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    The Chip Race

    The GPI Global Poker Award Winning Podcast, sponsored by Unibet Poker, presented by David Lappin and Dara O’Kearney

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    The Lock-In - Zach Elwood Aug 31, 2021

    This week we are locked in and figuring out tells with Zachary Elwood. The episode begins with a look back at Dara’s appearance on Zach’s show ‘People Who Read People’ when the pair broke down lots of useful poker tells. This chat segued nicely into an analysis of Phil Hellmuth’s tells (and likely fake tells), deployed in his defeat at the hands of Tom Dwan on High Stakes Duel. From there, the trio discussed Erik Seidel’s ninth bracelet win and his first online. The subject then changes to the latest instance of poker ambassador musical chairs as Krissy Bicknell departs from Partypoker while Ben Rolle (bencb) partners with Pokerstars. The trio discuss the significance of Rolle’s new role as yet another prolific content creator moving into the brand ambassadorial space. Next up is the hot topic of vaccinations as it pertains to the WSOP who have flip-flopped in recent weeks as to their policy. This provokes a frank chat about the outspoken views of Krissy Bicknell, Alex Foxen and others whose decision not to get vaccinated will likely exclude them from the Series. The show ends with Dara telling us about his upcoming book, another collaboration with Barry Carter, this time on the subject of ICM.

    The Lock-In - Barny Boatman Aug 16, 2021

    This week, Barny Boatman is locked-in and lashing out at the creators of online poker 'throwables'. It's a wonderfully heterogeneous show this week as David and Dara are joined by their great friend Barny to talk about everything from ageism in poker to responsible gambling, from Communism to Full Tilt, from economic bubbles to near-death experiences, from online poker tools to cacky bog roll. The lads also own up to the fact that this episode was pre-recorded in June and decide to make some predictions for the news headlines. Did they get any right? You will have to tune in to see.

    The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 6 - Elena Stover Matt Vaughan Parker Talbot Ike Haxton Aug 05, 2021

    This week, Dara and David are joined by professor turned poker nomad Elena ‘The Groupie’ Stover. They also welcome poker vlogger Matt Vaughan. For strategy, they are joined by twitch streamer Parker ‘TonkaaaaP’ Talbot to discuss a hand he played versus former guest Olivier Busquet on ‘King Of The Hill’. With a little help from Isaac Haxton, the lads discuss poker paradigms. Plus, Ian’s got the news!

    The Lock-In - Kevmath Aug 02, 2021

    This week, we are locked in and out wringing out Kevin Mathers for all his inside information! It is with great pleasure that Dara and David sit down with Kevmath to discuss the stories of the week. The lads start off with a tribute to Layne Flack before talking about Phil Hellmuth’s 7th consecutive victory on High Stakes Duel. Using Phil Galfond’s viral Twitter thread as a leaping off point, there is a deep dive on the possible origins of superstitions and their connection to transitional objects. After that, it’s all WSOP stories as the trio discuss the wisdom of Landon Tice’s 8-1 bracelet bet with Bill Perkins, the prospect of Europe to US travel restrictions being loosened before the WSOP starts in September and the rumour that the 2022 Series will be played at Bally’s. Kevmath is a good sport throughout, dropping knowledge bombs and quite possibly letting a bit of inside information slip.

    The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 5 - Toby Lewis Padraig Parkinson KL Cleeton Jul 25, 2021

    This week, we are joined by EPT champion, Aussie Millions champion and Wynn Millions chopper Toby Lewis. We also welcome the 1999 WSOP main event 3rd place finisher Padraig Parkinson. For strategy, Dara and David take a look at one of Dara’s hands, an interesting heads up spot from an online MTT. KL Cleeton stops by to talk about carer legislation, stripper poles and Dara’s new satellite strategy masterclass on Learn Pro Poker. Plus, Ian’s got news and results.

    The Lock-In - Carlos Welch Jul 20, 2021

    This week, Carlos Welch is locked in and blinging out proceedings with his brand new WSOP bracelet! Carlos joins David and Dara as the trio discuss the news, gossip and scandals of the day. First in the news is of course Carlos's victory in the $888 Crazy Eights WSOP Events few days ago for $125,000. Carlos summarises the key points of the tournament before telling the lads about his rags to riches story. The topic then begrudgingly switches to the story of Poker's Icarus Landon Tice and his concession to Bill Perkins in their much hyped Heads-Up Challenge. Doug Polk's return to the content streets is discussed as David wonders if Doug calling out Daniel Negreanu's losing streak was the ultimate jinx! Olivier Busquet's hot-take on the use of charts re-ignites an old debate as Carlos and Dara weigh in on the wrongs of RTA but also emphasis the need for rules that were policeable. David's rant this week is about PokerGO and their itchy copyrite claim trigger finger which he reveals effected past Chip Race Strategy Videos. The lads offer their takes on the pettiness of PokerGO who seem to be intimidating smaller content creators and disregarding fair use. The final topic is the news that Mason Malmuth has sold the 2+2 Forums and Carlos gives us the inside track on how that means the discontinuation of the magazine and potentially other wings of the business.

    The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 4 - Jesse Sylvia Christian Zetzsche Barny Boatman Jason Su Jul 09, 2021

    This week, we are joined by WPT champion and WSOP Main Event runner-up Jesse Sylvia. We also welcome the hardest working man in poker Christian Zetsche. For strategy, we’ve got a very special segment with Barny Boatman looking back on a hand he played versus Vicky Coren in the EPT. Jason Su joins us to talk about ‘Poker with Presence’. Plus Ian’s got all the news and results.

    The Lock-In - Thomas Keeling Jul 06, 2021

    This week, Dara and David are locked in and hanging out with the seriously serious Thomas Keeling. The lads kick things off by sharing some memories about the 1999 WSOP Main Event champion Noel Furlong who passed away this week. The conversation then turns to the recent PokerKing WPT Heads-Up event, won by Phil Ivey. Thomas gives his behind-the-scenes perspective and insights into why the event worked so well. The lads then segue to another Thomas Keeling production - the limited Joe Ingram interview series with Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan - before turning their attentions to the Phil Hellmuth victory in High Stakes Duel II. They talk about Hellmuth’s astonishing winning streak whilst definitely not burying the lede... Daniel Negreanu’s losing streak. David then tells the wild story of the French Businessman and High-Stakes Poker Player Arnaud Mimran who has been Sentenced to 13 Years for Kidnapping. Dara delivers his strategy nugget on ‘Ace-high boards’ and the lads round things off by trying to get Thomas to dish done secrets about what’s coming up for PokerKing. Does he crack and spill the beans? Tune in to find out.

    The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 3 - Henry Kilbane Brad Wilson Matt Berkey Paul Seaton Jun 27, 2021

    This week, our hosts Dara and David are joined by their great friend, poker player and commentator Henry Kilbane. They also welcome poker player, coach and Chasing Poker Greatness host Brad Wilson. For strategy, they’ve got high-stakes beast and ‘Solve for Why’ founder Matt Berkey. Paul Seaton returns for the second half of our feature on his ‘Poker On Screen’ series. Plus, Ian has all the news.

    The Lock-In - Parker Talbot Jun 21, 2021

    This week, Parker Talbot is locked in and out-shilling the hosts! David and Dara kick things off without the man some call 'TonkaaaaP' as they discuss Gamble Online and Paul Seaton's excellent recent piece about poker player/embezzler Dennis Blieden. The pair then talk about David Peters' dominating performance at the US Poker Open. There is a lengthy conversation on Phil Nagy's indecent comments towards Twitch streamer 'WeePro83' and the aftermath of that incident which has seen a repentant Nagy plead for forgiveness in public. Guest of honour Parker then joins the fray to weigh in on the upcoming Hellmuth/Negreanu High Stakes Heads-up Duel. The nature of streaks, both positive and negative are discussed. On the week that the WSOP announce their live 2021 schedule, all three men consider what, if any part, they might play in the action. Topically, Dara delivers his now famous strategy nugget on live poker adjustments, before the three conclude matters with multiple shameless attempts to shill for their partners and sponsors.

    The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 2 - John Duthie Mike Brady Andy Wilson Bryan Paris Jun 07, 2021

    This week, Dara and David are joined by Poker Millions Champion, the creator of the EPT and the president of Partypoker live John Duthie. They’ve also got Upswing Poker Vice President Mike Brady. For strategy, they welcome British online poker pro and DTO streamer Andy Wilson. Bryan Paris stops by to talk about running good. Plus, Ian delivers news and results.

    The Lock-In - Maria Konnikova May 30, 2021

    This week we are locked in and blurting out wrong names with Maria Konnikova. Maria brings her wealth of psychological insights to the table for a discussion on ‘Get Rich Quick’ schemes, short-term thinking, negative experiences at the poker tables, con artistry, control and poker players being their own bosses. We also talk about Anna Khait’s alleged participation in a plot to spy on FBI agents and Alex O’Brien’s BBC article 'How a $10k poker win changed how I think’. Fittingly, Dara’s strategy nugget has a psychology bent as it is a neat trick to help players who take their beats badly. The show ends by us previewing Maria’s upcoming paperback release of ‘The Biggest Bluff’ which goes on sale June 8th!

    The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 1 - Rainer Kempe Josh Heinzl Anton Wigg Alex O'Brien May 23, 2021

    David and Dara are back from hiatus with a great show, starring Super Highroller Bowl champion Rainer Kempe. They are also joined by toy shop mogul turned heads up poker pro Josh Heinzl. Science writer Alex O’Brien stops by to discuss her BBC article ‘How a $10k poker win changed how I think’. For strategy, the lads welcome EPT champ Anton Wigg. Plus, Ian will have all the news.

    The Lock-In - Isaac Haxton May 19, 2021

    This week, poker legend Isaac Haxton is locked in and working out the chances of a player losing 13 heads-ups in a row. Ike joins David and Dara for a wide-ranging conversation encompassing everything from scams to vaccines to prop bets. The chat begins with the scamming allegation made by Dan Colman last week before moving to Hellmuth’s ‘hilarious’ victory over Daniel Negreanu which makes it a staggering 13 consecutive losses for ‘The Kid Poker’. There is discussion of the vaccine rollouts in the US, Europe and in the rest of the world and its implication for poker and specifically the scheduled WSOP. Then there's a conversation on Bitcoin mining and its energy implications. The lads take a look at the motion being put forward by Pokernews for their upcoming debate, namely 'Do Ambassadors Have Moral Responsibility When Representing Unregulated Sites'. There is some talk and banter on the proposed Jason Koon sprinting prop bet. The episode rounds out with Dara's strategy nugget on check-raising backdoors and why you might be doing it too frequently!

