Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast

🎙️ Sports Junkies Radio Host by Day, Sponsored Poker Player by Night! ♠️John "Cakes" Auville, longtime co-host of The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan, joins the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast!Best known for entertaining Washington, D.C. sports fans on the radio, Cakes has another passion outside the studio: POKER!As a sponsored poker player with MGM National Harbor, Cakes has taken his love for the game beyond the radio booth and into the competitive poker world.In this episode, we sit down with John "Cakes" Auville to talk about his life in sports radio, his passion for poker, and what it's like balancing two very different worlds.🎙️ Sports Radio & The Sports Junkies♠️ Poker & MGM National Harbor🏆 Life as a Sponsored Poker Player🎰 The Growing Poker Scene🎧 Stories from Behind the MicrophoneWhether you're a longtime Sports Junkies listener, a poker enthusiast, or just love hearing stories from interesting personalities, this is an episode you won't want to miss!🔥 Subscribe to Nerdthusiast for more poker interviews, tournament coverage, poker news, and conversations with personalities from the poker industry.📲 Follow Anthony "Hoagie" Cicali:Instagram & YouTube: @HoagieCasinoX: @eatahoagie👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT: Have you ever played poker with Cakes?🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast episodes!21+ | Gamble Responsibly | 1-800-GAMBLER#JohnCakesAuville #SportsJunkies #Nerdthusiast #PokerPodcast #MGMNationalHarbor

This month on the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, we’re taking a trip back to the golden age of television! 📺🎤We review Christopher Sheehan Jr.’s first published book, A Guy’s Guide to Being a Classic Game Show Fan: A Tribute to Goodson-Todman Productions, while also diving into our own memories and conversations about some of the greatest classic game shows ever made.Sheehan’s book celebrates the legendary Goodson-Todman era and iconic shows including The Price Is Right, Family Feud, Match Game and more. What makes the story even more personal is the author's inspiration for becoming a game show fan. Sheehan says his love for the genre began through family, particularly bonding with his late grandmother Louise while watching The Price Is Right with Bob Barker and reruns of Match Game with Gene Rayburn.In this episode, we talk about the book, classic game-show history, legendary hosts, the shows we grew up watching, and why these programs continue to connect generations of television fans.📚 BUY THE BOOK ON AMAZON:A Guy’s Guide to Being a Classic Game Show Fan – AmazonIf you grew up watching Bob Barker, Gene Rayburn, Family Feud, Match Game, The Price Is Right or classic game-show reruns, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Nerdthusiast for more podcast interviews, pop culture, poker, gaming, movies, collectibles and nostalgia.

Tina Stafford, Tour Director for the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS), joins the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast to talk women in poker, the growth of the LIPS tour, her journey in the game, and what’s next for ladies poker.Tina also joins us to promote the upcoming WPF Ladies Weekend USA at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, happening October 16–18, 2026.♠️ WPF LADIES WEEKEND USA – RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIAFriday, October 16• 7–10 PM — WPF Ladies Weekend Meet Up Game / Cash GamesSaturday, October 17• 10 AM — Coffee & Chat• 12 PM — Main Event• $320 NLHE• 30K starting chips / 30-minute levelsSunday, October 18• 1:15 PM — “Invite the Guys!” Kings & Queens• $150 NLHE• 25K starting chips / 20-minute levels• Trophy for the last man “King” and last woman “Queen” standingFollow Tina Stafford on Instagram: @tinalasvegas🎙️ Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast — poker, people, stories, and the personalities helping grow the game.Gamble responsibly. 1-800-GAMBLER.

PokerNews journalist, WSOP bracelet winner, and comic book collector Chad Holloway joins the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast!We sit down with Chad to talk about his journey through the poker industry, covering some of the biggest stories in the game, winning a WSOP bracelet, life behind the scenes at PokerNews, and his passion for collecting comics—including his love for X-Men and vintage comic books.If you’re into poker, the World Series of Poker, poker journalism, collectibles, Marvel comics, or X-Men, this episode brings all of those worlds together.Subscribe to Nerdthusiast for more poker interviews, poker news, player stories, collectibles, gaming, movies, and pop culture.Featuring: Chad Holloway

Keith "Accidental Grenade" Becker joins the Nerdthusiast Podcast for an in-depth conversation about poker, streaming, content creation, and life as a BetRivers Poker Ambassador.We dive into:Keith's journey into professional pokerBecoming one of the faces of BetRivers PokerTournament strategy and biggest poker momentsFunny stories from the poker worldBehind-the-scenes experiences from live eventsBuilding a community through streaming and content creationAdvice for aspiring poker players and creatorsWhat's next for Keith and BetRivers PokerWhether you're a poker enthusiast, casino fan, or someone who enjoys hearing incredible stories from the gambling world, this episode has something for everyone.🎙️ Hosted by Nerdthusiast PodcastIf you enjoyed this interview, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss future interviews with poker professionals, casino personalities, streamers, and content creators.#Poker #BetRivers #KeithBecker #AccidentalGrenade #PokerPodcast #Nerdthusiast #PokerStrategy #PokerLife #Casino #TexasHoldem #PokerCommunity #PokerStreamer #WSOP #PokerInterview

