The Chirp & A Chair Podcast has landed an in-depth, white-whale interview with one of poker's most enigmatic figures: Stephen Chidwick. For clarification purposes, the use of the phrase 'white whale' when referring to Chidwick here has nothing to do with his status at the poker tables – the English professional has amassed over $63 million in career tournament earnings – and everything to do with the fact that he's somewhat of a mysterious and elusive character.
While his gameplay on the felt has undergone all manner of microscopic breakdown from commentators and opponents alike, glimpses into Chidwick's broader personality and demeanor off the felt have been far and few between – until now.
Hosts Seth Davies and Jonathan Jaffe shine a light on Chidwick's life outside the game and allow Chidwick to speak broadly on topics ranging from how he handles emotion at the poker table to his experiences as a father.
In a relaxed environment, Chidwick's icy stare shifts into a thoughtful gaze accompanied by smiles and laughs that aren't often seen at the poker table.
There's a particularly interesting moment during the quick-fire question segment. Jaffe, reading from a pile of prepared question cards, asks, "Do you Google yourself?"
"Do I Google myself?" Chidwick repeats. "On occasion. I used to look at Hendon Mob a lot."
In all fairness, can you blame him? If any of us had over $63 million in tournament earnings we'd be looking at our Hendon Mob profiles a lot as well.
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