just wait until he gets as old as steve zolotow and then invite him back on the show

You guys are too hard on durrrr. He's a kid. He has an exceptional mind and he's a damn good player. You're throwing him to the wolves for his personality, but we're talking about someone who is so obviously bookish and dedicated to what he wants that he doesn't interact socially in the way you do. He's not arrogant -- he's shutting down because people, most of whom aren't anywhere near good enough to beat him at the table, talk such ridiculous personal smack about him everywhere that he doesn't want to open up any more. If you're not talking smack, you're begging him for money.

Now who's the arrogant one -- the guy who has been grinding it out and built his reputation and bankroll or the person who thinks they have a right to pass judgment on him when they can't even compete with him?

I don't blame him. You guys know what you're saying out there and it's totally ******ed. I mean, yeah it's funny for like five minutes, but then it gets really old really fast. I would think a bunch of people who are so nerded out about online poker as you guys are would focus more on what he brings to the game we all love than on what you think of his personality.

I think the interview wasn't that terrible. I think it would've been better if the questions were more interesting. For instance, talking about PH's insults seems just a waste of time. Instead, talk about the actual hand. Get him to talk strategy

Durrrr is still kewl. And the interview guys are awesome!

Shut up, Phil.

Ok, so when is the Raptor gonna be on the show??

This.

And when is the last time anyone went out of their way to GIVE an interview for the public, only to get slammed because the people listening were a bunch of 18 year old arrogant pricks who condescend everyone/respect no one/likely have very few friends in real life. Jesus ****ing christ, I didn't know durrrr being a nice guy could bring out such lifeless trolls for no reason...the same people who say, "OMG __ IS UGLY" when a picture leaks or other pretty mean things for no reason. Everyone here <3's durrrr, which is obv the only reason threads like these get created, however it still makes me sick to see the pretentious walking scums of the the earth voicing their heedless opinions. Stop being such ****ing life trolls. And if I was you durrrr I'd probably decline any future interviews and stop reading this ****ty forum altogether. The kid is 21 years old, grow the **** up people.

God this stupid forum tilts me so much sometimes.

Durr Interview lame..... Bad for us, good for Durr again he played perfect.

What does he get for being popular and well known? More interviews that reveal more information which narrows his edge no matter how you look at it. Any info he releases is going to make his opponents that much more likely to play better against him.

Look at Erik Siedel. Not much info, strategy, popularity, but thats by design. I like reading about the poker celebutards... But I have a tremendous appreciation for when they're egos step out of the way long enough to level us all like this.

NH Durr.

I honestly don't think Durrr meant to come across as obnoxious and I don't think he is socially awkward I just think he is always analyzing things that are happening around and that if he is not occupied by something that is challenging him he just isn't that interested. I don't think he meant to be as rude as he came across. But yeah the interview wasnt as good as I had expected maybe because of the rush of it as well. Bring Barry Back

bad interview - no way to really sugar-coat it.

the time zone mix up was unfortunate but i wouldn't blame that for the bad interview, i'd blame the fact that some people just don't do great interviews. if you listen to enough sports talk radio this will become apparent immediately.
some of the greatest atheletes in the world come across like the most boring people because of poor speaking skills; one word answers and lack of any story telling ability. and much like many of the atheletes, durrrr probably couldn't care less because it's just a necessary evil of the job and not something he enjoys.

however, for future reference i have one word that will help improve the listenability of your interviews, durrrr: EMBELLISHMENT. nobody wants a one word answer. if it's something you'd rather not discuss, fine, but you can't pull that mumbly "ummmm" stuff all the time or give a two word answer and leave the hosts to fill the dead air in between. it's just awkward and odd.

people are defending durrrr by citing his age as a reason that we shouldn't expect much of him but i think the least we can ask is complete sentences.

someone suggested getting him drunk first and maybe a few drinks might actually be a good idea.

we have to find a happy medium between this and barry's hour plus ramblings (although that was pretty sweet).

we do?

i actually just tried to listen to this, like the first interview i have actually tried to listen to and the guy talking, giving the interview makes me want to slit my own throat. i will never give an interview like this even if i win the wsop. i will just answer each question with various world observations.

Some of you guys are relentless ******s. Durrrr can flat-out play. Period.
If he wanted to, he can always hire a speech coach to improve his interviewing skills. I doubt that he would since he has already stated that playing pro poker may not fit in to his long-term plans. At least he has one. Do you?

Victor: You're an idiot

Mike, as far as clarifying things like 'good/bad games' or 'Raptor', you are doing just fine with that. Its much better to clarify things than to assume everyone knows something just because you do. That seems to be a common attitude among alot of 2+2ers.

Of course, the whole audience isn't made up of 10 hour a day online regulars. A lot of my learning about poker, and the poker scene came from listening to Rounders the poker show in 2005.

if durrrr were to give an answer that reveals something about a fish or game selection or some other secret, it would cost him a much larger sum of money than most people here will ever have. if he's not good at giving interviews, then so be it. there is no reason for personal attacks on anyone.

Oh brother! it was a short interview not a freaking instructional lesson where he'd be revealing anything of substance. I'm sure he'd be revealing & losing his edge on Pokercast. Get over it the guy has the personality of a golfball.

Ok, this weeks pokercast didn't go so well, i wasn't really enjoyable. But i think it was quite a slow week in poker anyway, so there weren't many talking points in part 1 before the interview. I'm sure next time they get Durrrr on, it will run smoother.

To sum up this week was a blip. But i'd just like to say that i love the pokercast and i think you guys do a great job(for something that seems pretty thankless). So im gonna say, thanks for the efforts you guys put in, and i look forward to the next one.

LOL, I spit out my coffee on this one!

duurrr=duummb, is a gay dumb noob donk haha

People here are passing judgment on his social skills, not his poker skills.

Are you arguing that because he is a master of NLH that he is beyond reproach in all other areas of life? That smacks of hero worship to me.

I think I'd rather hang out with the golfball.

I guess I thought it would be a little bit like the interview with bryce paradis when he talked about game theory and a little bit about his progression as a player. Oh well life goes on . It would be intersting to hear from another highstakes player aswell such as urindanger and trexx13 I think that's his name.

most of the high stakes pros are going to be socially awkward, so I don't think it's fair to single durrrr out. In order to get 'great' at online poker, you have to somewhat be a 'loner'. It just takes an incredible amount of time, and most people with very socially outgoing skills wouldn't bother getting good at online. instead they'd be comfortable exploring the real world and getting all different types of exposure at many different places. or they would be happily married and constantly hanging out with friends.

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