The Flow Show with Jeff Gross

Jeff welcomes Wayne Chiang, a pioneer of modern e-sports and a seasoned high-stakes poker professional who now serves as the Talent Manager for the WSOP. Wayne discusses his early days as the world’s number one StarCraft player and the parallels between competitive gaming and professional poker. He details the new WSOP Vlogger Program designed to support content creators of all levels and his transition from the "miserable" grind of high-stakes play to a more fulfilled role within the industry. Wayne also previews his upcoming book, Betting On Yourself, which explores decision-making under uncertainty, ethics as a competitive advantage, and navigating the new era of AI. Chapters 00:00:09 - From StarCraft World Champion to WSOP Talent Manager 00:02:05 - The Birth of E-sports and Early Online Poker Days 00:04:54 - Transitioning from High-Stakes Pro to the Working Side of Poker 00:07:38 - Missing the Grind vs. Staying a "Gamer at Heart" 00:09:57 - Poker Meritocracy: Rankings, GPAs, and the World Series Legacy 00:12:58 - The WSOP Vlogger Program: Incentives for Content Creators 00:15:33 - Experience at Live at the Bike and Dealing with Corporate Poker 00:18:22 - Managing Personalities: A 180-Degree Turn on Phil Hellmuth 00:21:37 - The Value of Influencers and Partnerships in Modern Poker 00:22:51 - Betting On Yourself: New Book on Business, Poker, and AI 00:25:46 - Two Hand Hold’em: Patenting and Launching a New Casino Game 00:28:33 - How to Contact Wayne and Join the Vlogger Program 00:31:11 - Memory Dividends and Closing Remarks from Paradise Links and Socials Wayne Chiang X: https://x.com/D22_soso Wayne Chiang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d22_soso/?hl=en Jeff Gross: https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker https://instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker https://x.com/jeffgrosspoker  

Jeff Gross sits down with long-time friend and poker powerhouse Gabriel Andrade following his monumental $5 million score at the WSOP Paradise in the Atlantis. Gabriel opens up about the emotional weight of his recent success, transitioning from a "cash game undercover" player to a tournament specialist, and the financial struggles he overcame to reach this peak. He shares incredible stories from his past—from delivering pizzas and surviving a robbery in Oklahoma to the "angels" like Bill Perkins who supported him during his lowest points. The two also discuss Gabriel’s unique "no-solver" approach to the game, his studies in hypnotherapy, and his goal of giving back through pro-bono mental health work. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction and the $5 Million WSOP Paradise Score 00:01:05 - Final Table Dynamics and Team Play 00:02:16 - The Mental Game: "Cold Blood" and the 7-2 Hand 00:07:28 - Gabriel’s Origins: From Ecuador to Civil Engineering 00:09:43 - The Pizza Delivery Days and Being Robbed in Oklahoma 00:16:55 - Moving to Houston and the Start of the Poker Journey 00:22:17 - Early Casino Experiences and Winning (then Losing) a Fortune at 17 00:24:36 - Online Poker Security and the Move to Live Play 00:28:36 - Ascending High Stakes Cash Games and Finding a Backer 00:30:00 - Angels in Life: Bill Perkins and the Journey Out of Debt 00:35:31 - The St. Thomas Story: A "Dinghy" Moment and a Saving Hand 00:41:08 - Living for Family and Helping Employees in Ecuador 00:45:01 - Meeting Influential People and the "Risk/Reach" Outfit 00:48:42 - Tournament Strategy: Learning from Monsters Without Solvers 00:54:47 - Future Plans: Hypnotherapy, Writing a Book, and Giving Back 01:03:38 - Family Time in the Bahamas and Closing Thoughts Links and Socials Gabriel Andrade Hendon Mob: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=79420 Jeff Gross: https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker https://instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker https://x.com/jeffgrosspoker

