Fun Warren dropped off a couple of dolls resembling famous poker pros in the pressbox.Dan and Dr. Pauly each received one as a gift. Hijinks ensue... 2021 WSOP - Episode 39: Bruno's New Toy (4:20) - Fun Warren brought a batch of dolls to the WSOP. The dolls, resembling famous poker pros, were custom made in London . He left a couple behind for Paul…

Dan and Dr.Pauly hang out at the final table bubble for the November Nine. They pucked up a hand... 2011 WSOP - Episode 38: Pucked Up Hand (4:48) - Dan and Pauly thought they were recording an episode during an elimination hand, but they mistakenly got the players mixed up. Instead of a bustout, they witnessed a double up by Matt Gianetti. The simp…

Dan showed up at the perfect time to hang out with Dr. Pauly, just as the final ten players were consolidated to one table... 2001 WSOP - Episode 37: Pseudo-Final Table (6:02) - Dan and Pauly are on the rail of the Mothership as action resumes for the pseudo-final table of ten, otherwise known as the November Nine bubble. Plenty of tension in the a…

Dr. Pauly bumped into Kevin Mathers and he sat down for a chat about his first ever WSOP... 2001 WSOP - Episode 36: KevMath WSOP Exit Interview with KevMath (8:50) - Kevin "KevMath" Mathers is officially done with his WSOP assignment, but he stopped by the Rio to watch the action on Day 8. He bumped into Pauly, who sat him down to discuss his favor…

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out on the rail of the featured TV table and wonder where have all the patch deals gone? 2001 WSOP - Episode 35: Patchwork Orange (6:06) - Dan and Pauly hang out late on Day 7. Dan tells everyone how his girlfriend checked out the Main Event for the first time to check out all the hoopla. The discussion shifts to patch deals …

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out on the smokers' porch and observe "tent city"... 2011 WSOP - Episode 34: Tent City (5:01) - Dan and Pauly went outside and wandered around tent city, where all of the ESPN live feed production trucks and Poker PROductions trailers were located. Pauly hasn't seen much of the semi-live coverage on ESPN and Dan clues him in …

Snoopy joins Dr. Pauly for a conversation about the pair of Brits and one Irishman left in the Main Event field... 2011 WSOP - Episode 33: Two Brits, One Irishman with Snoopy (5:09) - Snoopy gives Pauly the latest British report with three tables remaining in the Main Event. Snoopy clues us in on the two Brits (Sam Holden and JP Kelly) still alive …

Hey, Dan and Dr. Pauly discuss the latest innovation in the Main Event... 2011 WSOP - Episode 32: Semi-Live WSOP, Live from the Palms (3:21) - The WSOP is being broadcast on ESPN with a 30-minute delay, and it's also being streamed online at ESPN 3. Dan has not been at the Rio, because he's been keeping an eye on the Main Event by watching ESPN's c…

It's the most exciting time at the WSOP! The Money Bubble of the 2011 Main Event finally burst and Dr. Pauly and WhoJedi were there. 2011 WSOP - Episode 31: Secret Bubble Boy with WhoJedi (1:31) - The Main Event crawled toward the Money Bubble, which historically speaking is always the most exciting time in poker. However, this year's bubble popped…

On Day 3, Snoopy and Dr. Pauly hang out behind the press box and Snoopy gives us the rundown on the Brits still remaining in the Main Event... 2011 WSOP - Episode 30: British Beef with Snoopy (8:01) - As play progresses on Day 3, Pauly and Snoopy hang out and discuss the finer aspects of British beef. Well, not really, but the title sounded rather …

Dan is AWOL and Pauly is still playing in the WSOP Media Event while Change100 and AlCantHang hijack the Tao of Pokerati for a special episode... 2011 WSOP - Episode 29: Media Mania and Golden Toilets with Change100 and AlCantHang (3:08) - Pauly is still in the media event, so Change100 takes the opportunity to chat with AlCantHang. They both buste…

Phil Hellmuth, known for his grandiose and over the top entrances, showed up to play on Day 1C. Here's the report from Dr. Pauly and Snoopy... 2011 WSOP - Episode 28: Hellmuthian Entrance with Snoopy (6:26) - Phil Hellmuth arrived late to the Main Event in true Hellmuthian fashion as he showed up during the start of level 3. However, this year Hell…

Just before players return from the dinner break, Dr. Pauly and Snoopy chat about Day 1A of the Main Event... 2011 WSOP - Episode 27: Almost Famous with Snoopy (3:32) - While players return to their seats after the dinner break, Pauly and Snoopy notice Jason Alexander posing for pictures with fans. Snoopy explains why Seinfeld wasn't a big hit in E…

