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Wade Andrews (RadioWade online), was born with a microphone in his hand—well, almost. At just 15, he kicked off his radio career at WLCO in Eustis, Florida, spinning records and charming listeners with his natural flair. By the time he tossed his high school graduation cap in the air, Wade had already hopped between three different stations, proving he was a natural-born broadcaster with an itch for adventure.

In 1997, Wade took a bold leap into the future, broadcasting live from Gen Con in Denver—his first internet radio gig. A few months later, he was at it again, pushing the limits of tech at Gamma World in Wisconsin. That same year, he launched AustinNights.com, the first music streaming site, dreaming big before home internet speeds could catch up. The site fizzled out—dial-up was no match for his vision—but Wade wasn’t one to dwell on “oops” moments.

Undeterred, he kept blazing trails in internet broadcasting while still rocking the mic on traditional radio talk shows. By 2005, Wade’s passion for poker led him to launch TexasHoldemRadio, the world’s first 24/7 poker radio station. He wasn’t just hosting shows and broadcasting tournaments; he was also mentoring aspiring DJs, sharing his expertise with the next generation of broadcasters and lending a hand to others in the online poker scene.

These days, Wade’s traded the studio for the sandy shores of Daytona Beach, Florida. You’re more likely to spot him strolling along the coastline, maybe reflecting on his wild ride from teenage DJ to internet radio pioneer. But knowing Wade, he’s probably dreaming up his next big idea, just waiting for the world to catch up again.

About THR

Since its inception in early 2005, TexasHoldemRadio (THR)—alongside HoldemRadio—has been a pioneer in poker broadcasting. Founded by the visionary Wade Andrews, our journey began with radio shows on KJCE in Austin, Texas, before making history in March 2005 as the first network to bring poker programming to the online airwaves.

From those early days, we quickly became more than just a broadcast. Our interactive chat rooms gave players a place to share strategy, swap stories, and build community. Later that same year, we set another industry milestone by hosting the world’s first online poker tournament broadcast.

In 2006, we moved our broadcast home to Las Vegas—the heart of poker—and by 2007, we were live from the iconic Binion’s Poker Room in Downtown Las Vegas, delivering two and a half years of unforgettable coverage.

Although HoldemRadio was sold in 2011, THR never missed a beat. We continued to evolve, innovate, and remain the trusted voice of online poker.

A New Era with Bad Beat Enterprises

In 2025, Bad Beat Enterprises, LLC proudly acquired TexasHoldemRadio. With this next chapter, we reaffirm our mission:

To create the premier online poker media network that entertains, educates, and connects the global poker community.

Today & Beyond

THR remains the destination for live online poker tournament coverage, free-to-play events, and an engaging chat room where players from around the world gather nightly. With tournaments running five nights a week, the action never stops, and there’s always a seat waiting for you.

We invite you to be part of the THR Nation as we build on two decades of history and lead the way into the future of poker media.