PokerNews Podcast: Doug Polk Discusses Win Against Negreanu; Interview w/ Scott Stewart

<p>On the latest episode of the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast, <strong>Sarah Herring</strong>, <strong>Chad Holloway</strong>, and <strong>Jeff Platt</strong> bring you all the latest news and highlights from the poker world.</p> <p>That includes talking to guest <strong>Doug Polk</strong> about defeating <strong>Daniel Negreanu</strong> in their highly-publicized heads-up duel. He shares thoughts on Negreanu’s play and tanking, explains some side action and coaching details, offers a take on how he sees himself as a HUNL player in today’s poker world, and tells listeners what’s next for him.</p> <p>In addition, they interview five-time WSOP Circuit ring winner <strong>Scott Stewart</strong> about his recent win in the <strong>bestbet Jacksonville</strong> Winter Open $2,000 Main Event, good for $177,817.</p> <p>Toss in stories about GGPoker applying for a Pennsylvania license, Twitter PokerShares drama between <strong>Terrence Chan</strong> and <strong>Mike “Timex” McDonald</strong>, <strong>Johnny Oshana</strong> winning the <strong>MSPT Poker Bowl V</strong>, and <strong>Sami Kelopuro</strong> taking down a hattrick of big buy-in online events in a single day, and it’s another great show of the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Time Stamps</strong></span><br /> *Time|Topic*<br /> 00:25 | Welcome to the show<br /> 00:55 | Doug Polk defeats Daniel Negreanu in heads-up duel<br /> 04:30 | Guest Doug Polk joins the show<br /> 06:00 | Daniel thinks he played terrible at the end. Doug thinks he was playing more optimal at the end. WHY?<br /> 09:45 | Doug personal poker philosophy “Am I bluffing enough?"<br /> 11:20 | Side Action and why it is so important to bet big on yourself<br /> 15:40 I Was 4:1 accurate considering the long absence from poker?<br /> 18:35 | How did Doug put together his “team” and how did he incentivize them?<br /> 25:50 I If current Doug played top-game WCGRIDER in a similar challenge what would the odds be?<br /> 29:05 | Where would Doug rank him