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Tactical Tuesday #3: Ain't No Fun When the Rabbit's Got the Gun
2 december 2020 · 38 min
On today's show Coach Thomas and Coach Brad go deep on two $500 NL cash game hands they recently played on Ignition. Lees meer
As eluded to in the title, things don't go super well in today's hands but both coaches manage to find an exploitable decision on the river that saves them their stack.
Enjoy.
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#97 Greg Raymer: 2004 WSOP Main Event Champ and Author of “Winning Tournament Strategies”
27 november 2020 · 1 uur 56 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the winner of the 2004 WSOP Main Event and Author of “Winning Tournament Strategies” Greg “Fossilman” Raymer. Lees meer
Before I dive too deep into the intro, big thanks for D&B Poker publishing for putting this interview together (As well as the current & future CPG episodes with Amanda Botfeld, Ashley Adams, and Tricia Cardner).
In the world of poker, “Fossilman” is a living legend.
I remember the exact moment in time I was watching the 2004 WSOP Main Event with my old roommates. The Moneymaker boom had just begun and the WSOP was primetime must-see-TV on ESPN.
That was the year David Williams burst onto the scene, Josh Arieh became a household name if your household loves poker, and “Action” Dan Harrington went to back-to-back Main Event final tables.
It was a great year for poker.
Something that may be a little underappreciated today is Greg’s 2005 ME run one year later where he nearly defended his title but ultimately finished in 25th place.
I hope you’re ready and chomping at the bit to take a trip back to the golden age of poker.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
Why Greg thinks limit poker is underappreciated and wishes more limit games were spread.
Greg’s hilarious poker origin story after first learning how to count cards playing Blackjack.
Why Greg believes theory ought to be learned before tactics.
And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you the patent attorney turned poker legend Greg “Fossilman” Raymer.
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#96 Trevor Savage Part 1: Cash Game Animal, Mental Health Podcaster, & Popular Poker Vlogger
25 november 2020 · 1 uur 21 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game beast, YouTube poker vlogger, and (Along with his wife Jody) host of the Raising the Nuts podcast Trevor Savage. Lees meer
I can’t overstate to you how great of a dude Trevor is. He’s one of those guests who I didn’t know too much about heading into our conversation and yet when we shut it down it felt like I had gained a friend.
Our time together was so enjoyable, in fact, that this will be one of them there 2 parter type CPG episodes because your favorite podcast host simply couldn’t reign his curiosity in about Trevor’s poker journey.
In today’s Part 1 with Trevor Savage, you’re going to learn:
Why 2013 laid the foundation for Trevor’s current projects.
All about the incredible Play Every Hand challenge Trevor is documenting on his YouTube channel.
How Trevor continually learns and grows from the elite players he battles against on the green felt.
And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you the Beast from the East Trevor Savage.
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Tactical Tuesday #2: Getting Out of Line & Breaking Hearts
24 november 2020 · 38 min
Today's episode of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast features two recent hands Coach Thomas played on Ignition with a Queen Deuce and a Queen Trey. Lees meer
You're going to hear straight from the horses mouth why Coach Thomas opted to put in three-bets with hands that don't really have much business putting extra money into the pot and gain some valuable lessons as it relates to counting combos when bluff catching.
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#95 Mark Herm: The Closed-Minded GTO Basher Who Crushes Year After Year
20 november 2020 · 1 uur 26 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is legendary MTT reaper of souls Mark “Dipthrong” Herm. Lees meer
Mark has been on my radar as a force in the poker world for a very, very long time. Like 2007 Absolute Poker long.
Back in those days I was grinding away at cash games but allowed myself to take some shots here and there at some of the $200-$1k MTTs on Absolute for fun, and I specifically remember being aware of Dipthrong in every single tourney I played.
The fact that he’s still doing extraordinary things in the world of poker all these years later does not surprise me one bit.
What was very surprising to me was just how alike Mark and I are. We’re about the same age, we’ve been playing cards for about the same amount of time, and we both lean towards the intuitive side of poker more so than the analytical side.
I’m also extremely grateful that he’s also a genuinely open dude who isn’t afraid of discussing some of the more taboo areas of the poker lifestyle like struggling with mental health and adderall.
