Bandhan Mutual Fund is focused on helping savers become investors and create wealth. The organization has always striven to empower everyday investors, as well as India’s financial ecosystem, through initiatives that simplify financial knowledge, helping create wealth and value through investments. Continuing the tradition of initiatives and campaigns that motivate, guide, and educate Indians about financial wisdom, we bring you Let’s Talk Macro – a podcast series to demystify relevant macro ...
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Since 2002 Alpinist has striven to push creative boundaries with everything we do, from award-winning climbing journalism and creative writing to photography and art. Now, with the Alpinist podcast, we aim to extend our conversations with climbers and community members into interviews and oral histories that will entertain and educate our listeners with everything from dramatic and humorous adventure tales to in-depth discussions of the most significant issues in the climbing world today. Mo ...
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From their tiny Nashville apartment, Cory Estreen and Taylor Huff continue to battle the leftist hoard by combating bad ideas and keeping you sane in 2023. Listeners can expect a variety of topics ranging from pop culture to politics to gaming and entertainment.
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Every week, the hosts of PokerStars TV (James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton) bring you a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like being two regular folks on the international poker circuit. Told from the perspective of a cranky British dad (Hartigan) and an undateable American bachelor (Stapes), Poker in the Ears is a mostly uncensored take on the world of professional poker. The hosts also regularly call in favours, in the form of guest spots from their big-shot celebrity poker-playing friends ...
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28: Ep 028 - India: Fiscal Credibility amid GST Rationalisation & US Tariffs
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12:45In this episode, we explore India’s current economic backdrop, the potential impact of GST rate rationalisation, higher US tariffs, and the continuation of fiscal credibility. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he shares insights on what these developments mean for India’s ec…
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New York City might seem like an unlikely place for a climber of Will Moss’s caliber to hail from. And yet, he managed to find his way from the climbing gym, to boulders in Central Park, to runout trad routes in the Gunks and big walls in Yosemite. It was there that he recently made headlines as being the first person to flash a big wall free route…
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When Sonnie Trotter was a teenager, he discovered a portal into another world. Entering the local climbing gym he found challenge, adventure and passion. By sixteen, he was all in, and he made it up his first 5.14 within just a few years. The climbing seemed to come naturally, but figuring out how to make a living doing it took a lot more time—and …
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Mary Catherine Eden: The Importance of Being Bored
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48:45While growing up in Kentucky, Mary Eden was often bored. But it was that boredom, she recalls, that helped her find meaningful interests as she explored her world. It led her to art and to adventure. She didn’t discover rock climbing until she moved to Moab in her early twenties. Even then, she says she wasn’t a naturally-gifted climber. But, she w…
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27: Ep 027 - China: Frontloaded Growth Amidst Economic Challenges
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10:31In this episode, we explore the continuing challenges facing the Chinese economy, the impact of recent fiscal measures, and the implications of frontloaded growth in the first half of the year. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he shares insights on what lies ahead for China…
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26: Ep 026 - Actively Waiting: The US Fed & Its Dual Mandates
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12:10We discuss the Fed’s dual goals, the current situation and outlook for US inflation and labour market, and what is driving the Fed’s current policy stance. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he explores the US macro backdrop and the Fed’s cautious stance. Mutual fund investme…
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342. James & Joe's huge WSOP news, PokerGo's Brent Hanks + SCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains
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1:12:29James and Joe are excited to learn they're spending the summer in Vegas streaming this year's World Series of Poker, and Caitlin is "thrilled" to discover she might be needed in the booth and will be expected to do some work! The gang are joined by Brent Hanks - WSOP commentator and Director of Programming at PokerGo - to discuss the partnership th…
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25: Ep 025 - India: Credible Policy Making Amidst Global Volatility
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13:34Is India’s economy steady amidst rising global uncertainty? In this episode, we return to domestic macro dynamics – covering key economic data, fiscal and monetary outlooks, global linkages, and India’s structural macro story. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he breaks down…
