Table 1 Podcast24 Okt 2025

A True Grinders Tale. How Ryan LaPlante Navigates Life As A Player, Coach & Entrepreneur.

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Episode 99: Ryan LaPlante

In this episode of The Table 1 Podcast, Art Parmann and Justin Young sit down with renowned poker pro Ryan LaPlante for an unfiltered deep dive into the grinder’s life.

Ryan opens up about sneaking online poker sessions as a teen, the “Moneymaker effect,” and how dropping out of college set him on the path to poker stardom. He discusses moving across North America to chase the dream, overcoming challenges growing up gay in a traditional environment, and building community through forums and coaching.

You’ll hear candid insights into tournament swings—odd jobs, finding stable internet, and bankroll variance. Ryan breaks down the backing model, why coaching became both passion and safety net, and why multiple income streams matter for today’s pros.

The conversation gets personal: being an openly gay figure in poker, balancing business ventures and mentorship, and future aspirations beyond the felt. We close with goals for the next chapter, inside stories about his bracelet win, and advice for grinders navigating an ever-changing industry.

Show Notes

00:00 – Some Early Podcast Reminiscing & Finding Poker
07:52 – Early Bankrolls & Part Time Poker
12:30 – Dropping Out of College & Meeting His Future Husband
17:07 – Black Friday & WSOP #1
22:44 – Five Years of Travel & Coaching
27:50 – Staked Life & Spin n Go’s!
35:53 – Ryan’s Coaching Style & PLO!
40:12 – Grinding Without a Massive Breakout Year
43:37 – Consulting With Poker Operators
47:47 – Ambassador vs Business Relationships
50:15 – The Big Beautiful Tax Bill & Ryan’s Exact ROI Stats!
58:06 – The BRACELET! (And its Bittersweet Runout)
1:04:11 – Future Goals & Some Business Ventures
1:16:35 – Socials & Outro

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