LFG Podcast #13: WSOP Circuit Foxwoods Ring Winner Alex "Chapo" Jim
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.
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Show Time Stamps
| 0:23 | Intro with Jamie Kerstetter & Chad Holloway |
| 0:30 | Guest Alex “Chapo” Jim joins the show |
| 0:48 | Origin of Chapo nickname |
| 1:42 | Chapo’s WSOPC Foxwoods win |
| 2:55 | Years of struggle |
| 4:45 | Keeping the ball rolling |
| 5:18 | Chapo’s usual grind |
| 6:05 | Underground New York games |
| 7:30 | Jamie’s favorite venues |
| 9:11 | Chapo’s bio and dropping out of school |
| 12:30 | Chapo’s upcoming poker plans |
| 15:25 | Mining Chapo’s Twitter feed |
| 18:00 | on-Two Punch w/ Jamie & Chad |
| 22:46 | VerStandig Law Firm Ad |
| 24:00 | Meaning of GOAT & Survivor connection |
| 27:17 | Poker Night in America Survivor Cash Game |
| 30:55 | Treasure Island closes poker room |
| 32:36 | MSPT Grand Falls recap |
| 34:55 | WPT500 L.A. recap |
| 36:10 | WSOPC Foxwoods Main Event recap |
| 37:56 | Pair of Platinum Passes awarded in USA |
| 40:40 | Photographer Eric Harkins of Poker Masters |
| 42:03 | PokerNews Family of Podcasts Ad |
| 43:40 | D&B Publishing Twitter Trivia Challenge |
| 45:40 | Upcoming poker plans |
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PR & Media Manager for PokerNews, Podcast host & 2013 WSOP Bracelet Winner.
