WesBlom Poker
Hosted by WesBlom Poker
A South African high-stakes poker player documents the local tournament scene through vlogs and in-depth interviews with the nation's top players.
This is a hybrid poker channel combining the personal 'vlog' journey of a tournament grinder with a serious, journalistic interview series focused squarely on the South African professional poker circuit. The 'Under The Gun' podcast episodes feature long-form conversations with tournament winners, tour CEOs, and rising stars, providing an inside look at the region's specific challenges and successes. The rest of the channel consists of live-play streams where the host analyzes hands in real-time.
“Unlike most poker content, which is US or Euro-centric, this channel is explicitly dedicated to the South African poker ecosystem. The host's position as an active player within the community gives him credible access to the most relevant local players and executives.”
Who hosts this show
Wesley Blom is a high-stakes tournament poker player from South Africa who runs the WesBlomPoker channel. He documents his own journey as a grinder and interviews key figures in the South African poker community to create what he calls the '#1 poker authority platform in Africa'. The channel features a mix of poker vlogs, coaching, live streams, and the flagship interview series, 'Under The Gun'.
Credentials & credits
- High-stakes tournament poker player
- Total Live Earnings of over $123,000
- Ranked on South Africa's All Time Money List
- Poker content creator (Vlogs, Podcasts, Coaching)
Other ventures
- Under The Gun - The SA Poker Podcast
What kind of podcast
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- africa
When new episodes drop
- 01Mid Year Millions 1.25M GTDJun 29, 2026 · 6h 05m
- 02SA Poker’s GTO Wiz Kid Wins the Main Event | Divan van WykJun 28, 2026 · 46 min
- 03Inside Sunbet Poker's New Era | Time Square to BoardwalkJun 26, 2026 · 45 min
- 04WSOP Bound After High Roller Glory | Guppy’s Vegas ResetJun 24, 2026 · 53 min
- 05South African Poker Goes Global | Imran Bhojani’s CoinPoker Ambassador StoryJun 22, 2026 · 23 min
- 06Back to Basics: How Max Regained His FormJun 20, 2026 · 43 min
- 07Marc Joseph Finds Form Before the WSOPJun 18, 2026 · 43 min
- 08Inside Africa’s Poker Paradise | DAR Poker Masters Wrap-UpJun 16, 2026 · 23 min
Notable episodes
- 01Inside Sunbet Poker's New Era | Time Square to Boardwalk
Features an interview with Sunbet Poker's CEO, providing a rare, high-level business perspective on the South African poker tour's strategy and future.
- 02SA Poker’s GTO Wiz Kid Wins the Main Event | Divan van Wyk
A deep dive with a recent Main Event champion that contrasts modern GTO study with live exploitative play, representing the 'new wave' of South African players.
- 03South African Poker Goes Global | Imran Bhojani’s CoinPoker Ambassador Story
Discusses a South African player becoming a global ambassador for an online poker site, exploring the implications for the local community's international presence.
What you'll be asked on this show
For his 'Under The Gun' podcast, Wes opens by establishing the guest's recent major accomplishment before asking for their origin story away from the table. He leverages his own experiences playing against or observing the guest to frame specific, informed questions. The interviews often follow a chronological arc, moving from the guest's background to their breakout success and then to future plans. He smoothly transitions between topics like live vs. online play, specific tournament hands, and the business side of the poker industry, demonstrating deep domain knowledge.
The channel has two distinct formats. The 'Under The Gun' podcast is a formal, sit-down interview show. The other format is solo live-streaming, where Wes plays online tournaments, shares his screen, and interacts casually with his audience via chat, often using signature catchphrases like 'Let's go baby!' and 'Bingo fucking bongo!'.
Questions WesBlom Poker keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when WesBlom Poker reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Who are you away from the poker table, and where did it all start for you?”
This is his standard opening question, used to establish a guest's personal backstory before diving into their poker career.
process
1- Q.01
“Talk us through your big win at [tournament name]; what was that like?”
