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#9 CPG Villagers: Trying to Get that Cushy Seat in the Judge's Game
15 november 2021 · 1 uur 28 min
By day, Danny Hanichak is a practicing attorney. By night, he's a longtime and well-respected member of Greatness Village. Lees meer
Listen to today's episode to learn how Danny fell into the world of cards many moons ago, how he's progressed thus far in his poker career, and his long-term aspirations navigating the world of poker.
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CPG Wolves #1 - Coaching For Profits
10 november 2021 · 35 min
Today's episode features some pretty big news: After spending countless hours honing his private coaching skills and building out data-based training courses, Coach Brad is throwing his hat in the Coaching For Profits (CFP) arena. Lees meer
So if you've ever been interested in going behind-the-scenes of an upstart CFP operation or are wondering what Coach Brad's prototypical candidate for a Wolf is, do not miss today's episode.
And if you'd like to apply to be one of the first 5 CPG Wolves (3 slots are already filled) visit https://CPGWolves.com.To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
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#52 Tactical Tuesday: 3 Bet Pots Out Of Position vs. Regs
9 november 2021 · 39 min
On this week's episode Coach Brad and Jon take a look at one of the trickiest spots in no-limit cash: playing 3bet pots out of position vs. strong regulars Lees meer
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#8 CPG Villagers: Securing Colleges & Gambling the Day Away
8 november 2021 · 50 min
By night, Ian Parchen is the head of security at a major University. By day, he's a winning cash game battler and major contributor to Greatness Village. Lees meer
Listen to today's episode to learn about Ian Parchen's gambling origin story and what it finally took for him to find success in the world of poker.
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#51 Tactical Tuesday: Monster Hands Collide on Hustler Casino Live
2 november 2021 · 49 min
Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan's Hustler Casino Live debut last weekend provided viewers with plenty of huge pots and action. Join Coach Brad and Jon as they dive into two of the biggest pots played last week. In the first hand, Gal flops a pair and the nut flush draw vs. Matt Berkey's over-pair. In the second, Tom Dwan rivers quads vs. Garrett Adelstein's nut straight. Lees meer
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#7 CPG Villagers: Chopping Heads, Doin' Time, & Playing Cards
1 november 2021 · 49 min
Barbers. Prison. Pain. Lees meer
Darin Houk has been a member of Greatness Village since the very beginning and has been instrumental in building a supportive, caring, and generous community.
Hear his story today on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#50 Tactical Tuesday: Jon Gets Jammed On At The 2021 WSOP
26 oktober 2021 · 48 min
For this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands that Jon played last week in Las Vegas during the 2021 World Series of Poker. Find out what happens as Jon gets put to the test for his entire stack in both hands. Lees meer
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#6 CPG Villagers: Working in Tech & Playing on High Stakes Poker Streams
25 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
From listening to CPG from the very first episodes while traveling and backpacking around the America's to being one of the most prominent and respected Villagers, you won't wanna miss Charlie's journey through the world of cards thus far. Lees meer
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#188 Jan Fisher: Poker Was like WHAT in the 80’s?!
22 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 7 min
Today’s guest on CPG is a legend of the game who has experienced the evolution and transformation of the poker world first hand over the past 40 years… the indomitable Jan Fisher. Lees meer
I’m not gonna lie to you, this is a hard intro for me to do because the following conversation shifted the paradigm in which I view the legends of poker in the 70’s and 80’s.
As it turns out, most of the folks I idolized as an 18 year old kid aspiring to be a professional poker player were unimaginably abusive to both dealers and their fellow poker players.
It’s simultaneously a bizarre and sobering thought to imagine my personal heroes of poker chucking cards at dealers and cursing them out because they had the audacity to deal out a bad river card, but that’s a reality Jan lived through and experienced first hand as both a dealer and a player in her poker journey.
It begs a very important question:
How much goodwill and forgiveness ought to be given to human beings simply because they’re a unique and transcendent talent?
It’s a question that, quite frankly, makes me sad to even ask.
I believe it’s easy for us as human beings to have infinite grace because of raw talent when we weren’t the ones who actually experienced the pain and suffering caused by the abuse.
Ultimately, I believe this question can only be answered honestly by the folks who have paid the physical and emotional price. The souls who live with the scars of nightly mistreatment for years on end by the very folks we call our heroes.
If you’re one of these humans and would like to tell your side of the story, please feel free to fire me an email at brad@chasingpokergreatness.com.
Now, without any further ado, I’m proud to bring to you a human being blessed with supernatural strength, endurance, and resolve… a woman who transformed the game of poker from the inside out and didn’t stand for any disrespectful nonsense… Jan Fisher.
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#187 Linda Johnson: Poker Hall-of-Famer & Former Owner of CardPlayer Magazine
20 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 25 min
Today’s guest on CPG is a member of the Poker Hall-of-Fame, former owner of CardPlayer Magazine, early investor in PartyPoker, and was a major driving force behind the World Poker Tour coming to reality… the amazing Linda Johnson. Lees meer
It isn’t hyperbole to say that Linda has been one of the most influential figures in the world of poker for at least the past 30 years as both a pioneer and visionary.
As a pioneer, she planted the seeds for poker’s exponential growth by forcing poker rooms to adopt stronger rules regarding atrocious behavior.
As a visionary, she instantly recognized the potential for bringing poker mainstream when Adam Pliska pitched her and Mike Sexton on the idea of the holecard cam.
Before you dive into today’s conversation with Linda Johnson… for those of you who have been listening to Chasing Poker Greatness from the beginning, you might remember one of my early questions:
“When you think of greatness in the world of poker, who’s the first person that comes to mind?”
I stopped asking it because it quickly became obvious that 90% of my guests were gonna answer Doyle Brunson or Phil Ivey.
But as I was sitting here thinking of what to say in this intro, it dawned on me that if I were asked that question in the present moment, my immediate most honest answer would be Linda Johnson.
