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The 3-time GPI Global Poker Award Winning Podcast, presented by David Lappin and Dara O'Kearney with Barry Carter

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Latest Episodes

Joining us this week is the newly crowned PokerStars Open Barcelona champion Jason Wheeler. We also welcome 3-time Irish poker tour main event champion Darren Harbinson. For strategy, the 2016 Irish open champion and WCOOP 10k 3rd place finisher Dan ... more

This week, we are locked in with PokerStars Team Pro Ben ‘Spraggy’ Spragg!

In a wide ranging conversation, we cover the recent WCOOP, the Jurojin SuperUser Scandal, AI coaching and the new PokerStars Network.

There are plenty of laughs and some gr... more

Joining us this week is tech entrepreneur turned poker pro Victoria Livshitz. We also welcome UKIPT London and Partypoker Glasgow champion Robbie Bull. For strategy, Irish live and online pro Conor O’Driscoll breaks down a hand versus Jesse Yaginuma ... more

This week, we are locked in with high-stakes poker pro Jonathan Jaffe to discuss his new writing project ‘Defining Edges’ as well as some of the recent news stories.

The episode kicks off with a quick mention of the Irish Open Sydney (Irish Open sa... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Wheeler
Poker player and 2024 Barcelona Open Champion
PokerStars Open Barcelona Champion
Episode: S29E4 - Jason Wheeler Darren Harbinson Dan Wilson Jonathan Raab
Darren Harbinson
Three-time Irish Poker Tour Main Event Champion
IPT Champion
Episode: S29E4 - Jason Wheeler Darren Harbinson Dan Wilson Jonathan Raab
Dan Wilson
2016 Irish Open Champion, WCOOP 10K main event top finisher
Poker player
Episode: S29E4 - Jason Wheeler Darren Harbinson Dan Wilson Jonathan Raab
Jonathan Raab
Global Poker Award-winning journalist and MTT Database co-owner
MTT Database
Episode: S29E4 - Jason Wheeler Darren Harbinson Dan Wilson Jonathan Raab
Ben Spragg
Poker player, award-winning Twitch streamer, former podcaster, PokerStars Team Pro
PokerStars
Episode: The Lock-In 119 - Spraggy
Jonathan Jaffe
High stakes poker player, coach, commentator, podcaster, and writer
Episode: The Lock-In 118 - Jonathan Jaffe
Tobias Leknes
Founder and organizer of the European Mixed Poker Championship (EMPC)
European Mixed Poker Championship
Episode: S29E2 - Lucas Jumalon Jon Van Fleet Tobias Leknes
Laura Mooney
Irish Open owner and Australian APO/Irish Open organizer
Irish Open / APO (Australia Poker Open)
Episode: The Lock-In 116 - James Hartigan with JP McCann and Lauren Mooney
JP McCann
Irish Open owner/founder
Irish Open
Episode: The Lock-In 116 - James Hartigan with JP McCann and Lauren Mooney

Hosts

David Lappin
Host of The Chip Race; active poker pro and media commentator with deep involvement in the poker ecosystem.
Dara O'Kearney
Co-host and poker analyst with a strong background in strategy and industry discussion.
Barry Carter
News segment host offering industry updates and regulatory/market insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • I Love The Show…

    I love the show… however, please don’t preach your politics or attack poker sites. I’m a poker player. I’ve made plenty of money on CoinPoker, ACR and other sites. I live in a country that doesn’t have poker regulation. We have to play the “gray” sites. The government has no business in the game. If they step in and regulate things, then you can consider anything they implement as additional rake. I have deposited as cashed out many times without incident. Is this guy a plant from sites that Coi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drgilbert4
    United States3 months ago
  • An iconic show.

    Over the years The Chip Race has featured all the most interesting and engaging characters in Poker, and has covered all the stories, big and small, with integrity, insight and humour. I hope for everyone in the game that they find a way to keep going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barny Boat
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • By far the best poker podcast out there.

