This is why I watch every stream now. Letting us get to know the players is not only a brilliant business strategy, it also teaches me not to judge a book by its cover.
Been waiting for this one for a while. My favorite player and character on the show. Ben is such an entertaining guy. I Love his honesty he’s not afraid to say what he really thinks. I love hearing the inspirational stuff about starting the cleaning company and grinding his way up to success. Big fan. Great stuff 👍
Nick, you truly ask the questions that drive your guests to speak vulnerably, and their shared knowledge, stories, and perspectives truly help others. Mad respect
I am never disappointed in watching your show. Your honesty and personality are compelling. You're an excellent interviewer. Your guests really open up for you. Thanks for being there for all of us poker nuts.
I see Bens soul connection with hippos here. Watching a hippo paddling underwater with its relatively to body small feets looking like hands is exactly the look I can imagine of Ben scuba diving in a dry suit. 😂😂
Wow! What Ben said about how unique and interesting the poker community is-- how you meet the finest people in life and also the worst people was very profound. As a part of the poker community, I truly appreciate his honest expression and thought he said it very well.
Ben is my number 1 favorite HCL player. I’ve never laughed 😂harder or louder then at the things Ben says on stream. We miss him on stream lately but he’s a regular on the chat. Incredible story of believing in himself and perseverance. Thanks for putting yourself out there Ben. Thanks Nick for providing the environment to get to know cool characters like Ben.
It's depressing just hearing how bad people were just 10-15 years ago and I'm sitting here grinding 2/5 dreaming about getting it in vs Kings high for 200BB ahhh grew up 10 years too late
They were a lot worse. People who were really good at thinking for themsleves and making constant adjustments would do amazing back then. People who wants to regurgitate the strategies of others or their solver spits out would do worse than the first group especially live.
hey Mark, that's not true. I Played bigger games from 2006-2010 on pokerstars fulltilt and party Poker and I tell you one thing: ppl were not bad especially online. we used pokertracker and all that stuff against eachother etc. it was tuff. dont believe em. iam 36 now.
I've gained a lot of respect for Ben lately and this interview seals it for me. Wasn't sure what to make of the whole PokerBunny and Ron situation when I first saw it, but after hearing Ben's side I can definitely understand his frustration more. Great interview guys!
Nick thinks Garrett implied there's a weak link in his operation when he literally had many weak links, lol. Nick literally had a felon working for him and 0 security measures in place. I think Nick means to say, "garrett exposed all of my weak links. Therefore, he can't play anymore."
thank you Nick. love this interview. it took me awhile to warm up to Ben, but really enjoy his presence and look forward to his return to the felt. HCL is the best!
A Great Pod Nick 👍 Ben is a highly articulate + pleasant person. It is nice to see you interviewing somebody other than Valerie for the n-th time...I would even go as far as having Ben as a co-host. He has a very deep mind + his intelligence is captivating.
Excellent conversation, with a healthy dose of humility and humour. Thoroughly enjoyed the insights Ben brought, by sharing his interesting life experience and general philosophy.
Great interview. It's not anywhere explicitly said, but between the lines & through something akin to affectation, Blank Check is saying, "develop the space & capacity to help people." You want to do something, whether it's for others or whatever it is, do it. It's not necessarily, "you" do it, just do what it is you want to do I've never seen / heard anyone say this so completely & quietly with their being - a total peace & stillness accompanying it
Really glad Nick finally spoke clearly about Garrett and HCL's position. He spoke to Garrett not retracting and doubling down on questioning HCL's integrity. Garrett, IMO, showed himself to be a spoiled, self-entitled man-child.
“Can anyone do like crypto?” Is one of the great HCL lines of all time. Glad to finally hear some back story on the Poket Bunny and I-Ron blowups. This interview was incredible, Ben is such a great character, never stop tilting! It has been interesting to watch him become a chat pro favorite. He jumps in the chat quite often and provides good banter. ❤️ Ben
I really enjoy your poker stream n talk show, in fact just about watch the stream every chance i get.That said I disagree with the business decision. Yes games are more lively with newer players. It could be that incident, the biggest news in poker n civilian news. Limit Garrett to a few times a month for players whom feel inferior in skill. Now we have a court jester says he is the LA King. Cmon, Garrett is the true King we need championship playoff. Give Garrett some love, tell him give the money back n let him have a seat in the million dollar game.
this was my favorite interview you have done so far. ben you are awesome. can’t wait to see u back playing. would love to meet u in a different country for a drink one day ❤
Nick I respect you as businessman but talking about Garret the way you just did, was very silly! If it was not for him, 90% of your player views would not exist! Stupid business decision to ban Garrett !
