In the 1,014th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Solana, it’s Part II of Chad Holloway’s exclusive interview with Mike Caro, the “Mad Genius of Poker.”
In it, Caro continues from Part I, where he talks about his good friend, the legendary Doyle Brunson. Caro shares details on their “Airport Bet” and how Doyle’s passing impacted him. Caro also discusses the hermit life in the Ozarks, his plans to reemerge into the poker world, and the time he was stood up by Donald J. Trump.
Finally, Caro discusses his thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, and why he wasn’t inducted back in the day. Does he deserve to be inducted now?
Oh, did we mention another chance to get your hands on an autographed book from Mike Caro? That’s right, it’s another giveaway opportunity.
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Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the show |
| 00:54 | Giveaway details |
| 01:20 | Doyle Brunson’s airport bet |
| 08:00 | Doyle’s passing |
| 10:50 | Being an Ozark hermit |
| 14:05 | Plan to reemerge |
| 17:40 | Valet parking in the Ozarks |
| 23:15 | Being stood up by Donald Trump |
| 24:45 | Poker Hall of Fame |
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