Many moons ago she fell in love with a beautiful card game that existed in a world that wasn’t very kind to her. Instead of accepting this reality or finding a new game to love, Linda invested every ounce of her lifeforce rising up to meet the challenges and paved the way for the poker world as we now know it.
For that, I personally owe her a debt I can never repay. My only hope is that the next generation of poker players has half of her resolve and willpower so that we can continue fighting the good fight Linda began many years ago...
Showing the outside world why the game of poker is worthy of both love and aspiration.
Without any further ado, I bring to you my …
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#49 Tactical Tuesday: Sizing Your Value Bets
19 oktober 2021 · 38 min
Three weeks ago on Episode 47, Coach Brad and Jon discussed the thought process that goes into river bluff sizing. On today’s episode, they will go over the same situation except this time with value. Lees meer
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#5 CPG Villagers: Business Building & Outlaw Biker Gangs
18 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
Have you ever wondered how you would live your life if you were certain your time was quickly running out? That's the paradigm in which Ian Armijo has lived his entire life. Lees meer
When he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a kid, his life expectancy was 14 years old.
Instead of shying back, Armijo met his genetic challenge head on and did everything in his power to live a full life that's true to himself.
Today, Armijo is 40-years-old, has bought and sold many successful businesses, is a member of an outlaw biker gang, and is pursuing poker with everything in his soul.
Listen to his story today on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#186 Jared Tendler: Tuning Up Your Mental Game
15 oktober 2021 · 56 min
Today’s guest on CPG is a leading expert in the mental game of performance and the author of a poker classic you may have heard of, The Mental Game of Poker… the one and only Jared Tendler. Lees meer
This will be Jared’s third Greatness Bomb dropping visit onto CPG so if you’ve somehow missed rounds 1 and 2 I’d highly suggest you visit the back catalog and rectify that mistake.
In today’s conversation you’re going to hear Jared and I discuss the ins and outs of his brand-new video course, Mental Game Tune Up for Tournament Poker… which you can pick up and get a $50 discount by using the code CPG right now at jaredtendler.com.
If you don’t wanna hop on over to jaredtendler.com and slam your money down on the counter at this exact moment, don’t worry… your faithful podcast host pressed Jared into giving away tips & tactics I believe will be immensely helpful to pretty much anyone on their poker journey.
In today’s conversation with Jared Tendler you’re also going to learn all about the riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside of an enigma… the co-author of The Mental Game of Poker, Barry Carter.
Up until this conversation, Barry had kept the depths of his soul as a secret unto himself.
Now, without any further ado I bring to you friend of the CPG podcast, the OG mental game and high performance poker coach… the great Jared Tendler.
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185 Lee Davy: Helping Poker Pros (And All Humans) Live to Their Fullest Potential
13 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 3 min
Today’s guest on CPG is a Master Coach (And if you don’t know what that means, he’s about to tell you exactly what that means), founder of 1000 Days Sober, writer, and longtime collaborator with Triton Poker… the one and only Lee Davy. Lees meer
I’m gonna say straight-away that I’ve met my fair share of amazing and compelling human beings, but I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone quite like Lee. His ability and willingness to be open, raw, and deeply honest about his feelings, emotions, and life experiences is a very beautiful thing.
In the space of two short hours Lee genuinely affected the lens in which I view myself and the world around me and that is no small blessing.
Before you dive in, however, I do want to offer you a warning:
This episode should be listened to without any small children bee-bopping around you because we’re going to dive deeply into some mature subject matter. You’ve been warned.
Now, in today’s conversation with Lee Davy, you’re going to learn:
- How Lee found and fell in love with the world of poker.
- How Lee believes we can all be more emotionally available to our children.
- What Lee finds to be the essence of high performance and flow at the poker table.
- And much, MUCH more!And so, without any further ado, I bring to you writer, creator, coach, and healer… the one and only Lee Davy.
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#48 Tactical Tuesday: Thinking on the Fly vs. Unexpected Lines
12 oktober 2021 · 45 min
Usually we cover high frequency spots but today we're going to break down two hands where regs took unexpected lines that confused Jon and forced him to figure things out on the fly. Lees meer
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#4 CPG Villagers: Longtime High Level Poker Pro
11 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 16 min
Today's guest is a good friend of mine for the last five or six years, Joe Desimone. Lees meer
Joe Desimone is a villager. He's currently an MTT Pro, but back when I met him in my old twitch street days he was battling in the cash game arena.
He's been a successful professional poker player for the last 10 years or so.
Greatest Village is very lucky to have somebody as skillful as Joe around to answer MTT questions where, you know, the village is not exactly full of MTT specialists, right?
We're cash game pros typically so, Joe is a major, major asset to the Village.
And in my conversation today with Joe Desimone he's going to drop a Greatness Bomb on an underbluffed spot when you're battling against fish, he's going to dive deep into his poker origin story, and him and I are also going to reminisce about the good old days.
So now, without any further ado, I bring it to you a long time a professional poker player and good friend, the one and only Joe desimone.
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#184 Jesse Martin: The Consummate Poker Professional
8 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 46 min
Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness has over $3.2 million in live MTT cashes, feasted in the streets of high stakes mixed cash games for well over a decade, and took down the 2019 DraftKings World Championship for another $2 million in December of 2019… the one and only Jesse Martin. Lees meer
Some of the highlights in Jesse’s live tournament poker career include:
Two gold WSOP bracelets coming from the 2013 2-7 Lowball Event and the 2017 Limit Mixed Triple Draw Lowball event.
A 3rd place finish in the 2014 $50k Poker Players Championship event.
And a gold medal finish in the $2,500 NLH event at the 2007 Five Star World Poker Classic.The man is one of those rare well-rounded beasts who can play pretty much any and all poker variants at an exceptionally high level.
Today you’re gonna take a trip down memory lane as Jesse fills you in on his poker origin story while also letting you know what he’s fired up about working on moving into the future. If you’ve ever wondered how some human beings are able to find success in whatever field they choose to enter, this is an episode you don’t wanna miss.
