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Gamblers

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‘Gamblers’ is an anthology series that follows the underground lives and careers of professional gamblers. Season 1 stretched from the blackjack table to the poolroom and all the way to the racetrack. After reporting most of Season 1 remotely during the early days of the pandemic, host David Hill hits the road in Season 2, taking listeners to the places where hustlers and savants gather to compete with each other. This season, we’re visiting the golf courses of Las Vegas, the drag strips of ...
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You know what poker usually looks like—a table full of people, some wearing sunglasses, some wearing headphones, nobody talking to each other. Now it’s time to see how it could be different. Host: David Hill Producers: Bobby Wagner, Mike Wargon, Matt Dollinger, Vikram Patel Sound Design: Bobby Wagner Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Theme son…
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There's more than one way to make millions playing golf. Host: David Hill Producers: Bobby Wagner, Mike Wargon, Matt Dollinger, Vikram Patel Sound Design: Bobby Wagner Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Theme song: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer
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It's Super Bowl Sunday, and the hundreds of bets Rufus Peabody and his team made on the game are hanging in the balance. When one play can cost you $70,000, how do you keep your head on straight? Host: David Hill Producers: Bobby Wagner, Mike Wargon, Matt Dollinger, Vikram Patel Sound Design: Bobby Wagner Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Them…
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If you had $2 million, could you bet it all on one football game? Host: David Hill Producers: Bobby Wagner, Mike Wargon, Matt Dollinger, Vikram Patel Sound Design: Bobby Wagner Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Theme song: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Two lanes, two drivers, two cars, thousands of dollars, and only one winner. At the drag strips of Orlando, Florida, you’re only as good as your last winning bet. Host: David Hill Producers: Bobby Wagner, Mike Wargon, Matt Dollinger, Vikram Patel Sound Design: Bobby Wagner Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Theme song: Isaac Lee Learn more abou…
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‘Gamblers’ is an anthology series that follows the underground lives and careers of professional gamblers. Season 1 stretched from the blackjack table to the poolroom and all the way to the racetrack. After reporting most of Season 1 remotely during the early days of the pandemic, host David Hill hits the road in Season 2, taking listeners to the p…
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Andrew is looking to get better at poker and is enlisting the help of not one, not two but two and a half poker coaches to help him on master live and online poker play. Back from Michigan to play the PokerStars MICOOP, he is setting out to play live poker today and hopefully record a poker vlog. Busi shares her thoughts on Caroline Dweck’s book Mi…
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Busi wants to know what is erotic to Andrew. Can he be erotic by himself? Is that awkward to talk about? (spoiler – yes.) How can two people in a long term relationship continue to find that spiciness? And Andrew has returned to the poker tables in Las Vegas! So what’s this about texas hold’em retirement?? Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 6…
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After a week off to rest and recover, A+B are back to discuss how the Coronavirus has affected their lives. They walk through the timeline of events, symptoms, and how everyone is feeling today. They discuss their covid tinged Valentine’s Day. And lastly, some plans about poker going forward. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email …
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Andrew was having a good week, until something very annoying happened in a meeting he had on Thursday. Busi gives us her thoughts on the ongoing GameStop/Robinhood/hedge fund debacle. She tells us about her love of all things fast. In particular: Drag racing. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email us: hello@tellspodcast.com Shop Fa…
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In this episode of the podcast, Busi and Andrew gab about emotions and feelings. Andrew says he never feels sad and wonders if that is normal. Andrew shares his understanding of the wire act memo update that was announced las week. He also wonders what it means to be a poker ambassador The best part of the show is always the listener feedback, stay…
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Lasik surgery is complete and Andrew discusses all the details. Was it painful? How is his recovery going? How is his vision? Busi tells us what her wishes are after death, and Andrew is initially confused. Andrew discusses why he hasn’t been playing live poker and making vlogs. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email us: hello@tell…
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Happy new Year friends! In this episode of the podcast, Busi and Andrew settle the bet they made at the end of the year regarding Andrew’s dopamine detox. Andrew gives unsolicited advice about only using cash for one thing. Busi is curious if Andrew has any goals for the year and Busi learns that she has something in common with Daniel Negreanu. Te…
