AMA with Joseph Stapes Stapleton

[Alex]

Did you hear the one about the Greek poker player? He made a "Gyro" call.

Ha!

[Esterno19]

Hi Joe....you're the man

- Please share with us the worst bad beat you ever joked about
- Can you stay away from Poker and all its universe? ...or is it impossible for you to disconnect?

I have a silly idea about a poker tournament being held at a McDonalds ...fast food together with a variant of fast-paced poker...do you think it could work?

[Stapes]

Hi Joe....you're the man

- Please share with us the worst bad beat you ever joked about
- Can you stay away from Poker and all its universe? ...or is it impossible for you to disconnect?

I have a silly idea about a poker tournament being held at a McDonalds ...fast food together with a variant of fast-paced poker...do you think it could work?

Uhm. I can't remember any specific hands, but I once made up a fake poker charity tournament called "Put a Beat on Domestic Violence." Don't think I'd be too quick to shout that one out again.

I have no issue staying away from poker. I don't consume it or watch it or read about it when I'm not working. Yes, sometimes my friends are tweeting about things that I end up reading about, but I never go seeking it.

[molinex]

What are your plans for the holidays?

[Stapes]

What are your plans for the holidays?

Still waiting on the directions to YOUR MOM'S HOUSE.

KIDDING!

But seriously though, I heard your Mom's alright.

[Tinita]

Are you single?

[Stapes]

Are you single?

"Painfully." he said to the girl who can't possibly be real.

[FTR_Calendar]

Less than 3 hours to go until this event starts!

[FTR_Calendar]

Less than one hour to go until this event starts! The password has now been released to Qualified Members!

[Stapes]

Axe me Anything with Joseph "Stapes" Stapleton!

Jesus. What's the point of having the nickname is someone's gonna write the whole thing out anyway.

Irregardless (yes, I know that's not a word, though, spellcheck hasn't sensed it, which worries me), I'm gonna get started a little early to make sure I get to everyone's questions.

Especially YOURS.....!

[givememyleg]

Axe me Anything with Joseph "Stapes" Stapleton!

Jesus. What's the point of having the nickname is someone's gonna write the whole thing out anyway.

Irregardless (yes, I know that's not a word, though, spellcheck hasn't sensed it, which worries me), I'm gonna get started a little early to make sure I get to everyone's questions.

Especially YOURS.....!

holla!

Welcome to FTR! Thanks for coming!

[Stapes]

Alright. Boom. Done. Got everyone. Thanks for having me, you sons of bitches. Now where do I collect my check?

[givememyleg]

- Who is your favorite poker commentator team? Off the top of my head there is Kaplan/Benza , Sexton/Van Patten, Chad/McEachern. I'm probably forgetting some?

[Stapes]

- Who is your favorite poker commentator team? Off the top of my head there is Kaplan/Benza , Sexton/Van Patten, Chad/McEachern. I'm probably forgetting some?

I'd have to say Chapton/Van McBenza.

[Hippy80]

Joe,

Thanks for the great answers to my questions.

Are you going to the PokerStars VIP party on Saturday? If so, I'll get a round in at the free bar. Just don't say I never do anything for you :P

[Stapes]

Joe,

Thanks for the great answers to my questions.

Are you going to the PokerStars VIP party on Saturday? If so, I'll get a round in at the free bar. Just don't say I never do anything for you :P

I'm out of town, working a gig in Mohegan Sun for the Deepstacks Poker Tour. Holler at Hartigan though. A lot.

[Vas Deferens]

Stapes, why was there no WCOOP radio this year, i was looking forward to similar madness from you and Nick but nooo dice,...wassa happs there?? Incidentally, i really admire your level of hand analysis and have stated this on many occasions as we watch your shows. We only started showing Poker After Dark on mainstream TV this year here in Noo Zealand, we don't miss much do we.
Thanks for pointing out your other PodCasts on I Tunes, i am d/loading some as we type.

