Ever wonder why commentators...

[hackers238]

What is color commentary as opposed to regular commentary?

[omahilo]

its the same thing... you can call it either one.

[Windbreaker]

I think the color commentor is more like the one that analyzes the play. And the regular commentor just talks about the action. So Sexton is more like a regular commentator, and Vince Van Pat is more like the color guy, but they both aren't that great :P

[Gutzz]

Well there's no denying that Howard Lederer is the best commentator. Much of what he said during the turning stone tournament I found to be educational and interesting! The same cannot be said for most of the other commentators.

Cheers,

Gutzz

[Aequitas58]

The color commentator is the guy who makes jokes. The regular commentator is usually the one to explain the action, size of the bets, outs, etc etc.

[johnbaker]

does anyone know wehre i can download turning stone?

[Gutzz]

I know it's on the net somewhere. Maybe suprnova.org (type turning stone) or --- type poker and it might pop up.

Cheers,

Gutzz

PS. I believe it'll be available on DVD in a few months? That should be cool...

[frob]

The commentators that don't play are branching out. They're making a decent buck calling the action rather than enduring the stress of playing. Howard's got plenty of chances to play poker, just as do Phil Gordon and Mike Sexton. Chances to appear on the other side of the mic aren't as plentiful.
While I like Howard's color commentary, being new to poker, I think Phil has taught me the most about the whys and hows of certain plays. It's a shame Phil's laden with the worst players on which to comment. But then again, maybe that's why I think he's the best at it.

[omahilo]

yeah Phil Gordon and Howard are both good. I always liked Phil Hellmuth when he did the action for the WSOP back in the day. The 1998 WSOP (the one Nguyen won) he called the hole cards of both guys in the hand. Remember these were the days of no hole cams.

[Tuff Luck]

^Yea I'm pretty sure I read that in his new book. (it was a gift although I did find it entertaining)

One time Helmuth said if this one guy ended up winning the whole thing, he'd shave his head. And guess what happened? Yea- Phil was practically bald for a little while.