FUNNY FACT: I started watching HCL when Nick's title on screen was NITUCCI. Then one day it was changed to VERTUCCI... I was lost. I was like what?? This dudes name was NITUCCI last time I watched. After a while I just forgot about it. Now I get it. LMFAO
G was the reason for the show's success. He is the player everyone wants to see. Probably more than any other player. HCL is a way better stream quality than LATB, but if G goes there, I'm watching him. Like Jennifer Aniston said in "Rock Star" after Mark, the lead singer left the band. "I go where the talent is, and all the talent just left the building."
The poor guy has probably been chasing Silicon Valley bank execs around for his money. I’ve always liked this dude, this episode did nothing but help fuel that. Extremely intelligent and interesting person. Much respect and good luck Ben✌🏽👑🍀
'He's not banned. But he can't play even if he wanted to.' What the hell does Nick think the word 'banned' means? Also Garrett made the show what it is, show the man some respect and gratitude please.
An opinion- Banning garret is a weak move, if certain players don't want to play with him that's fine but to outright try to cancel him/sever ties is a bad look. Whatever happened in the hand and the ensuing issues is his personal problem, hcl has done their part with the investigation. Bringing this drama to the public is cancel culture, and really highlights that his table presence has not been filled yet (or ever) and the games have gotten softer- which at times does make it less compelling to watch. Time to go shopping for a pro who can crush, willing to play regularly and now, "socially acceptable" for others.(Otherwise the claim that we are seeing the best poker is really undermined)
I think Ben has really grown on all of us. Really enjoy him on stream.
Ben is someone you want to listen to. Awesome interview
Asking guests about business beginnings was very educational
If you are listening to this in your teens or early 20's, listen to Ben's advice and RUN with it.
Best interview yet! I’ve now become a huge fan of Ben!
This is why I watch every stream now. Letting us get to know the players is not only a brilliant business strategy, it also teaches me not to judge a book by its cover.
I love seeing Ben on tilt and getting felted
Been waiting for this one for a while. My favorite player and character on the show. Ben is such an entertaining guy. I Love his honesty he’s not afraid to say what he really thinks. I love hearing the inspirational stuff about starting the cleaning company and grinding his way up to success. Big fan. Great stuff 👍
1:23:38 -- "I grew up when Jaws was created, the movie. And I'll tell you what, I saw that movie and that was it for me." 😂😂
Nick, you truly ask the questions that drive your guests to speak vulnerably, and their shared knowledge, stories, and perspectives truly help others. Mad respect
I am never disappointed in watching your show. Your honesty and personality are compelling. You're an excellent interviewer. Your guests really open up for you. Thanks for being there for all of us poker nuts.
As always, a great interview! Thanks Nick and Ben!
Out of all the people on the HCL stream, Ben is top 5 on the list of "I'd have a beer with this guy"
Nik airball #1
I don't drink, but I wouldn't mind treating him to dinner and picking up the check. He's great.
He’s the man !
And then what?
New found respect for Ben. Super cool and super smart guy.
I think this was the best episode of the Nick V show - very interesting convo
ben is my fave player on the stream. Some really good lay downs and that ron rant was hilarious ;)
I see Bens soul connection with hippos here. Watching a hippo paddling underwater with its relatively to body small feets looking like hands is exactly the look I can imagine of Ben scuba diving in a dry suit. 😂😂
Wow! What Ben said about how unique and interesting the poker community is-- how you meet the finest people in life and also the worst people was very profound. As a part of the poker community, I truly appreciate his honest expression and thought he said it very well.
this is probably the best one so far, ben offered a lot of very useful advice for younger entrepreneurs like myself. Thanks Ben
Really enjoyed Ben's story, I could listen to him talk for many, many, hours.
1 of the best interview of yours by far. Keep it up. Love from SINGAPORE.
Garrett timestamp is exactly 1:00:00
Thank you
Thanks 😊
I am now a Ben fan from this interview.. great interview nick
Great interview. I enjoy watching Ben play and loved hearing his story.
Ben is my number 1 favorite HCL player. I’ve never laughed 😂harder or louder then at the things Ben says on stream. We miss him on stream lately but he’s a regular on the chat. Incredible story of believing in himself and perseverance. Thanks for putting yourself out there Ben. Thanks Nick for providing the environment to get to know cool characters like Ben.
