Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast

Will the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event break the magical 10,000-player barrier once again? 🤔 In this episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast , Brian and Frank dive into the hottest prediction market in poker as they debate whether the 2026 WSOP Main Event attendance will finish OVER or UNDER 10,000 entries . 🎙️ Presented by Our Sponsor: Called It Media This episode of the Nerdthusiast P...

Nerdthusiast maintains a neutral position on political issues. The podcast is intended as a forum for discussion, where a variety of perspectives can be shared without reflecting the official views of the brand or its hosts. On this month’s episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, we sit down with rising poker star James Cloutier, fresh off his Main Event victory at the RunGood Poker Series at H...

High stakes cash game player Davey Stacks — owner of Gouldsburgers, Crumb, and multiple successful restaurant concepts — pulled up to the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast and didn’t hold back… 👉 He’s willing to play ANYONE heads up for $10,000 💰 👉 Talks about how he built his poker bankroll from the ground up 👉 Shares the story behind his restaurant empire 🍔 👉 Breaks down the mindset of a real hig...

🎙️ Poker Pro Tim Little Reveals His AI Poker Coach | Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast In this exciting episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast , hosts Brian “Noth the Man” Keane, Anthony “Hoagie” Cicali, and Frank “FLD15” DiRe welcome accomplished Maryland poker pro Tim Little to the show. With over $1.5 million in live tournament winnings , multiple WSOP Circuit rings , and a World Series of Poker fi...

Welcome back to the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast! This month’s episode is a HUGE one for tournament grinders and Vegas dreamers — we break down the official 2026 World Series of Poker summer schedule in Las Vegas and talk about which events are worth your bankroll, which ones to avoid, and how to plan the perfect WSOP trip. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned player, we go event-by...

Welcome to the January 2026 episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast! This month, the crew kicks things off with a fun unboxing of new poker merch and collectibles, including a freshly signed autograph from a former Sopranos guest star that every fan of poker, pop culture, and memorabilia will appreciate. After that, we shift into full grind mode with a Winter/Spring 2026 East Coast poker preview...

What happens when a PhD scientist brings a data-driven mindset to the poker table? In this episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast , we sit down with DrDadPoker — a Michigan-based poker streamer, biomedical researcher, and recent WSOP final table finisher . DrDad made an incredible top-5 run in the $600 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Championship , cashing for around $85,000 , and proving that brains...

This month on the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, we dive deep into the brand-new Netflix casino film Ballad of a Small Player . We compare the movie to the original novel, break down the biggest changes, explore key themes, and talk about whether Netflix improved the story—or missed the mark. Full spoilers ahead , so watch the movie (or read the book) first!

NJ’s Online Poker King REVEALS His Secrets! | Exclusive Interview with Jeremy ‘Jermz’ Sissman In this month’s Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast , we sit down with one of New Jersey’s most dominant online poker players — Jeremy “Jermz” Sissman ! 🃏 From crushing cash games to dominating tournament leaderboards, Jermz shares insider stories, strategy tips, and how he built his online poker empire. 🎙️ Wheth...

WHATS HAPPENING AT BORGATA ? Kellie DeCelis (Borgata Director of Poker Ops) and David Mileaf (BetMGM Senior Poker Manager) join the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast to break down the hottest Fall poker events at Borgata. From the Big, Big Buy Series to Lions of the Atlantic and the Fall Poker Open, plus the launch of Borgata’s brand-new BetMGM Poker Tournament Room, this fall is stacked! 🎙️ Don’t miss i...

The Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast sits down with actor Robert Funaro, best known for his role on The Sopranos . In this exclusive interview, Funaro talks about his career and his surprising link to poker—his character once ran Tony Soprano’s underground poker games in the iconic HBO series. Fans of The Sopranos and poker enthusiasts alike won’t want to miss this unique conversation blending mob drama...

🎙️ In this episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, Hoagie sits down with the founders of the newest poker apparel brand taking the tables by storm — Bluff Everyone. We dive into the inspiration behind the brand, how it’s catching fire in the poker community, and the hilarious (and profitable) reactions players are getting while rocking the gear.🃏 One Vegas grinder even claims he made $10,000 i...

