PokerNews Podcast: Doyle Brunson Returns, Ivey Reveals if He’ll Be at WSOP
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On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!
They highlight Doyle Brunson's much-bantered return to the WSOP since his last event in 2018, and also offer an audio clip from Phil Ivey discussing whether or not he'll be at the WSOP this year. Chad then talks about partying with Ivey at the launch party for his NFT while Jeff offers a 2021 WSOP Player of the Year update.
Toss in bracelet winner interviews with Shaun Deeb, Brian Rast, Darrin Wright, Farzad Bonyadi, Nicholas Julia, and Gershon Distenfeld, and it's a must-listen episode of the PokerNews Podcast. Speaking of Distenfeld, find out how and why he donated all his $204,000 in winnings to charity.
Big thanks to the special sponsor this week in Elite Chip Care, which you can learn more about here.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:24 | Welcome to the show |
| 00:35 | Chad parties hard with Phil Ivey |
| 03:00 | Phil Ivey shares whether or not he’ll be at the WSOP |
| 03:37 | Sponsor: Elite Chip Care |
| 04:20 | Doyle Brunson plays 2021 WSOP Super Seniors Event |
| 05:55 | What sort of Cheetos does Doyle Brunson enjoy? |
| 06:48 | Will Doyle play anymore events? |
| 08:43 | Sponsor: partypoker |
| 09:23 | Shaun Deeb wins $25K PLO for 5th WSOP gold bracelet |
| 11:17 | Winner interview w/ Shaun Deeb |
| 16:27 | Update on the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year race |
| 17:14 | Brian Rast also captures 5th career bracelet; makes Poker Hall of Fame case |
| 19:00 | Winner interview w/ Brian Rast |
| 23:15 | Darrin Wright wins Event #50: $600 Mixed NLHE/PLO Deepstack |
| 24:05 | Winner interview w/ Darrin Wright |
| 25:30 | Farzad Bonyadi wins 4th bracelet in $10K 2-7 NL Single Draw |
| 26:35 | Nicholas Julia wins Event #54: $2,500 Nine-Game Mix 6-Handed for $168,608 |
| 27:03 | Winner interview w/ Nicholas Julia |
| 28:15 | Gershon Distenfeld wins Event #48: $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold'em; donates $204K in winnings to charity |
| 34:33 | Winner interview w/ Gershon Distenfeld |
| 41:40 | Sarah is set to return! |
Plan for the WSOP
Remember, during the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP), which runs Thursday, September 30 through Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, we'll be bringing you three episodes of the PokerNews Podcast each week!
New episodes are slated to be released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday bringing you all the latest from the 2021 WSOP along with interviews straight from the tournament floor!
Check out our 2021 WSOP Hub here!
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PR & Media Manager for PokerNews, Podcast host & 2013 WSOP Bracelet Winner.
