Haven Taylor on the Reality of Professional Poker

Professional poker player Haven Taylor joins Duddy for an honest conversation about what life at the table really looks like beyond the cards. From cash games versus tournaments to the psychological side of live poker, Haven breaks down how players read people, manage pressure, and navigate wildly different formats without drifting into overly technical territory.The conversation moves into lifestyle and travel, with Haven sharing what six weeks in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker is actually like, how life on the road shapes the grind, and the unexpected opportunities poker has brought into her life outside of the game itself. She also talks about playing alongside her husband, fellow pro Thomas Taylor, and what that dynamic looks like in high-pressure environments.Haven also highlights using poker as a platform for good, including her fundraising efforts that raised nearly $24,000 for underprivileged inner-city kids, along with surreal poker room moments involving celebrities and high-energy atmospheres you never see on TV.The episode wraps with lighter territory, including poker myths casual players still believe, what makes playing with friends completely different from playing strangers, and whether the skills that win poker tournaments could translate to reality competition shows like The Traitors Canada.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #YYC #Poker #PokerLife #WorldSeriesOfPoker #WomenInPoker #RealityTV #BehindTheScenes #MindGames #LifeStories