    The Lock-In - Rob Campbell May 02, 2021

    This week WSOP POY Rob Campbell is locked in and making Dara and David laugh out loud as the stand-up comic turned mixed game Aussie pro regaled them with his funny and sometimes not so funny tales. The meandering conversation occasionally gets on track to discuss Patrick Leonard’s superb bit of sportsmanship when he prompted Pokerstars to double-check their SCOOP Leaderboard standings. This story actually develops in real time as David gets an update and a direct quote from Pads while the show is recording. Rob is the perfect person to interpret this bizarre situation from every angle as the man who won the WSOP POY after it was similarly discovered that the points had been calculated incorrectly. The chat then switches to another man of the moment, Irish Twitch star Fintan Hand who took down his second SCOOP title. The lads discuss Fintan’s rise up the echelons of the game while Rob tells us about how he ‘chat-pro’ trolled Fintan while he was playing the final table. There is discussion on ‘Series-Fatigue’ as we come to the end of a grueling period for online poker while Rob talks about the opportunity for introspection and learning in lockdown. He also chats about ‘The Podker Podcast’. The show concludes with lots of the banter as the trio joke about Rob’s upcoming boxing match, lots of wisdom from Dara and his strategy nugget and lots of blatant advertising as David plugs the upcoming €250 buy-in monthly game on Unibet Poker called ‘The SuperMoon’.

    The Chip Race - 100th Episode Special - Doug Polk Annette O'Carroll Apestyles Apr 18, 2021

    For our 100th anniversary, we’ve got a very special episode in store. We are joined by heads-up poker specialist, one drop winner, upswing poker founder and YouTuber Doug Polk. We welcome our great friend, 2-time West Of Ireland Open Champion, Irish poker veteran Annette O’Carroll. For strategy, we have a real treat in store as we talk to Jonathan Apestyles Van Fleet about a very cool online hand replete with ICM nuggets. Our hosts Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin answer 15 questions from other poker podcasters. Plus, Ian Simpson, Kat Arnsby and Daragh Davey deliver a joint news piece.

    The Lock-In - Andrew Brokos Apr 12, 2021

    This week, Andrew Brokos is locked in and lashing out at fellow Game theory book author Michael Acevedo (you hate to see it!) It's a jam-packed show this week as David, Dara and Andrew rattle through a whole host of topical subjects. They kick off with a chat about the Irish Poker Open Online and the broader subject of live brands taking themselves to the virtual felt this past year. The conversation then shifts to the recent feuds between high profile Training Sites and their owners/would-be content creators. Patrick Leonard's interesting staking arbitration is discussed as the lads look at the spot from every angle. This is followed by a look back on the effects of Black Friday as we approach its 10th anniversary. Mike Postle's lawsuit surrender is briefly mentioned with the obligatory fuck yous before the lads switch to the WSOP's big announcement of a live Autumn series in the Rio. Dara's strategy nugget is on 3-betting ranges and Andrew weighs in with some excellent follow-ups. Proceedings end with David plugging the upcoming 100th Chip Race episode and the special (money and prizes added) €100 PKO tournament being planned for March 25th on Unibet Poker to celebrate.

    The Chip Race - Season 14 Episode 7 - Tony Dunst Bahman Zarghami Jack Hardcastle Giada Fang Apr 04, 2021

    It’s time for the Season 14 finale and our 99th episode! We are joined by WPT’s very own Tony Dunst. We’ve got mindset coach Bahman Zarghami. For strategy, we welcome WPT champion Jack Hardcastle. Giada Fang talks poker translations. Plus, Ian has all the news and results.

    The Lock-In - Vanessa Kade Mar 29, 2021

    This week, Vanessa Kade is locked in and outlasting 69,876 opponents on her way to a life-changing $1.5 million score. We discuss Vanessa’s rollercoaster few months, culminating in an extraordinary $1.5 Million result. We also talk about her recent signing for ACR and the responsibilities of a poker ambassador. Vanessa describes the changes that she made to her lifestyle in the last few months. Dara wonders if this past year has changed human habits for good. David talks about the latest live poker event cancellations. The conversation then switches to solvers and how Dara feels like the great thing about them is how they have made opinions irrelevant. Vanessa breaks down in detail how she uses PIO and how she has incorporated that type of study into her game. Dara puts a key hand from Vanessa’s final table through Hold’em Resources Calculator. The trio end proceedings by questioning Vanessa’s choices of celebratory drinks and Vanessa confesses that during the interview she ordered a McMuffin and it is waiting outside her front door. ?

    The Lock-In - Dan Smith Mar 21, 2021

    This week, Dan Smith (holla!) is locked in and pigging out with our hosts Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin. The trio explore a number of subjects in both the poker and non-poker world, including the recent developments in the Mike Postle saga, the prevalence of bots in online poker and the recent Bitcoin rally to $60,000. The conversation then segues to the Gamestop Story and how Dan got burned in his own attempt to short the stock. David asks Dara and Dan their opinions on his recent article in which he suggests that the recent heads-up poker clashes are turning poker into a pantomime. The episode ends with another trademark Doke strategy tidbit as he quizzes David on how to play his range on a rainbow wheel flop.

    The Chip Race - Season 14 Episode 6 - Kevin Martin Frank Op De Woerd Ben Wilinofsky Franke Von Zweibergk Mar 15, 2021

    This week, we’ve got a beast of a show. We are joined by poker pro, reality star and Twitcher Kevin Martin. We’ve got former Pokernews head of content, Casino News’s Frank op de woerd. For strategy, we welcome EPT champ Ben Wilinofsky. Franke Von Zweibergk joins us to talk about the return of live poker. Plus, Ian has all the news.

    The Lock-In - Kat Arnsby II Mar 09, 2021

    This week, Kat Arnsby is locked in and skipping out on work during International Women's Day. The trio discuss Dara's recent blog on the subject of 'Poker Sponsorships' in the age of the content creator. They also analyse the implications of Doug Polk's recent suggestion that the Fedor Holz vs Wiktor 'Limitless' Malinowski heads-up match is staged. The conversation then turns to International Women's Day, what poker sites are doing to promote diversity and inclusion and FLIP founder Daiva Byrne's farcical suggestion that, in recent years, GGPoker is the only site in to put resources into this area.

    The Lock-In - Marty Mathis Mar 02, 2021

    This week, Marty Mathis is locked-in and spreading his action out across all the sites while he patiently waits for the return of live poker. Dara and David sit down with the MILLION Rio champion to discuss satellites and two new-to-the market poker products - Run It Once's 'PADS' video series by Patrick Leonard and 'DTO Pre-flop'. They chat about the idea of scared money and Dara reveals a painful investment story. The conversation segues to the upcoming heads-up Duel between Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu before wrapping up with a crypto-lesson from Marty and a strategy tidbit from Dara.

    The Chip Race - Season 14 Episode 5 - Vanessa Kade Landon Tice Sam Bevington Feb 22, 2021

    This week, we have a fantastic show featuring poker pro and Twitcher Vanessa Kade and breakout poker star Landon Tice. We talk to Sam Bevington about GG’s partnership with the Fantastic Ladies of Poker Facebook group and hiring of former Chip Race Strategy contributor Daiva Byrne. Ahead of the 11th Edition of the Unibet Online Series, we analyse a sick hand from David’s Unibet Open Final Table back in December. Plus, Ian has all the big news and results.

    The Lock-In - Doug Polk Feb 17, 2021

    This week, Doug Polk is locked-in after being paid out handsomely on his Grudge Match victory over Daniel Negreanu. Dara and David discuss the Twitter feud between Terrence Chan and Mike McDonald following a wager places with Pokershares on the upcoming Bill Perkins/Landon Tice heads-up duel. The pair then preview the upcoming Unibet Online Series and Unibet Open before welcoming Doug for some honest post-match reflections. The trio chat about the decisive nature of the win and how that deprived Dnegs of his dearly sought after narratives in defeat. They talk about Doug's preparation, his Scandi coaches and the software tools he used to train himself and analyse spots. There is also a wider discussion on the levels that exist in poker and the humility required when tackling the modern game. The interview ends with Doug promising to return to headline 'The Chip Race's 100th Episode Special so be sure to watch out for that!

    The Chip Race - Season 14 Episode 4 - Ana Marquez Ryan Fee Martin Jacobson Roland Boothby Feb 08, 2021

    What a show we have for you this week as we welcome high stakes crusher and Upswing Poker founder Ryan Fee. We sit down with one of Spain’s greatest ever players, online and live beast Ana Marquez. We’ve got strategy with a WSOP MAIN EVENT champion as Martin Jacobson talks is through his most controversial ever spot, a hand versus Doug Polk from the 'One Drop' final table. Roland Boothby is here to discuss the GPI/THM's new podcast network, including his new show 'First Flag'. We've also got a news and results round-up from Ian Simpson.

    The Lock-In - Shane Schleger Feb 03, 2021

    This week, Shane Schleger is locked-in and balancing out the strong views held by our hosts Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin. The lads kick off by pointing to some patented ‘Chip Race Run Good’ as their last guest Jack Hardcastle just took down the WPT Montreal. They talk at length about the high profile heads-up duels - the Galfond Challenge and the Polk/Negreanu Grudge Match, the latter of which took some rollercoaster twists and turns of late. The conversation then moves to the recent high profile multi-accounting scandal involving Winamax’s Ivan Deyra before turning to more personal reflections from the trio on passion, motivation, balance and happiness in poker. The show ends with an update on the Unibet Winter PKO Series and Dara’s strategy tip - this time on the new ‘Flip-Out’ format, but not before Shane tries to land our hosts in legal hot water by bringing up the little man who shall not be named.

    The Chip Race - Season 14 Episode 3 - Mustapha Kanit Katie Swift Soheb Porbandarwala Paul Seaton Jan 25, 2021

    Our first episode of 2021 stars Italian high stakes crusher Mustapha Kanit. We welcome Grosvenor pro Katie Swift. In strategy corner, we welcome back our good friend and newly crowned WPT champion Soheb Porbandarwala. Paul Seaton joins us to talk about 'Poker On Screen'. We've got guest news-lady Kat Arnsby with all the news and results!

    The Lock-In - Jack Hardcastle Jan 21, 2021

    This week, Jack Hardcastle is locked in and hiding out in what looks like a church for this controversial episode of 'The Lock-In'. Joining our hosts Dara and David, Jack fires lots of shots, not least in the direction of Unibet Ambassador and 'The Chip Race' newsman Ian Simpson. Of course, that’s right after the fresh-faced assassin does a little bit of bragging about his recent $270,000 score in the Blowout Series. (Ambassador material, Unibet?) The trio say goodbye to billionaire casino magnate, Republican mega-donor and online poker's public enemy #1 Sheldon Adelson. They pay their actual respects to Chris Moneymaker as he departs Pokerstars after 17 years and chat about the rumour that he is bound for ACR. The conversation then switches to subject of coaching as both Dara and Jack weigh in on what qualities and skillsets are required to be a good coach in the current paradigm. There are some quick takes on Tony G's imminent return to poker, his role in the poker media landscape and the news that MGM Resorts have made an $8.1 Billion offer for Entain plc, the parent company of Partypoker. The lads finish up with not one but two nuggets of strategy, one that's particularly pertinent to the upcoming Unibet PKO Series.