In today’s episode you’re also going to learn:
Why Mark bashes GTO every chance he gets.
How Elliot Roe has been especially impactful in Mark’s career.
Why Mark only plays on Sundays.
And much, MUCH more!And now, without any further ado, it’s my absolute delight and pleasure to bring to you my conversation with the legendary Mark Herm.
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#94 Tommy Angelo: Death, Spirituality, & Tripping on Mushrooms
18 november 2020 · 1 uur 9 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of my absolute favorite human beings in the poker world, universally respected teacher and author of Elements of Poker Tommy Angelo. Lees meer
I’m gonna be honest with you, I’ve been looking forward to releasing this one ever since the second I hit the stop button.
This is a Round 2 CPG episode so if you happened to miss episode #25 with Tommy and you love our conversation today, I highly recommend you go back and listen to our original episode.
You know what they always say about sequels and originals...
Before you dive into this episode, I wanna give you fair warning:
In my mission to tap into some of Tommy’s great stories, mind-bending perspectives, and massive poker wisdom our conversation went to some pretty unexpected places.
Places that may make you feel a little uncomfortable and that you may not be expecting on a poker podcast.
You’re going to hear Tommy and I talk about stuff like spirituality, death, and tripping on mushrooms. If those kinds of topics are your jam, I’ll venture to guess you’re about to be pleasantly blown away.
In our conversation you’re going to learn:
How Tommy hopes to die.
Why Tommy’s goal is to not have any goals.
Tommy’s views of enlightenment.
And much, MUCH more!This interview is brought to you by Poker w Presence if you wanna get in
the zone and play your best when you need it most visit pokerwithpresence.comSo, without any further ado, I bring to you the legendary Tommy Angelo.
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Tactical Tuesday #1: Facing Check/Raises On the Turn
17 november 2020 · 42 min
Today's episode features Coach Brad and Coach Thomas breaking down two hands where the HERO is facing a Turn check/raise: Lees meer
Hand #1 is a live hand Coach Thomas played at the Commerce Casino.
Hand #2 is an online poker hand Coach Thomas' CFP student recently played at $200 NL. I hope dude's parents don't listen to today's episode ... it's going to be brutal!
There are Greatness Bombs aplenty just patiently waiting for you to dive right in.
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#93 Ashley Adams: Collecting Poker Stories From All 50 States
13 november 2020 · 1 uur 35 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of Winning No Limit Hold’em Ashley Adams. Lees meer
If there’s one thing I can tell you straight-away about Ashley it’s that dude is a natural born storyteller and has gone out of his way to collect more than his fair share of amazing poker stories. Luckily for you, he’s just about to share some of his favorites in this here conversation.
You’ll hear about the time he traveled to a home game down a dirt road in the middle of the sticks in Alabama to the time he battled in a game that makes your favorite podcast host salivate in a now extinct Asian casino.
In today’s episode you’re also going to learn:
- The resourceful ways Ashley was able to find home games in towns where he had literally zero connections.
- What really grinds mine and Ashley’s gears as it relates to poker content creation.
- And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado I bring to you the poker Storyteller Supreme himself Ashley Adams.
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#92 Amanda Botfeld: Making Poker Strategy Less Complex & Author of "A Girls Guide to Poker"
10 november 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of A Girl’s Guide to Poker and Poker Powher teacher Amanda Botfeld. Lees meer
In just a few moments you’re going to learn how Amanda went from writing political newsletters for 30,000 subscribers to falling into the poker world directly following the 2016 presidential election.
But first if you’re a longtime listener to Chasing Poker Greatness you’ll know that I believe the next “poker boom” will come from one of two sources:
Online poker miraculously becomes legalized and regulated across the entire United States.
Poker becomes more appealing to women.Number one is way beyond my control and, quite frankly, it feels like our country has some bigger fish to fry. Number tw, though, represents an opportunity.
The organization Amanda collaborates with, Poker Powher, has a very simple mission that in the words of Nick Howard “is doing the noble work”.
Their mission is to teach 1 million women confidence, strategic thinking, and decision making skills through the game of poker.
Now I understand that, seeing as only 5-10% of my audience are females, that you’re most likely a male. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have females in your life who may just fall in love with the beauty of playing cards if given the opportunity.
