I would. Would you? select an option.

I would not pay a weekly/monthly fee, but I would contribute for a small amount (say something like 20$, which is a lot for me considering my budget) to help covering the costs while they are looking for new sponsors.

Hopefully they talk to Alex Dreyfus about replacing the 30 minutes of Stars talk to 30 minutes of GPL/GPI talk before going this route. Other than him, I really can't think of anyone else willing to sponsor the entire show.

I would pay 10$/year. Buck a show, probably not, unless there was something truly exclusive these guys brought.

I have contributed to Dan Carlin's Hardcore History and loved his series on WWI. I have gotten much more from the Poker Podcast and would contribute. Think about how willingly we tip drink servers, dealers and chip runners. Who brings more to your life and entertainment.

I'm too used have content for free. The show is probably worth paying for, however I'm unlikely to actually do so as there's so much free content available

The pay-per-download model for podcasts is a terrible idea. Few have made it successful, and those who have are celebrities who already have a huge fan base to draw from. This model erects a barrier of entry for all new listeners. Thus putting a cap on your listener base from its inception.

Growing the listener base and inserting ads appears to be the most successful model. Accepting donations could help off set costs as well.

I would floss my teeth with a disgusting piece of used floss found outside a dumpster for the pokercast.

While I personally would be willing to pay for the PokerCast as a subscription-based product, I must 100 percent agree with everything in this post.

In addition to their corporate partnerships, Podcast One generates revenue with an intermediate position between free and for-pay content. Of course, their regular shows – Adam Carolla, Dan Patrick, Rich Eisen – are free like any other podcast. But they also have subscription memberships that unlock premium content (archived episodes that are no longer available as free downloads, commercial-free versions, premium podcasts, cool swag).

I suppose the PokerCast could do something along those lines. Move the archives (e.g. episodes 1-200) or even the old Rounders shows if they're available into a premium area, have cool swag (ranging from PokerCast T-shirts to poker chip sets to 2p2 books to Executive Producer credit) for different levels of donations.

Ideally, of course, the PokerCast can find another sponsor and this whole thread becomes moot.

I believe that the Patreon route would be worth looking into. It's worked really well for Tom Merritt and the Daily Tech News Show podcast (see: https://www.patreon.com/dtns?ty=h). He started off slow but has built his Patreon income steadily. The podcast is free and contains no commercials. Using the "value for value" model, he only asks that if you get value from the podcast, consider donating via Patreon subscription, or one time donations, or buy something from his store, or just pass on the podcast to someone who might not be aware of it. Having said all that, I would definitely pay to listen to the Pokercast!

+1

I'd donate in a heartbeat, but I'm not sold on a pay-per-download model.

Bring MJ back and I would. Otherwise I won't be listening for free any longer. The show has become mostly filler. I like Adam, but I think it's clear his heart isn't in it as the lead guy. TC would be a good guest about once a month.


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I would be willing to contribute a small monthly fee....I really enjoy the podcast. I can't imagine you guys don't get other sponsor deals. Hopefully someone sees the value and keeps the podcast free for consumers.

Ehm-Ehm, Bart Hanson....Paging Bart Hanson!

Ehm-Ehm, PokerCentral, GPL, Live at the Bike, PAGING all of you

Just have a donate button somewhere and people can give what they thinks it's worth and if you guys decide that's too weird then use the money to fund prizes/ give it to charity. Let people decide the worth and then see what happens think you might be surprised.

I actuallly enjoy Adam because he has been on the podcast since the very beginning. He is like the tribe elder: we can always count on him as a witness of the past times. Also has a good voice, and conducts interviews like a boss. I also love Ross who is goofy in a cute way. But I take offense about how you belittle TC. ORLY? A once a month guest? If that ever happens, I am snap folding the pokercast. TC was a high stakes limit holdem end boss and still is an active live mtt player. As a poker player, he brings a much needed credibility to the podcast. TC is also spontaneous, he is interested by a wide variety of subjects, he treats everyone with great respect and his passion and desire to improve as a humain being is very inspirational for me.

I couldn't care less about Mike who is way past this pokercast (doesnt even watch the show, has no ties whatsoever to the poker world). I enjoyed Mike while he was here, but now, if I had to chose between him and TC, it would not even be close: removing TC from this podcast would result in removing me as a pokercast fan.

All this to say that the actuel crew makes me feel like it is Christmas every week that I download the show. I certainly hope that Pokerstars departure wont mark the end of the show.

Just more proof that Stars has turned into a virtual 'clip joint'and the more that Stars continues implementing these 'cost cutting' measures, the less confident we customers can become in our (pre Amaya) confidence that Stars is full of integrity, and now can just about give credibility to that awful rumor that its rigged, i mean they are continually thinking up ways of improving their bottom line, and obv dont give two hoots about what their customer thinks at all! so why not think what was previously an absurd thought when the Scheinburgs' had control.

I think this is a decent point regarding barrier to entry. I just hope that another way can be found re funding. Would hate to lose the pokercast.

Edited this quote down a bit but......sooooooo much this. +1. Very well said. Couldn't agree more.

On a side note. I can't vote on the poll from mobile but My vote goes in the yes column.

I would pay like a $5 per month charge. I already pay $5 a month or both PGA tour live and for Pandora then my $11 a month for Netflix and I hardly ever use those. However I listen to the pokercast every week so I would be fine with the small fee.

I would pay a small amount per episode, like 2$. Preferably via Patreon.

Yeah, I think a voluntary donation system like Patreon would be best. If that doesn't raise enough funds to keep it going then you can always go pay-only later.

Sure, when stars reduce their rake.

I have this "issue" with more podcasts. I would not really pay $50 a year for it, but would pay around $20, voluntarily or not. .

This + wan mirrion

Longtime listener.
I like the show, especially Rossreport, ICYMI and the banter. dont get me wrong.
Still i wouldn't pay for it.
Most interviews with a 20 something wizard are boring as hell, same old same old. The **********tion segment has become annoying (since Amaya took over) and if you deviate to non NorthAmerican topics (sports, politics, whatever) you guys often dont have a clue.

So keep on podcasting but dont quit your dayjob.

I would pay if there was a Sklansky Minute every episode.