In my conversation with Jesse Martin, you’re going to learn:
How Jesse’s experience and success in poker set him up to thrive in Daily Fantasy Sports.
How Jesse has a spooky knack for making career transitions at exactly the right time.
Why his latest pursuit and passion isn’t in the world of cards OR daily fantasy sports but a new game… day trading on the stock market.
And much, MUCH more!Now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the all-time mixed game crushers in the universe… the great Jesse Martin.
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#183 Matt Stout: $4 Million+ In MTT Cashes & Infusing Charity with Poker
6 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 46 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast has over $4.2 million in live MTT cashes and is the founder of the Charity Series of Poker, Matt Stout. Lees meer
Matt’s origin story into the world of poker began as a 19-year-old college student and has taken the man around the world.
And not just for travel but also for you know… living, as Black Friday forced Matt to seek out places where he could continue his online poker career. He’s lived in places like Costa Rica, Amsterdam, and Rosarita, Mexico.
If you’ve ever been curious about living the life of a traveling online poker player, you’re about to learn which of those locales was Matt’s favorite and which one almost killed him.
And, like I say pretty much in every single CPG intro, you’re also going to learn example #1021 of why I believe the poker world is chock-full of amazing human beings who not only chase poker greatness, but also chase what it means to be a great human being as well.
In today’s episode with Matt Stout, you’re going to learn:
- The events that led to Matt running charity poker tournaments for the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Why college ended a bit early for Matt and a hilarious story about paying his tuition.
- Matt’s trials and tribulations dealing with the aftermath of Black Friday.
- And much, MUCH more!Now, without any further ado, I bring to you an all-time great poker player who lives to serve his fellow man… the great Matt Stout.
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#47 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad Plays 1kNL
5 oktober 2021 · 48 min
This week's episode features two hands from Coach Brad's monthly cash game stream for PokerCoaching Premium members. Lees meer
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#3 CPG Villagers: Moving to Texas to Shoot His Shot
4 oktober 2021 · 1 uur
Joe Johnson is an up-and-coming young gun who's in hot pursuit of realizing his poker dream. Lees meer
He and his fiance have recently moved to the poker boom-state of Texas where he plans on daily battling on the green felt, building up his poker bankroll, and carving out a successful career in the world of cards.
If you'd like to join up with Joe and all the other aspring poker pros who live in Greatness Village, be sure to visit GreatnessVillage.com
Enjoy the show.
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#182 Josh Arieh: $8 Million+ in Live Poker Tournament Cashes
1 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 24 min
Josh Arieh has been in and around the game of poker his entire adult life and has racked up more than $8.1 million in lifetime MTT cashes. Lees meer
I feel like I’m in danger of going full Troy McClure in this intro but you may remember Mr. Arieh from the time he got third in the 2004 WSOP ME (The year that past CPG guest Greg “Fossilman” Raymer went the distance), his two WSOP gold bracelet victories, or from the legendary bad beat he put on Bryce Yockey at the final table the $50k Poker Players Championship playing 2-7 triple draw.
It was a particularly brutal hand where he busted poor Mr. Yockey despite being a more than 99% underdog.
One thing that tends to get left out of that story, by the way, is the fact that Josh had a commanding chip lead 4-handed and doubling up Yockey would have only cost him about 15% of his stack.
Another fun little story about that event is that one of my closest friends (The man I have to give a hat tip to for introducing Josh and I in the first place) actually bought a rather large piece of Josh for that event.
What Bryce Yockey didn’t know he had going against him is that my friend runs absurdly hot backing players so spiking a 1%’er was honestly kind of expected.
But when it comes to having a rich, colorful, successful journey through the world of gambling and playing poker it’s hard to find a more compelling character than Josh Arieh.
He has undeniably lived a fulfilling life of high adventure on the green felt Chasing Poker Greatness.
And in today’s episode featuring the one and only Josh Arieh, you’re going to learn:
Josh’s origin story into the world of poker and playing cards.
What Josh was feeling, thinking, and experiencing at that legendary 2004 ME final table.
The project Josh is currently working on will very likely fire you up.
And much, MUCH more!And now, without any further ado, I bring to you a fearless gambler who has stood the test of time… the one and only Josh Arieh.
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#181 Wayne Chiang: Former Owner of Live at the Bike & Starcraft World Champion
29 september 2021 · 1 uur 35 min
Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is a former StarCraft World Champion and the former owner of a little poker stream you may have heard of, Live at the Bike, Wayne “D22-soso” Chiang. Lees meer
Wayne has lived quite the life navigating the worlds of professional video gaming and then making the natural segue into the world of poker.
It’s probably an overlooked quality of both aspiring professional poker players and long-time pros that an inordinate percentage of them tend to have had a major interest in some form of competitive gaming before venturing into the world of poker.
Wayne’s one of the select few humans who has performed at a very high level in both disciplines for a very long time. He’s even invented a brand-new casino poker game that’ll be hitting the pit floors in the very near future… which is a project that has been in the pipeline for half a decade thus far.
In today’s conversation with Wayne “D22-soso” Chiang, you’re going to learn:
Wayne’s origin story as one of the OG professional video gamers in the world.
Some big behind-the-scenes news and stories regarding Live at the Bike.
What the poker world was like for Wayne coming up in Southern California.
And much, MUCH more!Now, without any further ado, I bring to you world-class gamer, professional poker player, and businessman Wayne “D22-soso” Chiang.
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#46 Tactical Tuesday: Which size should you be bluffing on the river?
28 september 2021 · 44 min
You've gotten to the river with a hand that has to bluff in order to win the pot. How do you go about deciding the best size with which to bluff? Should you go big, medium, or small? Should you use the same size in every situation? Find out how Coach Brad thinks through river bluff sizing on today's episode! Lees meer
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#2 CPG Villagers: Michael Lukich - Data Analyst & Poker Player
27 september 2021 · 1 uur 11 min
Michael Lukich is a data analyst by day & high level poker player by night whose name you may recognize from his series of YouTube tutorial videos on how-to use GTO+. Lees meer
Not only is he one of my most successful private coaching students and a huge asset to Greatness Village, he's also an active member of SolveForWhy where he's dropped Greatness Bombs aplenty in live webinars and threw down in the student version of Poker Out Loud.
