Poker Tales From Across the Table opens with a simple truth: poker isn’t just a card game — it’s a mirror. In this introductory episode, Rico sets the tone for the series by exploring the psychology, characters, and human moments that unfold when strangers sit down at the felt.

You’ll learn why this podcast exists, what stories you’ll hear, and how poker reveals who people really are. Rico shares a defining moment from a $1/$3 table — a quiet player finally enters a pot, holds his breath, and unknowingly gives away everything. It’s a reminder that the real tells aren’t in the cards… they’re in the people.

This episode welcomes you into a world where every hand has a story, every story has a lesson, and the seat across the table is always open.