So I’m going to challenge you to float the idea of poker to some of the females in your life, whether they be your girlfriend, spouse, mom, or sister.
Tell them about Amanda’s book “A Girl’s Guide to Poker”, Poker Powher, and also Maria Konnikova’s “The Biggest Bluff”. It may not seem like that big of a deal but you could really make an large impact when it comes to growing and sustaining this amazing game of cards we all love so much.
With that said, in the following episode you’re going to learn:
- The surprising reason Amanda decided to invest her energy into playing cards.
- How she managed to land a coveted book deal with one of the largest poker publishers in the biz.
- And much, M… -
#91 Lance Bradley: From Unlikely Head of Bodog Poker to Current President of PocketFives
6 november 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of The Pursuit of Poker Success & President and Editor in chief of PocketFives Lance Bradley. Lees meer
Lance’s story is about to blow your mind. His career has taken him from poker journalist to being in charge of one of the largest poker platforms in the world smack dab in the middle of the poker boom to calling his own number at the WSOP by working excruciatingly long days on his own dime.
After our recording wrapped up, Lance reached out privately and told me he really enjoyed our interview because he got the chance to speak about some things he’s never had the opportunity to go into great detail about which, as you might imagine, put me right on Cloud 9.
The man is a professional storyteller whose immersion in the poker world means he has seen and experienced way more than than your average bear and I’m genuinely honored to share those stories with you today.
In our conversation, you’ll learn:
- The surprising reason Lance decided he wanted to be a journalist while he was in grade school.
- How Lance was ALMOST the face of UltimateBet at a time when, well, that’s not a thing anybody in the poker world would want to be.
- The real story behind the selling and eventual fall of Bluff Magazine.
- And much, MUCH more!This interview is brought to you by Poker w Presence if you wanna get in
the zone and play your best when you need it most visit pokerwithpresence.comSo without any further ado I bring to you author, podcaster, and unlikely builder of a massively successful poker platform Lance Bradley.
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#90 Wayne Yap: Why a Nose Bleed Macau Supernova Spent $1 Million to Transition Out of Poker
3 november 2020 · 1 uur 39 min
Wayne Yap is a well-respected Macau nose bleed cash game crusher with over $1.4 Million in tournament winnings. Lees meer
Wayne’s also teaming up with one of my favorite human beings in the poker world Nick Howard for a podcast called “Beyond Poker” that aims to bridge the transition gap for poker players who are looking to exit the game.
This is an especially important topic for Wayne because a few years back he made the conscious decision to dial back his own 7-figure per year gig as a high stakes poker player so that he could transition into the business world.
And if there’s something you’re going to learn straight away about Wayne, it’s that he doesn’t go about things half-heartedly.
In the past 5 years alone he’s spent over a million dollars in courses, masterminds, and educational materials.In Wayne and I’s conversation you’re going to learn:
- Wayne’s poker origin story which includes a very unhappy mandatory stint in the Singapore Army and watching Poker Training videos on his iPod touch.
- His thoughts on moving away from a zero sum game so that he could create more value across the board.
- Why Wayne’s next big move includes buying up businesses.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you Macau cash game legend Wayne Yap.
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#89 JNandez: PLO Beast, World-Class Coach, & Celebrated Twitch Streamer
30 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 54 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is PLO beast and Twitch legend JNandez (Whose real name, by the way, is not Jason Hernandez but Fernando Habegger). Lees meer
Originally this episode was supposed to be a one-shot deal but, just like in the case of Michael Acevedo, an hour and a half into our call Fernando and I still found ourselves in the middle of his amazing poker journey.
So we decided to meet back up for an immediate Round 2 and one week later we recorded another 1.5 hr greatness bomb dripping conversation that’ll be released in the next few months.
In the following conversation you’re going to hear Fernando go deep into his origin story so that you’ll have a more clear idea of where the man is coming from, the impact mental game coaches have had on his career and life, why he actively made the decision to pursue PLO, and much, MUCH more.
Before you dive into this episode I wanna address something really fast and that’s Fernando’s character. The one ideal that powers the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is that we will always strive to champion the good guys of the poker world.