    The Lock-In - Ian Simpson Jan 07, 2021

    This week, Ian Simpson is locked in and breaking out his old blackboard for the first episode of 2021. Joining our hosts Dara and David, Ian weighs in on this year's farcical WSOP Main Event rebooted. Ahead of the upcoming Unibet PKO Series, the trio of ambassadors give their thoughts on why this format is so popular. The lads then talk about celebrity signings as part of a poker marketing strategy. The conversation turns to the ongoing high profile Heads-Up matches as David sings a hilariously re-worded rendition of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. Former school-teacher Ian gives a lesson on the different Covid vaccines. Finally, the lads give their new year's resolutions, paving the way for Dara to introduce his first 'Lock-In' strategy nugget!

    The Lock-In - Neil Channing Dec 30, 2020

    This week, Neil Channing is locked in and doling out the Christmas cheer on a special holiday season episode. Joining our hosts Dara and David, Neil explains why poker’s premiere raconteur doesn’t have a podcast of his own. He reminisces about Christmases past when he used to play poker with the other Vic regulars and tells the lads a hilarious story about some bohemian shoplifting. Dara and David remember some of their own Christmas parties from back when they had ‘The Firm’ stable. Dara takes the piss out of David’s inappropriately arty gifts that he used to buy the lads that they staked and there’s a tale about a drunken late night marathon walk home. The lads also reflect on how poker has changed down the years before wrapping up with some thoughts on what a strange year 2020 has been.

    The Chip Race - Season 14 Episode 2 - Norman Chad Olivier Busquet Sam Greenwood Wil Shillibier Dec 18, 2020

    For our last show of 2020, we have put together one of our all time greatest episodes, starring WSOP commentating legend Norman Chad and featuring Part 2 of our in depth interview with heads-up maestro Olivier Busquet. We’ve got high level strategy from a million pound tournament with one of the games great players Sam Greenwood. There's a 2020 round-up with our good pal, Pokernews Editor-in-Chief Will Shillibier. Plus, we have news and results from last weekend’s Unibet Open with Ian Simpson!

    The Chip Race - Season 14 Episode 1 - Olivier Busquet Gillian Epp Padraig O'Neill Zachary Elwood Nov 30, 2020

    Buckle up for our Season 14 curtain raiser as David and Dara are joined by heads-up Adonis Olivier Busquet and Twitch streaming hustler Gillian Epp. There's also a strategy segment from Unibet Open champion Padraig ‘Smidge’ O’Neill, a discussion on reading people with author and podcaster Zachary Elwood and news from Ian Simpson.

    The Lock-In - Matt Berkey Nov 26, 2020

    This week, Matt Berkey is locked in and dishing out some excellent advice and thoughtful takes on the hot topics in poker. Joining our hosts Dara and David, Matt weighs in on the bizarre decision by WSOP to hold an online/live hybrid Main Event in December, despite the raging pandemic. The conversation then switches to the recent squabble between Polk and Dnegs over manually note-taking during their heads-up match and Bill Perkins tweets on the subject. After that, there is a broad discussion on competition in poker against the backdrop of betting company mergers. David asks Matt about his role in helping Landon Tice win the MSPT Main Event which morphs into a broader chat on mindset coaching which in turn morphs into a chat on coaching in general. Dara gives his insights on a GTO Vs Exploit approach to the game. The conversation finishes off with a call-back to the previous show when the lads analysed the polling data and betting markets ahead of the US election. This time, they look at the strange anomaly of people still betting on Trump despite the election being called in Biden's favour. ⚠️ We apologise for the intermittent sound quality issues in the first half of this interview.

    The Chip Race - Season 13 Episode 7 - Chance Kornuth Bertey Bailey Marty Mathis Ciaran Cooney Nov 11, 2020

    For our Season 13 Finale, we have assembled a barnstorming mix of poker notables. High-Stakes Pro, Chip Leader Coaching founder and Galfond challenger, we welcome the great and good Chance Kornuth. We also sit down with online SNG specialist turned cash game beast Bertey ‘bigstealer’ Bailey. Joining us to analyse a key hand from his Venom chop is the ever popular Marty Mathis. We chat to the newly crowned Unibet Poker IPO champion Ciaran ‘Underraiser’ Cooney. There’s also a news round-up with Ian Simpson.

    The Lock-In - Bryan Paris Nov 06, 2020

    This week Bryan Paris is locked in and dishing out some strong opinions with our hosts Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin. On this episode, the lads discuss the use of VPNs, the upcoming grudge match between Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu and the growth in popularity and marketing potential of these types of heads-up duels. The conversation then segues to that other upcoming grudge match between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before ending with a discussion on 'Lockdown' poker and what the sites can do to better manage the ecosystem during a likely Winter boom.

    The Chip Race - Season 13 Episode 6 - Melissa Burr Max Silver Daniel Dvoress Ludo Geilich Oct 26, 2020

    The lads are back from hiatus with a BANG! Perhaps the toughest 4-person SNG they have assembled to date, they are joined by high-stakes mixed-game beast Melissa Burr, Unibet Open, WSOP and 2-time UKIPT champion Max Silver, WSOP champion and Run It Once Elite Coach Daniel Dvoress and UKIPT and MILLIONS champion Ludo Geilich. There is also news and results from the recent Unibet Open and IPO, both played on Unibet Poker.

    The Lock-In - Dominik Nitsche Oct 12, 2020

    On this week's show, the lads are locked in and figuring out all the issues in poker with highroller Dominik Nitsche. In a wide-ranging discussion, the trio tackle the latest development in PostleWorld, before having their 'mettle' tested by the Midway Poker Tour Scandal. The conversation then moves to the hot topic of RTAs, a subject in which Dominik has particular interest as they segue to an exclusive about the latest features on the DTO app. There's just enough time to have a chuckle about the Phil Galfond inspired series of tweets on the greatness of Phil Hellmuth. Oh, and there's a shameless plug for the upcoming Unibet Open Online, which Dara and David promise will be the best value €1K tourney of 2020.

    The Lock-In - Tom Hall Oct 09, 2020

    This week, Tom 'Jabracada' Hall is locked in and dishing out some strong opinions on RTAs and the ongoing Mike Postle saga. The lads also discuss Charlie's Godwin's extraordinary parlay, bankroll management and the prospect of an Autumn of Overlay, before things are brought to a sudden end because David fears that Tom is moving in on his and Dara's turf as a Unibet Ambassador.

    The Lock-In - Kat Arnsby Oct 08, 2020

    This week, Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin are locked in with their great friend and Unibet Poker colleague Kat Arnsby who pulls no punches when joining them in a conversation on a whole host of controversial subjects. They talk about the problem of dream-machines (Real-Time Assistants) in poker, the risks posed by unregulated app-based poker and the agent system it produces, ACR becoming the second site to ban Jonathan Little, finishing off with a discussion on the late great Mike Sexton.

    The Chip Race - Season 13 Episode 5 - Phil Nagy Josh Abady Girafganger Callum Hamilton Sep 17, 2020

    This week’s show is a fire-cracker of opinion and hot topics as Winning Poker Network and ACR CEO Phil Nagy joins Dara and David in the wake of a controversial week in which he took out his ban hammer. Poker player turned app creator, the hilarious Josh Abady stops by for the first of a potentially recurring segment on life after poker. Online highstakes beast Girafganger is back, this time for some high level strategy. Poker player and writer Callum Hamilton discusses his recent article on bumhunting. Plus, news and results from Ian!

    The Lock-In - Kat Arnsby Sep 11, 2020

    This week, Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin are locked in with their great friend and Unibet Poker colleague Kat Arnsby who pulls no punches when joining them in a conversation on a whole host of controversial subjects. They talk about the problem of dream-machines (Real-Time Assistants) in poker, the risks posed by unregulated app-based poker and the agent system it produces, ACR becoming the second site to ban Jonathan Little, finishing off with a discussion on the late great Mike Sexton.

    The Chip Race - Season 13 Episode 4 - Shane Schleger Luciana Manolea Patrick Leonard Simon Sanchez Sep 06, 2020

    On this week’s show, Dara and David are joined by blast from the past, the charismatic Shane Schleger. They also sit down with the enchanting online beast, Luciana Manolea. The always astute Patrick Leonard takes them through a sick hand he played versus WPT champion Nick Petrangelo. French poker player and Youtuber Simon Sanchez stops by. Plus, there is a news and results round-up from Ian Simpson.

    The Lock-In - Joe Ingram Aug 25, 2020

    This week, PLO icon and poker's #1 hype-machine Joe Ingram is locked in and hanging out with our hosts Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin. The conversation flows as they take on a wide variety of topics. The lads give their opinions on the hugely anticipated Polk/Negreanu Challenge and the problem of poker in the USA before sinking their teeth into a trio of GG controversies.

    The Chip Race - Season 13 Episode 3 - Mason Malmuth Lynn Gilmartin Marle Cordeiro Daniel Dvoress Aug 16, 2020

    This week we have an eclectic quartet from poker's A-list. Player, author and 2+2 owner Mason Malmuth joins us to discuss his new book 'The History of The World from A Gambler's Perspective'. Poker presenter, producer, anchor and business woman Lynn Gilmartin stops by to talk about the WPT WOC and more. We've got strategy with poker pro, Youtuber and Twitcher Marle Cordeiro. We discuss poker's past, present and future with bracelet winner Daniel Dvoress. We've also got a news round-up from Ian Simpson.

    The Lock-In - Henry Kilbane Aug 08, 2020

    This week, Dara and David are locked in with GTO Commentator Henry Kilbane, a young man that they plucked from obscurity and the mean streets of Bratislava, taking him to the glitz and glamour of the Unibet Open. There's loads of banter as this trio contemplate the possibility that Henry has been 'the Covid19 super-spreader' and that Phil Galfond is a paragon of the gorilla mindset. Dara gives us the cliff notes of his recent video with Adam Owen in which the pair do a deep dive into Day 2 ICM with a view to fairly buying action on GG. The episode ends with a lengthy conversation on the multiple recent controversies involving Daniel Negreanu.

    The Chip Race - Season 13 Episode 2 - Isaac Haxton Ben Farrell Postflopmalone Patrick Leonard Aug 03, 2020

    On this week's show, David and Dara welcome poker phenom Isaac Haxton to the show. They also sit down with online and live crusher Ben Farrell. They examine a fascinating deep-stack strategy spot with 'Postflopmalone'. The current Pocketfives #2 ranked player Patrick Leonard joins the lads to discuss the subject of poker unions and poker stables. Plus, Ian casts his eye over the 'shit-sandwich' of news in the poker world.

