In The Well: Q&A with Padraig Parkinson

marty smyth · 05-11-2009 3:26pm

Padraig06 wrote: »

The French guy (Robert Cohen) speach-playing Helmuth heads-up was quite tasty, especially when Phil said that he didn't mean to say all-in. What did he think the mics were for?

that was hilarious.. does anyone know if its on any pokertube-type site?

i've just discovered this thread and am busy working my way thru it. brilliant so far. i'll try to think of a few questions when i'm done reading

jimbling · 05-11-2009 3:29pm

A fantastic read Padraig... thanks for doing this.

I'm currently reading the Stueys biography and it's an amazing story. You can't help feel sorry for him, and sorry for the poker world, the way things turned out. It's funny, although I am much more of a fan of Poker, I would have loved to have seen him play Gin Rummy.
Before this book I hadn't realised the skill level or the masses of money that were involved in Rummy. Did you ever partake?

I think all poker players (well perhaps not some of this decades school kid robotic breed) have a bit of the gamble in them.
Did you ever find yourself falling into the trap of gambling away wins?

wannabecraig · 05-11-2009 3:40pm

marty smyth wrote: »

that was hilarious.. does anyone know if its on any pokertube-type site?

i've just discovered this thread and am busy working my way thru it. brilliant so far. i'll try to think of a few questions when i'm done reading

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t9riBymTVA

bottom feeder · 05-11-2009 4:19pm

bottom feeder wrote: »

Hi ya Padraig, fair play taking the time out to do this / great read

i know you answered about your high points in poker so was goning to ask about your lowest point/s in poker and in life & how did you manage to over come it.

Cheers
Wes

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marty smyth · 05-11-2009 4:27pm

wannabecraig wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t9riBymTVA

cheers

marty smyth · 05-11-2009 5:15pm

what is your all time top 11 dream team for footballers who have played in the premiership? u can have a couple of subs if ur particularly stuck in a couple of positions.

the following are hypothetical NHL heads up tournaments where both players start with 100 BBs.

price up each side to a 100% book...

stu ungar in his prime v phil ivey
donacha v gus hansen
paul spillane v noel hayes
ken doherty v cascarino
flipper v nicky
hellmuth v doyle brunsen
yourself v noel furlong
jesse may v jennifer tilly
veronique v ciaran corbett
phil ivey v andy black, with ivey playing every other hand blind, and andy having to play having drunk 8 pints.

General Zod · 05-11-2009 5:19pm

Hi Padraig, great read, thanks for doing this.

you're heads up for the ME.

who is the last player you'd want to be up against?

FintanGavin · 05-11-2009 6:56pm

Hi Padraig, heard about this and could'nt resist. Magical read.

Personnel Q's

1. Any plans to move back to Ireland, if so where?

2. Vero and yourself any plans for kids, and if so, how would see it effect your career?

Poker Q's

1. Is Andy half as good as he thinks he is?

2. Is Marty as good as everyone else thinks he is?

3. WSOP main, You have to swap 50% with one of the following

a) Roy the Boy
b) Vesty Geoghan

Who and why? Serious answers please.

The Improver · 05-11-2009 7:31pm

This has been a great read, now it is getting very interesting, no Q's enjoying the read more, best of luck with the rest;)

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 9:40pm

FintanGavin wrote: »

Hi Padraig, heard about this and could'nt resist. Magical read.

Personnel Q's

1. Any plans to move back to Ireland, if so where?

2. Vero and yourself any plans for kids, and if so, how would see it effect your career?

Poker Q's

1. Is Andy half as good as he thinks he is?

2. Is Marty as good as everyone else thinks he is?

3. WSOP main, You have to swap 50% with one of the following

a) Roy the Boy
b) Vesty Geoghan

Who and why? Serious answers please.

Hiya Fintan

1)early next year.Dublin
2)She nearly had triplets when I mentioned living in Galway!

1)half is bang on the number!
2)dunno but hes certainly twice as good as he thinks he is
3)Id swap with both of them if Id already swapped 200pc

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 9:53pm

General Zod wrote: »

Hi Padraig, great read, thanks for doing this.

you're heads up for the ME.

who is the last player you'd want to be up against?

cheers

Ivey hes just too good
Daniel has caught me with two hands in the cookie jar a bit too often
but Id give it a go anyway!

