PokerNews Podcast Special Edition: Remembering Mike Sexton
In a special edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jeff Platt pay tribute to Mike Sexton, whose recent passing after a cancer battle left the entire poker world in mourning.
Not only do they share their own personal experiences and favorite stories, but they also talk with those close to Sexton including Linda Johnson, Jan Fisher, Maria Ho, Tony Dunst, Adam Pliska, Vince Van Patten, Nolan Dalla, Remko Rinkema, Antonio Esfandiari, and even his own brother, Jeff Sexton.
Tears are shed, laughs are had, and memories relived in this tribute to a poker legend, a consummate gentleman, and the greatest ambassador the game has ever seen.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 01:30 | First news that came as such a shock |
| 09:25 | Maria Ho shares her thoughts |
| 26:30 | Linda Johnson joins the show to give deep insights into Mike Sexton |
| 34:30 | Mike Sexton was a dancer!! |
| 39:15 | Jan Fisher shares Mike Sexton hustle story |
| 42:50 | Nolan Dalla explains how Mike was essential in his book about Stu Unger |
| 52:48 | Remko Rinkema reveals his experience and understanding of Mike Sexton |
| 01:06:00 | Adam Pliska & Vince Van Patten from Mike Sexton’s WPT family |
| 01:28:00 | Some unknown elements of Mike Sexton through the eyes of Tony Dunst |
| 01:33:45 | Why every poker player should be more like Mike Sexton according to Antonio Esfandiari |
| 01:36:20 | Mike’s brother Jeff Sexton shares thoughts on Mike Sexton from outside of poker |
Tell us who you want to hear from. Let us know what you think of the show — tweet about the podcast using #PNPod, and be sure to follow Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway on Twitter.
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