    The Lock-In - Luke Vrabel Jul 25, 2020

    This week, Luke Vrabel AKA ‘Slaydog’ is locked in and laughing out loud with our hosts Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin. The trio riff on a wide range of subjects including Luke’s infamous shower tweets, The parking lot bracelet win for Ryan DePaulo, America’s COVID-19 catastrophe, the sustainability of poker’s eco-system and the big series overlays being eaten by the major poker sites right now. Luke also makes the case that $10 a year for his Twitter feed is the best value poker content out there and, with the exception of this show (which is free), who are we to argue?

    The Chip Race - Season 13 Episode 1 - Lon McEachern Chris Da Silva Dan Smith George Devine Jul 20, 2020

    We are back for Season (hopefully not unlucky) 13! Joining us for our curtain raiser is ‘the voice of poker’ Lon McEachern and Battle of Malta Highroller champion and Hippodrome ambassador Chris Da Silva. We’ve also got strategy from Dan Smith who takes us through a HUGE river bluff versus Fedor Holz heads-up at the 2016 One Drop. Our good pal George Devine stops by to chat about poker and his #LockdownLookback at all 12 seasons of The Chip Race. There is also news, results and meltdown chats with Ian Simpson.

    The Lock-In - Jamie Kerstetter Jul 10, 2020

    This week, it's Jamie Kerstetter's turn to be locked in with our hosts David Lappin and Dara O'Kearney and wow does this year's 'Poker Twitter Personality Of The Year' bring some fire! The gloves are off as she discusses the possibility of VPNing on GG during the WSOP Online events. Dara calls out for an explicit statement from GG on this subject so players are not exposed to a negative freeroll. There is a funny chat about twitch streaming as Jamie admits that it's not her favourite platform and David admits that he couldn't stream entirely sober. Speaking of admissions, Jamie confesses to only watching 'The Wire' for the first time during Lockdown. The conversation then turns to Mike Matusow's recent meltdown and the lack of response from the WSOP. Dara, David and Jamie all weigh in on this low-point for poker, looking at the shameful incident from all sides.

    The Chip Race - Season 12 Episode 7 - Apestyles Alex Scott Fedor Holz Jun 29, 2020

    For our a Season 12 curtain closer, we are joined by arguably the greatest ever online poker player - Jonathon ‘Apestyles’ Van Fleet. We have a fascinating deep dive into the industry with the former Managing Director of Poker for MPN, Alex Scott. Our strategy hand is a nasty one from David’s final table of the Unibet Poker Supernova. We give our views on poker retirement with the help of poker legend Fedor Holz. Plus, Ian has some news, controversy and big results!

    The Lock-In - Barry Carter Jun 22, 2020

    In the latest installment of our indeterminate run web-series, David and Dara are locked in with author and pokerstrategy.com editor Barry Carter. The topics vary from the recently dismissed Mike Postle case, Mike Matusow's 'soapy handjob' interview with Postle, the return of live poker, the life of a blogger covering other people winning HUGE sums of money, Andrew Feldman's open Betfair account and the upcoming book 'Poker PKO Strategy', written by Dara and Barry.

    The Chip Race - Season 12 Episode 6 - Maria Konnikova BENCB Andrew Brokos Barry Carter Jun 15, 2020

    This week we’ve got a star-studded list of poker content creators. We welcome poker player and best-selling author Maria Konnikova to talk about her new book ‘The Biggest Bluff’ and more. We’ve got the much anticipated Part 2 of that BENCB interview. Poker player, podcaster and 'Playing Optimal Poker' author Andrew ‘Thinking Poker’ Brokos joins us for a brilliant cash game strategy hand. Barry Carter stops by to talk his new book, another collaboration with host Dara O’Kearney entitled ‘Poker PKO Strategy’. Plus, Ian has the big news from the poker world.

    The Lock-In - Jack Sinclair Jun 10, 2020

    The lads are locked in for a feature length affair as they welcome WSOP (Europe) Main Event Champion Jack Sinclair. The discussion is varied as they shoot the breeze on cheating scandals, braggadocious screennames, the never-ending online grind, leveling, how to best use solvers, intuition vs cognitive bias, the lack of a real WSOP 2020, finishing up with a pair of very Gallic and very funny angle-shooting stories.

    The Chip Race - Season 12 Episode 5 - Anton Wigg BENCB Jason Tompkins Tom Victor Jun 02, 2020

    This week, we have got a incredible show starring EPT champion Anton Wigg and highstakes pro, coach and ‘Raise You Edge’ founder BENCB. We are joined by our great friend Jason Tompkins in strategy corner. Journalist and author Tom Victor stops by to discuss poker and left-wing politics. Ian has the latest news and results from the online felt. Plus, we've got a music world exclusive as poker player and rapper Adam Neal aka LNC makes us all 'Go Insane'!

    The Lock-In - Gareth Chantler May 29, 2020

    Dara and David are joined by poker pro and award-winning journalist Gareth Chantler. Gareth kicks things off with a story about the kidnapping of former Chip Race guest Carlos Welch. David admits to panic-buying and stockpiling premium coffee for the pandemic. Gareth explains the difference between globe-trotting and being homeless. Dara and Gareth get a free sex-show by the side of the motorway in Prague. Gareth talks about opening his chests of nothing before littlest hoboing the interview. Dara then unpacks PokerStars’s strategy of pitting recreational player against pro and, to cap things off, gives his opinion on the Jungleman Ghosting Scandal.

    The Chip Race - Season 12 Episode 4 - Matt Savage KL Cleeton Krissy Bicknell JP McCann May 26, 2020

    The lads are back after hiatus with a show featuring WPT executive tour director Matt Savage and poker pro and app developer KL Cleeton. Krissy Bicknell discusses a sick hand she played versus Dara. Irish event organiser and tournament director JP McCann stops by to chat about live poker in the age of COVID19. Plus, Ian has the news and all the results from the big online series including Unibet poker’s UOS!

    The Lock-In - Jen Shahade May 15, 2020

    Delighted that they made it to Episode 4 without getting cancelled, Dara and David welcome poker beast, chess bitch and award winning podcaster Jen Shahade to the show. After Dara and Jen mercilessly wave their trophies in David's face, the trio get into a deeper discussion about what makes for a good poker podcast. They discuss a recent tweet by Irish poker ambassador Louise Butler in which she gives tips to live poker players making the transition to the online felt. Patrick Leonard's idea of a poker union is discussed, a conversation which expands into a genral discussion on the roles played by the different poker sites in managing the poker eco-system. They finish off with some shameless cross-promotion as they all plug their appearances on other podcasts - Dara went on 'Chasing Passion', Jen went on 'Two Lives with Olivier Busquet' and David will be on an upcoming episode of Jen's show 'The Grid'!

    The Lock-In - Niall Farrell May 01, 2020

    In a shameless attempt to revive their flagging viewer numbers, Dara and David welcome to the show their first ever guest, a man who is no stranger to a Lock-In - Live Triple Crown winner, Niall 'Firaldo' Farrell! The lads take a closer look at some of Niall's recent tweets. David explains how a week of toilet training his son has made for some grim games of 'Hide & Seek'. Dara makes a big revelation about ultra-runners. They all weigh in on the use of real names in online poker and, more generally, the different approaches taken by poker sites to innovate. Unibet's decision to cancel all live for poker for 2020 is contrasted to the WSOP's decision to optimistically postpone until the Autumn.

    The Chip Race - Season 12 Episode 3 - Daniel Dvoress Alexandre Mantovani Ari Engel Sandra Mohr Apr 27, 2020

    This week, Dara and David welcome nosebleed regular and Run it once coach Daniel Dvoress. They also sit down with Brazilian online beast Alexandre Mantovani. There’s strategy with Aussie Millions Main Event champion and WSOP bracelet winner Ari Engel. Sandra Mohr stops by to talk about her documentary film Poker Queens. Plus, Ian has all the news plus a big announcement from Unibet Poker!

    The Chip Race - Season 12 Episode 2 - Bryan Piccioli Tricia Cardner Niall Farrell Kat Arnsby Apr 20, 2020

    This week, David and Dara deliver yet another jam-packed show starring WSOP Main Event 6th place finisher Bryan Piccioli and poker author, podcaster and mindset coach Tricia Cardner. They’ve got strategy with the inimitable Niall Farrell, an illuminating chat with Kat Arnsby and in lieu of news, they play a clip from their new YouTube Web-Series ‘The Lock-In’.

    The Lock-In - Part 2 Apr 15, 2020

    Our hosts Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin are locked in and letting it all out in there new limited run spin-off show! In Part 2, they talk about how they are both running and how far Dara has been actually running. David leaks the news of the €1,000,000 in guarantees between the Unibet Online Series and the Unibet Open Online in May. He also brags about being the best Dad ever and jokes about how, since his Home Game campaign, everyone thinks he is Unibet Support. Dara takes a guess as to when his second book will be hitting the shelves and he tells the story of the time he woke up in hospital to hear two doctors betting on how he would die!

    The Chip Race - Season 12 Episode 1 - Dan Smith Soheb Porbandarwala Ian Simpson Jen Mason Apr 13, 2020

    Dara and David are kicking off Season 12 in style with an interview with one of the greatest poker players of all time Dan Smith! They sit down with the prodigious and hilarious Soheb Porbandarwala. They talk about the Irish Poker Open and more with player and writer Jen Mason. There’s also double-Ian Simpson as he does a news-round up before joining the lads in strategy corner.

    The Lock-In Part 1 Apr 01, 2020

    Our hosts Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin are locked in and letting it all out in this new uncut video series brought to you by 'The Chip Race' and their sponsors 'Unibet Poker'. In this first installment, they talk about the coronavirus, its impact on their respective lives, its impact on poker and the massive demand for private games online.

    The Chip Race - Season 11 Episode 7 - Kahle Burns Michael Acevedo Kara Scott Monica Vaka Mar 22, 2020

    This week Dara and David have an amazing line up of poker luminaries. They chat to Aussie highstakes pro Kahle Burns, they sit down with 'Modern Poker Theory' author Michael Acevedo, they’ve got strategy with Unibet Poker ambassador Monica Vaka, they talk to Kara Scott about COVID-19 and her new podcast 'The Heart of Poker’ plus Ian Simpson brings all the latest news from the poker world!

    The Chip Race - Season 11 Episode 6 - Adrian Mateos The Poker Guys Jack Sinclair Louise Butler Mar 16, 2020

    It’s our 5th Birthday and Dara and David are celebrating with a star-studded show that includes Spanish poker prodigy Adrian Mateos, YouTube sensation ‘The Poker Guys’, Irish poker pro and ambassador Louise Butler and strategy with Jack Sinclair. There will also be a news round-up from Ian Simpson including the announcement of the €1100 buy-in Unibet Open online which will be on Unibet Poker in May.

