Back in Action: Doug Polk Talks Poker Life, High Stakes, and Building Empires

In this highly-anticipated return episode of the Poker Life Podcast, host Joey Ingram welcomes the legendary high-stakes poker player and entrepreneur, Douglas K Polk. Known as the "supreme leader," Polk's expertise in poker, life, and love shines through as the two discuss poker strategies, personal anecdotes, and the latest updates on Polk's ventures, including his successful card room in Texas. With engaging conversations and insights, this episode is a must-listen for all poker enthusiasts and fans of the game.

 

00:00:00 - Back in Action
00:01:39 - The Supreme Leader Returns
00:02:28 - The Legion's Longing
00:05:35 - Building the Empire: The Lodge
00:10:12 - The Evolution of the Supreme Leader
00:15:18 - The Philosophy Behind Upswing Poker
00:20:31 - The Future of Poker Training
00:25:26 - The Lodge's Streaming Success
00:30:08 - The Bike's Production Puzzle
00:35:44 - Anticipation for the Million Dollar Game
00:40:52 - Rampage's Rollercoaster Journey
00:50:50 - State of Online Poker (ACR/GG Poker)
01:06:28 - Mike Postle Re-emergence
01:11:30 - Mike Postle Challenge
01:15:40 - Doug's Lodge Poker Play
01:22:47 - Poker Tracking Sites
01:29:20 - What Is Joey Up To?
01:31:10 - Celebrity Poker Tour 
01:35:50 - Doug's Approach To Drama 
01:40:36 - Lodge | Sands Corp Collab?
01:43:05 - Berkey/Negreanu Take
01:44:45 - Poker Awards 2024
01:45:40 - Charity Poker
01:47:50 - Navigating Partnership Opportunities
01:58:40 - Garrett Adelstein 
02:12:27 - WPT vs WSOP Battle