New Podcast from Maria Konnikova and James Hartigan: The Tough Call

PokerStars ambassadors Maria Konnikova and James Hartigan have become the hosts of The Tough Call, a new podcast produced in partnership with PokerStars. The show brings together guests from poker, the business world and the entertainment industry.

The first season consists of 10 episodes. The first episode is available now, and the following episodes will be released every Tuesday until December 29. Together with experts, the duo will cover topics such as duality, ways of thinking, risk assessment, coping with pressure and living with uncertainty.

Konnikova said poker offers a unique window into understanding people. In her view, the importance of these qualities extends beyond the table, and that is what makes their conversations interesting.

The first episode features Jason Koon as a guest. Koon is widely regarded as one of the best high-stakes players of his generation. He has 12 Triton Poker titles, two World Series of Poker bracelets and more than 77 million dollars in live tournament earnings. In the episode, he talks about how his upbringing shaped his instincts and what he has learned over the years from high-risk decisions.

In the coming weeks, the duo will host investor and high-stakes player Bill Perkins, bestselling author David Epstein, award-winning television writer and producer Mark Goffman, and performance and mind coach Samm Hunter.

Each episode can be watched on the show's own YouTube channel. It is also available on platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.