James and Joe celebrate the 20th anniversary of the European Poker Tour with its founder John Duthie. In an extended interview, John talks about his journey into the television industry, discovering poker in the 1980s, winning the first ever Poker Million, and seeing an opportunity to launch the EPT when the World Poker Tour didn’t live up to its name. He also discusses some of the darker chapters in his life,  and the business decisions he made that ultimately led to him losing control of the tour. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Next episode: Friday September 13th. Meanwhile, watch the #EPTBarcelona live stream on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels: September 1st–8th.

315. The EPT at 20 with John Duthie

There’s a new poker movie for James and Joe to sink their teeth into. They review ‘Dead Money’, which stars Emile Hirsch as a professional player who endures a dramatic 24 hours at the tables in a series of private games. Emile joins the guys to discuss the film and how he rediscovered his love of poker while preparing for the role. Meanwhile, #WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains is on hand with the latest stories from the 2024 World Championship of Online Poker. And London-based listener Connor Slack tries to win a Bronze #PowerPass answering questions about The Masters in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

317. Dead Money star Emile Hirsch + WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains

It’s (pretty much) all about #WCOOP this week. As the 2024 World Championship of Online Poker heads into its final weekend, James and Joe preview their Main Event coverage on the PokerStars Twitch channel and get an update from the man in the know, WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains. Plus, they talk to the captain of the team currently sitting at the top of the WCOOP League, Sebastian ‘peace&loove’ Huber. Finally, there’s a Bronze #PowerPass on the line, as Cory Cauvier from Nova Scotia takes on Joe at Moto GP trivia in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

318. Sebastian ‘peace&loove’ Huber + WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains

With the 2024 World Championship of Online Poker now in the books, James and Joe get a full summary of the series from their #WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains. Plus, they talk to PokerStars Ambassador Parker ‘tonkaaaa’ Talbot, who won five titles during WCOOP, including two championship trophies. (He’s also tested on his knowledge of the chimpanzee who shares his name and some of his personal habits!) Finally, Andrew Paton from Scotland picks ‘Die Hard’ as his specialist subject in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Considering it’s one of Joe’s favourite movies, he’ll have to beat the odds to win a Bronze #PowerPass. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

319. Five-time WCOOP 2024 champ Parker ‘tonkaaaa’ Talbot + Howard Swains

James and Joe are heading to Cyprus for the penultimate leg of the 2024 European Poker Tour. Team Pro Lasse Lagd Lauritsen, better known as ‘Wistern’, is already there, so joins the guys to preview #EPTCyprus, ahead of six days of live streaming on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels. This week’s show also details an upcoming change to #PowerPath and reveals how YOU could earn a spot in the Loose Cannon auditions for the new season of the Big Game on Tour. Finally, there’s a quiz about the London Underground, as Sam Waller competes for a Bronze #PowerPass in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join the #PITE community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

320. EPT Cyprus preview with ‘Wistern’

James and Joe summarise their trip to #EPTCyprus and talk to Main Event finalist Anton Wigg, the Swedish pro who won a European Poker Tour title in 2010 and has now made deep runs in Cyprus in back-to-back years. The podcast hosts also reveal their travel plans for the next few weeks, which include trips to #NAPTLasVegas, #BSOPMillions and #UKIPTNottingham. Finally, Joe has an idea: a twist on ‘Superfan vs Stapes’ which involves giving away MORE Bronze Power Passes! On that subject, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

321. EPT Cyprus finalist Anton Wigg

It’s that time of year again. James and Joe are heading to Vegas for The North American Poker Tour. They run through everything happening at #NAPTLasVegas, including the qualifying tournaments and auditions leading up to the filming of a new season of the Big Game on Tour. They’re joined by Lily Newhouse, who knows what it takes to become a Loose Cannon and how to make a profit in the game itself. Finally, keeping with the overall theme of the show, Anthony McGovern from the UK answers questions about Las Vegas as he competes for a Bronze #PowerPass in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

322. Las Vegas preview with Big Game on Tour Loose Cannon Lily Newhouse

With #NAPTLasVegas in the books, James and Joe recap their two weeks at Resorts World, from casting Loose Cannons and filming a new season of The Big Game on Tour to performing comedy (Joe), singing karaoke (James) and playing slots (both). There’s also a chance to hear from Nick Marchington, the winner of the NAPT Main Event. Meanwhile, Joshua Schofield from the UK competes for a Bronze #PowerPass in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’, answering questions about video games. The guys are on the road next week, so will be back with a new episode on Thursday November 28th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

323. Las Vegas recap featuring NAPT Main Event champion Nick Marchington

Since leaving Las Vegas, it’s been a busy two weeks for our hosts. James braved the snow and ice at #UKIPTNottingham, while Joe flew to Sao Paulo for the #BSOPMillions. Then, the two were reunited (briefly) for a meet-up game in Houston, Texas. With all this travelling, they missed the Women’s Winter Festival in London. But the PokerStars Ambassador who masterminded the event – Kerryjane Craigie, Director of Poker at The Hippodrome Casino – is on hand to tell them what went down. Finally, there’s a Bronze #PowerPass up for grabs, as Nemanja Domanovic from Slovenia answers questions about #EPTPrague in ‘Superfan vs Stapes’. Please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join the podcast community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

324. UKIPT Nottingham, BSOP Millions & Women’s Winter Festival with Kerryjane Craigie

ames has been continuing to travel around Texas playing poker, including firing multiple bullets in a tournament at The Lodge in Austin, while Joe was at home for Thanksgiving, watching a lot of movies and TV shows. Both will soon be heading to the Czech Republic for #EPTPrague. The guys preview the Main Event and their five days of live coverage on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels (December 11th – 15th). Plus, they’re joined by their friend, colleague, and SAG expert Nick Walsh to look ahead to the first ever Spin & Go Championship, which is taking place in Prague over the final weekend of the European Poker Tour festival. The last podcast of the year will drop on Friday December 20th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to #PITE and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).

325. EPT Prague preview with Nick Walsh

In the final episode of the year, James and Joe recap their trip to #EPTPrague and speak to Main Event champion Pedro Marques. Joe also talks through some hands from his deep run in the €550 Cup. The guys discuss their poker highlights of 2024 and look ahead to a new series of PokerStars live events in 2025. Finally, film-maker and EPT producer Harry Kirby takes his shot at Superfan glory, answering questions about action movies. #PITE returns on January 16th. In the meantime, please follow/subscribe to the podcast and join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord). Send your Superfan applications to superfan@pokerstarsint.com

326. EPT Prague champion Pedro Marques

Winner of the 2021 Global Poker Award for Best Poker Podcast, Poker in the Ears takes you behind-the-scenes of the international poker circuit. Hosted by PokerStars commentators James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton, it’s a mostly uncensored take on the world of poker, told from the perspective of a cranky British dad (Hartigan) and an undateable American bachelor (Stapes). The presenters also regularly call in favours, in the form of guest spots from their big-shot celebrity poker-playing friends. And they routinely hold on-air competitions, providing chances for listeners to win prizes.

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