PN Podcast: Breaking Down Global Poker Award Nominees & Guest Jason Somerville Talks PNIA
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen break down the recently revealed Global Poker Award nominees, which included one of their very own! Who do they like to win? Who do they think got snubbed? Find out here.
Plus, Chad talks about his experience playing on Poker Night in America (PNIA) last week, which is where Connor and Matt caught up with this week's guest, Jason Somerville, who shared what he's been up to lately and reminisced on his days co-hosting this very podcast.
The crew then discusses the hot start to 2024 for both Kristen & Alex Foxen, former 'American Idol' contestant William Hung's interview about losing his wife over a gambling addiction, and the Arkansas high school teacher who won $73K at the first RunGood Poker Series stop of the season. Finally, take a look at the 2024 Wynn Millions schedule, which offers more than $8M in guarantees!
Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:23 | Welcome to the show |
| 01:37 | Connor Richards nominated for a Global Poker Award! |
| 03:02 | Breaking down the Global Poker Award nominations |
| 03:17 | Toughest Opponent |
| 04:28 | Best Final Table Performance |
| 06:00 | Breakout Player of the Year |
| 06:55 | Best Twitter/X Personality |
| 07:45 | Best Streamer |
| 08:44 | Best Vlogger |
| 10:00 | Best Short Form Content Creator |
| 11:00 | Industry Person of the Year |
| 12:31 | Tournament Director of the Year |
| 14:26 | Event of the Year |
| 15:30 | Best Mid-Major Circuit/Tour |
| 16:44 | Best Standalone Event |
| 17:37 | Best Commentator |
| 18:12 | Best Poker Podcast |
| 19:21 | Best Media Content – Written |
| 21:29 | Best Media Content – Video |
| 22:42 | Best Media Content – Photo |
| 26:27 | Fan Choice Categories |
| 30:44 | Chad plays on Poker Night in America 8 years after first appearance |
| 35:39 | Hanging out at Studio 52 w/ Jason Somerville |
| 36:15 | Interview w/ Jason Somerville |
| 36:52 | How did your partnership w/ PNIA come together? |
| 40:44 | What’s exciting you about poker content nowadays? |
| 43:09 | Remembering his time w/ the PokerNews Podcast |
| 44:27 | Sponsor: 888poker |
| 45:29 | Kristen & Alex Foxen off to a hot start in 2024 |
| 46:42 | Infamous 'American Idol' contestant William Hung lost wife over poker, gambling addiction |
| 48:00 | Arkansas high school teacher wins $73K as RunGood Poker Series kicks off 2024 season |
| 49:39 | Wynn Millions schedule released; more than $8M in guarantees |
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