From a traumatic past to a transformative Tantra practice, Jennelle Gordon, also known as Shakti Jennelle, is redefining intimacy and helping couples reignite their passion. On this episode of The Flow Show, Jennelle shares her journey from surviving human trafficking to becoming a Tantra master, offering insights into how Tantra can heal shame, deepen connections, and enhance sexual polarity. 🎧 Expect to hear: 🌿 A Drug-Free High: How Jennelle’s plant-based lifestyle and Tantra practice create spiritual and emotional clarity without substances. 💔 A Raw Journey: From foster care, military service, and human trafficking to finding her calling in Tantra, Jennelle’s story is one of resilience. 🔥 Keeping the Spark Alive: Why sexual polarity fades in long-term relationships and practical tips like separate bedrooms or intentional date nights to maintain it. 🥗 Diet for Intimacy: Tips for better stamina and circulation, including reducing meat, eating bee pollen, and timing meals around intimacy. 🧘‍♀️ The Truth About Tantra: 95% spiritual practice, from breathwork to Hatha yoga, fostering vulnerability and presence in relationships. 💞 Open Relationships & Ego: Jennelle’s perspective on surrendering ego through open relationships and why true intimacy requires authenticity over variety.

Imagine being a musician with a viral hit—but instead of waiting years for royalties to trickle in, someone wires you six figures upfront. That’s exactly what Ryan Garber and his company, Xposure, are doing—reshaping the music industry one catalog at a time. At just 24, Ryan has already helped hundreds of artists unlock life-changing capital by buying their streaming rights in deals that close in as little as 24 hours. One artist used the funds to get their sibling out of the hospital. Another reinvested in their career and grew from 300K to over 1.5M monthly listeners.   🎧 Expect to hear: 💰 Why artists making $1K–$10K/month are overlooked—and how Xposure is giving them new leverage 📈 How streaming data helps predict long-term value with near 99% accuracy 🎵 The economics behind a million Spotify streams—and why $5K today might be worth more than $50K tomorrow 🌍 Why music is one of the most resilient and global asset classes—even in times of war, tariffs, and recessions 🚀 Lessons in startup grit, from raising their first $1M to deploying over $10M in five years   🔗 Connect: Website: https://xposuremusic.com

Nima Saati, founder of NIMA Technologies and the creator behind the sports-inspired Bluetooth speaker brand IconiQ. Nima shares how his journey from wiring Ferraris to licensing IP with the NFL led to a breakthrough in immersive, fan-first audio tech. This episode dives into his design obsession, licensing battles, and why he believes unification—not personalization—is the future of portable sound.   🎧 Expect to hear: 🏈 How a football helmet became the blueprint for the world’s first licensed sports-themed Bluetooth speaker 🔊 Why most Bluetooth speakers fall flat—and how IconiQ’s audio engineering outperforms on sound, size, and power 🎨 The role of design, utility patents, and official team licensing in creating a collectible that actually delivers 💡 Lessons from building multiple hardware startups without VC backing—and why capital and the “dream team” are everything 💥 What’s next for IconiQ, from military editions to syncing 20 speakers across sports, culture, and community   🔗 Connect: Website: https://iamiconiq.com

Jeff Gross sits down with Kyle Mounts, Co-Founder and CIO of Aero X Ventures, to talk about building a niche fund focused on aerospace, defense, and frontier tech. Kyle shares his entrepreneurial journey, his bold vision for national security innovation, and the mindset that keeps him grounded as both a founder and a father.   🎧 Expect to hear: 🛫 How Kyle turned a North Carolina airport project into a statewide drone innovation hub 🛡️ Why he believes the U.S. is behind in defense tech—and how startups are changing that ♠️ His philosophy on managing risk (in both poker and business) 📉 What it really takes to raise a first-time fund in a down market   🔗 Connect: ·     Website: https://www.axv.vc/  