In this special live driving episode, Hoagie hits the road with Brian "Not the Man" Keane and guest Matt Mamunez as they head to the airport for their 2025 WSOP Vegas adventure! 🎰✈️ Buckle up as we discuss the brand new WSOP Plus app, Jonathan Little's bracelet win, and why Nerdthusiast might be the luckiest poker podcast on the planet . Brian and Matt also break down their exciteme...

🎙️ Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast |🎙️ Exclusive Interview with BetMGM Pro Darren Elias In this week’s episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, we sit down with one of the most accomplished and consistent players in the game today—Darren Elias, a four-time WPT champion and BetMGM sponsored pro! 🎉Darren opens up about his early years in poker, his mindset during deep runs, and what it really takes to...

🐍 Double Trophy Unboxing! | Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast | Global Poker Rattlesnake Trophy & Borgata Win 🏆 In this episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast , Brian and Hoagie dive into an epic unboxing session! Brian shows off his latest hardware — the Global Poker Rattlesnake Open trophy he just won, along with some awesome swag that came in the box. But that's not all — Brian also recen...

Abby Merk – Rising Poker Star & GPI Award Winner | Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast Description: On this episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast , Brian and Hoagie sit down with rising poker star Abby Merk ! 🃏✨ We dive into Abby's journey from college athletics to the poker tables, how she got her start in the game, and her rapid rise in the industry. She also shares insights into content cr...

🎙 Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast: Tana Karn Talks RunGood, the Tour's Future & More! 🎙 🔥 In this episode, we sit down with Tana Karn , the founder and president of RunGood Poker Series and RunGood Gear , to dive into the incredible journey of one of the most community-driven brands in poker! 🏆 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✅ How RunGood started—did Tana really sell shirts out of his backp...

This 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 challen...

🎄 Christmas Unboxing with Brian & Hoagie! 🎄 Join Brian and Hoagie in this festive special as they unwrap an exciting array of gifts live on their YouTube podcast! From poker essentials to exclusive surprises, you won’t want to miss the fun! 🎁 What’s Inside: ✨ Exclusive merch from RoyalNuggetPoker.com (Royal Nugget Poker) 📖 The latest book by renowned poker coach Alex Fitzgerald 🕶 Stylish...

This month, the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast welcomes an exciting guest: Antonio Payne ! Antonio shares insights from his latest tournament runs, strategies that have taken his game to the next level, and stories from the felt that you don’t want to miss. Join our hosts as they dive deep into Antonio's unique poker journey, discuss the hottest trends in the poker scene, and break down the biggest mo...

In this exclusive Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast episode, Hoagie and Brian (Not The Man) sit down with legendary poker pro Jonathan Little for an in-depth interview! They dive into a variety of topics, including Jonathan's latest book review, his thoughts on maintaining a balance between family life and the grind of poker, and even his favorite clubs in Las Vegas. Jonathan also shares his experience f...

n this month's episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, Hoagie and Brian dive into the adrenaline-packed new poker movie, DEAD MONEY. Directed by Luc Walpoth and written by Josh Wilcox, the film follows professional poker player Andy (played by Emile Hirsch) and his girlfriend Chloe (India Eisley) through a whirlwind 24 hours after a home poker game is violently robbed. With their lives on t...

In this month’s Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, Keane "Not the Man" and Hoagie dive deep into the poker world with an action-packed episode. They kick things off with an unboxing and discussion of the latest poker book by Jonathan Little, sharing insights and key takeaways from the acclaimed pro. Next, they tackle the explosive WSOP final table cheating scandal that’s been making headlines,...

Join Hoagie and Not the Man Keane from the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast as they sit down with the sensational Frank Funaro, a two-time WSOP bracelet champion known online as "TheWholeFunk." In this exclusive interview, Funaro shares insights into his incredible journey in the poker world, where he has amassed over $6 million in earnings, both online and live, all while still in his 20s. Di...

In this episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, hosts Hoagie and Not the Man sit down with Robbie Strazynski, founder of Cardplayer Lifestyle and the mastermind behind the Mixed Game Festival. With the next big event just around the corner, scheduled for June at the iconic Bellagio in Las Vegas, Robbie shares exclusive insights into what attendees can expect this year. Robbie discusses the orig...