PokerNews Podcast 511: Bernard Lee
One of the hottest stops on the tour, EPT Barcelona, is in full swing. Sarah Herring and [Removed:139] break down the top storylines from the festival.
Sergio Garcia showed up to play the Main Event! Sarah relives a hilarious story about covering him years ago.
Plus, winners are crowned at the Bicycle Casino and Foxwoods, and Doug Polk completes an intimidating bankroll challenge.
Sarah and Jeff welcome Bernard Lee to the PokerNews Podcast Network. They talk about what listeners can expect from Bernard's show, and dive into some great interview stories from his past.
This week's sponsor: Global Poker.
Show Time Stamps
| 0:30 | Intro: PN Pod 511 is underway! Sarah is off to Houston soon for a Global Poker event, at Minute Maid Park! |
| 2:15 | Sponsor: globalpoker.com |
| 3:00 | EPT Barcelona is in full swing: biggest Main Event turnout in EPT history |
| 4:00 | The popularity of Barcelona on the poker tour |
| 4:45 | Mikita Badziajouski Wins PokerStars EPT Barcelona €100,000 Super High Roller for €1,650,300 |
| 6:10 | Does momentum in poker exist? |
| 7:30 | Benjamin Pollak Wins the €50,000 Single-Day High Roller |
| 10:30 | Michael Soyza Wins EPT Barcelona €10,300 High Roller |
| 13:00 | From Fairway to Broadway; Sergio Garcia in Action at PokerStars EPT Barcelona |
| 13:40 | Sarah tells her Sergio Garcia interview story |
| 17:40 | Athletes incorporating themselves in the poker world |
| 19:30 | Michael Copeland Wins WPT500 L.A. for $181,950 |
| 21:00 | Gordon Wilcox Wins WSOPC Foxwoods Main Event |
| 22:00 | Bernard Lee joins the show! And is bringing the Bernard Lee Poker Show to the PokerNews Podcast Network! |
| 23:10 | His poker background: "Back in 2005, when the World Series was really still in its infancy...I was very fortunate, that was the year I qualified through PokerStars and ended up finishing 13th. I got very, very deep. A lot of stories were coming out of it." |
| 25:10 | His transition into poker media: both writing and broadcasting (starting a radio show) |
| 27:30 | Developing a passion for broadcasting: "The reason why I think I can bring some extra insight...is I literally have sat across the table from these players." |
| 30:00 | His career path before poker: "I was actually in marketing for a Fortune 500 company. I was originally interested in becoming a doctor, but kind of switched gears when I found business." |
| 32:20 | His love of poker, playing all kinds of tournaments across the country: "I really enjoy it, it really just depends on what my goal is at the time." |
| 34:30 | Some interviews from his show that have stood out to him: "When I got the call from the publisher for Doyle Brunson's book, and I was going to speak with Doyle, I was nervous! I would definitely say that was the most anxious interview I've ever done." |
| 36:00 | His interview with Jason Mercier, recapping how Mercier was attacked in San Remo in 2008 |
| 39:30 | The experience of hosting a radio show: "It's been great, I've enjoyed it, and it's definitely not a chore when I have to do an interview with somebody. It's been a lot of fun." |
| 40:30 | How much talking about and writing about poker has helped his own game: "(The show) has improved my game and allowed me to keep up with this ever-changing game." |
| 43:40 | What listeners can expect during the first month of the Bernard Lee Poker Show: It will kick off with a two-part interview with WSOP Main Event Champion John Cynn, and feature appearances from Joe Cada, Kelly Minkin, Jessica Dawley, Michael Mizrachi, Tony Miles, Justin Bonomo, and more! |
| 47:00 | Doug Polk Completes $100 to $10K Bankroll Challenge |
| 48:30 | Charlie Carrel Attempting Bankroll Challenge |
| 51:30 | Jackie Glazier Voted Off Survivor Australia Midway Through Game |
| 55:30 | Another entertaining Poker After Dark hand: Hellmuth and Bellande Clash in $235K Pot on Poker After Dark |
| 1:00:30 | Sponsor: globalpoker.com |
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