    The Chip Race - Season 11 Episode 5 - Matt Staples Elliot Roe Ludo Geilich Eric Danis Feb 17, 2020

    This week our hosts Dara and David talk to poker pro and Twitch streamer Matt Staples. They sit down for a fascinating chat with mindset coach and ‘Primed Mind’ creator Elliot Roe. For strategy, they throwback to a 2013 televised hand with their good friend Ludo Geilich. Eric Danis stops by to discuss the GPI Awards. Plus, Kat Arnsby has all the news and results from Divonne, Madrid and Uruguay.

    The Chip Race - Season 11 Episode 4 - Fedor Holz SrslySirius Bobby James Barry Carter Feb 03, 2020

    This week David and Dara welcome poker phenom Fedor Holz. They sit down with DougPolkPoker producer Thomas ‘SrslySirius’ Keeling. Ahead of the last ever MPNPT event in Madrid they look at a hand with ambassador and Twitcher Bobby James. Ian has a news and results round-up. Plus, Barry Carter stops by for a big announcement!

    The Chip Race - Season 11 Episode 3 - Nick Schulman Phil Galfond Jack Hardcastle Nick Jones Jan 26, 2020

    For the first show of 2020, David and Dara welcome poker player, broadcaster and GOAT commentator Nick Schulman. They sit down with Phil Galfond to talk about the Galfond Challenge and more. Jack Hardcastle joins them in strategy corner. Global Poker Award nominated journalist Nick Jones makes his industry predictions for 2020. Ian brings the news and results from around the poker world.

    The Chip Race - Season 11 Episode 2 - Jason Koon Phil Huxley Steven Van Zadelhoff Wil Shillibier Dec 17, 2019

    It’s our very last show of 2019 and what a show it is! Dara and David are joined by the one and only Jason Koon for an engrossing interview, the funny and charming Phil Huxley stops by to talk about his renaissance on the live felt, Steven Van Zadelhoff joins the lads in Strategy Corner to discuss his decision to ultra-fast play trips on the recent Battle of Malta final table, Pokernews chief editor Wil Shillibier counts down his Top 4 stories of 2019 and Ian Simpson has the news and results from Unibet Open Paris and more. It’s a cracker of a show!

    The Chip Race - Season 11 Episode 1 - Rob Campbell Marle Cordeiro Kat Arnsby Chad McVean Nov 25, 2019

    Season 11 kicks off with an exclusive interview with the new World Series of Poker Player of the Year, Rob Campbell. Dara and David are also joined by poker pro, vlogger, podcaster and presenter Marle Cordeiro. Kat Arnsby joins the lads in Strategy corner, Daragh Davey has all the news and poker podcast aficionado Chad McVean stops by!

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 7 - Vicky Coren David Tuchman Jamie Nixon Clodagh Hansen DEALER X Nov 05, 2019

    For our Season 10 finale, David and Dara welcome writer, quiz show host and two-time EPT champion Vicky Coren to the show. Poker player and commentator David Tuchman joins them. Poker pro and twitcher Jamie Nixon discusses a hand from his recent WPT Main event deep run. Ian has the news and results from the last fortnight in poker. The lads discuss the mistreatment of dealers at ‘The Battle of Malta’ and elsewhere with MPN’s Poker Senior Manager Clodagh Hansen and an anonymous dealer.

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 7 - Vicky Coren David Tuchman Jamie Nixon Clodagh Hansen DEALER X Nov 05, 2019

    For our Season 10 finale, David and Dara welcome writer, quiz show host and two-time EPT champion Vicky Coren to the show. Poker player and commentator David Tuchman joins them. Poker pro and twitcher Jamie Nixon discusses a hand from his recent WPT Main event deep run. Ian has the news and results from the last fortnight in poker. The lads discuss the mistreatment of dealers at ‘The Battle of Malta’ and elsewhere with MPN’s Poker Senior Manager Clodagh Hansen and an anonymous dealer.

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 6 - Bryan Paris Jack Hardcastle Tom Hall Lance Bradley Oct 23, 2019

    This week, from the Unibet IPO Dublin, Dara and David welcome poker pro, twitcher and beard icon Bryan Paris. WPT 500 champion and Unibet DSO runner up Jack Hardcastle stops by. Back by popular demand, not for a trademark rant but for a strategy hand where he limps aces at a final table, Tom Hall is here. Pocket Fives President and Editor-in-Chief Lance Bradley discusses his GPI Global Poker award-winning book ‘The Pursuit of Poker Success’. Ian has the news from last week’s WSOP-E and Battle of Malta.

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 5 - Chris Moneymaker, Rob Campbell, Jack Sinclair and Tom Hall Oct 13, 2019

    On the week when the WSOPE kicks off, Dara and David are joined by WSOP Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker. WSOP Player of the year frontrunner Rob Campbell stops by to talk about his Vegas and his prospects in Rozvadov. Reigning WSOPE champion Jack Sinclair breaks down a fascinating hand versus Benny Glaser. In a fiery news piece, Daragh Davey and Tom Hall give their takes on Postlegate and past poker scandals. Dara and David also discuss the Unibet Poker IPO Online Day 1.

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 4 - Patrik Antonius, Laurynas Levinskas, Ryan Laplante and Kat Arnsby. Sep 30, 2019

    This week, Cash Game End-Boss Patrik Antonius talks to Dara and David about life in the nosebleeds and his new app ‘First Land Of Poker’. Lithuanian live and online star Laurynas Levinskas stops by. ‘Learn Pro Poker’ creator Ryan Laplante analyses his crazy hand versus Ali Imsirovic from the WSOP 50K. Kat Arnsby speaks eloquently on the mistakes being made marketing to poker players - the subject of her latest blog 'Poker Product Plodding Into Marketing Mire'. Plus, Ian has the news and results from the online and live poker world including last weekend’s Unibet UK Tour Brighton.

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 3 - Sarah Herring, Patrick Clarke, Dominik Nitsche and Adam ‘IT5PAYDAY’ Neal. Sep 17, 2019

    On the heels of the hugely successful Unibet Open Malta and on the week of the fantastic Unibet UK Tour in Brighton, Dara and David bring you another sick quartet of poker guests. GPI award winning journalist Sarah Herring tops the bill. Irish Poker Open Champion and Ireland’s current GPI number 1 Patrick Clarke stops by. DTO creator and all-round poker beast Dominik Nitsche limps pocket queens on the button in strategy corner. Poker pro and rapper Adam ‘IT5PAYDAY’ Neal discusses the Thirst Lounge and more. Plus, Ian has the results from the Unibet Open Malta and more.

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 2 - Joe Beevers, Dylan Linde, Maria Konnikova and Tambet Kask. Sep 09, 2019

    This week Dara and David come to you from the Unibet Open Malta with another sick line-up of poker guests. Irish Open Champion Joe Beevers is in the house. WPT Five Diamond champion and poker author Dylan Linde stops by. Poker pro and bestselling author Maria Konnikova joins them for strategy corner. Unibet Open Photographer Tambet Kask shares all the tricks of his trade. Plus, Ian has a round up of the stories and results from around the poker globe.

    The Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 1 - Jason Mercier, Lee Davy, Jamie Kerstetter and Barny Boatman. Sep 02, 2019

    The lads are back for Season 10 and a curtain-raiser that stars one of the greatest players of all time, Jason Mercier. They turn the tables on writer and interviewer extraordinaire Lee Davy. The hilarious Jamie Kerstetter is back, this time to talk to Dara and David about how she butchered a hand on Poker After Dark. Poker legend Barny Boatman discusses his Hendon Mob days. Ian has all the news including results from the Unibet Belgian Poker Championships.

    The Chip Race - Season 9 Episode 7 - Garry Gates, Luke Vrabel, Mike Sexton and Jennifer Tilly. Jul 29, 2019

    For our Season 9 finale, David and Dara welcome this year’s WSOP Main Event 4th place finisher Garry Gates. They’ve also got the King of the Showers, Luke Vrabel. Daiva Byrne joins them to look at a classic hand - the bluff of the century by Chris Moneymaker against Sammy Farha. Ian’s got a WSOP need round-up plus there are very special appearances by Poker Hall of Famer Mike Sexton and Bracelet winner Jennifer Tilly.

    The Chip Race - Season 9 Episode 6 - Martin Jacobson, Kara Scott, Matthew Pitt and Daiva Byrne. Jun 27, 2019

    With the WSOP Main Event approaching, we’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you former champion Martin Jacobson. Dara and David also welcome Irish Open runner up and WSOP Main Event anchor Kara Scott. Daiva Byrne is here for strategy, fresh from her deep run in the WSOP Ladies Event. UK Pokernews editor Matthew Pitt stops by to chat about the efforts of the UK and Irish players in Vegas. There is also a comprehensive results round-up from Daragh Davey who subs in for Ian at the news desk.

    The Chip Race - Season 9 Episode 5 - Dominik Nitsche, Andrew Brokos, Jennifer Shahade and Gareth James. Jun 17, 2019

    The Chip Race is back with a jam-packed show featuring 4-time bracelet wearer, WPT winner and One Drop champion, German Poker legend Dominik Nitsche. Andrew ‘Thinking Poker’ Brokos stops by to talk about his new book ‘Play Optimal Poker’. Gareth James discusses his new book ‘Purposeful Practice For Poker’. ‘The Grid’ Podcast host Jennifer Shahade has a puzzle for Dara and David to solve in the strategy segment. Ian has all the news including results from Unibet UK Tour Newcastle, Unibet DSO Malta and of course the WSOP!

    The Chip Race - Season 9 Episode 4 - Joey Ingram, Josh Abady, Jungleman and Kevin Mathers. May 20, 2019

    On the week of Unibet Open London, Dara and David have a great show in store with Pot Limit Omaha pro and podcast legend Joey Ingram in the house. They will also be catching back up with the Jungleman Daniel Cates who last week promised them a strategy segment but has instead raised it to a hand history plus a quick chat about his sexy new video. Kevin Mathers previews the 50th WSOP, Ian has all the latest news and results plus New York Poker pro Josh Abady stops by for an interview!

    The Chip Race - Season 9 Episode 3 - Jungleman, Jan Suchanek, Allen Kessler and Sameer Singh. May 10, 2019

    This week David and Dara are joined by a very special guest, ‘Jungleman’ Daniel Cates. They also sit down with poker player and pro sports bettor Jan Suchanek. Allen Kessler calls in to chat about the hot topic of Mark-Up. Ian has all the news and Sameer Singh stops by with a hand from his deep Irish Open run.

