EPISODE · Jul 21, 2023 · 1H 21M
281. Blackbird and Lucky You with Matt Savage
from Poker in the Ears · host PokerStars
In this summer special (recorded a few weeks ago), James and Joe look at two "iconic” poker movies. They revisit 'Lucky You' (first reviewed in Episode 103) in the company of one of the film's consultants and stars: tournament director Matt Savage. Plus, the guys discuss Michael Flatley's 'Blackbird', an incredibly awful vanity project that features one of the most hilarious Hold'em scenes in cinema history. 'Blackbird' is also the subject of 'Superfan vs Stapes', as Andre Nazar returns to the podcast for his shot at redemption. #PITE returns from its summer break on Thursday August 17. In the meantime, please join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).
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In this summer special (recorded a few weeks ago), James and Joe look at two "iconic” poker movies. They revisit 'Lucky You' (first reviewed in Episode 103) in the company of one of the film's consultants and stars: tournament director Matt Savage. Plus, the guys discuss Michael Flatley's 'Blackbird', an incredibly awful vanity project that features one of the most hilarious Hold'em scenes in cinema history. 'Blackbird' is also the subject of 'Superfan vs Stapes', as Andre Nazar returns to the podcast for his shot at redemption. #PITE returns from its summer break on Thursday August 17. In the meantime, please join our community on Discord (psta.rs/Discord).
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