The Heart of Poker Podcast

Dec 31 2023 52 ep. 46 mins 85

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Kara Scott uses a set of questions designed by psychologists to get to know the people behind the poker face.

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Lupe Soto on Being A Survivor, Giving Back & Making Poker More Accessible | Ep:52

Dec 31 2023 54 mins

It’s hard to keep track of all the ways Lupe Soto has contributed to the poker industry. Not only did she found the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2008, she’s been instrumental in launching the Ladies International Poker Series, Senior Poker Tour & Women’s Poker Association to name a few. Soto’s roots in poker run deep. She recalls how when she started playing at her lo

Erin Lydon on Empowering Women, Being A Workaholic & Embracing Failure | Ep: 51

Dec 01 2023 44 mins

If there’s anyone championing women in poker, it’s Erin Lydon. The Poker Power president has an incredible passion for not only the game, but also the lessons we can learn from it and apply to everyday life. From working on Wall Street to speaking at Tedx events, Lydon has had an incredibly decorated professional career(including being the Vice President of JP Morgan for 6.5 ye

David Lappin on Underground Card Rooms, Aging & Misconceptions About His Writing | Ep: 50

Nov 01 2023 50 mins

On this month’s episode of The Heart Of Poker Podcast, Kara Scott speaks with poker player, writer and fellow podcast host David Lappin. Not one to mince words, Lappin is known for calling it as he sees it when it comes to his writing. However, as this podcast unfolds, we learn that he’s far from motivated by clickbait titles or attention seeking behaviour. Interestingly, both

Tana Karn on Superstitions, Winning Awards & His Humble Beginnings | Ep: 49

Oct 01 2023 47 mins

If you’ve ever found yourself at a RunGood poker tournament or sporting one of their signature t-shirts, then you have Tana Karn to thank. The mastermind behind the apparel and live event brand sits down with Kara Scott for a candid exchange on his humble beginnings. As a first-generation American born to Thai parents, he talks about his upbringing in his parents' restaurant and

Felipe Ramos on Changing Callings, Growing Up In A Rough Neighbourhood & Being A Good Parent | Ep: 48

Sep 01 2023 48 mins

If you’re familiar with Brazilian poker players, then you will certainly have heard of Felipe Ramos. Playing professionally for 16 years now, Ramos currently sits at 4th in the Brazil all-time money list and has racked up a whopping $3.6 million in live earnings alone. Kara and Felipe actually worked together over 10 years prior, so the two have a level of comfort that lets them

Alex O’Brien on Science, Seeking Truth & Protecting Her Daughter | Ep: 47

Jul 31 2023 47 mins

Alex O’Brien is a fascinating person - poker player, science writer and author. She first captured the poker industry’s attention when she won a tournament which should have resulted in a high profile heads-up match with Dan Bilzerian. However, when the match fell through, it ignited a conversation around women in poker and the role of ambassadors in our game. Her new book ‘

Johnnie Vibes on Family, Poker Media & His North Star | Ep: 46

Jun 30 2023 43 mins

You may already know quite a bit about Johnnie Moreno AKA ‘Johnnie Vibes’ from his popular vlogs and videos, but in this episode of The Heart of Poker podcast, he dives even deeper into life’s big questions with host Kara Scott. The two walk back through Johnnie's personal history with the game of poker and how his incredibly tight knit family group has been such a huge sourc

Nemo on Professional Chess, Content Creation & Dropping Out Of School | Ep: 45

Jun 01 2023 43 mins

Nemo Qiyu Zhou (also known online as AkaNemsko) is a gamer, esports star and content creator with an impressive following. After learning chess at the age of 3, she found incredible success in the game, earning herself title after title. A women’s Chess grandmaster, Nemo gave up professional chess to focus on her life, and although you can still find her streaming chess, other ga

Justin Bonomo on Artificial Intelligence, Acro Yoga & Toxic Masculinity | Ep: 44

Apr 27 2023 44 mins

With over $60 million in live tournament earnings, Justin Bonomo sits squarely at the top of the all-time money leaderboard for poker. No stranger to controversy or strong opinions, Justin opens up to The Heart of Poker’s Kara Scott about topics ranging from Burning Man, what he wishes people knew about him, his greatest fears and his idea of an absolutely perfect day. Justin re

Angela Jordison on Helping Veterans, Imposter Syndrome & Being Named Breakout Player of the Year | Ep: 43

Mar 31 2023 45 mins

Angela Jordison was named 2022 GPA Breakout Player of the Year after narrowly missing out on two GPI POY awards. Not only a fierce competitor, and a real joy to watch on the felt, she’s a fan favourite and for good reason. During their interview, Angela and Kara discuss how important it is to have a positive impact on the poker community. Not one for empty words, Angela recently