    The Chip Race - Season 9 Episode 2 - Alex Foxen, Fraser MacIntyre, Gareth Chantler and Daragh Davey. Apr 29, 2019

    This week, Daiva Byrne joins Dara to interview 2018 GPI #1 Alex Foxen. Scottish legend Fraser MacIntyre stops by. Canadian poker pro, blogger and award winning journalist Gareth Chantler talks about his life as a poker nomad. Ian has all the news including THAT Instagram photo. Daragh Davey joins the lads in strategy corner to discuss a hand he played versus David at the Irish Open festival last week.

    The Chip Race - Season 9 Episode 1 - Phil Hellmuth, Donnacha O’Dea, Patrick Leonard and Espen Jorstad. Apr 15, 2019

    This week David and Dara welcome back three familiar faces to the show - 15 time bracelet winner and poker legend Phil Hellmuth, online beast Patrick Leonard and strategy with Unibet Poker ambassador Espen Jorstad. They also celebrate the fact that it’s Irish Open week with a very special guest, Irish poker legend Donnacha O’Dea, a man that you slowroll at your own peril. Ian is back at his perch with all the news and results and the lads discuss their recent surprise win at the GPI Global Poker Awards.

    The Chip Race - Season 8 Episode 7 - Phil Galfond, Marty Mathis, Gareth James and Daiva Byrne. Apr 01, 2019

    This week, we’ve got Run It Once CEO and cash game legend, Phil Galfond. We also sit down with newly crowned MILLIONS Rio champion Marty ‘The Lipo Fund’ Mathis. In our strategy section, Dara and I are joined by pro, coach and undecorated podcast host Gareth James. Ian has all the news and results from around the poker world. We’ve also got our very good friend Daiva Byrne on to talk about her booming Ladies group ‘FLIP’ aka Fantastic Ladies in Poker.

    The Chip Race - Season 8 Episode 6 - Jamie Kerstetter, Arvydas Merfeldas, Eric Danis & Andy Hills. Mar 21, 2019

    On the week that The Chip Race got nominated for a Global Poker Award, we sit down with player, commentator, podcast host and the Queen of Poker Twitter, Jamie Kerstetter. We also chat to Lithuanian pro Arvydas Merfeldas. GPI President Eric Danis discusses The Hendon Mob Championship, the Global Poker Awards and more. Flagwanker Andy Hills takes us through a key hand from his Battle of Malta deep run. Ian is back at his desk, taking us through all the news and results.

    The chip Race - Season 8 Episode 5 - Girafganger, Martin Harris, Kat Arnsby & Barry Carter. Mar 11, 2019

    This week, to celebrate the release of Dara’s book ‘Poker Satelite Strategy, we are joined by three of the best poker writers in the business. Martin Harris is here to discuss his new book ‘poker and pop culture’, Kat Arnsby expands on her recent phenomenal blog on Magical Thinking and Barry Carter joins us for a satellite strategy hand. Daragh Davey subs in at the news desk, taking us through some recent results and stories from the poker world. We also sit down with online beast and poker shop steward Girafganger.

    The Chip Race - Season 8 Episode 4 - Eli Elezra & Henry Kilbane. Feb 01, 2019

    This week, Dara and David are joined by poker legend Eli Elezra who has just published the English version of his biography, entitled ‘Pulling The Trigger’, translated by our good pal Robbie Strazynski. David also conducts a postscript with Eli, right after the main interview discussing his 2+2 ask me anything thread and everything that followed. The guys also sit down with WSOPE, Cash Game Festival and Unibet Open commentator Henry Kilbane. Daiva joins them for strategy, taking a look at a hand from Dara’s 25K Highroller Hand from Dusk Till Dawn. The lads talk about Unibet Poker’s exciting new format Hexapros. Plus, Ian has results from the Aussie Millions and MPN Tallinn plus our very own hosts are in the news as their blogs about Daniel Negreanu got a lot of attention.

    The Chip Race - Season 8 Episode 3 - Bryn Kenney, Aleeyah Jadavji & Dan Wilson. Jan 21, 2019

    This week Dara and David are joined by one of the game’s all-time crushers, former GPI number 1 Bryn Kenney. They also welcome the irrepressible and inspiring Aleeyah Jadavji. Dan Wilson takes them through a bizarre but fascinating hand from his WSOP Main event deep run last year. Ian Simpson is back at the news desk. Also, the lads take a look at the often controversial subject of tipping.

    The Chip Race - Season 8 Episode 2 - Krissy Bicknell, David Docherty & Jared Tendler. Jan 14, 2019

    This week, Dara and David are joined by one of the best players in the game, Canadian GPI number 1 Krissy Bicknell. They are also joined by one of the best players in Scotland David Docherty. Daiva Byrne joins the lads to look at THAT FOLD by Thi Xua Nguyen at the PSPC. Daragh Davey is at the news desk. They are also joined by mindset coach Jared Tendler who talks about the mental aspect to playing a big one!

    The Chip Race - Season 8 Episode 1 - Mike Sexton, Arlie Shaban & Barry Carter. Jan 07, 2019

    For our Season 8 curtain raiser David and Dara interview poker Hall Of Famer, WSOP and WPT champion Mike Sexton. They also sit down for a chat with Twitch poker sensation and Herculean Labourer Arlie Shaban. Dara examines a crazy big fold that David made at the recent Unibet Open Dublin. David reports on the Super Highroller Bowl and the end of year GPI rankings in the news. Not only that but author Barry Carter stops by to discuss David’s conspiracy theory about Joe Ingram and to announce some big news involving Dara.

    The Chip Race - 50th Episode Special - Jennifer Tilly & Mireille O'Kearney. Dec 17, 2018

    For our 50th episode, we do a lot of reminiscing as we welcome back to the show some familiar faces. WSOP bracelet winner and Oscar nominee Jennifer Tilly returns to beguile us with her legendary wit. We chat to our most popular past guest, Dara’s wonderful wife Mireille who gives us even more insight into her life with my co-host. Daiva joins us for our strategy segment looking at the key hand of the recent Unibet open Dublin main event final table. Ian is at the news desk, taking a look at the big stories of the past few weeks, and in a very special segment, Dara and David field questions sent in by you our audience.

    The Chip Race - Season 7 Episode 7 - Jack Sinclair, Martin Mulsow & Sam Razavi. Nov 07, 2018

    For the Season 7 finale we’ve got the new WSOP Europe main event champion jack Sinclair. He sits down with Dara and David for an interview recorded the day after his HUGE win. We also chat to our good friend, German poker pro Martin Mulsow. Four-time APT champion Sam Razavi is back, this time for a strategy segment on a hand from his WSOP millionaire maker 2nd place finish. We’ve got all the news and final results from the IPO, WSOPE and Battle of Malta. Plus Antonio Esfandiari is back and talking about how the old-schoolers are coping with the Wizards!

    The Chip Race - Season 7 Episode 6 - Phillip Gruissem and Kat Arnsby. Oct 29, 2018

    This week Dara and David sit down with one of Germany’s greatest players, certainly it’s greatest moustache Philip Gruissem. They welcome back the inimitable Kat Arnsby who, in the spirit of the week will discuss poker in Malta. Ian brings the news and results from Malta and elsewhere, Dara analyses a key hand from his recent 25K buyin on-line tournament versus Steve O’Dwyer and the lads discuss last week’s twitter spat involving themselves and former guests Jonathan Little and Tom Hall.

    The Chip Race - Season 7 Episode 5 - Matt Berkey, Tom Hall & Nick O'Hara. Oct 22, 2018

    The lads are back after the hiatus and this week they are talking to high stakes cash game beast and ‘Solve for why’ academy creator Matt Berkey. They also welcome back one of their favorite guests Tom ‘Jabracada’ Hall on the heels of his DTD MIllions final table. Speaking of which Dara takes us through a very interesting hand from close to the bubble as he was making his way to the DTD Millions final table. Ian catches us up on the news and results from over the break and Nick O’Hara stops by to chat about the upcoming IPO and Unibet Open Dublin.

    The Chip Race - Season 7 Episode 4 - Ludovic Gellich & Pablo Rojas Martinez Del Marmol. Sep 19, 2018

    This week we sit down with the Scottish poker pro who claims to possess the superpower of awareness Ludovic Gellich. We also chat to firefighter, lawyer, actor, podcast host and poker pro Pablo Rojas Martinez Del Marmol. Ian has news from the online felt, the poker masters and roulette tables of the Grosvenor casino in Leeds. Dara takes us through a tricky little hand he played versus his old nemesis Upeshka Da Silva at the Highroller in Killarney. We also talk about the hot-button issue of taxes in poker.

    The Chip Race - Season 7 Episode 3 - Steven Van Sadelhoff and Adam Sherman. Sep 10, 2018

    This week Dara and David are joined by the reigning WCOOP Main event champion Steven van Sadelhoff and former online beast turned Wall Street trader Adam ‘Squeee451’ Sherman. Ian brings us a heap of live results from the Unibet Poker Belgian Poker Championships, the Deepstack Open Malta, Barcelona and Killarney plus a report from the Unibet Online Series. Dara and David analyse a hand that Dara played on the last UOS main event final table and they discuss former guest Charlie Carrell’s ‘Fuck GTO’ YouTube video.

    The Chip Race - Season 7 Episode 2 - Mori Eskandani, Jono Crute & Maria Konnikova. Aug 27, 2018

    This week, Dara and David are joined by producer extraordinaire and 2018 Poker Hall of Fame inductee Mori Eskandani. They also talk to retired Northern Irish online poker beast and the man Jono Crute. They welcome back bestselling author turned poker pro Maria Konnikova who joins them for strategy corner. Ian bring us news from all over the poker world plus a look ahead to the third edition of the Unibet Online Series plus the lads talk about the recent DDOS attacks.

    TheChipRace - Season 7 Episode 1 - Antonio Esfandiari, Nick Newport & Niall Farrell. Aug 20, 2018

    Back for Season 7, David and Dara welcome Antonio Esfandiari to the show. They are also joined by Irish poker pro Nick Newport. For strategy, Daiva Byrne discusses a hand from her recent Unibet Open Bucharest. From the news desk Ian catches us up on all the top stories and results since we’ve been away. Also there’s a hot take on ‘American regs’ from Scottish highroller Niall Farrell.

    TheChipRace - Season 6 Episode 7 - Molly Bloom, Mick McCloskey, Niall Farrell & Robbie Strazynski. Aug 09, 2018

    For the season finale from the Unibet Open Bucharest, Dara and David chat to author and former poker host, the inspiration for the Oscar nominated movie Molly’s Game, Molly Bloom. They also sit down with bonafide Irish poker legend Mick McCloskey. Niall Farrell stops by to help with a strategy segment looking at a crucial hand from his WSOP-E Highroller win. Guest newsman Daragh Davey brings the news from Unibet Open Bucharest and more, including a report from the Unibet sponsored Irish poker rankings. Dara and David also talk to cardplayerlifestyle.com’s owner and Top Pair podcast host Robbie Strazynski.

