LFG Podcast #13: WSOP Circuit Foxwoods Ring Winner Alex "Chapo" Jim

Chad Holloway
PR & Media Manager
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In the 13th episode of the LFG Podcast, Jamie Kerstetter and Chad Holloway speak to Alex "Chapo" Jim, who recently bested a 1,560-entry field to win World Series of Poker Circuit Foxwoods Multi-Flight for $134,570 and a gold ring. It was a breakthrough performance for the long-time grinder.

You can follow Chapo on Twitter @Ajax718.

Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode for the "D&B Publishing Twitter Trivia Challenge" for your chance to win your choice of book from D&B Publishers.

Don't be afraid to tell us what you think! Tweet at us using #LFGPodcast or our individual Twitter accounts.

Show Time Stamps

0:23Intro with Jamie Kerstetter & Chad Holloway
0:30Guest Alex “Chapo” Jim joins the show
0:48Origin of Chapo nickname
1:42Chapo’s WSOPC Foxwoods win
2:55Years of struggle
4:45Keeping the ball rolling
5:18Chapo’s usual grind
6:05Underground New York games
7:30Jamie’s favorite venues
9:11Chapo’s bio and dropping out of school
12:30Chapo’s upcoming poker plans
15:25Mining Chapo’s Twitter feed
18:00on-Two Punch w/ Jamie & Chad
22:46VerStandig Law Firm Ad
24:00Meaning of GOAT & Survivor connection
27:17Poker Night in America Survivor Cash Game
30:55Treasure Island closes poker room
32:36MSPT Grand Falls recap
34:55WPT500 L.A. recap
36:10WSOPC Foxwoods Main Event recap
37:56Pair of Platinum Passes awarded in USA
40:40Photographer Eric Harkins of Poker Masters
42:03PokerNews Family of Podcasts Ad
43:40D&B Publishing Twitter Trivia Challenge
45:40Upcoming poker plans

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Chad Holloway
PR & Media Manager

PR & Media Manager for PokerNews, Podcast host & 2013 WSOP Bracelet Winner.

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