The House Always Wins

This podcast follows a poker game told through two perspectives: an experienced poker player and a new player learning the game for the first time. The story focuses on how poker is more than just cards—it’s about reading people, managing emotions, and learning how experience changes the way you play.My expert interviewee is my friend Sally, who has played poker for many years and understands the strategy, psychology, and decision-making behind the game. She helps explain what experienced players look for and how they read situations at the table.My color interviewee is Natalie, a new poker player. She brings the emotional side of the story by sharing what it feels like to learn the game in real time—confusion, excitement, pressure, and uncertainty.