He asks this to have the guest narrate the story behind a key career-defining victory.
industry
2- Q.01
“From a leadership perspective, what were the highs and lows of the recent series?”
This question is tailored for industry executives to get a high-level business summary of a major event.
- Q.02
“What's your take on the main event final table and its mix of players?”
Invites commentary on the health and diversity of the player pool, often contrasting 'old school' vs. 'new school' styles.
mindset
3- Q.01
“At what point in the main event did you realize you could actually win this?”
This probes for the specific moment a player's mindset and self-belief shifted during a tournament.
- Q.02
“What was it that made you decide 'I'm getting to work' when you sat down for the main event?”
This question seeks to understand a player's mental preparation and focus heading into a critical game.
- Q.03
“After [an initial setback], how did the team feel going into the next event?”
This question digs into a team's morale and the human side of running a poker operation.
craft
1- Q.01
“How did you find the adjustment from playing online to the live scene in South Africa?”
He uses this to explore the practical and mental challenges of transitioning between different poker formats.
technique
1- Q.01
“You mentioned 'switching gears'; what does that mean to you in practice?”
A follow-up used to decode poker jargon and extract concrete strategic insights from expert players.
personal
1- Q.01
“What does it mean for you, personally, to lift that trophy?”
Often asked after discussing a major win to surface the emotional significance and payoff of the achievement.
money
1- Q.01
“Did the tournament's performance exceed your expectations?”
A direct question for tour operators to quantify the financial or logistical success of an event.
future
1- Q.01
“What's in the pipeline for the [online platform / tour]?”
A forward-looking question to elicit news and future developments from industry leaders.
Signature segments
- · Under The Gun - The SA Poker Podcast
- · Let's go baby!
- · Bingo fucking bongo!
- · The Grind
- · Poker Vlogs
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are exclusively from the South African poker world. They include recent main event champions, high-roller winners, online poker prodigies, and the CEOs and executives behind major South African poker tours like the Sunbet Poker Tour.
- Divan van Wykon SA Poker’s GTO Wiz Kid Wins the Main Event | Divan van Wyk
- Ilan Milleron Inside Sunbet Poker's New Era | Time Square to Boardwalk
- Benjamin “Guppy” Lingenfelderon WSOP Bound After High Roller Glory | Guppy’s Vegas Reset
- Imran Bhojanion South African Poker Goes Global | Imran Bhojani’s CoinPoker Ambassador Story
- Max Devesonon Back to Basics: How Max Regained His Form
- Marc Josephon Marc Joseph Finds Form Before the WSOP
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The channel is sponsored by and features poker platforms active in the South African market, such as Pokerbet and Sunbet Poker. The host's stated goal of building a regional poker authority makes it a natural fit for local tours and online sites looking to reach an engaged player base.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host's name is Wesley Blom.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a mix of formats, including solo live-play streams and a formal interview podcast called 'Under The Gun' which features prominent South African poker players and industry figures.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the channel is active and publishes new episodes, including interviews and live streams, on a weekly basis.
- What is 'Under The Gun'?
- 'Under The Gun' is the name of the interview podcast series on the WesBlom Poker channel, focused on the South African poker community.
- Who are the typical guests on the podcast?
- Guests are typically high-profile figures from the South African poker scene, including tournament champions, high-stakes players, and executives from local poker companies.
- Where can I watch WesBlom Poker?
- The podcast and vlogs are available on the WesBlom Poker YouTube channel.
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- [01]WesBlom Poker - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Wesley Blom - Hendon Mob Poker Databasepokerdb.thehendonmob.com
- [03]Wesley Blom - Card Player Profilecardplayer.com
- [04]SA Poker’s GTO Wiz Kid Wins the Main Event | Divan van Wyk - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [05]Inside Sunbet Poker's New Era | Time Square to Boardwalk - YouTubeyoutube.com
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