker Player, FVRBL Apparel Founder, Poker Meet Up Game business creator, and so much more. See his vlogs at youtube.com/andrewneemeListen to his unique poker and business journey. Find out how he started and grows his poker oriented YouTube channel with over 125,000 subscribers. Hear the origins story FVRBL apparel and his new poker meet up game business. Plus, advice for all those trying to grind the poker and business game.Stick around after the interview for a special segment with Matt, Tom & Sean about...
2019-09-1100 minThe Faded Spade PodcastMatt Berkey Interview & Poker Entertainment Segment | Faded Spade PodcastMeet Matt Berkey! High Stakes Poker Cash Game & Tournament Player, and Founder of Solve For Why Poker Training - arguably the most innovative poker training program on the market today. Twitter: @berkey11 @solveforwhytv
Listen to his remarkable entrepreneurial journey and how he overcame a variety of personal and professional trials to become an industry influencer with a vision for Solve for Why that can extend across multiple industries. Stick around after the interview for a special segment with Matt, Tom & Sean about the future of poker entertainment.
Open: 0:00 - 5:50
Founder Hour: Matt...
2019-09-0300 minThe Faded Spade PodcastJamie Kerstetter Interview & Poker Commentary Segment | Faded Spade PodcastMeet Jamie Kerstetter! ESPN poker commentator, podcast host, social media influencer, brand rep, poker player & much more! Twitter: @JamieKerstetterListen to her amazing entrepreneurial journey from lawyer to poker player to social influencer to ESPN commentator and more.Stick around after the interview for a a special segment with Jamie, Tom & Sean about the value of poker commentary in today's era.Episode Outline:The Open: 0:00 - 7:00Founder Hour Interview: 7:00 - 1:14On the Clock: Poker Commentary: 1:14 - 1:42The Close with Crouton, Fenway, Brady: 1:42 - 1:45Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded...
2019-08-2700 minThe Faded Spade PodcastTom Wheaton (Faded Spade CEO) Interview & Poker Evolution Segment | Faded Spade PodcastPilot Episode II - Meet Your Hosts.Meet Tom Wheaton, Founder & CEO of Faded Spade. Hear the origin story of Faded Spade and his entrepreneurial journey along the way. Sean and Tom also lead an 'On the Clock' segment about industry ambassadorship, and a 'Grind' segment about poker evolution.Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, & Sean McCormack Director of Poker Operations, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with multi-industry influencers about their entrepreneurial or career journey.Listeners can expect entertaining, engaging, and educational segments about business, poker, sports, entertainment...
2019-08-1700 minThe Faded Spade PodcastSean McCormack (The Poker Boss) Interview & Tournament Re-Entry Segment | Faded Spade PodcastPilot Episode I - Meet your Hosts!Meet Sean McCormack (The Poker Boss) and Director of Poker Operations at Aria Poker Room in Las Vegas. Hear his career story and the advice he shares with all those trying to climb the corporate ladder or develop their own personal brand. Sean and Tom also lead an 'On the Clock' segment about industry ambassadorship, and a 'Grind' segment about poker evolution.Hosted by Tom Wheaton Founder & CEO of Faded Spade, & Sean McCormack Director of Poker Operations, the Faded Spade Podcast features unique interviews with multi-industry influencers about...
2019-08-1700 min