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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Kristy Arnett / Poker Player / Content Creator / Writer
Phil Galfond - Founder of Run It Once - $2,966,023 in LIVE MTT Earnings - PLO Legend
Lynn Gilmartin / Anchor of World Poker Tour
Jonathan Little / PokerCoaching.com Owner / 2x WPT Champion with $7,000,000 in Cashes
Brenden Tieger / Serial Business Owner
John Lee / Businessman / Co-Chief Executive Officer at Wealth Dragons
Kristen Bicknell PartyPoker Ambassador - Pro Poker Player - $4,777,107 in Live Earnings
Ben "bencb789" Rolle / Professional Poker Player / Founder and Head Coach at RYE
Anatoly Filatov / Professional Poker Player / PartyPoker Ambassador / $5,080,810
Bertrand 'ElkY' Grospellier / Team PartyPoker / Live Poker Earnings of $13,958,247
The Future of Mobile Poker w/PartyPoker Managing Director Tom Waters
Sam Trickett / Partypoker Global Ambassador / Live Poker Earnings of $21,347,558
Matthew Staples - PartyPoker Team Online / Twitch Poker Streamer
Darren Elias - Record 4X WPT Champion with $7,245,312 in Earnings
Antanas "Tony G" Guoga - $6,360,041 in Live MTT Earnings
Bryn Kenney - #1 All Time Money List w/ $55,505,630
Jason Koon - Live Earnings $28,915,360
Fedor Holz - Launching His Poker Course, Pokercode
Dan Smith - Professional Poker Player w/ $27,707,080 Earnings / Philanthropist
Rob Yong - Cash Games & Ecology on PartyPoker
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