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PokerNews PodcastAuthor: PokerNews Podcast
The PokerNews Podcast, the longest-running news show in the poker world with over 800 episodes, releases new episodes every Friday! Each episode includes the latest news, stories, debates, and gossip from the community. From Poker Hall of Famers to World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champions, the PokerNews Podcast has welcomed the biggest guests in the industry. WSOP bracelet winner Chad Holloway hosts alongside Game of Gold star and 2021 MSPT Player of the Year Kyna England & two-time WSOP.com Online Player of the Year and bracelet winner Mike "Brock Lesnar" Holtz. Tweet about the podcast at #PNPod and follow PokerNews on X at @PokerNews for more! Language: en Genres: Games, Leisure, News, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Can You Expect for the 2026 WSOP? Jeff Platt Shares All
Episode 942
Thursday, 26 February, 2026
In the 942nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by Jeff Platt at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. The quartet talks about Platt's new role with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and what all that entails. Find out what all you can expect from the 2026 WSOP as the former cohost of the PokerNews Podcast talks about being a face of the brand, live viewer experience, storytelling, the Poker Hall of Fame, and much more. Plus, Platt shares some of his favorite WSOP moments that he's been a part of over the years, moments that include Doyle Brunson and Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi. Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 01:40 | New role with the WSOP 04:43 | Being the face of a brand 10:30 | WSOP Circuit to ramp up 12:33 | Live viewer experience 18:55 | Player storylines 21:50 | Poker Hall of Fame 25:46 | More leaderboards the better 28:16 | Favorite WSOP moments 33:00 | Creating buzz via storytelling 34:18 | What should poker fans expect?