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341. Griffin Benger & Sam Greenwood talk Big Game on Tour + SCOOP 2025
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1:39:51Following the Season 2 premiere of the 'Big Game on Tour', Griffin Benger joins the gang to share his thoughts on the first episode and talk about his experience playing on the show. Sam Greenwood makes a guest appearance for a 'Hand of the Century of the Day' x 'Punt of the Day' crossover, analysing a hand Griffin played against the Loose Cannon. …
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340. SCOOP 2025 with Kelvin Kerber & Howard Swains
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1:32:34Finally, Joe gets the opportunity to talk to James and Caitlin about his adventures in Tokyo at the Japan Open Poker Tour, including his second-place finish in a PLO tournament. Brazilian pro Kelvin Kerber makes a guest appearance to analyse a couple of Joe's hands in 'Hand of the Century of the Day'. Kelvin also talks about being a captain in this…
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339. Jamil Wakil on controversial EPT Monte-Carlo hand, plus €1k champ Jon Kyte & SCOOP with Howard Swains
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1:35:25The gang are back after a four-week break. James, Joe and Caitlin have been on the road all that time, so have three events to recap: the Irish Open, the PokerStars Open Philadelphia and EPT Monte-Carlo. They speak to Jon Kyte, who won the record-breaking €1k Open in Monaco, and Jamil Wakil, who was eliminated from the #EPTMonteCarlo Main Event fin…
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Dawn Hollis: Flipping the Script on Mountain Relationships
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47:08Dawn Hollis has been obsessed with mountains since she was a small child growing up in Suffolk, which she describes as being “a really flat part of the UK.” Her first glimpse of more elevated landscapes came at age nine on a family trip to Wales. The trip sparked a lifelong passion for being in, and studying the history of, these wild places. Later…
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24: Ep 024 - Will Uncertainty Trump Liberation?
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11:54US tariff changes are making headlines, financial markets are sending mixed signals, and the US Dollar is weakening—but what does it all mean? Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he discusses the latest shifts in US trade policy, the unusual dynamics in financial markets, and …
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Kai Lightner is no stranger to the spotlight—or to this magazine. He’s been climbing since he was six, when he joined the climbing team at a gym in North Carolina. Four years later Lightner won his first national title, and the wins just kept coming. In 2016, while still in high school, Lightner wrote an essay for Alpinist 55 about learning how to …
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338. Sunday Million Anniversary recap, plus Dublin, Philly & Monaco preview with Arlie Shaban
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1:30:30With the guys on the road for the next four weeks, there's a lot to get to in this episode. James and Joe talk about playing a £1k tournament at The Hippodrome and hosting the 'Big Game on Tour Uncut' streams, and recap this year's #SundayMillionAnniversary. There's also a lot of events to preview, including the Irish Open and the first European Po…
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Babsi Zangerl on Learning, Growing and Flashing El Cap
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43:15Last year, Babsi Zangerl did something no one has ever done before—she flashed a route on El Capitan. Thousands of feet of hard climbing with no falls. Her partner, Jacopo Larcher, came really close, taking just one fall during their ascent of Freerider. Zangerl has been a climber for over two decades, since she was a teenager at a climbing gym in …
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337. Big Game with Alan Keating, plus Blood Game with Jeffe Boats
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1:30:05James and Joe are in an actual studio, as they prepare for 'Big Game on Tour Uncut'. On Friday and Saturday (April 4th and 5th), they're streaming all 150 hands from the first session of 'BGOT' Season 1, ahead of the Season 2 premiere later this spring. The enigmatic Alan Keating - one of the stars of both seasons - will be making a guest appearanc…
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336. Beth Hall & Faraz Jaka, plus Sam Grafton
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1:49:50Sam Grafton joins James and Joe for a special announcement (which will be of particular interest to fans of 'The Big Game'). And then, poker boot camp is in session! Ahead of the Sunday Million Anniversary - which James is planning to play - the guys hear from actor and poker player Beth Hall and her coach Faraz Jaka. How has Faraz helped Beth's ga…
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23: Ep 023 - Fading US Exceptionalism + Trump 2.0
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14:32We look at the weaker US economic data, its reasons, uncertainty around tariffs and other Trump 2.0 policies, the US Fed’s views on these, recent global developments, and what this means for the USD and for India. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, for an insightful discussion o…
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335. Alexandra Loveless, Josh Kasen & Seth 'Sethy Poker' Moeller