If you're a successful professional who pursues poker at a high level as a hobby, Michael Lukich's journey through the world of cards ought to resonate very well.
If you'd like to join Greatness Village so that you interact and engage with folks like Michael Lukich, Peter Bermingham, and myself... you can do so by visiting https://greatnessvillage.com
Without any further ado sit back, relax, and enjoy Michael Lukich on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#180 Matt Savage: The World Poker Tour in the Age of Covid
24 september 2021 · 1 uur 8 min
Today’s guest is a future poker hall-of-famer (Who sadly missed being inducted last year due to the WSOP shrinking their class by one member) and executive tour director for the World Poker Tour... the one and only Matt Savage. Lees meer
Matt’s career in the world of poker has now spanned 30 years, which, as someone who feels like a dinosaur because of their 17-year poker career, has to make Matt feel like something that’s even older than a dinosaur.
And I don’t even know what that would be because, well, nobody does.
Suffice to say, though, since Matt’s freshman poker year in 1991 the landscape around the game has changed dramatically and in today’s episode Matt’s going to wax nostalgic how the poker world of yesteryear compares to poker in the year 2021.
In today’s Round 3 episode with Matt Savage, you’re also going to learn:
- Matt’s thoughts on vaccination requirements to play major poker events.
- Our thoughts on how-to make poker more fun.
- How Matt and I feel about the future of online poker and whether or not it’s possible to police the games.
- And much, MUCH more!Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the man who ran the Moneymaker WSOP Main Event, the founder of the Tournament Directors Association, and executive tour director of the World Poker Tour… good friend of the CPG podcast, the great Matt Savage.
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#179 Jesse Yaginuma: A Genuine Poker Talent
22 september 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
Today’s guest on CPG is a high stakes cash game beast with over $2 million in live MTT cashes, and one of my personal favorite humans in the poker world, Jesse Yaginuma. Lees meer
You may recall Jesse being mentioned in a story recent CPG guest Justin Saliba told about the $5,500 High Roller Online WSOP Freezout event where in a very strange twist of fate 3 out of the 10 or so guys in a group chat managed to be the last three players remaining in the tournament.
They had planned to meet up and play soccer the next day, and when Jesse busted out in third place he quipped, “You boys better bring your shin pads tomorrow.”
This, to me, is a pretty typical experience with Jesse.
On the green felt he’s about as tenacious and unflappable as they come and, off the felt, he’s just a laid back, hilarious dude that’s as cool as they come.
In my mind, all of these are very important ingredients in my personal recipe for live poker greatness.
It doesn’t hurt that he’s also one of the most talented poker players I’ve ever had the good fortune of going to war against.
In today’s episode with Jesse Yaginuma he’s going to tell you poker stories that are near and dear to his heart, what he’s been up to since coming onto CPG almost two years ago, how he goes about addressing and plugging weaknesses in his poker game, and much, MUCH more!
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you an amazing human being who’s a genuine poker talent… the one and only Jesse Yaginuma.
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#45 Tactical Tuesday: Bluff Catching On The River
21 september 2021 · 40 min
On this week’s episode, Coach Brad reviews two hands where Jon found himself on the river twice with nothing but a bluff catcher. Find out whether Coach Brad thinks Jon should have called or folded! Lees meer
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#1 CPG Villagers: From $25 NL to $200 NL in Less than 12 Months
20 september 2021 · 1 uur 27 min
From driving taxis for a living to obsessively research & betting on the ponies (and winning!), Peter Bermingham's time on this earth has been very well lived. Lees meer
And about one year ago Peter stumbled into Greatness Village, randomly hopped into a Poker Power Hour, and the rest, as they say, is history.
In Peter's one year spent in Greatness Village (The CPG Private Slack community) he's missed ONE Poker Power Hour (Out of 52), bought all the CPG courses, and has been a prototypical obsessive student of poker.
He's also flattened his cratering red line while going from a small winner at $25 NL to a big winner on the streets of $200 NL.
I could not be more proud of him.
Today you're going to learn all about Peter's journey through the world of cards, what the future holds, and much, MUCH more!
And if you want to join Greatness Village for free, all you have to do is visit GreatnessVillage.com.
Enjoy the show!
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#178 Amanda Botfeld: Author of "A Girl's Guide to Poker"
17 september 2021 · 1 uur 37 min
Today’s return guest on CPG is the author of “A Girl’s Guide to Poker”, the always brilliant and engaging Amanda Botfeld. Lees meer
Despite her book tour being on ice because of a global pandemic, Amanda hasn’t been sitting around resting on her laurels. Not only has she been studying and growing as a poker player, she’s also been creating and teaching a college level poker course for the next generation of card players.
In the following conversation, you’re gonna hear me get fired up at some despicable internet trolls who are so miserable and have so little going on in their lives that they feel the need to tear someone down who's doing everything in her power to grow and popularize this game.
The reason why that touched a nerve with me is because if the next poker boom is meant to come from a large influx of women entering the poker world, it will be exactly because of folks like Amanda Botfeld and in SPITE of the slimy trolls who exist only to ooze out of the sewers to spread their awfulness.
And if you’re as passionate about growing this beautiful game as much as Amanda and I, and want to see it thriving for many, many years to come… highly consider either scooping up a copy of Amanda’s book or directing a human being you love in your life to pokerpowher.com.
In today’s episode with Amanda Botfeld, you’re going to learn:
- Amanda’s path to teaching a college poker course.
- How poker has touched almost every aspect of Amanda’s life.
- And much, MUCH more!Now, without any further ado, I bring to you poker pro, author, and teacher… the thoughtful and articulate grower of poker, Amanda Botfeld.