In this deep-dive 😉 episode, Jeff Gross sits down with world-renowned freediver Alexey Molchanov—multiple-time world record holder, entrepreneur, and star of the new Amazon Prime documentary Freediver. They explore what it takes to push the limits of human breath-hold, how Alexey's mother (a legend in her own right) shaped his path, and the future of freediving as a sport, a wellness practice, and a way of life. 🎧 Expect to hear: 🐋 How freediving brings you face-to-face with whales, silence, and your inner calm 🧠 The mental secrets behind holding your breath for 9+ minutes 🧬 Why most people could hold their breath for 3 minutes—with just a bit of training 🏅 What it’ll take to get freediving into the Olympics 🎥 Behind the scenes of Freediver and how it’s bringing the sport to the mainstream 💪 How elite freedivers train their lungs, minds, and bodies—plus the gear that makes it possible 💡 Breathwork tips you can use today to reduce stress, build resilience, and even boost your cardio From diving through a 200-foot underwater arch to helping firefighters improve their breathing efficiency, Alexey’s work goes way beyond records—it’s about mastering the art of staying calm under pressure. 🔗 Connect: IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexeymolchanov/#

Jeff Gross reconnects with poker legend and entrepreneur Eugene Katchalov—former PokerStars pro, WSOP bracelet winner, and co-founder of esports org QLASH. They cover the highs and lows of Eugene’s return to poker, reflections on the game's evolution, and his mission to make poker accessible, exciting, and sustainable again. 🎧 Expect to hear: ♠️ Why Eugene believes poker is becoming too intimidating for casual players—and how to fix it 🔧 His thoughts on solvers, exploitative play, and the widening skill gap 🇺🇦 Living in war-torn Ukraine and the challenges of traveling from a no-fly zone 💼 His business journey from high-stakes poker to launching QLASH, a top European esports org 🎥 How he's building a content team and planning unique poker events to grow the game 📈 The importance of community, mindfulness, and bringing humanity back to poker 🎭 Stories from playing Daniel Negreanu heads-up for $1.5M and what Ivy taught him about losing 📢 Eugene isn’t just coming back to compete—he’s on a mission to make poker fun again, one podcast and project at a time. 🔗 Follow Eugene: X: @EugeneKatchalov

Jeff Gross sits down with Dr. Grant Elliott, founder of Rehab Fix, to talk about chronic back pain, movement, and how he's helping people ditch surgery through simple, effective rehab. Whether you’re a poker pro hunched over for 12-hour sessions, a new parent carrying toddlers all day, or just someone who’s tired of nagging back pain—this episode is packed with actionable insights. 🎧 Expect to hear: 🧠 Why 97% of back surgeries may be avoidable—and how to know if you’re in that group 🔄 How movement variety (not posture perfection) is key to a healthy spine 🪑 Tips for poker players and desk workers to reduce pain while sitting for long hours 📉 Why back pain is a movement issue—and how to fix it in just 10–15 minutes a day 📱 How Rehab Fix has helped thousands globally through personalized virtual coaching 🧩 Surprising stories of misdiagnosed pain, canceled surgeries, and life-changing recoveries 📈 The journey from one-man operation to an 11-person team helping clients worldwide 💡 Grant’s philosophy is simple: “There is no bad movement—only movement you’re not prepared for.” 🎯 Whether you're dealing with sciatica, stiffness, or just want to move better, this conversation might just change the way you think about back pain. 🔗 Connect: Rehab Fix: https://www.therehabfix.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/rehabfix/?hl=en

In this special father-daughter double feature, host Jeff Gross sits down with Pastor Milad Soleimani—founder of Leo Miami Sport and a spiritual leader at King Jesus Ministry—and his daughter Ludmilla, a viral content creator with over 11 million followers on TikTok. 🎧 Expect to hear: 🙏 How Milad balances faith, family, and fútbol—literally praying in stadiums for Inter Miami victories 📱 The incredible growth of his sports and lifestyle media platform, Leo Miami Sport 💄 Ludmilla’s rise to stardom during the pandemic and how she turned a hobby into a powerful platform for storytelling and lifestyle content ⚽ Behind-the-scenes reflections on Messi's arrival to Miami and how it changed the city and the Soleimanis’ mission 👨‍👧 The challenges and blessings of raising a social media star in a pastor’s home ✝️ Deep insights into faith, generational influence, and navigating social media responsibly 🚀 How both Milad and Ludmilla plan to grow their missions—Milad aiming to open a new church in 2025, and Ludmilla pursuing her dreams in music 🔗 Connect: Milad IG: https://www.instagram.com/pastormiladsoleimani/?hl=en Ludmilla IG: https://www.instagram.com/ludsoleimani/