tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post9190142445386522374..comments2023-03-22T21:29:05.708-07:00Comments on BENZA...NEAT: A FLOP, A TURN and a RIVER of SHITAJ Benzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219358084763039906noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-31464552986098177052010-06-15T06:06:06.005-07:002010-06-15T06:06:06.005-07:00I respect Kara Scott and her poker abilities, and ...I respect Kara Scott and her poker abilities, and she does an O.K. job as co-host, but the dynamic of the show is totally different. I loved the vibes of Gabe and A.J. It seemed more like a real poker show. Now it just seems like they're trying to cater to families sitting down together and watching this. It's not the right show to do that with.Jeff Trujillonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-57396700692048977752010-06-14T19:39:44.110-07:002010-06-14T19:39:44.110-07:00Hello,AJ,I am a fan of the HSP show from Scotland....Hello,AJ,I am a fan of the HSP show from Scotland.It has to be said that season 6 was poorer in your absence-Gabe(who i think is excellent)is talking to himself and telling jokes to himself;surely a sign of madness-whoevers bright idea it was to remove you from the show needs to have their head checked.Your self-depreciating sense of humour was the perfect accompaniment to Gabes wacky style and Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-79566304625273063552010-05-31T11:53:28.282-07:002010-05-31T11:53:28.282-07:00Automaten Spiele is a site you've been looking...<a href="http://www.casino-spielen.biz/spielautomat/" rel="nofollow">Automaten Spiele</a> is a site you've been looking for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-87439435238780863462010-05-20T22:20:56.819-07:002010-05-20T22:20:56.819-07:00Hey Gang....AJ Benza here. I assure you the folks ...Hey Gang....AJ Benza here. I assure you the folks at GSN and I have buried the hatchet. So no need for anymore angry mail. I will, however, be taking my on-line columns to the L.A. Examiner. Please SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE at Examiner.com/x-44882-Breaking-Hollywood-Stories-Examiner.<br />Cheers,<br />AJAJ Benzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18219358084763039906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-3697224084656832572010-05-20T20:54:37.727-07:002010-05-20T20:54:37.727-07:00AJ you were great, the show is not the same withou...AJ you were great, the show is not the same without you! Good luck in the future, from Manchester, England!Dee Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-78349607774612333792010-05-03T09:32:50.115-07:002010-05-03T09:32:50.115-07:00AN EMAIL SENT TO GSN:
I didn't think it was po...AN EMAIL SENT TO GSN:<br />I didn't think it was possible to screw up High Stakes Poker, but someone there did it.<br />I love Gabe Kaplan, but without A.J. Benza, the show is just BORING (can't believe it but true).<br />It's almost embarrassing to watch Gabe without A.J.<br />Unreal.<br /><br />Please fix it - Please forward this email to whoever there cares. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-23039501027628971322010-04-27T13:47:39.419-07:002010-04-27T13:47:39.419-07:00Well...I can honestly say that the chick on this s...Well...I can honestly say that the chick on this show is pretty much awful. And though I love Gabe Kaplan, there is something big time missing with his commentary now. The dynamic the two of you guys had on the show was always hilarious and definitely kept me entertained when the poker wasn't as entertaining. The analysis you guys threw out there, along with being spot on and educational, Peter Yearginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15840239871458685670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-11975238487336419312010-04-26T08:06:56.088-07:002010-04-26T08:06:56.088-07:00I've been watching HSP and Gabe is great. The ...I've been watching HSP and Gabe is great. The show is definitely better with AJ. AJ and Gabe, biscuits and gravy, they go together. AJ made the show hilarious their banter was great. Bad move by GSN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-78664651411738599252010-04-17T13:10:43.112-07:002010-04-17T13:10:43.112-07:00The show is not the same without you, AJ! I don&#...The show is not the same without you, AJ! I don't no WTF those tards were thinking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-67242213865338085532010-04-10T00:34:29.830-07:002010-04-10T00:34:29.830-07:00AJ, I keep watching your old high stakes poker sea...AJ, I keep watching your old high stakes poker seasons b/c they are damn good. You are a great commentor and what GSN made is just stupid. When I watch poker after dark and other poker shows, I just get dissapointed with these guys b/c they are so damn boring. Indeed u made a good job. I'm not sayin kara scott is bad, but man you are definitely the right person for doing this job and your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-71368647581844069292010-04-06T05:36:43.469-07:002010-04-06T05:36:43.469-07:00AJ, GSN made a stupid decision. I loved you on Hi...AJ, GSN made a stupid decision. I loved you on High Stakes. You are very very missed. Good luck to you my brotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-60787832956241638742010-03-31T07:04:50.352-07:002010-03-31T07:04:50.352-07:00the show has suffered without you. I watch for th...the show has suffered without you. I watch for the action at the table, but the rapport with you and gabe was fun. he sounds like a complete moron now. hope all is well with you, thanks for many hours of great tvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-29223629370741815572010-03-29T15:15:48.717-07:002010-03-29T15:15:48.717-07:00Well, I am trying to wee how this decision came to...Well, I am trying to wee how this decision came to be: If they are looking for the female viewer ... the male players did that ... if they, are looking for