Welcome to the first Transatlantic Google Hangouts Quarantine episode of The Rake!  Intro to special guest Benj “Spraggy” Spragg.02:06Marle & Spraggy share the story of adopting their new cat, Olaf.04:25Marle, Jamie, and Spraggy share details, thoughts, and circumstances regarding their respective quarantine experiences.06:40The importance of online content and entertainment during the COVID / Coronavirus crisis.07:42The financial challenges of social distancing, casinos that have closed vs those that haven’t, and the ethical issues of playing live poker during this crisis.10:30Issues surrounding people who are choosing not to isolate themselves and are bragging about it on social media.11:51Their thoughts regarding the current online poker boom caused by widespread isolation in reaction to COVID / Coronavirus.15:09Marle’s going to start Twitch streaming on Run It Once Poker!18:02Jamie and Spraggy tell Marle the lurid tale of Casey “bigdogpckt5s” Jarzabek watching porn during a Twitch stream.21:56How being isolated together has affected Marle & Spraggy’s relationship, the importance of being on the same page in terms of your response to the crisis, and the benefits of being in a rural area.25:58Drastic measures being taken in Italy vs foolish people in other countries (particularly America) ignoring the crisis, and the predicted spike in infections that will likely come as a result of Spring Break shenanigans.28:46Some shameless plugs for Spraggy, and a harrowing tale of Marle’s reaction to Spraggy losing Streamer of the Year to Lex Veldhuis at the Global Poker Awards.31:30Why streaming isn’t as easy as it might seem, why Twitch is good for poker (especially during the current crisis), and the current state of poker on the platform.37:58How Marle, Spraggy, and Jamie are (or aren’t) staying fit and healthy during the lockdown.41:16Celebrity infections, reactions from comedians, and the importance of humour and positivity during the crisis.43:00The importance of finding ways to pass the time, and not staying continually focused on the crisis, especially if it ends up lasting long-term.43:56Spraggy’s fear that people will spend this time getting better than him at poker, and a guest appearance from Olaf the Cat!45:53A detailed examination of Spraggy’s moody disposition, and how it might ruin his relationship with Marle during this quarantine.47:12The current risk of travel, and the measures being put in place to slow the spread of infection.