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Never Have I Ever... Wagered Serious Money

Poker is about far more than cards. It's about psychology, pressure, risk, and knowing when to tr...

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05.00 1 Jul 2026


Never Have I Ever... Wagered Serious Money


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05.00 1 Jul 2026


Poker is about far more than cards. It's about psychology, pressure, risk, and knowing when to trust your instincts. In this week’s episode, Claire meets one of Ireland's greatest poker players, Andy Black. From multimillion-dollar tournaments in Las Vegas to years spent living in a Buddhist community, Andy's life has been anything but conventional. 

With the World Series of Poker reaching its climax, Claire explores what it takes to make decisions when the stakes are high, why fear can be both a warning and a weakness, and whether taking a chance is ever really a gamble. 

Can Andy convince Claire to sit down at a poker table... for real? 

Email the show at never@newstalk.com.


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