for the male viewers the poker legions did that ... SO, What is the logic here???? You are a great straight man to Gabe ... To save money? Then why hire a female co-host? I wonder where that interview was conducted considering there is realy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-15409254706499373742010-03-29T03:00:05.140-07:002010-03-29T03:00:05.140-07:00Real Bummer...Show is still good with Gabe but not...Real Bummer...Show is still good with Gabe but not the same without the back and forth banter... Also, Gabe makes jokes but he never laughs at them because no one is sitting next to him to break out laughing first. While Kara Scott if a hot piece of ass, the show isn't as good. They could've had 2 co-hosts and Kara doing interviews on the side...eh?Chris Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-82882774779465774712010-03-22T10:27:45.569-07:002010-03-22T10:27:45.569-07:00I had no idea that A.J. had been replaced until I ...I had no idea that A.J. had been replaced until I saw the first show. I don't know Mr. Benza but I have always enjoyed the give and take between Mr. Kaplan and A.J. I feel their chemistry made High Stakes Poker the most entertaining poker show on the air. I also see that GSN replaced Benza with Ms. Scott. She is a decent on-air presence but so far all I have seen her do is interview the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-41337833755850788452010-03-15T11:39:58.939-07:002010-03-15T11:39:58.939-07:00I have seen the first few shows and they are very ...I have seen the first few shows and they are very flat without you. I hope they come to their senses and bring you back!ErikRealtorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722256593153461829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-59386934739852520942010-03-07T16:40:24.494-08:002010-03-07T16:40:24.494-08:00the show is unwatchable. The players are obviously...the show is unwatchable. The players are obviously told that their conversations would be more up front with only Gabe doing the talking..and of course they are quiet making for a boring show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-55129626370724548772010-03-07T13:48:26.314-08:002010-03-07T13:48:26.314-08:00AJ I AM A DIE HARD POKER FAN AND I CAN HONESTLY TE...AJ I AM A DIE HARD POKER FAN AND I CAN HONESTLY TELL YOU, WITH ALL THE TRUTH IN MY HEART, THAT THIS SHOW DRASTICALLY LOST ITS TOUCH AND PERFECT TIMING WITH YOUR ABSENCE AND THAT I HAVE LITTLE TO KNOW INTEREST IN WATCHING IT AS IT HAS CLEARLY LOST ITS HEART AND RELATIBILITY. YOU SEE AJ, YOU WERE THE GUY I RELATED TO, YOU WERE THE AVERAGE GUY THAT THE MASSES FELT COMFORATBLE WITH, WE ALSO DIDNT Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-87687234097228979232010-03-01T14:48:52.313-08:002010-03-01T14:48:52.313-08:00I really want you back on the show AJ. The shit ai...I really want you back on the show AJ. The shit aint the same without you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-73860892791941099142010-03-01T03:29:44.987-08:002010-03-01T03:29:44.987-08:00I am watching the 2010 show as we speak and it lac...I am watching the 2010 show as we speak and it lacks a little jena se qua - good conversation and commentary? GSN you made a huge mistake. <br /><br />When AJ was on the show if something like poker etiquette was breached, he would ask a question and Gabe would answer. Now we have too many cooks in the kitchen. <br /><br />So sad that the quality of one of my favorite shows has diminished so kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-8874949383069539312010-02-27T12:18:32.784-08:002010-02-27T12:18:32.784-08:00Bring AJ Benza Back to high stakes poker, watch ep...Bring AJ Benza Back to high stakes poker, watch episodes of the new season and use the AJ Benza Soundboard to edit his comments and laughs back in. Gabe Gablan just isn't funny on his own. You will also find episodes of the new season with AJ Benza edited back in. For your pleasure. Bring AJ Benza back to High Stakes Poker!<br /><br />http://www.bringbenzaback.comBenzaFanhttp://www.bringbenzaback.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-35237433572630933162010-02-23T11:17:14.341-08:002010-02-23T11:17:14.341-08:00Just watched the first 2 episodes. It feels like t...Just watched the first 2 episodes. It feels like the whole flow and feel has been ruined. Gabe is struggling on his own without you.<br /><br />Why would you change a winning forumla? How dumb do you have to be? <br /><br />What a shame one of my favorite shows has been ruined by idoits in suits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-36292459046657204002010-02-23T09:22:50.078-08:002010-02-23T09:22:50.078-08:00Gabe without AJ is one hand claping.the show does ...Gabe without AJ is one hand claping.the show does not work in the 6th season.Good luck AJ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-89405729118456041592010-02-22T19:36:51.333-08:002010-02-22T19:36:51.333-08:00just saw my 1st show without aj benza... it's ...just saw my 1st show without aj benza... it's like michel without angelo. gsn, i think you've made a mistake, and i personally dislike anyone who can't find center field on a baseball cap. you broke up a great team. i looked forward to gabe and aj's intro and wrapup; dude! it ain't the same. it's abbot without costello, martin without lewis, sanford without son (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228294743520183027.post-83064974166780417162010-02-21T17:35:54.117-08:002010-02-21T17:35:54.117-08:00just saw the current season (i usually stumble int...just saw the current season (i usually stumble into "high stakes poker" on the weekends) and instantly realized, "wait, something's wrong here, why do I only hear gabe's voice?" come to realize, they had booted A.J. for poker chick kara scott. she's pretty enough and i guess knows her shit, but i somehow doubt people tune into hsp to "learn" how to play. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com