Jodi Law Interview
We have teamed Jodi up with Jon Spinks as she is on a steep learning curve to develop her knowledge of the world of poker. We managed to drag Jodi away from her intense poker training to get her to answer a few of your questions.
Can you tell me about your presenting experience so far?
Since May 2007 I’ve been presenting on an urban radio station in Nottingham – 97.5 Kemet FM. I’ve presented various shows from a student based show “Campus” to the Breakfast show. As part of the radio station I have hosted at LIVE outside broadcasts such as Nottingham’s Got Talent, Nottingham Riverside Festival and Volunteer’s Week in the Market Square, to a name a few. In 2008 I presented on Mansfield 103.2, and most recently I interviewed the fighters at King of the Ring!
What’s the best/most entertaining interview you’ve conducted to date?
Well apart from a sneaky interview I began with Bas over Facebook…My best interview was with an upcoming American artist who goes by the name of Pryslezz (pron: Priceless) He gave an effortless interview, genuine guy who also allowed me to inject my own bit of fun into it when I announced we would do a compatibility test! After 5 “This or That” questions, I’d concluded we were 100% compatible – obviously!
Why take up a poker presenting role?
Poker is something I’ve never done before – a girl loves a challenge! It’s something new, exciting and I’m sure it will keep me on my feet!
What poker experience do you have?
Until Saturday 21st November 2009 I had no experience of poker what so ever – I didn’t even know how many cards a poker player is given.(Don’t worry, I now know a player is given 2 hole cards 
)! A week later I’ve watched 63 Kara Scott interviews, I know what a turn & river is and I’ve been sucked into the game. I’ve been learning about poker mainly via the good old internet. There are some great websites that give a full break down, as well as learning the poker terms that will be thrown into the mix. Bas aka Jon Spinks has been fantastic in giving me pointers and the rules when some something isn’t quite making sense! Of course having a game/watching a game of poker puts everything into context by a mile as well!
How do you feel about being thrown in at the deep end in a mainly male dominated pastime?
Throughout my childhood I was brought up in a male dominated environment, having 3 older brothers and living in a pub! At the age of 14 I joined a boxing club and trained with a group of guys for 3years. The fact that its male dominated is the least scary thing, having the understanding about the poker is what it boils down to.
What do you think of people who are able to play poker for a living?
I think it’s fantastic!!! Why have a 9-5 when you can earn a living doing something you enjoy and make money at the same time – genius!
Considering previous success stories such as Kara, what are your ambitions (if any) in poker?
I would like to understand the game to an extent where I can talk to a player comfortably about their hand. Playing the game itself would be good, and playing the game for *real cash* and winning would be even better..haha! But I believe in order to work your way up towards to the top, you must start at the very bottom, which is what I intend to do.
What are you hoping to achieve with the Little Poker Show?
I hope the Little Poker Show becomes a MUST SEE! I hope that Lydia and I will be able to put something together that will “info-tain”. (Inform whilst entertain!) Hopefully we’ll get some high-quality interviews along with hot news in the world of poker and people will always want to see more.
