Ali Nejad - 50% of Poker's Greatest Announcing Duo. From Broadcasting to Poker & Back Again

Sign up for the Phenom Poker Online Poker Waiting List: https://phenompoker.com/?r=Table1 Come Play With Us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1 Episode 40 - Ali Nejad This week on the Table 1 Podcast, we get an hour to learn about the rich history that is Oliver Nejad (Yep, that's his real name!). Art Parmann (https://x.com/ArtParmann) and Justin Young (https://x.com/Justinyoung07) sit down with Ali (https://x.com/Ali_Nejad) to talk about his love for pushing the envelope in broadcasting. His chemistry with Nick Schulman & we discuss whether commentary makes you any better at #poker. This was a fun one, so crack a cold one and enjoy! Show Notes 00:00 Oliver Nejad Finds His Name and Poker 07:46 Poker Plus Television 10:00 Poker Booming 14:24 First Poker Shows 16:59 Meeting Mori Eskandani & Poker Broadcasting 25:01 Pushing the Envelope with Nick Schulman 33:16 Meeting Nick & Their First Job 38:19 Commentary is Hard, Caprisuns are harder 48:39 Does Commentary Make You Better? 56:56 Merch Story & The Night Shift 1:02:32 The Content Game 01:10:45 The Future Ali's Links: Twitter: https://x.com/Ali_Nejad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali_nejad Merit Poker: https://www.youtube.com/@MERITPOKERCYPRUS PokerGO: https://www.youtube.com/PokerGO Table 1 Links: 🌎 T1 Website: https://www.table1.vegas 📨 T1 Newsletter: https://www.table1.beehiiv.com 🅧 https://www.x.com/table1vegas 📸 https://instagram.com/table1vegas Come Play With Us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1 About Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel: Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news. Our content includes: Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with top poker players, industry experts, and rising stars. Poker Strategies: Tips and tricks to improve your game, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Poker News: Stay updated with the latest happenings in the poker world. Entertainment: Enjoy tales of epic poker sessions, amusing anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the poker community. Our mission is to create a fun and informative space where poker enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and enjoy the game. Don’t miss out on our engaging episodes and insightful discussions that bring you closer to the heart of poker. Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Explore popular poker vlogs and podcasts like those by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano Poker, Raising The Nuts, Rampage Poker, Matt Vaughn, Ben Deach, PokerKraut, Detroit Poker, Marle, Jaime Staples, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Boski, and Doug Polk.