While I certainly can’t speak for anybody else’s experience with JNandez, I personally found him to be respectful, punctual, engaging, and a gracious human being. It was also very apparent to me how much he cares about his students and Twitch community.
He made such a positive impression on yours truly that I’d have no hesitations about working with him in the future.
At the end of the day I’ll let you judge for yourself.
Without any further ado I bring to you PLO crusher, streaming sensation, and author of Mastering Small Stakes Pot-Limit Omaha JNandez.
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#88 Michael Acevedo: From Years of Poker Futility to Writing the Modern Poker Bible
27 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 2 min
Today’s guest is the author of Modern Poker Theory: Building an Unbeatable Strategy Based on GTO Principles Michael Acevedo. Lees meer
If you’re unaware of the poker world’s reception to Modern Poker Theory, let me catch you up.
Michael’s book has ignited a fire under the elite minds in our game, is already being referred to as the modern poker bible, and has been called the best poker book ever written by Brandon Adams.
What may have slipped under your radar is that there was a very real chance not all that long ago that Michael’s career as a poker player was anything but certain.
His path to game-changing author was a much more winding route than his contemporaries and, as you’ll soon find out, it wasn’t because of any lack of natural talent.
After crushing his bankroll and falling short time and time again Michael’s poker career hinged on swallowing his pride, moving back in with his mom who did NOT approve of her brilliant son being a poker player (For many good reasons), and for once and all devoting every single aspect of his being to chasing poker greatness.
In our conversation, you’re also going to learn:
- How Michael believes a beloved childhood toy laid the foundation for his future poker success.
- Who gave Michael the last chance he so desperately desired in his final push to be a successful poker player.
- What Michael believes held him back from achieving poker greatness for so long.
- And much, MUCH more!This interview is brought to you by Poker w Presence if you wanna get in
the zone and play your best when you need it most visit pokerwithpresence.comSo without any further ado, I bring to you an amazing story that will make you feel all the things … he’s a wizard, coach, and author Michael Acevedo.
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#87: Phil Galfond: Nosebleed Cash Legend, Run It Once Poker Founder, & All-Time Great
9 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 31 min
Today’s guest quite frankly needs no elaborate introduction to get you excited about hearing from him but I’m going to give you one anyway. Lees meer
Phil Galfond is a living legend in the world of poker at the ripe old age of 35. What would be the career-defining highlight of pretty much anyone else’s poker career, having won 3 WSOP gold bracelets, is merely a footnote in Galfond’s journey through cards.
He’s the founder of one of the most prestigious training platforms in poker, Run it Once, and is doing his damndest to realize his vision of providing the poker world with the platform he feels we deserve at Run It Once Poker.
If you’re not living in the US and you have not checked out Run It Once Poker, I exhort you to go do that right now. It simply isn’t enough to sit back and complain about the way platforms treat their players. If you want things to change for the better because you love this great game of poker as much as I do, you have to start taking action and do whatever you can to support the good guys in this world.
In my conversation with Phil Galfond, you’re going to learn:
- His poker origin story from PartyPoker SNGs all the way up through the nose bleeds.
- What I believe to be his superpower that has allowed him to thrive in a way almost no one else has.
- Phil’s advice on bankroll management and why he’s never been afraid of taking his shot.
- And much, much MORE!And before we dive into the show if you’d like to be more efficient in your poker learning while gaining focus and clarity so that you skyrocket your game check out pokerwithpresence.com.
Once more time, that’s pokerwithpresence.com.
Now without any further ado, I bring to you one of the most brilliant, humble, and influential human beings in the world of poker Phil Galfond.
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#86 Sarah Herring: Surviving COVID, a Shattered Leg, & No Live Poker
6 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 21 min
Today’s guest on the show is the always hilarious and endearing Sarah Herring. Lees meer
This is a Round 2 with Sarah so if you missed Round 1 I would highly recommend you go back and check that conversation out.
And because so much has happened since last December and neither her nor I can contain our rabid curiosity, this is a very wide-ranging conversation.
As a matter of fact, I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing as I was listening back to this episode so that I could record this intro. That sense of joy and happiness I feel when producing these episodes of Chasing Poker Greatness for you are honestly the reason this show is still around.