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 MediaThis episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast is proudly presented by Called It Media! Called It Media is a digital sports and entertainment network covering the biggest stories in prediction markets, sports, poker, pop culture, and current events through podcasts, newsletters, and original content. From breaking down the latest prediction market trades to exploring trending topics, Called It Media brings fans fresh perspectives and engaging conversations.With regulated prediction markets now offering odds on the Main Event field size, the guys break down historical attendance records, satellite qualifiers, the growth of poker, and what could impact the biggest tournament in the world. Could 2026 become another record-breaking year, or will the field fall short?Join the conversation and let us know in the comments:🔥 OVER 10,000 or UNDER 10,000?The discussion centers around the active prediction market on Kalshi and recent WSOP attendance trends. ♠️ Topics Covered:2026 WSOP Main Event attendance predictionsPrediction market odds and strategyHistorical WSOP Main Event field sizesOnline satellites and qualifiersPoker industry trendsRecreational vs. professional player turnoutOur official picks for Over/Under 10,000👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more poker news, tournament strategy, prediction markets, and WSOP coverage from the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast!#WSOP2026 #WSOPMainEvent #PokerPodcast #NerdthusiastPoker #PredictionMarkets #PokerNews #TexasHoldem #WSOP #PokerStrategy #Kalshi

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 Hollywood Grantville (Penn National Casino)! 🏆James breaks down his winning strategy, key hands from the tournament, and what it takes to close out a major live event. We also dive into his work off the felt as the co-founder of Railbird Creations, a nonprofit poker advocacy group focused on raising awareness and pushing for positive change in the poker community through lobbying and grassroots efforts.🎙️ In this episode, we cover:• James Cloutier’s RunGood Main Event win recap• Biggest moments and strategy from the final table• Life as a poker player on the rise• Inside Railbird Creations and their mission• The future of poker advocacy and regulationIf you're into poker strategy, tournament stories, and the future of the game, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more poker content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes action from Nerdthusiast!#PokerPodcast #RunGoodPoker #PokerStrategy #PokerLife #NerdthusiastGamble responsibly. 1-800-GAMBLER.Sponsors Wanted:Email [email protected] 📍 Follow Nerdthusiast for more:Website: nerdthusiast.com

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 high-stakes grinderFrom flipping cheesesteaks to flipping stacks, Davey Stacks dives into his journey through poker, business, and the hustle it takes to win in both worlds.Is this the boldest poker challenge we’ve seen on the podcast yet?!👇 Drop a comment — would YOU take the $10K heads-up challenge? 👇

🎙️ Poker Pro Tim Little Reveals His AI Poker Coach | Nerdthusiast Poker PodcastIn 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 final table appearance in Las Vegas, Tim shares his journey through the poker world and what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of tournament play.The conversation then shifts to the future of poker strategy as Tim introduces his innovative training platform, Elite AI Poker Coach — a powerful AI-driven tool designed to help players study smarter, analyze hands, and sharpen their decision-making skills. Whether you’re a recreational player or a serious tournament grinder, this episode breaks down how artificial intelligence can be used as a modern edge in today’s competitive poker landscape.👉 Sign up for Elite AI Poker Coach here:https://buy.stripe.com/3cI4gr7mo07M1wd9Au77O06👉 Follow Tim on X: @GroksGrinders👉 Subscribe for more poker interviews, strategy breakdowns, and real stories from the felt.Gamble responsibly. 1-800-GAMBLER.

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-event discussing buy-ins, structure, field sizes, value tournaments, and realistic expectations for players heading to the biggest poker series in the world.We also crack open some awesome poker mail:• Unboxing The Complete Poker Workout: 100 Key Tournament Hand Quizzes by Jonathan Little (from D&B Publishing)• New gear from Bluff Everyone Apparel• Hoagie officially appears in CardPlayer Magazine 👀The highlight of the show is definitely our full WSOP 2026 Vegas strategy breakdown — this is the episode you want to watch before booking your flight.If you love poker strategy, WSOP talk, tournament prep, bankroll advice, and poker community content, this episode is for you.📚 Book available from D&B Publishing and Amazon🎧 Listen to the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast for:WSOP analysis, poker strategy discussions, hand reviews, tournament prep, home game stories, and interviews from the poker community.👇 Comment below:Are you going to the WSOP 2026? Which event would you play?