PokerNews Podcast: Ryan Laplante on Backing, Staking, and the 'Markup Police'
Three interviews fill out a jam-packed episode of the PokerNews Podcast.
Sarah Herring kicks things off, then sends it to [Removed:139], who is in Kansas City for the RunGood Poker Series. He chats with RunGood President Tana Karn about the Global Poker Award the series won, his team of ambassadors, and what he has planned for the future.
Then, Sarah brings on poker tournament professional Ryan Laplante for an in-depth conversation on backing, staking, and the "Markup Police."
Sarah also talks with Phil Sabbah from Playground Poker about what the Montreal casino has planned for the upcoming partypoker MILLIONS North America stop!
Show Time Stamps
| 0:20 | Intro: Sarah starts things off solo, Jeff is in Kansas City |
| 1:50 | Thirst Lounge searches for a new host after Cat Valdes leaves |
| 4:20 | The gofundme page set up for Eric Steinbaugh, who is donating a kidney to a friend's mom |
| 9:50 | Sarah sends it to Jeff, who is in Kansas City, chatting with RunGood President Tana Karn about this stop on the RunGood Poker Series |
| 11:00 | Taking us through the Global Poker Awards show and the RGPS's winning announcement: "It was just an absolute dream." |
| 18:00 | What makes the RunGood Poker Series unique: "We come at poker with a different approach...we want to make sure everything is welcoming." |
| 22:20 | The "Showbound" theme and partnership with Poker Central: "It's been amazing...(Sam Simmons) instantly knew what we were trying to do...I've seen more of a younger generation come out for this theme in particular." |
| 27:10 | Looking ahead to next season's theme: "Game Seven...we want to bring those kinds of moments to poker." |
| 29:10 | Dan O’Brien Denies Loren Klein Third RIU Reno Main Event Title |
| 30:30 | Jonas Wexler Wins WSOP Circuit Cherokee ($300,536) |
| 32:00 | Ryan Laplante joins the show! VIDEO HERE |
| 32:40 | A summary of the recent Twitter drama surrounding markup for poker tournament packages |
| 34:50 | Inspiration behind his blog post featuring his thoughts on buying and selling action and what he has learned over the last ten years |
| 41:20 | Different ways to buy action, tips for new buyers: "If you want to be a more informed investor, 2+2 in general will have better deals...but it's very much buyer beware" |
| 47:20 | How players can best prepare for the WSOP, Ryan recommends looking at Kenny Hallaert's schedule |
| 51:10 | Advice for players/investors: "Whatever you're going to play, be comfortable with losing every dollar you invest." |
| 57:30 | Recommendations for players new to the WSOP: "I think the best way to prepare is to join a training site." |
| 1:01:45 | His personal coaching: "I personally try my absolute best to charge well below what I think my value is, and because of that everyone has told me my coaching is one of the best values out there." |
| 1:05:00 | Broadcasting goals: "I love doing commentary... if I could do more of it, I'm always down for it. It's just a lot of fun." |
| 1:09:45 | What he looks for in his own investments: "They should be willing to give you a significant piece of what their edge is." |
| 1:13:45 | Learning about potential investments: "One of the best ways to gauge how somebody plays is play against them live...or to play against them online or to review an online hand history." |
| 1:19:25 | Changes to the WSOP structures: "The better structures is a downside in terms of profitability for most people." |
| 1:24:45 | What's "fair"? "Every time I'm buying or selling action I try to buy or sell at prices that I believe is below half of what I believe my ROI is." |
| 1:27:00 | Feeling guilty or nervous for investors: "I make sure they know that I could and will at times just straight brick the summer." |
| 1:30:20 | Playing his game during the summer with investors involved: "If I'm going to trust a read in this spot, I'm trusting it for the right reasons." |
| 1:34:00 | Tournament variance in the summer: "Going 0-for-20 shouldn't be a shocking thing." |
| 1:36:20 | Ryan and Sarah's Interview from Last Year |
| 1:42:20 | Phil Sabbah from Playground Poker joins the show! |
| 1:44:20 | Decreasing the number of Day Ones and potential buyins: "We have a very, very strong partner and a very ambitious poker in partypoker LIVE." |
| 1:45:30 | The Playground satellite winners so far |
| 1:47:36 | The atmosphere at Playground tournaments: "We are a venue that is strictly poker, we're poker 24/7/365, we haven't closed our doors once...it's the smaller details that make the place, and the experience. We always strive to create the best experience possible." |
| 1:51:30 | The MILLIONS North America Schedule |
| 1:51:40 | Other tournaments during the stop besides the Main Event |
| 1:53:20 | The appeal of the Montreal stop on the tour |
| 1:55:20 | The push for local players to qualify for MILLIONS: "We really made it this very special vibe in the club over the past six months." |
| 1:58:00 | That's a wrap! |
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