So I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for listening and to also thank all of my past CPG guests for being such amazing human beings.
With that said, Sarah and I are going to explore COVID (Of course), Sarah’s life as a new mom, and have a quick check-in with the going-ons of the poker world.
You’re also going to hear:
- Both of us pull a couple of skeletons out of our closets and talk about how our childhoods shaped us into the humans we are today
- How Sarah suffered a very serious injury that could have been much worse had she listened to a medical professional
- Sarah’s experience of being sick with COVID-19.
- And MUCH, more!And before we dive into the show if you’d like to be more efficient in your poker learning while gaining focus and clarity so that you skyrocket your game check out pokerwithpresence.com.
Once more time, that’s pokerwithpresence.com.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you one of my all-time favorite human beings in the world of poker Sarah Herring.
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#85 Merv Harvey: How an Amateur Began Interviewing the Biggest Names in Poker
2 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 8 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one half of the Postflop Poker podcast hosting duo Merv Harvey. Lees meer
Merv's an amateur poker player who has now interviewed a who's who of poker players & personalities, including: Tommy Angelo, Alec Torelli, Dara O' Kearney, Sarah Herring, and many more.
I'll leave it for you to learn in the following episode just how Merv got his gig but it's an extremely powerful lesson about taking your shot.
Merv's just a genuinely great dude who LOVES the game of poker and is super easy to talk to. When you hear folks talk about the "good guys of poker" what they're really describing are the folks like Merv.
Today you're going to learn:
- How Merv came about to host the Postflop Poker podcast.
- How Merv got swept up in Australia's poker mania.
- Why you've probably been going about poker study the wrong way and what you can do instead.
- And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado I present to you the joyful and hilarious Merv Harvey.
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Detox Files #8: Are You Maximizing Your Resources?
29 september 2020 · 1 uur 8 min
One of Nick's on-contract coaching for profits players has a major problem: Lees meer
He feels like he has no choice but to move back into his unsupportive parent's home where his mental state and online poker results historically suffer.
Listen today as Nick helps his player navigate a particularly dicey and emotionally charged situation by letting him know he isn't making full use of the resources at his disposal.
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Detox Files #7: How Do You Live the "Poker Vampire" Lifestyle & Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Loved Ones?
25 september 2020 · 48 min
In this episode of the Detox Files Nick Howard (Founder of Poker Detox Staking Group) has an optimization session with one of his contracted players who has a big problem: Lees meer
He's been trained his entire poker career to practice good game selection (The after-hours poker vampire lifestyle) but knows the times he plays poker have a major affect on his relationship with his wife and family.
Listen in and follow along as Nick helps his player navigate what is most certainly a mine field.
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Detox Files #6: How-To Use Compassion Instead of Stress to Skyrocket Your Output
22 september 2020 · 1 uur 7 min
This Detox Files episodes features a one hour "optimization consult" with one of Poker Detox's contracted players. Lees meer
These are guys Nick and his team invest tons of resources into so it's going to be a bit more advanced than the previous Detox Files you all know and love.
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#84 Jonathan Little Round 2: ACR Ban, #PokerGOAT, & Excelling at Tough NLHE Games
17 september 2020 · 1 uur 53 min
Today my guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast coming back for an overdue Round 2 conversation is the founder of PokerCoaching.com Jonathan Little. Lees meer
I don’t know if you’ve heard but Mr. Little has been featured fairly prominently in a couple of controversies over the past week that of course we’re about to dive into. The first is Phil Nagy smashing him with the ban hammer at ACR and the 2nd stemmed from accusations of rigging Twitter polls in my recent #PokerGOAT competition on Twitter.
Before we go any further I want you to know that I’m biased in many, many ways in life but one of my core values is striving to be as fair as I can to the folks I interact with. On a personal level I’ve never personally had a single negative interaction with Jonathan or any of his PokerCoaching.com coaches and he’s been nothing but generous with his time and energy specifically with me.
With that said I do wish to make it clear to you that it’s ok if you don’t like Jonathan Little. It’s also OK if you hate me as well. I don’t know exactly why you’d be listening to this podcast if that were the case but that’s a different matter entirely.
