Only Friends: The End of an Era in Poker Talk Shows

The Only Friends podcast, hosted by the Solve For Why crew, ended its 719th and final episode on March 12, 2023, after three years of entertaining and educating poker enthusiasts worldwide.

The decision to end the podcast was made due to the loss of the Las Vegas studio space and YouTube's crackdown on certain gambling content.

Matt Berkey, the founder of the Solve For Why crew, expressed that the loss of the studio space made it easier to end the daily podcast.

YouTube's crackdown on gambling content had a significant impact on the crew, making it challenging to maintain a steady stream of content without compromising their values.

The crew's decision to end the podcast was celebrated with a four-hour stream featuring guest poker players and content creators.

The stream featured Nikki Limo, Jesse Sylvia, Jason Sommerville, Ryan Depaulo, and PokerNews Podcast co-host Mike Holtz as some of the notable guests.

The Only Friends podcast debuted in March 2022 and quickly gained a massive following among poker enthusiasts.

The ensemble cast of Landon Tice, Conrad Simpson, Melissa Schubert, and Brian "Tortoise" Lamanna provided a unique blend of commentary and expertise.

The show covered a wide range of topics, from cheating scandals to cryptocurrency markets and general life advice.

The crew's unfiltered commentary on the poker industry was widely praised for its honesty and authenticity, leaving many poker players and industry figures saddened by the podcast's demise.