El Stuntman · 05-11-2009 9:58pm

Padraig06 wrote: »

Tournament in the eccentrics club late 80s.Dave Jackson moved all in and got called(I never called him!) Dealed grabs his cards.They didnt get as far as the muck but she declared the hand dead anyway.Jackson had a fit.So did everyone else but for a slightly different reason.Terry was called and shouted at Dave that he should have protected his hand with a chip.Jackson pointed out that he didnt have one as he was all in.Rogers shouted that he should have used a cigarette packet or match box instead.Jackson said he didnt smoke.GIVE THAT MAN BACK HIS CARDS.Youre right .He was bit of a nutter

Renaissance on rue de la Roquette (near place leon Blume) is a decent spot with no bull****

Dave Jackson as in Jewish dude from Churchtown? Bit of an expert when it came to going after massive placepots?

small world...I went to school with his son (just to make you feel O L D

)

mdwexford · 05-11-2009 10:06pm

Hey Padraig, great read so far.

Was just watching some of the 2004 WSOP last night where you had Varkonyi and Doyle on your starting table, you were needling Varkonyi about having his name inscribed on the bracelet

Anyway....

1) How much do you think you have to making a year to cover the costs of being on "the circuit", ie playing all the majors EPT's, WPT's, and a lot of WSOP events etc??

2) Do you think it is sustainable without a sponsorship deal and by just playing tournaments??

3) Who do think the best overall Irish player is at the moment??

4) How do you think the standard of poker in Ireland compares to other countries??

5) Who is your tip to win this years Main Event final table??

Thanks

SpencerJames · 05-11-2009 10:14pm

Hey Padraig,

Rory Brown here. Just want to say thanks for doing this and always enjoyed playing with you.

1) how much tougher are the games now as opposed to the early 90's?

2) Is No Limit Holdem your best game?

3) What advice would you give to young players like myself?

4) Do you think poker has lost some of its magic with the online boom?

5) Have you any stories about rigged games

Thanks!!

DrJFF · 05-11-2009 10:36pm

Padraig06 wrote: »

Hi Rory
How are the corona lattes going?

game in Dublin was way tougher back then .Too many pros....Scott,Alan;Tom Ryan;Tom Gibson(all guys who havent done a days work between them for years . not a lot of money around

I prefer omaha way more fun.I missed out on the easy nlh money in the boom which was kinda stupid

learn from the mistakes my generation made when we were trying to work it out.

For sure there are less characters around per square yard.Same goes for darts and snooker I suppose

cheers

....

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 10:56pm

marty smyth wrote: »

what is your all time top 11 dream team for footballers who have played in the premiership? u can have a couple of subs if ur particularly stuck in a couple of positions.

the following are hypothetical NHL heads up tournaments where both players start with 100 BBs.

price up each side to a 100% book...

stu ungar in his prime v phil ivey
donacha v gus hansen
paul spillane v noel hayes
ken doherty v cascarino
flipper v nicky
hellmuth v doyle brunsen
yourself v noel furlong
jesse may v jennifer tilly
veronique v ciaran corbett
phil ivey v andy black, with ivey playing every other hand blind, and andy having to play having drunk 8 pints.

Hiya Champ

Schmeichel

irwin Adams mcgrath Cole

cantona Keane okocha Giggs

Torres Bergkamp

Thanks for the subs Scholes Viera drogba NaniLOL

Ill price up the favourites.You can have evens the other guy<!
4/5 STUEY a good little one always beats a good bigun
4/6 GUS level 5
LOL
10/11 THE ENGLISH LAD
4/6 NICKY
4/5 DOYLE AT HIS BEST
1/3 FURLONG
pickem
no way
1/2 andy 10pints and hes2/5

Redraw · 05-11-2009 11:09pm

Hi Padraig, great read, especially the Liffey story.

1. Who is the best player that you have played against, that hasn't won a wsop bracelet yet?

2. How long have you been friends with Jessy May? And did you first meet him when he played in the original late night poker.

3. What is your funniest story on the Devilfish?

4. And finally what do you think is the best bet for the upcoming Main Event final table?

Cheers

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:14pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Hi Padraig,

Great read and thanks for taking the time to do this. Always enjoy your commentating.

What bad beat hurt the most?

Were there times when you just felt like quitting in the early days, if so, what kept you going?

In a big event, who would be the 3 players you would rather not share a table with?

What was the worst time you remember a bluff not getting through?

Cheers

Thanks

AK v A5 Borhata final table a few years ago probably cost 200K
A4vA3at wsop ft wasnt my happiest moment either!

