The Poker Beat - July 15

[Lon VanPatten]

Possible topics for this week's show:

Continuing coverage of the WSOP Main Event
Phil Ivey makes his 9th WPT final table at the Bellagio Cup VI
Late registration open until level 11, opinions?
WPT announces the return of Kimberly Lansing and the debut of the Royal Flush Girls
Israel police request ISPs to block access to gambling websites

[BJ Nemeth]

Originally Posted by Lon VanPatten

Possible topics for this week's show:

Continuing coverage of the WSOP Main Event
Phil Ivey makes his 9th WPT final table at the Bellagio Cup VI
Late registration open until level 11, opinions?
WPT announces the return of Kimberly Lansing and the debut of the Royal Flush Girls
Israel police request ISPs to block access to gambling websites

We certainly wouldn't have expected the WPT to be noteworthy enough for a full segment of a show recorded deep in the WSOP Main Event, but there is too much to discuss -- big changes to the show and Ivey's record ninth WPT final table are things we simply can't ignore.

[BJ Nemeth]

Dan Michalski took care of hosting duties today, with Jessica Welman, Gary Wise, and myself comprising the panel. Some newsbriefs, followed with Main Event talk and the new changes on the World Poker Tour.

We were running tight on time, and didn't get much chance to discuss Phil Ivey. But I'm not sure much needs to be said -- he's already universally acclaimed as the greatest poker player in the world.

[JonV]

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[Dan Michalski]

as my first time in the captain's chair, i popped in here looking for a critique, good or bad. but without that, i suppose i will just start the official word on wolfman as host ...

"slow start, but eventually awesome. awesomest episode of the series!"

you guys seriously shoulda seen the vein in gary's head all but burst when i cut him off mid expository genius.

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by Dan Michalski

you guys seriously shoulda seen the vein in gary's head all but burst when i cut him off mid expository genius.

Sounds like we need a ustream of everyone whenever you host the show.

Nice job though, not nearly the dumpster fire it could have become.

[Imasmrtazz]

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[jdns321]

Originally Posted by Dan Michalski

as my first time in the captain's chair, i popped in here looking for a critique, good or bad. but without that, i suppose i will just start the official word on wolfman as host ...

You sure you really want this? I suggest you read the "July 8th" show thread, and my posts there. If you want my opinion, I will give it. I will be completely honest, good and bad, and I will back up my critiques with examples too. I'm willing to take the time to do this as a thank you overall for putting on a show (and it does take time and effort), but only if you really want it.

At this point, I'm more than willing to leave you guys alone, too.

[Dan Michalski]

I'm always looking to improve my game. (Just ask the others how buggy my occasional post-game analysis can be.) I did indeed read your post on last week's show. Agreed with you on some, but not all. Not sure when the next time I host will be ... maybe never! But I have listened closely and found some things I liked and things I didn't ... how 'bout you hold off til I do another couple episodes before giving the thorough hyper-critique?

I wouldn't want you to waste your time on the things I already know I would need to work on.

[BJ Nemeth]

Originally Posted by jdns321

You sure you really want this?

This made me LOL ...