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Busi and Andrew fill the audience in on all of their Christmas Day happenings. They look back on 2020 and discuss what they learned about themselves and the world. The two then look ahead to 2021 and chat about what they want to do and/or achieve. They looked at a house… did they put an offer in?? Somebody out there has a 300-year mortgage, believe…
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Andrew mentions the most exciting thing that happened this week… and it may or may not be a new all time high for Bitcoin! He and Busi look into why they don’t argue about money. They answer the final–and deepest–questions designed to make people fall in love. Is anything too serious to joke about? Who would be the most shocking death in each other…
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Busi describes a recent near-death experience, followed by some catcalling on the streets of Las Vegas. Andrew discusses his progress on the PLO learning path. There’s some beautiful shots from the Glittering Lights show at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway! And the two hosts answer some more questions that lead to love–from the failing New York Times. …
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Andrew sustains yet another injury from an outdoor activity, this time from hiking. Busi and Andrew make a bet that Andrew has to complete before year’s end and Busi is unsure if he’ll succeed. We get into some great listener feedback about locaton independence, sleep schedules and to wrap up the podcast we answer a few more questions from the 36 q…
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Find out how this question on love left Andrew speechless. You’ll also hear Black Friday strategies you didn’t know you needed and learn about a clothing company that doubles as a concierge service. The best part of the podcast is always the listener feedback and questions. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email us: hello@tellspodc…
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Andrew accomplished a goal! Busi took a trip and left Andrew the apartment to himself. And they get into some deeper and deeper questions about Love. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email us: hello@tellspodcast.com Shop Favorable Merch Busi’s Instagram: @busisiweb Andrew’s Instagram: @yayandrew Music By DJ QuadsAudio Player The po…
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Andrew is sore after trying a new activity with friends. He tries to get Busi to commit to doing it with him. He also gives us an update on his poker life and a recap of the poker fued happening between Daniel Negranaeu and Doug Polk. After the update we continue down the list of the 36 questions that lead to love and wonder if we should measure lo…
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Busi has a lot of questions to ask Andrew this week. She asks questions about his election wager, whether he’d really take money from anyone as well as questions that lead to love. Andrew has some unconventional takes and wonders whether they will result in blowback. Listen to find out on this episode of Tells. Text us or leave us a voice message: …
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Asks an agitated Andrew on this week’s episode of the podcast. He gives us a recap of his week and shares his unhealthy diet which Busi believes could be the reason for his angst and feeling of impending doom. We review some listener feedback on last week’s topic of having children. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email us: hello@…
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Andrew discusses his love for PLO despite the blood that is shed on its streets. Busi tells us about her first ever visit to a therapist. The two of them discuss having kids, and Busi shares her reservations about it. And we got some voicemails! Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email us: hello@tellspodcast.com Shop Favorable Merch …
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In this episode of the podcast, Andrew and Busi sit down to chat about Andrew’s experience of being forced to do a difficult thing. they share their find of the best Espresso martini in Las Vegas. Some of the listener’s of the podcast did a difficult thing too and called in and left us a voicemail. Hear what they have to say. Text us or leave us a …
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Andrew and Busi discuss Andrew’s return to the poker felts in Las Vegas. They visit a new entertainment and dining concept called Area15. They discuss whether retirement is still a thing in today’s society. And a “town fridge” is somewhere in Las Vegas–a very helpful thing for people to contribute to. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 92…
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Andrew and Busi discuss the highs and lows of their first date. They observe that anniversary getting margaritas at Tacos and Beer, and a Polaroid picture snapped at Velveteen Rabbit (it’s open again!). They meet up with friends Jody and Trevor Savage, and check out a brand new tequila and mezcal spot in DTLV called Lucky Day. Busi discusses whethe…
