Got Crypto? Want Yield? Check out https://gauntlet.xyz/t1 today (do your own research, obvs) Come play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas Get the Phenom Poker Deposit Guide for old guys here: https://table1.vegas/phenom Or sign up for Phenom directly here if you know what you're doing: https://joinphenompoker.com Episode 54: Ethan "Rampage" Yao He started 10+ YouTube channels before poker got a hold of him. Including a Madden channel that made him THE MAN on campus. This week we get to chat with Ethan “Rampage” Yao. The guy who went from college dorms to high-stakes poker rooms with nothing but a knack for being underrolled and the will to make a career in content happen. Learn the secrets he’s (almost) too proud (ashamed?) to share. Show Notes: 00:00 Named After the Video Game?! 01:45 A Content Creator First. Poker Second. 04:46 College Life and A Gambling Problem 11:02 The Poker Origin Story 12:58 Getting Banned from Twin Rivers Rhode Island 16:03 First MTT Cash in 2020 (IT WAS A BRACELET) 20:50 Quantity as a Strategy 23:41 Post-Bracelet Life 27:58 The Shot Taking Life 31:02 Vegas, Joey Ingram & The Poker Boom 39:49 The WPT $25k Victory 45:34 Scammed for Half His Money! 50:29 Credit Checks for Gamblers? 52:42 Donating & Taking from Charity 59:02 The Future & The Degen Blackjack Story Rampage Links How I Started In Poker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY24acVN7cU His channel:  @RampagePoker  x: https://x.com/rampagepoker instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rampaagepoker/ Table 1 Links: The home page: https://table1.vegas https://x.com/table1vegas https://instagram.com/table1vegas https://joinphenompoker.com Play poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1 About Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel: Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news. Our content includes: Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with top poker players, industry experts, and rising stars. Poker Strategies: Tips and tricks to improve your game, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Poker News: Stay updated with the latest happenings in the poker world. Entertainment: Enjoy tales of epic poker sessions, amusing anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the poker community. Our mission is to create a fun and informative space where poker enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and enjoy the game. Don’t miss out on our engaging episodes and insightful discussions that bring you closer to the heart of poker. Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Explore popular poker vlogs and podcasts like those by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano Poker, Raising The Nuts, Rampage Poker, Matt Vaughn, Ben Deach, PokerKraut, Detroit Poker, Marle, Jaime Staples, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Boski, and Doug Polk.