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#177 Tom Wheaton: Round 2 w/ The Founder of FadedSpade & Above the Felt
15 september 2021 · 1 uur 20 min
Today’s guest on CPG is Tom Wheaton who is the founder of Faded Spade (The official playing card of the World Poker Tour) and the poker marketing and talent agency Above the Felt (Where he’s put together a top shelf roster of poker players including 4x WPT champion Darren Elias, the founder of SolveForWhy and longtime friend of CPG Matt Berkey, WSOP Champ Chris Moneymaker, and poker pro & WSOP commentator Jamie Kerstetter). Lees meer
This is Tom’s second of what I believe to be many, many CPG appearances, because the man is a hero to the entire poker community. You’re about to hear just how passionate he is about growing and playing this card game we all love so much and how he’s consistently putting his money & time where his mouth is.
Because not only does he run two poker businesses (somehow without neglecting his family), but in today’s episode he’s about to let you in on another major project he’s somehow carving out time for that has the potential to reverberate throughout the entire poker universe before it’s all said and done.
In today’s episode Tom’s also going to share stories from his greatest poker hits collection, explain how he’s able to play $5k and $10k tournaments despite being under rolled (And how you can, too), tell you about the moment he felt he was genuinely a part of the poker community, and much, MUCH more!
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you poker player, business builder, and champion of poker… the founder of FadedSpade and Above the Felt… the one and only Tom Wheaton.
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#44 Tactical Tueday: Massive Coolers at High Stakes Live Cash
14 september 2021 · 51 min
On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands from the high stakes games on Live At The Bike! and Hustler Casino Live. Lees meer
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#176 Igor Ioffe: Crushing with Common Sense
10 september 2021 · 1 uur 16 min
Today’s guest on CPG is longtime online and live cash game crusher Igor Ioffe. Lees meer
Like many, many world-class cash game players around the world, Igor Ioffe has flown under the radar in the poker worl d for a couple of decades.
These are the types of guests I absolutely LOVE having on CPG because they’re human beings after my own heart. All they wanna do is compete at a high level on the tables, maximize their hourly rate, cash out, and go home.
Prestige and validation from the poker community at large is basically a non-factor.
And what ends up happening, as in the case of today’s guest Igor Ioffe, is they’re able to reduce the external noise, develop a streamlined process for improvement with an end goal of maximizing their poker ability, and over time they develop into a poker monster.
This may sound funny coming from someone with a podcast called “Chasing Poker Greatness” but, to me, poker greatness and anonymity are not mutually exclusive. For another real world example you only have to look at VeniVidi from the Galfond challenge.
With that said, in today’s conversation with Igor Ioffe you’re going to learn:
- A Greatness Bomb on the potential damage well-meaning poker teachers can cause to your results on the green felt.
- How Igor originally fell into the world of cards.
- What Igor believes are defining characteristics of winning poker players.
- And much, much more!Without any further ado, I bring to you a man you very much don’t want to play poker against… high level cash game crusher, Igor Ioffe.
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#175 Pamela Balzano: Living Life with Passion & Curiosity
8 september 2021 · 1 uur 13 min
Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is a prominent Youtuber, Twitch Streamer, poker player, thinker, and dreamer Pamela “Pamsi” Balzano. Lees meer
Pamela’s path to CPG comes by way of referral from Brazilian poker superstar Felipe “Mojave” Ramos and, I gotta say, the man’s suggestion was on point.
Pamela may not currently be on your radar and that’s because the bulk of her content creation and poker journey is primarily for a Spanish speaking audience. An audience that, I might add, is quite large.
On YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch she has around 35k followers combined and that’s a number that is growing by the minute.
As you’re about to learn, she has earned her rabid following by crafting engaging, narrative driven pieces of content that simply resonates with her fellow human beings.
So in today’s episode with Pamela Balzano, you’re going to learn:
Pamela’s awesome content creation process.
Her origin story into the world of poker.
Why this card game is so meaningful to her and what her future plans hold.
And much, MUCH more!Now, without any further ado I bring to you world-class content creator, Twitch streamer, and amazing, amazing human being… Pamela Balzano.
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#43 Tactical Tueday: So I told my student to stop turning pairs into bluffs…
7 september 2021 · 43 min
A few episodes ago I (Coach Brad) told Jon that I wasn’t a fan of some of his hands where he decided to turn pairs into bluffs (see the Tactical Tuesday that aired on August 10, 2021). Jon, as he usually does, took my advice to heart and has now decided to start bluffing with hands that make me EVEN MORE uncomfortable. Find out how Jon’s crazy river adventures turn out this time and whether I approve. Lees meer
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#174 Andrew Barber: 2015 $10k WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Champion
4 september 2021 · 2 uur 5 min
Today’s guest on CPG is the winner of the 2015 $10k WSOP H.O.R.S.E. event, the brilliant Andrew Barber. Lees meer
If there’s one way to sum up Andrew Barber, it’s this:
The man’s a stud.
In life, there’s one trait I value in human beings above all others:
The ability to admit when their previous opinion, no matter how strongly believed, is wrong.
This changing of opinion may stem from new information or a revelation that it was rooted in some kind of cognitive bias but, whatever the case may be... they have enough courage to simply say, “You know what, you’re right, and now I’m gonna look at this a little differently.”
When you approach poker and life from this paradigm, you’re able to expedite your evolution as a human being and avoid unnecessary suffering in a way I can’t overstate.
I have many regrets in life but not understanding this lesson earlier on is one of my biggest and this is an area, as you’re about to find out, where Andrew Barber thrives.
Andrew’s also a former engineer, economist, and follower of stoic philosophy who spends most of his life force these days in academia.
In today’s episode with Andrew Barber, you’re going to learn:
- How infusing altruism with his poker career completely changed Andrew’s perspective on being a professional card player.
- it was very clear to Andrew that engineering was not going to be his path in life.
- A Greatness Bomb in the form of a question that will save you untold hours of frustration when discussing emotional topics with your friends and family.