Sometimes I feel like we live in a world where we don’t feel safe to have our own opinions, especially if they’re unpopular. I really, really hope that changes.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
- Why Jonathan thinks Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold’em Games should be the next book in your poker library.
- Why the #PokerGOAT controversy affected Jonathan more than getting banned from ACR.
- How you should go about risk-taking in today’s poker environment.
- And much, MUCH more.So without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of one of the largest and most successful poker training platforms in the entire universe, Jonathan Little.
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#83 Matt Affleck: Sustained Poker Passion For Over a Decade
15 september 2020 · 1 uur 37 min
Today’s guest on the podcast is MTT wizard and PokerCoaching.com coach Matt Affleck. Lees meer
Matt has over $4 million in live and online tournament cashes in his career with no plans on slowing down anytime soon.
Just a few of his career highlights include:
- A gold medal victory in a $3,150 SCOOP even for $550k.
- A $264k victory in the $2,500 main event at the Coco Poker Open.
- And a $139k victory in a $1,500 event at the Wynn Fall Classic.Matt was very easy to talk to and his pure passion for the game shines through bright and clear. It’s easy to see why he’s been able to sustain success such a high level of success for as long as he has.
Also, to give you a little more perspective as to how Matt operates, here’s a little behind-the-scenes tidbit: After we stopped recording Matt wanted to pick my brain on some different coaching techniques and methodologies and we ended up talking shop for maybe another 30 minutes after the recording stopped.
I only mention this because, in my humble opinion, this is the trait of a human being who pursues excellence in whatever venture they dive into. If you truly want to draw from a deeper well in the avenue in which you’re Chasing Greatness, finding folks who are already deeper into the forest than you and asking their opinion is one of the most impactful things you can do to expedite the learning process.
With that said, today you’re going to learn:
- A Greatness Bomb from Matt on efficiently using solvers to improve your MTT game.
- Wise words on how to structure your off-days so that you can maintain your energy levels.
- A hilarious story about the odd place in which Matt was sitting when he won his SCOOP for over $550k (Here’s a hint, there was no celebration).
- And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you longtime MTT crusher Matt Affleck.
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#82 Matt Savage: Mike Sexton, Ethan May, & Live Poker in the Time of Covid
10 september 2020 · 47 min
Today my guest on the podcast coming back for a very special Round 2 is my favorite tournament director of all-time Matt Savage. Lees meer
If you’ve forgotten, Matt’s the executive tour director of the WPT and has seen just about all there is to see at live poker tournaments.
While recorded only a few weeks ago this conversation took place before the passing of longtime voice of the WPT and great personal friend of Matt’s, Mike Sexton. Expect to hear some tales of being on the road with Mike Sexton as well as how the Mike Sexton Champions Cup came to be.
You’ll also want to be prepared for us to close on a somber note with Matt sharing stories about Ethan May, a WPT tournament director who tragically passed away at the way-too-young age of 30.
In this Round 2 conversation with Matt, you’ll also learn:
- How somehow despite there not being any live poker to go around Matt has less free time than ever.
- What’s going on with those WPT final tables that have just been sitting around in purgatory since the beginning of the year.
- Matt’s thoughts on the rise of online MTT’sSo without any further ado, I bring to you the GOAT tournament direct and poker hall-of-famer in my heart Matt Savage.
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#81 Dara O' Kearney & Barry Carter: Knock-Out Artists
8 september 2020 · 1 uur 26 min
Today’s guests on the podcast are dynamic poker-book writing duo Dara ‘O Kearney and Barry Carter. Lees meer
Their latest book, PKO Poker Strategy, has been a massive hit straight out of the gate. If you’re not familiar with PKO style tournaments or where they came from, don’t worry because Dara and Barry are going to explain it to you in-depth in our conversation.
Since both of these men are veterans of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast we had a few talking points and spent the other 90% of the conversation just making fun of Barry. I might otherwise feel bad about that, but as I was putting together the #PokerGOAT book tournament on Twitter I realized Barry is the co-author of 3 if not 4 of the most influential poker books of all time:
The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, PKO Poker Strategy, and Poker Satellite Strategy.
Well done sir, well done. When it’s time for me to write a book I know who my first choice for co-author’s going to be.