No; I was going to see what happens at all costs.Im not very bright!

ivey and two boring guys

about 42 mins ago. I try not to look back!

robinblinds · 05-11-2009 11:22pm

Padraig06 wrote: »

Hiya Champ

Schmeichel

irwin Adams mcgrath Cole

cantona Keane okocha Giggs

Torres Bergkamp

Thanks for the subs Scholes Viera drogba NaniLOL

Ill price up the favourites.You can have evens the other guy<!
4/5 STUEY a good little one always beats a good bigun
4/6 GUS level 5
LOL
10/11 THE ENGLISH LAD
4/6 NICKY
4/5 DOYLE AT HIS BEST
1/3 FURLONG
pickem
no way
1/2 andy 10pints and hes2/5

Ruling! You told me Scholes earlier! :pac:

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:24pm

Redraw wrote: »

Hi Padraig, great read, especially the Liffey story.

1. Who is the best player that you have played against, that hasn't won a wsop bracelet yet?

2. How long have you been friends with Jessy May? And did you first meet him when he played in the original late night poker.

3. What is your funniest story on the Devilfish?

4. And finally what do you think is the best bet for the upcoming Main Event final table?

Cheers

1)Julian Gardner

2)for ever.We just hadnt met

3) Galway last year.Dinner
Fishs girlfriend .Id like to get into social work
Veronique.I thought youd started already

4)I think the chipleaders a silly price.Jesus.Hes got 50 million

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:26pm

jimbling wrote: »

A fantastic read Padraig... thanks for doing this.

I'm currently reading the Stueys biography and it's an amazing story. You can't help feel sorry for him, and sorry for the poker world, the way things turned out. It's funny, although I am much more of a fan of Poker, I would have loved to have seen him play Gin Rummy.
Before this book I hadn't realised the skill level or the masses of money that were involved in Rummy. Did you ever partake?

I think all poker players (well perhaps not some of this decades school kid robotic breed) have a bit of the gamble in them.
Did you ever find yourself falling into the trap of gambling away wins?

The gamble comes with the talent.Its part of the deal.
Not today!

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:32pm

robinblinds wrote: »

Ruling! You told me Scholes earlier! :pac:

SORRY
HES SUSPENDED

westlife · 05-11-2009 11:33pm

Hi Padraig,
Phil Baker here, best Well by far... Just the one question.....

Which of us married further out of our league!

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 05-11-2009 11:34pm

Padraig one last non poker related Q.....can you recommend a really good steakhouse on the strip.

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:34pm

SpencerJames wrote: »

Hey Padraig,

Rory Brown here. Just want to say thanks for doing this and always enjoyed playing with you.

1) how much tougher are the games now as opposed to the early 90's?

2) Is No Limit Holdem your best game?

3) What advice would you give to young players like myself?

4) Do you think poker has lost some of its magic with the online boom?

5) Have you any stories about rigged games

Thanks!!

5) I told a guy a game was rigged and he played anyway.he lost

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:37pm

westlife wrote: »

Hi Padraig,
Phil Baker here, best Well by far... Just the one question.....

Which of us married further out of our league!

cheers Phil
Probably a black ball game

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:42pm

Mayson Drab Dog wrote: »

Padraig one last non poker related Q.....can you recommend a really good steakhouse on the strip.

dunno but hugos in the 4Queens is the nuts

Padraig06 · 05-11-2009 11:57pm

bottom feeder wrote: »

?

Sorry

lowest points were all years ago when too much vodka,too much gamble and no money management didnt work out too good.

I gambled my way out of it

robinblinds · 06-11-2009 12:01am

Padraig06 wrote: »

SORRY
HES SUSPENDED

Padraig06 · 06-11-2009 12:13am

mdwexford wrote: »

Hey Padraig, great read so far.

Was just watching some of the 2004 WSOP last night where you had Varkonyi and Doyle on your starting table, you were needling Varkonyi about having his name inscribed on the bracelet

Anyway....

1) How much do you think you have to making a year to cover the costs of being on "the circuit", ie playing all the majors EPT's, WPT's, and a lot of WSOP events etc??

2) Do you think it is sustainable without a sponsorship deal and by just playing tournaments??

3) Who do think the best overall Irish player is at the moment??

4) How do you think the standard of poker in Ireland compares to other countries??

5) Who is your tip to win this years Main Event final table??

Thanks

cheers
Varkoni was behaving like a prat.I couldnt help myself!

1)too much
2)depends on how good you are but its a hellova gamble
3)i have nothing but respect for The Don.for all hes done I think hes underrated
4)Not as bad as a lot of people think.I played agaist a few young lads Id never heard of at the IPO who played really well
5)the chip leader looks good to me if hes trying to win

In The Well: Q&A with Padraig Parkinson

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