Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.
In the 12th episode, Connor speaks with actress and conservationist Shannon Elizabeth on the 25th anniversary of American Pie, a movie in which she played the iconic role of of Nadia. Elizabeth talked about her roles in films like Scary Movie and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, playing poker with the cast of That '70s Show, finishing third in the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship and taking part in Phil Hellmuth's 2024 WSOP Main Event entrance.
Elizabeth also spoke about her conservation efforts in South Africa through the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, including caring for and providing a sanctuary for a blind black rhino named Munu.
The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Shannon Elizabeth by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel.
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Time Stamps
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Intro |
| 0:58 | Growing up in Waco, Texas |
| 1:33 | Modeling |
| 5:29 | First role on Arliss |
| 6:21 | American Pie |
| 11:16 | Sequel press tour in Europe during 9/11 |
| 12:55 | Other roles |
| 17:53 | That 70s Show |
| 19:28 | Celebrity Poker Showdown |
| 21:12 | Falling in love with poker |
| 26:21 | Phil Hellmuth entrance |
| 29:21 | 2007 NBC Heads Up Championship |
| 32:40 | Nick Hilton poker tournament |
| 34:40 | What celebrities have you played poker with? |
| 35:55 | Shannon Elizabeth Foundation |
| 40:14 | Munu the blind black rhino |
| 50:39 | Emotional intelligence in animals |
| 51:56 | Munu vocalizing |
| 58:35 | How the public can make a difference |
| 1:03:47 | Book recommendations |
| 1:04:14 | Advice for younger self |
| 1:06:20 | Favorite life lesson from poker |
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