Best interview to date. Ben is a really interesting guy.
This was a great interview. Took a couple days to get through it a little at a time but worth it
Ben is surprisingly well spoken. A business man.
Great interview Nick! Much respect to Ben, what a cool dude.
Lmao Ben really said nik Airball is the hardest player he play against
Ben is nonstop action and a gentleman
It's depressing just hearing how bad people were just 10-15 years ago and I'm sitting here grinding 2/5 dreaming about getting it in vs Kings high for 200BB ahhh grew up 10 years too late
Just going in comments after the K high story moment to Find this 😂😭
They were a lot worse.
People who were really good at thinking for themsleves and making constant adjustments would do amazing back then. People who wants to regurgitate the strategies of others or their solver spits out would do worse than the first group especially live.
hey Mark, that's not true. I Played bigger games from 2006-2010 on pokerstars fulltilt and party Poker and I tell you one thing: ppl were not bad especially online. we used pokertracker and all that stuff against eachother etc. it was tuff. dont believe em. iam 36 now.
@@tommyfu9271 2-5 gto will get your wrecked lol. Exploit the fish that’s its.
@@somepeoplecanthandlethetruth agree completely
Weird how Ben freezes up when Nick asked about how Airball has such a crazy bankroll lol
He didn't want to outright say Airball is probably under-rolled playing that deep.
Or he’s bank rolling him
Good for Ben for calling out bullshit.
I love Ben when he eye rolls! Big fan , keep winning and being entertaining!🍷🍷
He has Ramona eyes 😂😩
I've gained a lot of respect for Ben lately and this interview seals it for me. Wasn't sure what to make of the whole PokerBunny and Ron situation when I first saw it, but after hearing Ben's side I can definitely understand his frustration more. Great interview guys!
Awesome pod cast. I’ve always been curious about blank check. This left me wanting more.
Shoutout to all the people that acted like Garrett was the only one who wanted certain people in certain games
Nick thinks Garrett implied there's a weak link in his operation when he literally had many weak links, lol. Nick literally had a felon working for him and 0 security measures in place. I think Nick means to say, "garrett exposed all of my weak links. Therefore, he can't play anymore."
thank you Nick. love this interview. it took me awhile to warm up to Ben, but really enjoy his presence and look forward to his return to the felt. HCL is the best!
When I first saw the IRon hand 🤔
Now, every time I see the IRon hand 🤣🤣🤣
Love from Singapore Ben !
he is a legend and a humble person
Garrett’s my favorite player I hope he finds a stream to play on maybe the new live at the bike that would be a real slap in the face
He's already been on the new LATB
I unsubscribed Hustler because they banned Garrett.
Great insight of the man behind the diva image. Thanks for this.
A Great Pod Nick 👍 Ben is a highly articulate + pleasant person. It is nice to see you interviewing somebody other than Valerie for the n-th time...I would even go as far as having Ben as a co-host. He has a very deep mind + his intelligence is captivating.
Excellent conversation, with a healthy dose of humility and humour.
Thoroughly enjoyed the insights Ben brought, by sharing his interesting life experience and general philosophy.
I didn't like Ben at first but now I like him. Best interview yet! Go Ben.
ty again nick great show as always ... looking forward to the stephanie ungar show
Nik Airball is not the Conor McGregor of poker. He's the Chael Sonnen of poker.
Great interview. It's not anywhere explicitly said, but between the lines & through something akin to affectation, Blank Check is saying, "develop the space & capacity to help people."
You want to do something, whether it's for others or whatever it is, do it. It's not necessarily, "you" do it, just do what it is you want to do
I've never seen / heard anyone say this so completely & quietly with their being - a total peace & stillness accompanying it
Wow, enjoyed this one. Probably my favorite episode so far.
Really glad Nick finally spoke clearly about Garrett and HCL's position. He spoke to Garrett not retracting and doubling down on questioning HCL's integrity. Garrett, IMO, showed himself to be a spoiled, self-entitled man-child.
Garrett thinks his big bankroll and Twitter followers make him bigger than Elvis.
Your last sentence NAILED IT
Civil, cordial, informative, interesting interview so far.
I only watch the stream for Airball Ben JR…
By far the best episode I ve seen so far! I couldn’t stop for a second! Nick great job! Ben hat off sir
Nick V went full ruby ridge at the end
new found respect for this guy Ben. totally different guy off the table
Ben comes across as a very very smart man with logic and common sense in abundance.