In today’s conversation, you’ll learn:
- The writing process that Barry and Dara use to ensure their books are great for any level of player.
- Our thoughts on the recent explosion of online MTT poker serieses.
- The one thing you can do that will get under Barry’s skin.
- And much, much more!So without any further ado I bring to you the authors of Poker Satellite Strategy and PKO Poker Strategy Dara O’ Kearney and Barry Carter.
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#80 Carlos Welch: The Best Mediocre Poker Coach On the Planet
4 september 2020 · 1 uur 13 min
Today’s guest is mediocre poker coach Carlos Welch who is back for a Round 2. Lees meer
Carlos and I’s first conversation was recorded right before the pandemic went nuclear and I had been wondering to myself how a man who lives out of his car would fare in these strange times. I mean, I can’t even drive my kids one hour away without catastrophe striking: One of them has to go to the bathroom.
So how do you find a place that will let you inside to use the bathroom on a regular basis? How do you shower if your gym is shut down?
Also, let’s be honest, I really just wanted an excuse to talk to Carlos again because he’s such an amazing human being which, if you have not yet been convinced, you will experience for yourself in just a few moments.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How trusting your teacher relates directly to their impact.
- Why Mike Caro may be the most under-appreciated all-time poker coaches.
- Why Carlos doesn’t like interacting with strangers.
- And MUCH more!Without any further ado I bring to you the nomad and “anything but mediocre poker coach” Carlos Welch.
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#79 Melissa Burr: High Stakes Mixed Game Superstar
1 september 2020 · 1 uur 12 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes mixed-game pro Melissa Burr. Lees meer
She’s battled in stakes up to $2,000/$4,000 Super Stud and has developed the poker superpower to feel confident playing in whatever game she deems the best in any poker room she walks into.
It’s a superpower that very few folks in the poker world have, including your favorite podcast host, and is 100% the best way to be prepared for any catastrophic event that changes poker as we know it.
So you better prepare yourself because Melissa is about to drop Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb...
Which is a very natural thing when you’ve been immersed in the world of poker at the highest level for as long as Melissa has been.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- The one thing Melissa and I hate about poker with the fire of a thousand suns.
- A Greatness Bomb Melissa drops on observing a specific type of opponent.
- Why Melissa made the decision to learn ALL the games instead of specializing in one.
- And much, MUCH more.So without any further ado I bring to you nose bleed mixed game Superstar Melissa Burr.
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#78 Marle Cordeiro: High Stakes Cash Game Crusher, Co-Host of "The Rake", & YouTube Vlogger
28 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 28 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes cash game crusher, YouTube Vlogger, and fellow poker podcaster Marle Cordeiro. Lees meer
It’s always refreshing when I’m reminded of some undeniable truths that exist in the world.
One of those is that you simply cannot be courageous without being afraid. And I guarantee that anyone who has put themselves out there in a vulnerable and significant way has felt a massive amount of fear.
But the ones who emerge from the other side after dealing with hateful comments and the vicious barrage of internet trolls are made of iron.
Marle is one such human and I know that you’re going to come away from this conversation feeling the exact same way.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How Marle was exposed to the real world of poker from an early age.
- Why getting shown tough love by her first backer was an absolute boon for her poker career.
- Why she believes having tough conversations to hash out our differences is vastly superior to - Twitter wars.
- And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado I bring to you Marle Cordeiro.
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#77 Chase Bianchi: Live High Stakes Crusher with a Heart of Gold
25 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 6 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is WSOP bracelet winner and high stakes cash pro Chase Bianchi. Lees meer
Despite focusing mainly on cash games Chase has racked up an impressive $870k in MTT cashes, including his crown jewel a gold medal finish in a $1k NLHE tourney at the 2016 WSOP.
Chase and I’s conversation chronicles his journey from being a poker dealer and going broke time and time again early on his career to finding his footing and regularly battling at the biggest stakes his casino offers.
In today’s episode you’ll also learn:
- Why bigger stakes does not necessarily mean tougher games.
- Why even the crushers of live cash games are struggling through Covid.
- Why aggressive bankroll management early in your poker career is not necessarily a bad thing.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you high stakes live cash game crusher Chase Bianchi.