    The Chip Race - Season 6 Episode 6 - Ben Wilinofsky & Jared Tendler. Jul 17, 2018

    In the week that saw John Cynn crowned WSOP Main Event Champion, Dara and David are joined by EPT Champion, online poker legend and talented writer, Ben Willonofsky. They catch up with mindset coach Jared Tendler who returns to the show to talk about mental preparation before and during a long poker series. They also look at the recent successes and antics of former guest Phil Hellmuth. Ian has a review of the WSOP final table as well as a round up of other bracelets won in the last week. Dara analyses that much talked about Aces versus Kings versus Kings hand that burst the final table bubble.

    The Chip Race - Season 6 Episode 5 - Jennifer Shahade, Andy Hills & Sam Greenwood. Jul 10, 2018

    This week, we come to you from Vegas and the World Series of Poker! We are joined by poker and chess player, commentator and coach Jennifer Shahade. We also sit down with the UK’s cashiest player in recent years Andy Hills. Our strategy segment looks at a hand that David played during the WSOP tag team event. With the help of Sam Greenwood, we take a look at HUDS. Ian brings us a round-up of the WSOP and Vegas results so far as well as a report from the Unibet UK Tour Glasgow.

    The Chip Race - Season 6 Episode 4 - Jack Sinclair, Benny Glaser & Chad Holloway. Jun 06, 2018

    This week, Dara and David welcome back to the show WSOP Main event final tablist Jack Sinclair. They also sit down with the UK’s only triple bracelet holder, mixed game beast Benny Glaser. Daiva Byrne joins them for a strategy segment that looks at a huge hero call from the recent Unibet Open Malta feature table. Ian brings all the news and results from the WSOP, the Unibet Online series and more. There is also a visit by poker writer, podcaster and wsop bracelet winner chad Holloway.

    TheChipRace - Season 6 Episode 3 - Allen Kessler, Spraggy and Kevmath. May 29, 2018

    This week we are joined by a man who has 4 runner up finishes but not a single bracelet at the World Series of poker, Alan ‘the chainsaw’ Kessler. We are joined by twitch phenom Ben ‘Spraggy’ Spraggs. David is torn a new one by Dara O’Kearney and guest Sameer Singh for a mistake he made in his Grudge Match with Ian Simpson. Ian brings us the latest from the WPT and Highroller bowl, plus a preview of the now running Unibet online Series. We are also joined by WSOP Czar Kevin Mathers who gives us the lowdown on this year’s Series.

    The Chip Race - Season 6 Episode 2 - Maria Ho and Adam Owens May 22, 2018

    We are in Malta this week where we just closed the curtain on another phenomenal stop of the Unibet Open tour. Joining us on the show is highroller, broadcaster and women in Poker Hall of Fame inductee Maria Ho. We also talk to EPT Barcelona 3rd place finisher and Millions Barcelona runner up Adam Owen. Adam is also in strategy corner to give us a mixed game tip. Ian delivers a smug news segment and Dara gives us his tells us how to prepare for the Unibet Online Series.

    The Chip Race - Season 6 Episode 1 - Sam Greenwood, Laura Cornelius & Alex Henry May 15, 2018

    In our season 6 opener, we welcome highroller extraordinaire Sam Greenwood to the show. We also be talk to popular sideline reporter Laura Cornelius. Deepstack Open creator Alex Henry stops by to talk about security at live events. Ian has all the news and results from the time we’ve been off the air. He also has a preview of this week’s Unibet Open and Deepstack Open Malta combined festival. Finally, Dara looks at set-mining in our strategy segment, specifically a key hand from his recent 8th Triple Crown.

    The Chip Race - Season 5 Episode 7 - Ken Doherty, Jonathan Little, Phil Hellmuth & Mrs Doke. Apr 25, 2018

    For the Season 5 finale, Dara and David are talking snooker, poker and bad beats with Irish world snooker champion Ken Doherty. They are also joined by 2 time WPT champion and former WPT player of the year Jonathan Little. The great Phil Hellmuth stops by again to analyse that astonishing white magic hand versus Jungleman Daniel Cates from their heads up King of the Hill contest. Ciaran Cooney checks in during Ian’s news segment to tell us how the Spring edition of the Unibet poker sponsored ‘Irish Opker Rankings’ is going right down to the wire. There will also be a very special appearance by Mrs Doke as we ask the question ‘what’s it like to be with a poker player?’

    The Chip Race - Season 5 Episode 6 - Ari Engel, Marc MacDonnell, Samantha Rea & Espen Jorstad Apr 17, 2018

    Dara and David are delighted to welcome to the show Aussie Millions Champion Ari Engel. They are also joined by popular Irish pro Marc ‘Sluglife’ McDonnell. Fellow Unibet ambassador Espen Uhlen Jorstad stops by to discuss capped ranges in the strategy segment, Samantha Rea talks prop-betting and Ian brings all the news and results from Bratislava, Barcelona and more.

    The Chip Race - Season 5 Episode 5 - Maria Konnikova, Sameer Singh and Jack Sinclair. Apr 10, 2018

    Dara and David are back from hiatus with what promises to be a great show. Headlining this week is best-selling author and poker pro Maria Konnikova. They are also joined by back to back Irish Open 6th place finisher and recent online triple crown winner Sameer Singh. Last year’s WSOP main event final-tablist Jack Sinclair stops by for a strategy segment that looks at David’s Jack high call versus him at last month’s JP MASTERS in Dublin. Ian brings us the news and results from the recent Unibet UKTOUR Brighton and Unibet DSO Lyon and the lads talk about the dangers of re-entry poker tournaments for the health of the poker eco-system.

    The Chip Race - Season 5 Episode 4 - Mike Leah & Freddy Bergman Mar 20, 2018

    This week, our headline guest will be Canadian pro and WPT Fallsview Champion Mike Leah. We’ll also be talking to PokerStrategy.com editor Barry Carter about his piece on pros as content creators. Norwegian Unibet ambassadora- e-gamer turned poker pro Fredrick Bergman will stop by for a chat. Ian will bring all the exciting results from the Irish Open. Dara and Daiva will be correcting Doug Polk’s work in our Strategy Segment, taking a closer look at a televised hand between Phil Hellmuth and Liv boeree.

    The Chip Race - Season 5 Episode 3 - Jesse May and Griffin Benger Mar 13, 2018
    The Chip Race - Season 5 Episode 2 - Keith Cummins, Paul Jackson & Parker Talbot. Mar 06, 2018

    This week, David and Dara sit down with highstakes SNG beast and twitch legend Parker ‘TonkaaaaP’ Talbot, Bank Roll Staking boss-man Paul Jackson and Irish Pro Keith Cummins. Ian brings us news including a look at the Unibet Online Series. David has a quick chat with Ciaran Cooney about Unibet’s sponsorship of the 2018 Irish live poker rankings and Daiva joins the lads, breaking down a hand from her recent Unibet Open London.

    The Chip Race - Season 5 Episode 1 - Neil Channing, Ryan Laplante & Patrick Leonard Feb 27, 2018

    In our jam packed Season 5 opener, we’ve got former Irish Open Champion Neil Channing. We’ll be talking to both Ryan Laplante and Patrick Leonard about their recent Twitter spat. Dara will give us his top tips for playing with no HUD versus weak passive players. Ian catches us up with all the news from the break, brings us all the results from last weekend’s Unibet Open London and takes a look at the Unibet Online Series which has just kicked off on UnibetPoker.com.

    The Chip Race - Season 4 Episode 7 - George Danzer & Kat Arnsby Jan 23, 2018

    In the week that Unibet Poker launches in Ireland, Dara and David are delighted to bring you the Season 4 finale, starring none other than 4 time bracelet winner and 2014 WSOP player of the year George Danzer. They will also be catching up with poker player, writer and raconteuse Kat Arnsby. Daiva joins Dara to discuss a hand from her Aussie Millions preliminary. Ian retakes his seat at the news desk and David asks Dara all about his 7th Triple Crown.

    The Chip Race - Season 4 Episode 6 - Phil Hellmuth, Zachary Elwood, Fintan Gavin and Carlos Welsh. Jan 16, 2018

    This week, David and Dara will be bringing you the exciting conclusion to their exclusive Phil Hellmuth interview. They will be talking to poker author and live tells expert Zachary Elwood. Former guest Carlos Welsh joins Dara in strategy corner to discuss an interesting satellite hand. Also on the show is back to back Megastacks champion, Irish poker pro Fintan Gavin and Unibet Ambassador Rauno Tahvonen who subs in for Ian at the news desk.

    The Chip Race - Season 4 - Episode 5 Phil Hellmuth, Tommy Angelo, Charlie Carrel & Barry Carter Jan 09, 2018

    This week, our headline guest is quite simply the biggest name in poker - the WSOP and WSOP-Europe Main Event champion Phil Hellmuth Junior. We will also be joined by Poker player, author and Mental Game coach Tommy Angelo. Ian will be catching us up with all the news and results from over the Christmas period. Poker journalist Barry Carter will stop by to talk to us about poker new year’s resolutions. We will also be joined by British Highroller beast Charlie Carrel who will explain his thought process during a fascinating hand in the most recent One Drop.

    The Chip Race - Season 4 Episode 4 - Charlie Carrel & Jesse McKenzie Dec 05, 2017

    It's our 18th and final show of the year! Our headline guest tonight is highroller and technicolor dream pants aficionado Charlie Carrel. Well also be chatting with Australian poker and fantasy sports pro Jesse 'OntheMac' McKenzie. Ian will bring us the news, including all the results from last weekend's Unibet Open Bucharest. Daiva Byrne stops by to help us go through a pretty gross spot Dara found himself in at the Unibet Poker European Open. We will also take a look at the planned super-European poker territory and talk about the possible implications of that merging of liquidity.

    The Chip Race - Season 4 Episode 3 - Andrew Neeme & Jared Tendler Nov 28, 2017

    In this episode of 'The Chip Race', Dara and David chat to superstar vlogger and recent Unibet e-sports SNG winner Andrew Neeme. They also sit down with sports psychologist and poker mindset coach Jared Tendler. Unibet ambassador Raunu Tahvonen is back to help with the strategy section, describing his thought process during a fascinating hand from the Unibet DSO Malta. Also, Ian will bring us all the latest news and results plus a preview of the upcoming Unibet Open in Bucharest.

    The Chipr Race Season 4 Episode 2 - Tom Hall, Rauno Tahvonen & Barny Boatman Nov 21, 2017

    This week, Dara and David sit down for a frankly hilarious chat with poker pro and newly crowned Aspers champion Tom Hall. They will also chat to vlogger, commentator, Twitcher and the newest Unibet Ambassador, Raunu 'Estonian Jesus' Tahvonen. The lads try to answer the question 'are vlogs just flavour of the week in poker? Daiva stops by to give her opinion on THAT hand between Niall Farrell and Maria Ho from the WSOP-Europe main event. There's also a surprise visit from hendon Mobster Barny Boatman whose book 'he played for his wife and other stories' has just hit the shelves.