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1:38:34After recapping the first ever PokerStars Open, and their two-day live stream covering the Campione Main Event, James and Joe meet some of the poker stars of the future. They speak to three influencers making their mark in the community as content creators: Alexandra Loveless, Josh Kasen and Seth Moeller. As well as talking about their respective b…
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334. PokerStars Open Campione update with Luca Pagano, plus Fintan Hand
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1:13:09The first ever PokerStars Open is underway in Campione. James and Joe check in with their man on the ground, EPT legend Luca Pagano, ahead of this weekend's live streams (March 15th and 16th on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels). The guys also recap their four nights in Las Vegas celebrating James's 50th birthday, and Joe talks about his s…
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333. Co-host Caitlin Comeskey, plus Danny Maxwell
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1:37:52Welcome to the #PITE Post Oscars Party! Yes, the Academy Awards are in the books. And Caitlin is back. So, time for James, Joe, Ms Comeskey and their special guest - Global Poker Award winning photographer Danny Maxwell - to discuss the top films of recent months, including this year's Best Picture winner. Plus, they break down the Mike Matusow doc…
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332. Global Poker Award winners, including Cherish Andrews, plus PokerOrg's Chris Land
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1:33:21And the winner is… James and Joe run through some of the key names who scooped Global Poker Awards in Vegas at the weekend. Hear from some of the winners and a few highlights from the show (courtesy of PokerGo). Plus, the guys talk to GPI Female Player of the Year Cherish Andrews. They also check in with PokerOrg's Chris Land to find out what happe…
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331. David Docherty, David Lappin & Cedric Billot (Associate Director, PokerStars Live Events)
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1:38:34There's less than a month to go before a new series of European live events begins in Campione. So, what do poker players make of the PokerStars Open? What are their thoughts on the PokerStars Live League? Two circuit regulars - David Docherty and David Lappin - share their honest opinions, while Cedric Billot, Associate Director, PokerStars Live E…
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22: Ep 022 - Domestic Policy within Dollar Constraints
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17:16India’s union fiscal consolidates, the RBI cuts rates, and takes liquidity measures, but the US dollar remains a key variable. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he discusses India’s recent policy decisions, the drivers behind USD movements, and the constraints they impose.…
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330. Co-host Caitlin Comeskey, plus Irish Open owner Paul O'Reilly
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1:21:56James and Joe are joined by guest co-host Caitlin Comeskey: multi-award nominated content creator and up-and-coming streamer. There's a summary of the week's poker news headlines, including the death of 'Miami' John Cernuto, the announcement of the new PokerStars Live League and an update on the Irish Open, as event owner Paul O'Reilly reveals what…
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Meet Jason Koon. He's a high stakes crusher with $60m in live earnings and one of the newest members of Team PokerStars Pro. In an extended interview, Jason talks to James and Joe about his start in poker and his journey towards playing the biggest buy-in tournaments in the world. Plus, he gives his take on AI and RTA software and the controversy s…
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328. Co-host Spraggy, plus YouTuber Spencer Owen
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1:38:42Welcome to 2025. Part 2. The duo becomes a trio, as James and Joe partner with Benjamin 'Spraggy' Spragg to present this week's episode. They talk about Spraggy's trip to Brazil to play high stakes Hold'em against Neymar, the New Year Series on PokerStars, and celebrate Spraggy hitting 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. On a related note, the guys are…
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327. Global Poker Awards with Eric Danis & Abby Merk, plus Nick Walsh
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1:19:09Welcome to 2025! The Global Poker Award nominations are out, so GPI President Eric Danis joins James and Joe to run through this year's shortlist , which includes recognition for Joe, #PITE and #TheBigGameOnTour. Plus, the guys speak to double nominee Abby Merk, who's up for Rising Star in Content Creation and Best Short-Form Video. There's also po…
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Rick Accomazzo: Tobin, The Stonemasters, and Me
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1:01:43Rick Accomazzo came of age in the climbing world as part of the Stonemasters—a name adopted by a group of friends largely climbing in Yosemite, Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks in the 1970s. To become a Stonemaster, you had to send a 5.11 called Valhalla. Tobin Sorenson was a Stonemaster too. He was also, Accomazzo believes, the best all-around climber i…
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21: Ep 021 - On Your Mark But Don’t Get Set
