Episode 200 – 04/12/2020 – Phil Hellmuth, Aaron Sorkin & Joshua Malina (with Maria Ho, Jennifer Shahade & Spraggy)
James and Joe present the 200th episode of the podcast, available in audio AND video form (watch the show at psta.rs/YT or psta.rs/YTUK). In this special extended edition of #PokerInTheEars, the boys reflect on making it to the double century, and share some of their personal highlights from the previous 199 episodes. They're joined by Jennifer Shahade and Benjamin 'Spraggy' Spragg to talk poker and pop culture, recapping the recent #SundayMillion live streams and reviewing the Netflix series 'The Queen's Gambit' (Jen provides an expert view as a Woman Grandmaster). There's also the chance for them to congratulate Spraggy on his engagement to Marle Cordeiro. Then, it's time for James and Joe to welcome their first special guest, 15-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth. Off the back of a marathon Omaha session – and no sleep! – Phil waxes lyrical about his recent results, discusses how he's perceived by the high stakes community, and defends some of his notorious meltdowns and rants. The second special guest on this week's show is Oscar-winning writer/director/producer Aaron Sorkin, who talks 'Molly's Game' (and whether he considers it to be a poker movie), 'The West Wing' (James's favourite TV show), and 'The Trial of the Chicago Seven'. Finally, Joe's poker nemesis – 'West Wing' and 'Scandal' star Joshua Malina – takes part in a unique edition of 'Superfan vs Stapes', as Maria Ho presides over the least skill-based Hold'em game of all time. Thanks to our loyal listeners and fans for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Please don't forget to comment, like and subscribe.