Moments before the Main Event begins, Dr. Pauly raged solo and recorded an episode... 2011 WSOP - Episode 26: Main Event Begins! (6:34) - The Main Event is upon us and before the cards went in the air, Pauly is hanging out and listening to TD Jack Effel's long-winded introduction and a quick rundown of the rules to all Main Event players. Jack then…

We had an unexpected visitor... Aurélien a.k.a. Benjo's younger brother. 2011 WSOP - Episode 24: It's Not Benjo with Aurélien (5:10) Pauly and Dan meet upwith Benjo's younger brother, Aurélien, who is in town for the Tournament Director's Association big conference. Aurélien works as a TD in France and shares his initial thoughts on visiting Las Ve…

Dr. Pauly and AlCantHang head out to a soccer match and a poker tournament broke out... 2011 WSOP - Episode 23: Brazil's Mothership Invasion with AlCantHang (2:50) - Pauly and AlCantHang are on the rail inside the Mothership watching the heads-up battle between American Nachman "The Landlord" Berlin and Brazil's native son Andre Akkari. Al and Paul…

Dr.Pauly has a special guest, the infamous Joe Dub, to discuss an Eskimo-related incident on the rail. Here's the story... 2011 WSOP - Episode 22: Eskimo Dementia with Joe Dub (3:33) - Pauly bumps into Joe Dub while covering the final table of the $2,500 Razz. Joe Dub is eager to tell the story about how he saw Eskimo lurking around the rail of the…

With Dan AWOL and Benjo out of the country, Dr. Pauly is in search for a new sidekick with an outrageous accent. He turns to Snoopy... 2011 WSOP - Episode 21: New Dynamic Duo with Snoopy (5:59) - Pauly holds auditions for a new sidekick with only one requirement -- a outrageous accent. Snoopy, a writer from London, nails the audition. In this episo…

This is an "extra special episode" for Benjo and will be the last time Dr. Pauly, Dan, and Benjo record an episode for the 2011 WSOP... 2011 WSOP - Episode 20: Adieu, Benjo (8:40) - After almost a week of speculation and rumors, Benjo confirms that he's leaving Las Vegas and heading home to France. His brief stint at the WSOP is officially over. On…

Dr. Pauly finds KevMath at a dive bar playing video Keno... 2011 WSOP - Episode 19: KevMath Keno System with KevMath (6:31) - Pauly and KevMath hang out at the dive bar in a bowling alley at the Gold Coast. KevMath was in the middle of crushing a video Keno game, when Pauly asked him to share a couple of his big secrets to beating the game. For mor…

Dr. Pauly and Timtern are covering the final table of a Donkament inside the Mothership. Here's their story... 2011 WSOP - Episode 18: Mothership Stench with Timtern (2:43) - Pauly and Timtern are in the press section inside the Mothership, while sweating the final table of the Donkament. Timtern shares a story about a couple of railbirds who put h…

A very special episode with Kevin "KevMath" Mathers and Dr. Pauly, as the two discuss an unusual topic. 2011 WSOP - Episode 17: Fake Fashion Report with Kev Math (5:10) - Pauly chats with Kev Math, who is a self-described "fashion expert." The two compare and contrast the different styles of clothing worn by members of the media. KevMath also revea…

2011 WSOP - Episode 16: Brickless Cash Games Reprise (3:22) - Dan and Pauly recorded a quick follow-up to their previous episode while they hang out on the rail of the high-stakes cash games. They spot Eskimo Clark, "Cowboy", and other broke dicks lingering around seeking handouts from the high rollers. For more episodes, visit the Tao of Pokerati …

Dan and Dr. Pauly hang out in the Pavilion and rail the cash games... 2011 WSOP - Episode 15: Brickless Cash Games (4:43) - Dan and Pauly hang out on the rail of the high-stakes cash games in the Rio. They describe the bustling scene, but are a little disappointed the massive PLO cash game isn't running. For more episodes, visit the Tao of Pokerati…

Dr. Pauly bumped into an old friend at the Rio and luckily secured a podcast with the legendary Johnny Hughes.... 2011 WSOP - Episode 14: Old School Cheats with Johnny Hughes (6:02) - Pauly sat down and chatted with a special guest -- the legendary Johnny Hughes -- who has been in poker circles for 50+ years. Pauly asks Johnny to share some stories…