In the latest PokerNews Podcast episode of 2023, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards handle things while Jesse Fullen is in Australia. They discuss Mike Postle’s sudden reappearance in the poker world after making a final table at the Million Dollar Heater at Beau Rivage in Mississippi, while also talking about the slowroll and needle that accompanied his bust out.

They try to balance that story with a heart-warming one where Johnnie “Johnnie Vibes” Moreno put a bartender into the MSPT Sycuan Main Event, with the recreational player going on to finish in fourth place for $40,000!

Other stories discussed include WSOP.com Players of the Year, Lon McEachern and Daniel Lowery winning WSOP Circuit gold rings, and early winners from the PokerGO Cup.

Speaking of which, PokerGO’s Mori Eskandani joins the show as this week’s guest. The Poker Hall of Famer talks 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) preparations, who came close to challenging Jason Koon on High Stakes Duel III (HSD), plus when we can expect the next HSD match to take place. He also discussed new developments to this year’s PokerGO Tour (PGT) and shared memories from the days when the Mirage was the hot spot for poker in Vegas.

Finally, hear about the upcoming 2023 Potomac Poker Open from Jan. 25-Feb. 6 as well as the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) and PSPC in the Bahamas!

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 01:10 | Connor Richards in; Jesse Fullen in Australia 02:00 | Mike Postle spotted playing at Million Dollar Heater at Beau Rivage 04:00 | A slowroll and needle after Postle busts final table 05:40 | Some wonder why Postle is allowed to play 08:25 | Johnnie Vibes puts bartender in MSPT Sycuan; big score ensues 11:25 | Poker audience loves controversial drama more than heart-warming content 12:50 | Sponsor: partypoker 14:17 | Early winners from the 2023 PokerGO Cup 17:40 | Guest Mori Eskandani joins the show 20:20 | PokerGO Tour (PGT) makes end-of-year championship bigger and better 24:30 | Did anyone inquire about taking on Jason Koon in High Stakes Duel III? 25:44 | 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) preparations 27:07 | What to expect from the new season of High Stakes Poker  28:35 | Memories from the Mirage Poker Room 32:20 | Mori Eskandani’s prediction for the future of poker 34:46 | Sponsor: 888poker 36:11 | WSOP.com names Players of the Year winners for PA and NV/NJ 41:00 | Lon McEachern and Daniel Lowery claims WSOPC gold rings 44:20 | A look at the 2023 Potomac Poker Open from Jan. 25-Feb. 6 45:12 | Sponsor: PokerStars 45:50 | PSPC Online happening now for players in NJ/MI & PA 46:20 | Chad & Connor headed to the Bahamas for PCA & PSPC 48:48 | More Platinum Passes given away for 2023 than back in 2019!