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Join hosts Kerryjane Craigie (KJ) and Lydia Cugudda, along with guest co-host Alex O’Brien, as they sit down with poker legend and Hendon Mob co-founder Joe Beevers in this lively and insightful episode. Joe shares the origin story of The Hendon Mob—from humble home games in Hendon to becoming one of the most recognized names in global poker.

He reflects on the early days of poker before the online boom, how a Kenya internet café moment led to buying up valuable poker domains, and the creation of the world’s most-used poker database. Joe also opens up about playing in Monte Carlo, beating Phil Ivey, and eventually selling The Hendon Mob to the Global Poker Index.

Tune in to hear untold stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and what life looks like now for one of poker’s true originals. This episode is a time capsule for poker fans and a masterclass in making your mark.

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