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Andrew and Busi talk about whether there’s an issue with calling a girl pretty, which leads to a discussion about flesh prisons. Andrew pays his taxes, which is a touchy subject in the household. They head to DTLV to get a burger and beer with their friends Jon and Kate, thanks to those sweet rental bikes. They follow that up with a trip to Able Ba…
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Andrew and Busi attempt to knock the rust off of the video version of Tells Podcast. They reminisce about the WSOP grind in Mexico; discuss what their dreams are and whether they were implanted via the media; and cruise around Downtown Las Vegas on some bikes during a hot date. Text us or leave us a voice message: 702 690 9299 Email us: hello@tells…
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Andrew plays his final event of the WSOP 2020 and instead of asking him to recap and his experience, Busi decides to let Andrew mull it over so he can give us a comprehensive review of his performance and experience. Busi shares her $10 GGPoker tournament experience, her re-commitment to learning Spanish why she’s grown even more curious about lear…
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This week, Busi decides that moving to Mexico might be the play, but Andrew’s telephone anxiety might stand in the way of making this a reality. With the hopes dashed, they move on to chatting about the WSOP online main event and how the stream made Andrew cool. Busi asks whether Andrew would marry her under a certain condition and his response is …
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Hurricane Genevieve swept through Baja California this week and Busi and Andrew recount their first hurricane experience. Andrew invites Busi to co-host his stream of Saturday tournament play. She agrees, but wonders whether it is more helpful or harmful for her to be on Andrew’s stream. Busi asks Andrew what love is. Andrew’s reluctance to answer …
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Busi and Andrew are reunited in Mexico for this installment of the podcast. Andrew fills us in on his online WSOP tournament experience and wonders if he is doing this work trip the right way. Busi asks Andrew what the tournament score has to be in order to pop the champagne in the fridge after which they reminisce about a very recent date night an…
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Andrew checks in from Cabo San Lucas in Mexico and fills us in on his tournament grind for the online WSOP. He makes Busi a big promise and expresses its inevitability. Andrew asks how long Busi would wait for him if he had to stay in Mexico to wait and he does not like the answer Busi gives. The best part of the show is always the listener feedbac…
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Andrew placed 49th out of 1479 in a WSOP bracelet event and Busi asks whether it is appropriate to celebrate a tournament cash, and how does one celebrate a small win and if it is even worth celebrating. Busi introduces Andrew to a new type of relationship private investigator and Andrew concludes that relationships should be illegal until we reach…
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Andrew shares his love of pizza, while Busi has become quite intrigued by earthquakes. Healthy habits abound as Busi and Andrew have taken up running in 100 degree weather. Andrew gives an update on his online WSOP and why he is not taking responsibility for the outcome. Busi and Andrew share the much appreciated listener feedback. Buy Favorable Me…
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Poker manages to steal Andrew’s joy once again but, this week, there is a silver lining as Andrew shares the best thing that happened to him this week. As Busi initiated into the fold, she asks Andrew what it means to be the best American, there’s talk about nostalgia, cars and conference technology. Andrew references Henry Rollins who talks about …
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Busi recounts her Saturday morning protesting failure and asks Andrew about whether disrupting traffic is enough to affect change. Busi asks Andrew whether he would be willing to go to prison for love. A seemingly odd question, but a reality many interracial couples had to face just a few decades ago. Andrew shares news of the online WSOP and the 8…
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This week, Andrew is caught in the trifecta of despair, Twitter feuds and online poker. And as if that wasn’t enough, Busi asks him to take this implict bias test, which reveals a less than desirable outcome. This leads to a conversation about shaming people into action, quarantine spread and a dreams of utopia. Busi asks Andrew the best way to dea…
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In this episode of the podcast, Busi and Andrew review the long and sad week in America. Andrew believes that robots might be the solution to all human problems. Andrew shares the goals he had for this years WSOP. In his despair, he’s talks about starting a new career on Tiktok In attempt to gain a different understanding on protests, please read t…
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The last couple of days of online poker play have been a bit rocky for Andrew and it made him wonder whether poker is the only endeavour that humbles you as soon as you become overly confident/cocky, Busi thinks not but she does demand to know why she didn’t get a 30 frame Instagram tribute on her birthday. Busi and Andrew also have a discussion ab…
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