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15:59The year turns, but US momentum stays strong, with significant implications for both advanced and emerging economies. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he discusses key early 2025 global economic action, the impact of US exceptionalism, and upcoming major events—Trump assumi…
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326. EPT Prague champion Pedro Marques
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1:20:34In the final episode of the year, James and Joe recap their trip to #EPTPrague and speak to Main Event champion Pedro Marques. Joe also talks through some hands from his deep run in the €550 Cup. The guys discuss their poker highlights of 2024 and look ahead to a new series of PokerStars live events in 2025. Finally, film-maker and EPT producer Har…
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20: Ep 020 - What’s Ahead for 2025: A Balanced Take
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19:21As 2024 comes to a close, the final episode of Let’s Talk Macro looks ahead to 2025, exploring the key economic trends that could shape the year. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he shares the trends that will shape 2025 and offers a balanced, insightful perspective on macr…
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325. EPT Prague preview with Nick Walsh
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1:00:41James has been continuing to travel around Texas playing poker, including firing multiple bullets in a tournament at The Lodge in Austin, while Joe was at home for Thanksgiving, watching a lot of movies and TV shows. Both will soon be heading to the Czech Republic for #EPTPrague. The guys preview the Main Event and their five days of live coverage …
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Other Everests: Hidden Histories & Contemporary Challenges
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1:05:20The events of one the most famous Everest stories took place a century ago, when George Mallory and Sandy Irvine disappeared during the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition. A hundred years later, a group of writers is shedding light on the many different people and worlds that have, throughout history, had an important connection to the mountain.…
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324. UKIPT Nottingham, BSOP Millions & Women's Winter Festival with Kerryjane Craigie
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1:13:12Since leaving Las Vegas, it's been a busy two weeks for our hosts. James braved the snow and ice at #UKIPTNottingham, while Joe flew to Sao Paulo for the #BSOPMillions. Then, the two were reunited (briefly) for a meet-up game in Houston, Texas. With all this travelling, they missed the Women's Winter Festival in London. But the PokerStars Ambassado…
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19: Ep 019 - Trump 2.0: Policy Choices in a Different World
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15:51What would Trump 2.0 mean for US policy and the global economy? Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund as he explores the potential policy shifts under Trump’s return, the economic impact of these decisions, and the unique global challenges this time compared to his earlier presidenc…
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323. Las Vegas recap featuring NAPT Main Event champion Nick Marchington
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52:01With #NAPTLasVegas in the books, James and Joe recap their two weeks at Resorts World, from casting Loose Cannons and filming a new season of The Big Game on Tour to performing comedy (Joe), singing karaoke (James) and playing slots (both). There's also a chance to hear from Nick Marchington, the winner of the NAPT Main Event. Meanwhile, Joshua Sch…
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Beth Rodden established herself as one of the best rock climbers in the world at the height of her career. Through much of that time, Rodden was quietly struggling with her mental health as she tried to move forward after she and her climbing partners were kidnapped at gunpoint during a trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2000. Now Rodden’s bravery appears in ne…
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322. Las Vegas preview with Big Game on Tour Loose Cannon Lily Newhouse
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1:13:55It's that time of year again. James and Joe are heading to Vegas for The North American Poker Tour. They run through everything happening at #NAPTLasVegas, including the qualifying tournaments and auditions leading up to the filming of a new season of the Big Game on Tour. They're joined by Lily Newhouse, who knows what it takes to become a Loose C…
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321. EPT Cyprus finalist Anton Wigg
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1:08:52James and Joe summarise their trip to #EPTCyprus and talk to Main Event finalist Anton Wigg, the Swedish pro who won a European Poker Tour title in 2010 and has now made deep runs in Cyprus in back-to-back years. The podcast hosts also reveal their travel plans for the next few weeks, which include trips to #NAPTLasVegas, #BSOPMillions and #UKIPTNo…
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James and Joe are heading to Cyprus for the penultimate leg of the 2024 European Poker Tour. Team Pro Lasse Lagd Lauritsen, better known as 'Wistern', is already there, so joins the guys to preview #EPTCyprus, ahead of six days of live streaming on the PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels. This week's show also details an upcoming change to #Powe…
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18: Ep 018 - China’s Economic Landscape - What’s Changing and What’s Next?