- And much, MUCH more!And now, without any further ado, I bring to you WSOP bracelet winner and one of the highest level thinkers I know… Andrew Barber.
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#173 Santiago "PokerLogia" Mansilla: Author & Keeper of Poker Lore
1 september 2021 · 50 min
Today’s guest on the podcast is Santiago Garcia Mansilla who’s a poker author, lover of the game, and longtime media member. Lees meer
If you’ve been listening to CPG for the past year you may recall a Twitter tournament I ran called #PokerGOAT that went a little sideways heading to the finish line.
I woke up one beautiful morning with DMs from Erik Seidel (Which under almost any other circumstances would have been a great way to wake up) accusing Jonathan Little of buying Twitter votes so that his book could win more matches, there were all kinds of ugly public accusations from influential members of the poker community, and I ended up posting a public message and having JL on the pod to address all the silliness.
The reason I bring this up is because Santiago was the human who initially pitched me the idea coming off the success of the original #PokerGOAT tournament and if the goal was to help sell books and shine a spotlight on some amazing poker books that slipped through the cracks then mission accomplished.
If the goal was to get Erik Seidel to come onto the podcast then, well, that one feels like mission impossible at the moment.
But the reason the idea seemed so obvious to Santiago is because of his immense love for the poker storytellers of the world. He’s a living keeper of the best poker tales ever told and the entire poker world ought to be thankful to have someone as passionate about preserving poker’s culture and history as Santiago.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
How a single poker tournament changed Santiago’s life forever.
Amazing suggestions for poker books to read, many of which you probably haven’t ever heard of.
The story and inspiration behind Santiago’s book “Cuentos y Relatos de Poker” which, appropriately enough, translates to “Stories and Tales of Poker.
And much, MUCH more!And now, without any further ado, I bring to you an author, storyteller, and keeper of poker lore… Santiago Garcia Mansilla.
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#42 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad vs. Jon: Episode 1
31 augustus 2021 · 34 min
Last Thursday, during a live streamed cash game session, Coach Brad fired up a couple tables of 1kNL and was coincidently placed at a few of the same tables occupied by Jon. Unbeknownst to both student and coach, they battled each other in the anonymous games of Ignition, only realizing that they had played each other during a hand review session days later. Hit play to find out who came out on top in this Coach vs. Student showdown! Lees meer
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#172 Patrick Leonard: Former #1 Poker Player in the World with $15 Million+ In MTT Cashes
27 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 56 min
Today’s guest on CPG has racked up over $15 million in live and online MTT cashes, is the former #1 online multi-table poker tournament player in the world, and co-founded the wildly successful BitB staking group… the one and only Patrick “Pads” Leonard. Lees meer
To go along with all of those lofty poker accolades, Pads also owns a soccer team (Which he’ll tell you all about in our conversation) and, in his free time, gives out free reality TV show betting advice on Instagram.
Yes, that’s really a thing.
And because I know you’re sitting there chomping at the bit to dive deep into today’s conversation with Patrick “Pads” Leonard, here’s a little taste of what you’re going to learn:
How Pads learned high stakes crushers were mere mortals who were capable of being beaten.
Why Pads is so passionate about online poker and how that passion eventually led to him leaving BitB staking.
The exact route both Pads and I believe you should take if you’re genuinely looking to elevate your poker game.
And much, MUCH more!Before you dive into today’s show with Patrick Leonard I wanted to let you know that you can now represent Chasing Poker Greatness at your local cardroom, home game, or pretty much anywhere else you’re allowed to wear a t-shirt and hat by heading to CPGMerch.com.
If you’ve listened to every episode and wanna help me out by building awareness and spreading the word about your favorite poker podcast, once again that’s CPGMerch.com.
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the most feared and respected online poker players in the galaxy, Patrick Leonard.
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#171 Steve Zolotow: A Trip Through Gambling Lore with a Poker Legend
25 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 37 min
Today’s guest on CPG is a living legend in the poker and sports betting world who is a treasure trove of amazing, amazing stories… The one and only Steve “The Bald Eagle” Zolotow. Lees meer
Steve’s path to CPG was pretty unique.
I was doing my monthly webinar for Poker Coaching when I got a question from “Stephen Zolotow”... whose name I totally butchered because my brain was way too slow in making the connection…
It was so slow, in fact, that the first question I asked was, “Oh, are you related to Steve Zolowtow?”
Oof.
When I finally gathered my wits, I awkwardly asked him out on a date while on the job, he gave me his digits, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Steve’s career in the skilled gambling arena has now spanned 50 (!!) years and he has routinely found himself smack dab in the middle of some of the most iconic periods of time in all of gambling lore.
Here’s a little taste to whet your appetite:
Steve was a member of the famous Mayfair Club that used to be the favorite haunt of poker legends Erik Seidel, Stuey Ungar, Howard Lederer, Jason Lester, and Paul Magriel.
Steve was the first to meet a CalTech analytics wizard who would go on to change the course of the entire sports betting industry.
Today’s show with Steve Z will eventually be a two-parter (Maybe even more if I can convince him to keep coming back on) because locked away in his mind are way, way too many amazing poker stories to unravel in only a couple short hours.
So strap in to your seat and prepare yourself to go on an adventure through the well-lived life of a poker icon… This is Steve Zolotow on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#41 Tactical Tuesday: Hands From Greatness Village
24 augustus 2021 · 40 min
Today's episode features hand breakdowns of two hands posted in Greatness Village. Hand #1 was submitted by Coach Thomas, the other resident coach in GV. Hand #2 was submitted by Charlie, a GV member who regularly plays in the biggest streamed games in Texas. If you would also like one of your hands analyzed on Tactical Tuesday, join the Chasing Poker Greatness community today! Lees meer
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#170 Carlos Welch: Homeless Poker Player Wins WSOP Bracelet, Uses Winnings to Buy House for NOT Himself
20 augustus 2021 · 1 uur
Today’s guest on CPG is one of the most prolific CPG guests and, of course, one of my personal favorites, the always incredible Carlos Welch. Lees meer
And because I know Carlos is so great, today’s show is a very special one indeed because the man has recently claimed some brand-spanking-new hardware:
He scooped Event 8 in the 2021 WSOP Online poker series for $124k and claimed his first WSOP gold bracelet.
