Renowned poker podcaster and interviewer, Joey Ingram, sent shockwaves through the poker community as he announced his return to the public stage after a year of silence. The announcement, made on X (formally Twitter), was met with overwhelming support, but it also triggered curiosity about the reasons behind his hiatus and what he has been up to during this time.
speculation arose about whether Ingram would delve into the Mars cheating scandal in one of his investigative videos. Surprisingly, he deferred the matter to Doug Polk. “I’ll let Doug Handle this one”. So Far Polk has released a 15-minute video on his YouTube channel summarizing the alleged cheating. It fall’s short of Polk’s usual depth and opinionated investigations.
Joey Ingram’s comeback wasn’t without exciting revelations. He revealed plans to make a guest appearance as a commentator during Garrett Adelstein‘s return to livestreamed cash games at Bally’s Live on December 13th, 2023. Joey also announced a forthcoming interview with Adelstein on his YouTube channel, that is now live . Leaving fans eager for insights into Adelstein’s absence from poker live streams for the past 14 months.
In a sneak peek from the interview, Ingram posed a poignant question to Adelstein, asking. “Going from one of the most celebrated players on the show, to one of the most hated overnight just because you felt you had been cheated out of a poker game, How has that been to go through?”
Adelstein’s response was candid and reflective. “I wish I could sit here right now and be like I didn’t give a shit. The reality is it hurt a lot; I struggled immensely as many would being in my situation.” Adelstein acknowledged the difficulty and shared coping mechanisms, saying. “I had to not self-harm myself if you will, by not reading the comments. I think that has been really helpful in terms of taking time away.”
Adelstein avoided specific details but hinted at the challenges he faced, stating, “I do not want to get into anything like Jack-four right now.” Referencing the infamous hand against Robbi on Hustler Casino Live. Despite the adversity, Adelstein expressed satisfaction with his actions, asserting, “The only thing I will say is, in the end, I feel like I did the best I could.”
We will be covering more of the Adelstein interview within the next 24 hours. For the time being, check out the video below for more revelations and exclusive questions from Joey Ingram to Garrett Adelstein.