    Great guests with really interesting interviews. Also top strategy content with different guests talking through hands every episode. Daniel Negreanu is understood to be a huge fan. The only real negative is that I’ve yet to be invited on. Probably just an oversight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drama199
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Back into poker having played as teenager. Love the podcast lads. Dara YouTube videos very good too. Just bough Dara first book based on satellites. Looking forward to it…..finishing Phil Gordon little green book first so I have enough poker knowledge to tackle Daras series of books. Best poker podcast having listened to numerous over last couple weeks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Finny 30
    Spain4 years ago
  • Look forward to this every week!!

    If you are casual poker fan or a high stakes crusher it doesn’t matter tune in and you won’t be disappointed by this podcast. The hosts have striked the balance perfectly with this pod, it is both informative and interesting whilst being hilarious in equal measure. David has the ability to get max value from the guests. You get an insight to their poker background whilst getting their opinion on the latest poker news, be it a trend, scandal, or even a success story and non poker related stuff li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan (Dentistchair)
    Ireland5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience appreciates candid discussion about sponsorships, regulation, and media in poker.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and the hand-analysis segments are highly valued.
Some feedback notes audio quality could be improved on older episodes.
Listeners praise the balance of humor, strategy, and industry depth.

Chart Rankings

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#121
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

200TH EPISODE - Jennifer Tilly Daniel Weinman Jamie Dwan
Q: How do you view the role of technology and live RFID in poker's future?
Tilly and Weinman describe using technology to enhance social aspects of poker rather than replace them, with RFID enabling real-time tracking and streaming, but care must be taken to preserve human interaction and fair play.
200TH EPISODE - Jennifer Tilly Daniel Weinman Jamie Dwan
Q: What was it like facing the biggest main event mass of attention and sponsorships after your win?
Weinman discusses balancing desire for privacy with the opportunities that come after a breakthrough win, emphasizing that he didn't want to promote online casinos or gambling products he didn't believe in, and that the fame shifted his choices and sponsorship opportunities.
S28E3 - Thomas Boivin Daryl McAleenan Kyna England Matt Savage
Q: What, in your opinion, are the deficiencies in the liquidity model for satellites and why might a different system be better for players overall?
The live satellite ecosystem benefits from allowing multiple seats per player because it maintains liquidity and publicity, while the risk is that too many seats or early payouts can dampen participation. A balance is needed where there are enough qualifiers to preserve value and visibility, but not so many that the field becomes overcrowded or late-reg heavy. A hybrid approach—limiting some seats upfront while preserving multi-seat options—can maintain broad access and still keep events attractive for pros and recreational players alike.
The Lock-In 112 - Sam Greenwood
Q: How does Sam frame the evolution of poker content—from live streams and blogs to AI-driven clips—and what does it mean for aspiring players?
Sam argues that while short-form content and AI tools accelerate reach and engagement, lasting value comes from deep, principled study, long-form content, and a disciplined, brick-by-brick approach to skill development.
The Lock-In 112 - Sam Greenwood
Q: Brad Owen's downswing and its impact on his identity as a player and content creator—what does this reveal about the pressures on top professionals?
It shows that even elite players face identity and mental pressure during downswings, and that authenticity in sharing struggles resonates with audiences while underscoring the ongoing balance between performance, sponsorship obligations, and personal well-being.

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A lively, long-form poker show that blends deep strategy with industry-wide conversations. Episodes frequently feature top players, thought leaders, broadcasters, journalists, and coaches, delving into hands, tournament prep, ecosystem shifts, sponsorships, and the evolving media side of the game. Notable throughlines include high-stakes strategy, the ethics and business of poker promotion, live-streaming and RFID tech, and ongoing debates about regulation and player development. The mix of practical hand analysis, candid industry debate, and personal journeys offers both tactical takeaways and broader context for listeners building careers or brands in poker and adjacent gaming spaces.

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Recent guests on The Chip Race include:

1. Jason Wheeler
2. Darren Harbinson
3. Dan Wilson
4. Jonathan Raab
5. Ben Spragg
6. Jonathan Jaffe
7. Tobias Leknes
8. Laura Mooney

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