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18:05Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he explains China’s economic backdrop, the unique features of its property sector, and how recent measures could shape the future. Gain insights into what to watch for in the coming months as China navigates its economic challenges.…
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319. Five-time WCOOP 2024 champ Parker 'tonkaaaa' Talbot + Howard Swains
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1:06:00With the 2024 World Championship of Online Poker now in the books, James and Joe get a full summary of the series from their #WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains. Plus, they talk to PokerStars Ambassador Parker 'tonkaaaa' Talbot, who won five titles during WCOOP, including two championship trophies. (He's also tested on his knowledge of the chimpanze…
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318. Sebastian 'peace&loove' Huber + WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains
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1:10:21It's (pretty much) all about #WCOOP this week. As the 2024 World Championship of Online Poker heads into its final weekend, James and Joe preview their Main Event coverage on the PokerStars Twitch channel and get an update from the man in the know, WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains. Plus, they talk to the captain of the team currently sitting at th…
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317. Dead Money star Emile Hirsch + WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains
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1:12:57There's a new poker movie for James and Joe to sink their teeth into. They review 'Dead Money', which stars Emile Hirsch as a professional player who endures a dramatic 24 hours at the tables in a series of private games. Emile joins the guys to discuss the film and how he rediscovered his love of poker while preparing for the role. Meanwhile, #WCO…
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316. EPT Barcelona Super High Roller champ Kayhan Mokri + WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains
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1:25:57What happened on and off the felt at #EPTBarcelona? James and Joe recap the European Poker Tour's 20th anniversary celebrations with two-time Super High Roller winner Kayhan Mokri. And, with the 2024 World Championship of Online Poker now running on PokerStars, they get the early headlines and series stats from #WCOOP Correspondent Howard Swains. P…
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17: Ep 017 - Global Economic Pulse: August 2024
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17:02In this episode of Let's Talk Macro, Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist, Fixed Income Fund Management at Bandhan Mutual Fund, analyses the rising global growth concerns and increasing rate cut expectations. Sreejith also provides a detailed look at India's buoyant growth, while highlighting the need to monitor private consumption and credit growth…
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315. The EPT at 20 with John Duthie
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1:08:50James and Joe celebrate the 20th anniversary of the European Poker Tour with its founder John Duthie. In an extended interview, John talks about his journey into the television industry, discovering poker in the 1980s, winning the first ever Poker Million, and seeing an opportunity to launch the EPT when the World Poker Tour didn't live up to its n…
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314. WSOP 2024 Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo
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1:24:42James and Joe conclude their recap of the biggest poker stories of the summer by talking to this year's World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo. Obviously, 'laptop-gate' is a major point of discussion. Jonathan also talks about his journey into poker, how he and his coaches approached the WSOP final table, and exclusively reveals …
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