    The Chip Race S04E01 - Phil Laak, Jason Glatzer and Sco & Djarii Nov 14, 2017

    For the first episode in Season 4, the headline guest is one of the biggest stars in the game - high stakes cash game and WSOP bracelet winner, Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak. Dara and David have a frank discussion with Pokernews editor Jason Glatzer about the state of the poker media today. Ian will bring us news and results from the recent WSOP-E. Dara will look at the adjustments necessary when playing a maniac. We will also be chatting to two of the biggest names in the world of e-sports Scott 'Sco' Macmillan and Sophia 'Djarii' White. This is a not to be missed episode!

    The Chip Race - Season 3 Episode 7 - Chris Moorman & Alan Widmann Oct 12, 2017

    For the Season 3 finale, hosts Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin cone to you from Las Vegas, where they just played the guarantee-smashing Unibet Poker European Open! Tonight they will be interviewing WSOP bracelet winner and online poker legend Chris Moorman. They will also be talking to 5-time World of Warcraft champion turned poker player Alan Widmann. Unibet ambassador and livestream commentator David Vanderheyden will be at the news desk, taking a look at the results from Vegas and beyond. Daiva Byrne will be back in the booth for another strategy corner. David and Dara will also chat about tournament structures and review the brand new online tournament schedule on Unibetpoker.com!

    The Chip Race Season 3 Episode 6 - Barny Boatman and Andrew Brokos Sep 27, 2017

    This week, Dara and David Cone to you from the Gambling Mecca that is Las Vegas! They chat to British Poker legend, two time WSOP bracelet winner and hendon mobster, Barny Boatman. They also have an interview with American poker pro, coach and podcast host, 'Thinking Poker's' very own Andrew Brokos. Dara will be joined in strategy corner by his study buddy and fellow Unibet ambassador Daiva Byrne and Ian will be catching us up with results from the Poker Masters, WCOOP, WPO Dublin and Unibet DSO Vienna.

    The Chip Race Season 3 Episode 5 - Jennifer Tilly and Sam Razavi Sep 19, 2017

    Dara and a David are back from hiatus with a bang with headline guest WSOP Bracelet Winner and Oscar Nominee Jennifer Tilly. They will also have a brilliant chat with four time APT tour champion, Sam Razavi. Ian will have all the results since going on break, including the particularly fun Unibet UK Tour Nottingham stop. Dara will analyse a hand between David and fellow Unibet ambassador Daiva Byrne and he will also be giving us a tasty morsel from his new satellite webinar.

    The Chip Race Season 3 Episode 4 - John Hesp & Carlos Welsh Aug 03, 2017

    This week we come to you from the island of Malta, the venue for the latest Unibet poker Deep Stack Open. Our guests are this year's WSOP Main Event 4th place finisher, caravan salesman from Bridlington in Hull, John Hesp and the poker pro who chooses to live in his van Carlos Welsh. We ask the question 'was this the worst Main Event Final Table in history?' Ian will be bringing us the news and results from the Unibet poker Deepstack Open Malta and Dara will break down that crucial AceTen v Aces hand from the World Series of Poker Main Event final table between John Hesp and eventual winner Scott Blumstein.

    The Chip Race Season 3 Episode 3 - Patrick Leonard & Daragh Davey Jul 26, 2017

    Ina week that crowned a new Poker crowned in Scott Blumstein and a people's champion in John Hesp Dara and David sit down with Patrick Leonard on the back of a hatrick of high stakes tournaments in the Aria and Bellagio. Dara discusses that top boat versus quads hand between Vanessa Selbst and gaelle Baumann with Daiva Byrne and we also chat to our good friend, reigning Unibet DSO Malta champion Daragh Davey.

    The Chip Race Season 3 Episode 2 - Kenny Hallaert and Will Shillibier Jul 18, 2017

    Tonight, all eyes are pointed towards Vegas as Dara and David speak with November Niner Kenny Hallaert. They also take a look at the WSOP from the inside with poker reporter Will Shillibier. There's a hot take on Chris Ferguson from Lee Davy, Ian sizes up what looks to be a fascinating Main Event final nine and Dara breaks down a key hand from last year's final table.

    The Chip Race Season 3 Episode 1 - Kara Scott and Nick O'Hara Jul 11, 2017

    In the Season 3 opener, Unibet Poker David Lappin and Dara O'Kearney sit down with WSOP presenter, 888 ambassador and Irish Open runner up Kara Scott! They also chat with Irish Tournament Director extraordinaire Big Nick O'Hara. Ian will be catching us up with all the news and results from a busy month at the World Series of Poker and, in our strategy segment, Dara will tell us when it's a good time to call in a satellite.

    The Chip Race Season 2 Episode 7 - WSOP Special Jun 08, 2017

    In the last episode of the season, David and Dara get into some verbal action with WSOP 2016 phenomenon Will Kassouf, they are also joined by WSOP side-line reporter Tatjana “TattyTatts” Pasalic and her pets. The guys also chat to WSOP Social Media Czar Kevmath, this time about Mr Kassouf. Also in this episode, the guys talk Artificial Intelligence and are joined by an old friend of the show for a talk about stalling at the poker table.

    The Chip Race Season 2 Episode 6 - Niall Farrell and Kat Arnsby May 31, 2017

    This week, David and Dara sit down with EPT champion, WPT champion, FTOPS Main Event Champion, WSOP runner-up and One-Drop Final Tableist Niall Farrell. We also chat to Poker player and Blogger Kat Arnsby. Dara and David talk about blogs and set mining while Ian delivers all the news, including the results from last week's Unibet Open in Copenhagen.

    The Chip Race Season 2 Episode 5 - Kevmath and Fintan Hand May 24, 2017

    This week we come to you from the beautiful city of Copenhagen where we are playing the second Unibet Open of 2017. On tonight's jam-packed show, we speak to the WSOP Czar and all-round media legend, Kevin 'Kevmath' Mathers. We chat to rising twitch star, Irish Open final tablist and utterly mediocre poker podcast creator Fintan Hand. Ian Simpson will bring us the top stories and in strategy corner, Dara and David will be talking blockers.

    The Chip Race Season 2 Episode 4 - Jake Cody and Clodagh Hansen Apr 18, 2017

    On tonight's show, we talk to PokerStars Pro and Vlog-star Jake Cody. Dara is joined by Espen Jorstad in strategy corner to discuss betsizing. We also chat with Microgaming Marketing Manager Clodagh Hansen about the upcoming MPN Malta.

    The Chip Race Season 2 Episode 3 - Padraig Parkinson and Marc Convey Apr 11, 2017

    We are joined by WSOP main event final tablist, UKIPT Galway winner and all round legend of Irish poker Padraig Parkinson. Dara gives us some exercise tips before having a row with Ian about how best to play from the Small Blind. We also catch up with former EPT and current Unibet poker Commentator, GPI's 2014 media person of the year, Marc Convey.

    The Chip Race Season 2 Episode 2 - Todd Anderson and Jon Spinks Apr 04, 2017

    In tonight's show, we discuss the recent Cate Hall vs Mike Dentale Grudge Match with Poker Night in America Producer Todd Anderson. We have interviews with online beast Jon Spinks and the newly appointed Unibet Ambassador Daiva 'Baltic Blonde' Byrne. Ian Simpson has the Irish Open festival in Citywest and Dara analyses one of David's televised hands from the Unibet Ambassador's SNG in London.

    The Chip Race Season 2 Episode 1 - Dan Wilson and Jamie Burland Mar 30, 2017

    In tonight's show, we chat to reigning Irish Open Champion Dan Wilson about this year's festival. We have interviews with Unibet Ambassador Espen Uhlen Jorstad and former UKIPT Brighton Champion Jamie Burland. Ian Simpson brings us news and more from the last week's Unibet UKTour Brighton festival and Dara O'Kearney will be dishing out some of the secrets to endgame satellite play!

    Season 1 Episode 7 Apr 27, 2015

    On this week's show, we have an 80-minute Bumper episode in store for you. We have an exclusive interview with the biggest winner in the history of Irish poker Andy Black, Fergal Nealon sits down for yet another engrossing conversation with one of the characters of Irish poker, this time with school teacher and poker veteran Annette O'Carroll and Dara O'Kearney raises the bar with his most difficult strategy bit to date. We also speak to International Poker Open Tournament Director Stephen McLean.

    Season 1 Episode 6 Apr 20, 2015

    This week, David Lappin and Dara O'Kearney are joined by poker player and sports better Neil Channing, online poker beast Nick 'rounder63' Carrillo and Scoop Fr Main event winner Jason Tompkins. Daragh Davey will bring us all the news, including a report from UKIPT Nottingham and I'll ask Dara O'Kearney whether online poker is rigged!

    Season 1 Episode 5 Apr 14, 2015

    This week, we have an exclusive interview with Ireland's Poker Queen Rebecca McAdam, Dara O' Kearney reflects on his most recent blog post 'The Last Supper' which has provoked serious discussion in the Irish poker community on the state of the Irish Open, calling into question some of the choices made by Paddy Power Poker. Fergal Nealon sits down with Barney and Bridie Gribbin and we'll be previewing the UKIPT Nottingham with our good friend Davey-Boy Curtis.

    Season 1 Episode 4 Apr 09, 2015

    This week, we have an exclusive interview with Paddy Power Poker Irish Open runner-up Kevin Killeen, Nick Newport joins us in studio to discuss three books from three poker paradigms and Willie Elliott talks to Scottish superstar Ludovich Gellich.

    Season 1 Episode 3 Mar 30, 2015

    Tonight, we are talking to poker writer Michael Craig, SCOOP Main Event 5th place finisher Kevin Williams and up and coming Twitch star Fintan Hand. Doke will discuss an important poker concept and Daragh Davey brings us a round-up of this week's action from the real and virtual felt...

    Season 1 Episode 2 Mar 23, 2015

    Tonight, we're joined by poker pro Chris Dowling. We’ll bring you news from those Norwegian Championships, a round-up of who won what online as well as a special report from Fergal Nealon on last weekend’s Connacht Open.

    Season 1 Episode 1 Mar 16, 2015

    Welcome to the first episode of The Chip Race, Ireland's weekly poker podcast. I am your host David Lappin alongside Dara O'Kearney and each week we'll be bringing you news and more from the Irish and UK poker circuits. Tonight, were joined by musician and poker pro Tom Kitt, Tournament Director and host of the upcoming Norwegian poker championships JP McCann and Scottish Poker Series Champion Willie Elliot. We'll also be looking at a specific poker situation in which there is an unexploitable play but it's not the only option available.

    Jesse May Preview Mar 16, 2015

    Jesse May Preview by David K Lappin & Dara O'Kearney

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