Having a hard time believing his backstory, but he’s certainly a colorful character.
Dude has literally 0 to gain by lying lol
I’ve been waiting for this on (no pun intended), that was awesome!😎
This was a nice surprise on a Monday morning!!
My favorite interview on this channel so far
Nick lets please get a Garrett/Airball heads up match on the books. Already some trash talk between the two, get em on the felt!
When I first watched Ben I didn't like him at all, but he has definitely grown on me. One of my favorites to watch now!
Great interview
Really good stuff here nick
56:20, how can Ben watch the footage when there isn’t any footage available to us?
I love IT! Great Job BEN!!!!
Top two best interviews so far. Nice work
“Can anyone do like crypto?” Is one of the great HCL lines of all time. Glad to finally hear some back story on the Poket Bunny and I-Ron blowups. This interview was incredible, Ben is such a great character, never stop tilting! It has been interesting to watch him become a chat pro favorite. He jumps in the chat quite often and provides good banter. ❤️ Ben
I’m self made. All this self made talk is spot on.
Big head equals smart ass dude. Ben has become a high stakes poker legend.
great interview 👍
Best interview so far
Could you guys please put the date of poker videos that you show, like on the video🙏🙏❤️❤️
This is great. Thank you
BLANK CHECK BEN IN THE HAAUUUSSSS
Wow, that was a great video. Tons of respect and admiration for BCB.
AWESOME INTERVIEW!!! ❤️
This is one person i wanted to see a podcast with.
best player for the show by a mile
Great podcast fellas 🔥
FUCK YEAH!!! THS EPSODE WTH CRAZY ASS BLANK CHECK SHOULD BE EPIC!!!!
I really enjoy your poker stream n talk show, in fact just about watch the stream every chance i get.That said I disagree with the business decision. Yes games are more lively with newer players. It could be that incident, the biggest news in poker n civilian news. Limit Garrett to a few times a month for players whom feel inferior in skill. Now we have a court jester says he is the LA King. Cmon, Garrett is the true King we need championship playoff. Give Garrett some love, tell him give the money back n let him have a seat in the million dollar game.
I forgot to mention one of the best interviews yet!
this was my favorite interview you have done so far. ben you are awesome. can’t wait to see u back playing. would love to meet u in a different country for a drink one day ❤
That spaz vs Ron was messy diva. Tighten up😳😄
A stand up guy for sure
Nick I respect you as businessman but talking about Garret the way you just did, was very silly! If it was not for him, 90% of your player views would not exist! Stupid business decision to ban Garrett !
FUNNY FACT: I started watching HCL when Nick's title on screen was NITUCCI. Then one day it was changed to VERTUCCI... I was lost. I was like what?? This dudes name was NITUCCI last time I watched. After a while I just forgot about it. Now I get it. LMFAO
G was the reason for the show's success. He is the player everyone wants to see. Probably more than any other player. HCL is a way better stream quality than LATB, but if G goes there, I'm watching him. Like Jennifer Aniston said in "Rock Star" after Mark, the lead singer left the band. "I go where the talent is, and all the talent just left the building."
nick: "i grew up watching JAW and the moment i saw it i was done with ocean" hahahahaha
The poor guy has probably been chasing Silicon Valley bank execs around for his money. I’ve always liked this dude, this episode did nothing but help fuel that. Extremely intelligent and interesting person. Much respect and good luck Ben✌🏽👑🍀
Holy shit, I had no idea Nick was a pig for 20 years.
Ben is such an interesting dude!! so good for the game too! Wonder if he will see this and float me a max pain Monday buy in :-)
'He's not banned. But he can't play even if he wanted to.' What the hell does Nick think the word 'banned' means? Also Garrett made the show what it is, show the man some respect and gratitude please.
I love how he walked out of her weak defense. Like, I’m not part of your issues.
We love you Ben!
Loved this interview 👍
ben is the one of the scariest players today. imo. great pod nv.
An opinion- Banning garret is a weak move, if certain players don't want to play with him that's fine but to outright try to cancel him/sever ties is a bad look. Whatever happened in the hand and the ensuing issues is his personal problem, hcl has done their part with the investigation. Bringing this drama to the public is cancel culture, and really highlights that his table presence has not been filled yet (or ever) and the games have gotten softer- which at times does make it less compelling to watch. Time to go shopping for a pro who can crush, willing to play regularly and now, "socially acceptable" for others.(Otherwise the claim that we are seeing the best poker is really undermined)
Been waiting for this one
Interview. A1. 🤝