Breaking Down Global Poker Award Nominees & Guest Jason Somerville Talks PNIA
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen break down the recently-revealed Global Poker Award nominees, which included one of their very own! Who do they like to win? Who do they think got snubbed? Find out here.
Plus, Chad talks about his experience playing on Poker Night in America (PNIA) last week, which is where Connor and Matt caught up with this week's guest, Jason Somerville, who shared what he's been up to lately and reminisced on his days co-hosting this very podcast.
The crew then discusses the hot start to 2024 for both Kristen & Alex Foxen, former 'American Idol' contestant William Hung's interview about losing his wife over a gambling addiction, and the Arkansas high school teacher who won $73K at the first RunGood Poker Series stop of the season. Finally, take a look at the 2024 Wynn Millions schedule, which offers more than $8M in guarantees!
Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:37 | Connor Richards nominated for a Global Poker Award!
03:02 | Breaking down the Global Poker Award nominations
03:17 | Toughest Opponent
04:28 | Best Final Table Performance
06:00 | Breakout Player of the Year
06:55 | Best Twitter/X Personality
07:45 | Best Streamer
08:44 | Best Vlogger
10:00 | Best Short Form Content Creator
11:00 | Industry Person of the Year
12:31 | Tournament Director of the Year
14:26 | Event of the Year
15:30 | Best Mid-Major Circuit/Tour
16:44 | Best Standalone Event
17:37 | Best Commentator
18:12 | Best Poker Podcast
19:21 | Best Media Content – Written
21:29 | Best Media Content – Video
22:42 | Best Media Content – Photo
26:27 | Fan Choice Categories
30:44 | Chad plays on Poker Night in America 8 years after first appearance
35:39 | Hanging out at Studio 52 w/ Jason Somerville
36:15 | Interview w/ Jason Somerville
36:52 | How did your partnership w/ PNIA come together?
40:44 | What’s exciting you about poker content nowadays?
43:09 | Remembering his time w/ the PokerNews Podcast
44:27 | Sponsor: 888poker
45:29 | Kristen & Alex Foxen off to a hot start in 2024
46:42 | Infamous 'American Idol' contestant William Hung lost wife over poker, gambling addiction
48:00 | Arkansas high school teacher wins $73K as RunGood Poker Series kicks off 2024 season
49:39 | Wynn Millions schedule released; more than $8M in guarantees