If you’re new to CPG or somehow missed the earlier episodes with Carlos (Which, if you did … you’ll be serving yourself well by going back and checking them out after this), he’s well-known in the world of poker for being the dude who plays and coaches poker professionally while living out of his Prius.
The thing I respect and envy about Carlos is his fearlessness in living life on exactly his terms.
In 2011 an Australian hospice care worker named Bronnie Ware published a book called “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying”.
Number 1 on the list is, “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me”.
I can tell you with confidence that Carlos will not have that regret.
And because I love you so much, I spent like 20 minutesdigging up this beautiful tweet from WaitButWhy.com founder Tim Urban:
“If you went back in time before your birth you’d be terrified to do anything, because you’d know that even the smallest nudges to the present can have major impacts on the future.
Applied to today, a reminder that how you live each day really does matter. It changes the future.”
If you’re not yet living a life that’s true to yourself, today is an excellent day to get that ball rolling.
Now in today’s conversation with Carlos Welch, you’re going to learn:
The clever way Carlos structures his poker aspirations.
All of his thoughts and feelings while reflecting on his WSOP score.
The heart-melting plan Carlos has for spending his newly acquired prize money.
And much, MUCH more!Before you dive in, today’s episode with Carlos Welch i…
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#169 Justin Saliba: A Rising Poker Star
18 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 32 min
Today’s guest on CPG is Justin Saliba, who just took down the $5,300 High Roller WSOP online event for a tidy little $253k as well as a gold bracelet. Lees meer
Justin first came onto my radar less than a year ago as my PokerCoaching.com liaison and I’d love to tell you I knew all about his immense poker talent straight away, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
As a matter of fact we barely even discussed poker because, for some silly reason, I just assumed he was some dude who scheduled and planned stuff for me.
Hilariously, I’ve called him multiple times out of the blue whenever I’ve had any kind of tech issues for a live PC webinar or play & explain.
I like to imagine he was in the zone playing a full slate of high stakes MTT’s only to be interrupted by yours truly because I couldn't figure out whether my audio’s working on my own.
Ah, lovely ignorance. Good times.
The truth of the matter is that, despite only pursuing poker in earnest for a few years, Justin is a rising star in the poker world.
Mark my words, his recent WSOP victory is going to be the very first of many.
In today’s episode with Justin Saliba, you’re going to learn:
How Justin’s original life pursuit ending up creating a vacuum only poker has been able to fill.
Why so many people who work closely with Jonathan Little genuinely love the man.
The hilarious story behind the biggest event Justin has played in his poker career thus far, an enormous $50,000 buy-in high-roller in Florida.
And much, MUCH more!Before you dive in, today’s episode with Justin Saliba is sponsored by me, Coach Brad Wilson.
In 2020 I was teetering on the verge of pulling the plug on the CPG project. I worked 60 hour weeks and averaged about $6/hr.
Before throwing in the towel, I decided to grit my teeth, face my largest inner fear, and throw every ounce of my being into creating the best poker courses I could. If they were awful, everybody made fun of them, and you hated them so be it… at least I could say I went …
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#40 Tactical Tuesday: The Soft Skills That Will Help You Dominate On The Felt
17 augustus 2021 · 45 min
On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon will be providing an overview of the non-technical skills necessary to compete at a high level. These are the skills that CPG's Elites work to improve on a daily basis and comprise of the core blocks of the Elites program. Lees meer
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#168 Patrick Howard: The Architect of Bleeding Edge Poker Strategies
13 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 35 min
Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is an elite cash game combatant who’s also a world-class poker coach, Patrick Howard. Lees meer
Pat is the younger brother of Poker Detox founder and one of my personal favorite CPG guests of all-time, Nick Howard.
In my personal opinion, Poker Detox is the gold standard of staking groups. The way they’ve been able to scale and effectively/efficiently coach up pretty much any player to becoming a consistent winning cash game player is next-level impressive.
You may not know this, but Pat has been incredibly influential in Poker Detox’s sustained success as their behind-the-scenes strategy architect. The first course Pat created was “Ether” which generated 6-figures+ in sales on the public market and was the springboard to “Mobius” … the mandatory private course all Detox members treat like their personal money-printing poker bible.
On my personal mental list of the most influential and impactful coaches in all of poker, Patrick Howard is easily in my top 3.
With that said, today is all about Patrick’s twisty, turn’y origin story into the world of poker.
In today’s episode with Patrick Howard, you’re going to learn:
- Why $6 is all that separated Pat’s massive success from soul-crushing failure.
- A submitted question from rabid CPG podcast listener Nick H. inquiring about Pat’s thoughts on aliens.
- The power of finding simplicity on the other side of complexity.
- And much, MUCH more!
And before you dive into today’s show, I’d like to say a few words on behalf of the sponsor of CPG… me!
If you love the podcast and wanna support my content creation habit, there are a few real easy things you can do:
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Head to freenuffle.com where you can follow a few simple instructions (It only takes a few minutes, I pinky promise), get free access to $199 course Neutralize Flop Leads, and do your part in keeping this train a rolling.
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#167 Felipe Ramos: Brazilian Poker Megastar
11 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 52 min
Felipe “Mojave” Ramos is one of the biggest names and brightest stars in the world of poker. He’s a GG Poker ambassador with $2.6 million in lifetime live MTT cashes. Lees meer
And in his native Brazil, he’s a poker megastar who’s constantly striving to give back to both his country and his community.
You’re probably getting sick of hearing me say this basically every week but, the reality is, the poker world is chock-full of amazing souls and Felipe is no exception.
Despite never having met or really interacted before this conversation, I felt an instant connection with Felipe. It’s hard to put into words, but I just immediately sensed this was a special cat who personifies greatness as a human being.