[Stapes]

Stapes, why was there no WCOOP radio this year, i was looking forward to similar madness from you and Nick but nooo dice,...wassa happs there?? Incidentally, i really admire your level of hand analysis and have stated this on many occasions as we watch your shows. We only started showing Poker After Dark on mainstream TV this year here in Noo Zealand, we don't miss much do we.
Thanks for pointing out your other PodCasts on I Tunes, i am d/loading some as we type.

Hahaha, awesome name dude!

Stars just decided they wanted to put their money into live streaming the EPTs this year. In my estimation, it does more to draw new viewers than something like SCOOP/WCOOP shows would. It speaks to a larger audience, but yes, those shows were WICKED fun. Thanks for watching/listening/spanking.

[Fiorella]

Hello there, yourself! Thanks for answering my question, Stapes. Your wit matches your good looks.

[Stapes]

Hello there, yourself! Thanks for answering my question, Stapes. Your wit matches your good looks.

After extensive research (turning my laptop clockwise 90 degrees), I've determined your complimenting ability matches YOUR good looks.

Which way is the private chat room?

[Fiorella]

After extensive research (turning my laptop clockwise 90 degrees), I've determined your complimenting ability matches YOUR good looks.

Which way is the private chat room?

Send me a private message for directions...

[dlbarlowe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il-ekaSWLgg

GREAT clip!

[Vas Deferens]

I just looked at the Stand Up gig with Liv Boeree at the Pub, i thought the camera gag was great, laughed like hell,keep it up cos i think you got the goods for it Stapes.

[Stapes]

I just looked at the Stand Up gig with Liv Boeree at the Pub, i thought the camera gag was great, laughed like hell,keep it up cos i think you got the goods for it Stapes.

Thanks, dude! I honestly think I was up against it in that club. 1) It was a musicians open mic night 2) They were expecting more with a camera crew there 3) All my material was about US/Britain and it turned out we were in a Euro-hostel 3) My first joke was about fat Americans and two fat Americans were sitting in the front row (as was their fat 9 year-old daughter)

I'm not saying I'm good, by any means, but I think I had a really tough crowd that night!

Thanks for the kind words.

[Galapogos]

How disappointed were you in Norm MacDonald's commentating on High Stakes Poker?

[Stapes]

How disappointed were you in Norm MacDonald's commentating on High Stakes Poker?

I actually didn't mind it at all. N.B. - I only watched one episode. I don't watch poker on TV. "Ain't nobody got time for that!"

[HoofAndShapes]

Thanks for the answer. Just wanted to let you know i've been a fan of yours since Pokerwire! 6 years baby, started from the bottom now we here!!! Your comedic podcast chestnuts entertain me to this day.

And if you're talking hipsters.. I bet you live in Hackney

[Stapes]

Thanks for the answer. Just wanted to let you know i've been a fan of yours since Pokerwire! 6 years baby, started from the bottom now we here!!! Your comedic podcast chestnuts entertain me to this day.

And if you're talking hipsters.. I bet you live in Hackney

Shoreditch, brah.

Thanks so much for reaching out. Please, if our paths ever cross in London, do not hesitate to introduce yourself. It'd be an honor.

[Alex]

Thanks for being here

[Stapes]

Thanks for being here

Do you mean that in an existential sense? Thank my parents.

You're very welcome.

[Hippy80]

Thank you Joe, This AMA has been great fun, and I nearly wet myself laughing a few times!
Shame I don't get to buy you a drink or two on Sat, but may see you on the tour next year.

[dlbarlowe]

This was awesome!!! Thanks!!!

[givememyleg]

Very great AMA, appreciate you taking the time to stay and answer all of the questions. Mush respect! Thanks, Joe!

Now get the hell out of here...

[Eric]

That was really funny.

[Poker Orifice]

meh. I find this guy more annoying than funny. Not meanin' to be a d1ck... it's just how I feel.