The Real Poker Girls of London
Welcome to The Real Poker Girls of London. This podcast takes you into the exciting world of poker through the eyes of women who play the game. Poker is unique because women compete on the same level as men, making it a thrilling sport where skills and innovative strategies are key. With prize money that can reach up to $12 million, the excitement is at an all-time high!
Join your hosts, Kerryjane Craigie and Lydia Cugudda, from London's iconic Hippodrome Casino as they navigate the London poker scene as industry leaders, players and ambassadors of the game. This podcast gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the poker industry and celebrates the incredible women changing the game and breaking stereotypes.
We’ll discuss everything from game strategies to poker players' lifestyles. The Real Poker Girls of London shines a light on the lively community of characters in poker and welcomes fans of all backgrounds. Please tune in for inspiring stories of hard work, determination, and empowerment, and learn about the amazing women making their mark in this exciting sport.
The Real Poker Girls of London is produced by The Real Poker Girls Media, which launched The Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas in 2023.
The Real Poker Girls of London
Episode 2 Vanessa Kade
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In Episode 2 of The Real Poker Girls of London, hosts Kerryjane Craigie and Lydia Cugudda are joined by special guest Vanessa Kade, with original Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas host Rebbecca Scales also at the table.
Recorded during the Women’s Winter Festival at London’s Hippodrome, this episode blends sharp poker insight with laugh-out-loud chaos, as Vanessa drops in between cash games and instantly delivers unfiltered honesty, big energy, and iconic stories.
The conversation covers:
- Vanessa’s record-breaking Sunday Million Anniversary win and what it’s really like to win $1.5M alone at home with a cat
- The highs, contradictions, and real impact of women-only poker events
- Commentary life, poker travel, and choosing vibes over grind
- Poker confidence, public perception, and being taken seriously at the table
- Legendary tangents on food crimes, chocolate rules, pizza trauma, and why KitKats should never be eaten incorrectly
Vanessa also shares her candid thoughts on visibility, gendered rankings, and why atmosphere and community matter just as much as prize pools—especially when growing the game for women.
Smart, chaotic, thoughtful, and hilarious, Episode 2 perfectly captures what this podcast is about: real conversations, real personalities, and poker without the filter.
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