But don’t just take my word for it… In a few moments you’ll get to judge for yourself.
In today’s conversation with Felipe “Mojave” Ramos, you’re going to learn:
The one thing in your control that can make or break your entire poker career.
What Felipe believes poker is at its core.
The amazing Mojave poker origin story.
And much, MUCH more!And before you dive into today’s show, I’d like to say a few words on behalf of the sponsor of CPG… me!
If you love the podcast and wanna support my content creation addiction, there are a few real easy things you can do:
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#39 Tactical Tuesday: Turning pairs into bluffs...good or bad?
10 augustus 2021 · 43 min
On this week's episode Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands from $5/$10 online where Jon decided to turn a pair (or pairs) into bluffs. Is it ever good to turn pairs into bluffs? If yes, what would be an appropriate situation? Press play to find out Coach Brad's thoughts on these questions! Lees meer
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#166 Barry Carter: Co-Author of "The Mental Game of Poker, "Poker Satellite Strategy", & "PKO Poker Strategy"
6 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 16 min
Today’s guest on CPG is the co-author of The Mental Game of Poker, Poker Satellite Strategy, and PKO Poker Strategy… the always witty and hilarious Barry Carter. Lees meer
Not only has Barry co-authored three revered books in the poker space, he also runs popular blog PokerMediaPro.com and, in his day job, is the chief editor at PokerStrategy.com.
Barry’s dry sense of humor and thoughtful observations about the world makes him one of my personal favorite guests on CPG, which explains why I’ll jump at the chance to have him on time and time again.
Also, there are very few people in the poker world who are totally fine spontaneously jumping on here every couple of months even if they don’t have anything to really talk about…
And Barry is one of those people.
In today’s conversation with the inimitable Barry Carter, you’re going to learn:
- Barry and I’s somewhat prescient thoughts on the awfulness of the IOC (As this was recorded two months back before the Games even began).
- How making decisions at the poker table without understanding the strategy behind them as a whole can spell disaster.
- Why having a target to shoot at almost always means the difference between success or failure.
- And much, MUCH more!
Before you dive into this conversation with Barry Carter, I wanted to let you know I’m currently running a “Free Nuffle” promotion.
If you’ve never had a Bovada account and live in the United States, simply visit freenuffle.com to get step-by-step instructions on how you can get Nuffle for free…
Don’t worry, it’s easy-mode and involves clicking a link, making an account, and making a deposit.
And yes, before you even ask, I do get an affiliate reward if you sign up… that’s why I’m bribing you with a free $199 course.
One more time that link is freenuffle.com.
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you the always entertaining co-architect of 3 poker classics, the great Barry Carter.
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#165 Ian Simpson: Irish Open Champ & Unibet Sponsored Pro
4 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 22 min
Today’s guest on CPG is an MTT animal, beloved Twitch streamer, enthusiastic teacher, newsman for the award-winning poker podcast The Chip Race, and sponsored Unibet pro Ian Simpson. Lees meer
Ian’s poker career began about 10 years ago in a whirlwind of success that put him at a career crossroads. And it was unlike most career crossroads in the world of poker because Ian absolutely loved his career as a teacher.
As a matter of fact, that’s something he and I are going to dive into in a few moments…
It's extremely likely one day Ian will leave all of his friends and fans heartbroken in the world of poker to triumphantly return to his first love, being a trusted guide for the next generation of humans.
If you can’t tell how I feel about Ian… my read is he’s a genuinely amazing dude with an incredibly, incredibly kind heart.
In today’s conversation with Ian Simpson, you’re going to learn:
- How Ian stays motivated and hungry in his poker career.
- The one thing Ian values most in the world (Here’s a hint: It’s not poker or teaching).
- The origin story behind Ian’s rocket-like explosion onto the poker scene in 2012.
- And much, MUCH more!Before you dive into this conversation with Ian Simpson, I wanted to let you know I’m currently running a “Free Nuffle” promotion.
If you’ve never had a Bovada account and live in the United States, simply visit freenuffle.com, to get step-by-step instructions on how you can get Nuffle for free…
Don’t worry, it’s easy-mode and involves clicking a link, making an account, and making a deposit.
And yes, before you even ask, I do get an affiliate reward if you sign up… that’s why I’m bribing you with a free $199 course.
One more time that link is freenuffle.com.
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you the incredible Ian Simpson.
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Tactical Tuesday #38: When Should You Slow Play Aces and Kings?
3 augustus 2021 · 44 min
On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands that Brad played where he decided to slow play pocket aces and pocket kings preflop. Coach Brad explains when and why he thinks its more profitable to slow play these monster pocket pairs rather than try to get all the money in before the flop. Lees meer
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#164 Clayton Fletcher: Born to Perform
30 juli 2021 · 1 uur 25 min
Today’s guest on CPG is a longtime professional poker player, comedian, and the host of the Tournament Poker Edge podcast Clayton Fletcher. Lees meer
Clayton’s path to CPG was a little different from most folks. One of my all-time favorite guests Anton Wigg reached out to me directly and said, basically:
“If you don’t have Clayton Fletcher on your show in the near future then you’re dumber than a dummy.”
Alright that’s not a direct quote but, Anton being Anton, basically had a great read that Clayton would drop fireballs and Greatness Bombs on CPG and that’s exactly what went down.
Clayton’s upbringing and path into the world of poker is really too awesome for me to describe in the intro and I’d much rather leave it to the man himself to give you the details.
Let’s just say that if you love great stories, you’re about to be in for a treat.
In today’s episode with Clayton Fletcher, you’re going to learn:
- How to use your anxiety at the poker table as a superpower.
- Why Clayton’s comedy career would be in a totally different place had it not been for poker.
- Clayton’s amazing and unique poker origin story.
- And much, MUCH more!
And now without any further ado, I bring to you the comedian/poker pro with the best website on the face of the planet, the one and only Clayton Fletcher.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt