In this 200th episode, Ninja (Tyler Blevins) is our special guest. Tyler shares his journey from the early days of streaming to becoming a gaming sensation. He discusses his parents' initial confusion about his gaming career, his wife Jessica's pivotal role as both life partner and manager, and the evolving landscape of streaming business. Tyler shares anecdotes of his love for poker, interactions with renowned players, and his ambitions for poker content creation. We also delve into topics such as mental health in the gaming industry, work-life balance, and Tyler’s aspirations for future collaborations and ventures, offering a multifaceted look into his life and career as a prominent figure in the gaming and streaming world.
Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9A0KHTMlJk&t=68s
Chapters:
0:00 Ninja
0:28 Tyler's Poker Journey and Streaming Beginnings
13:03 Meeting Jessica and Intro to Poker
22:44 Poker Connections and Favorite Players
33:07 Navigating the Streaming Vortex
43:36 Family Feud Victory and Memories
50:32 The Focus on Community and Mental Health
52:39 Michigan Roots
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Melika Razavi / Poker Player / Miss Global Iran 2016, Power Woman World 2017/ Magician
Maria Konnikova / Psychologist / Pro Poker Player / Author - The Biggest Bluff
Adam Pliska / President of the World Poker Tour
Pouya / Rapper & Songwriter
Bill Perkins / Business man / Die With Zero Book Author / ThirstLounge / Poker Player
Patrick Leonard / #2 online poker player / partypoker Ambassador / $13M+ MTT earnings
Joni Jouhkimainen / partypoker sponsored pro / PLO specialist / $4M Live MTT Earnings
Dan Fleyshman / Youngest founder of public Company / Angel investor / Author
Liv Boeree / WSOP Bracelet Winner / YouTuber / $3.85M career tournament earnings
J.J. Reed / Entrepreneur / Mentor / Life Coach / Peopleoligist / Marketing Guru
Chance Kornuth / Founder of Chip Leader Coaching / 2X WSOP Bracelet Winner
Mike Sexton / Chariman of partypoker / WPT Champion / WSOP Bracelet Winner
Hristivoje “ALLinPav” Pavlovic / Pro poker player / Streamer / partypoker Team Online
Tony Dunst / WPT Host / WPT Champion / WSOP Bracelet Winner
Jordan Drummond / Twitch Streamer / Team partypoker Online / BBZ Poker CEO
Bryan Paris / Pro Poker Player / Over $12M Online MTT cashes / Twitch Streamer
Jamie Kerstetter / Professional Poker Player / Commentator / Animal lover
Matas Cimbolas / Pro Poker Player / $3,899,625 Career MTT Earnings / WPT Champion
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Brad Owen / Professional Poker Player / YouTube Super Star Poker Vlogger
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