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#76 Matt Matros: Author, 3 WSOP Bracelets, & $2.5 Mill+ in Tourney Winnings
21 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 31 min
Today my guest is 3-time WSOP bracelet winner, poker coach, and author of “The Game Plan” Matt Matros. Lees meer
Matt has racked up over $2.5 million in live tournament cashes over his almost 2 decade long career.
Some highlights include:
- The aforementioned triple WSOP bracelets in $1,500 6-max event, limit hold em, and mixed hold ‘em tourneys.
- Finishing third at the WPT Championship for over $700k
- And three more WSOP final tables.This conversation was a real joy for me.
It brought back many fond memories of a time in my life when making a WPT final table was the end-all-be-all and it was a mortal sin to miss an episode of the World Poker Tour (Not only because it was exciting but also because it was one of the few real sources of high level poker strategy anyone had access to).
You’ll hear stories about Matt’s good friend the late great Gavin Smith, the only time Matt forgot what hand he had in his entire poker career, and one pivotal AQ Matt wishes he had back.
In our conversation you’ll also learn:
- How Matt ended up at the $25k WPT Championship final table
- A greatness bomb on how MTT players misunderstand ICM.
- Why low expectations are a poker superpower.
- And much, much more!
Without any further ado, I bring to you 3-time WSOP bracelet winner Matt Matros.
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#75 Tadas Peckaitis: Why Would Anyone Ever Start a Poker Training Platform?
18 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 13 min
Today my guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game crusher and the founder of https://MyPokerCoaching.com Tadas Peckaitis. Lees meer
Tadas is a man after my own heart.
He started creating regular content for MyPokerCoaching simply because it was a thing he genuinely enjoyed doing.
As we joke about in our conversation the act of creating great poker content is not easily deterred or for the faint of heart ... it’s a true labor of love.
And there are very few people who love creating valuable poker content than Tadas.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- Why Tadas believes he performed poorly in school yet excelled playing cards.
- What he believes you should tell your opponents when they ask for your opinion on how they played a hand.
- Why nose bleed players sometimes make horrible poker coaches.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you cash game crusher and one of the most tireless and prolific poker coaches in the world Tadas Peckaitis.
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#74 Kevin Rabichow: The Bobby Flay'er of High Stakes HU
14 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 47 min
Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Run It Once Elite coach and high stakes HU crusher Kevin Rabichow. Lees meer
I very much see a lot of my own spirit in Kevin.
He thinks deeply about poker’s myriad of complicated issues, he genuinely loves when his students find success, and he wants to leave the world of poker as a better place than where he found it.
It’s going to be pretty tough for you to not enjoy my conversation with Kevin.
We nerd out on recreational sports, controversial/predatory practices in poker like grimming/ghosting, and take a deep dive into his amazing journey from competitive academics to the world of playing cards.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How long it should take your typical cash game player to transition to MTT’s.
- Why poker players make the best rec sports coaches.
- Why taking breaks for months at a time has been essential in Kevin’s poker career
- And much, much more.
So without any further ado, I present to you Run It Once Elite coach and HU bringer of pain Kevin Rabichow.
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Detox Files 5: The Next Level of Performance Enhancement
11 augustus 2020 · 30 min
Nick Howard returns with Detox Files #5. Lees meer
If you've ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of high ambition that quickly leads to emotional distress, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
For more Detox Files visit https://chasingpokergreatness.com/detox-files
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#73 Drew Gonzalez: Professional Poker Player, Thirst Lounge Host, Twitch Partner
7 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 29 min
My guest today on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is former Thirst Lounge Host, Twitch Partner, and professional poker player @BetOnDrew Drew Gonzalez. Lees meer
I think you’re really going to love how open and self-reflective Drew is about his more than decade long poker journey..
He had absolutely no problem opening up about struggles that many of us in the poker world have probably faced at some point or another from relationship issues to unhealthy lifestyle choices and the extremely common curse of the young … believing you are way better at playing cards than you actually are.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
- A small change in Drew’s mindset that allowed him to thrive when he had previously been struggling.
- How an unhealthy lifestyle threatened Drew’s online poker career.
- Why his move to the West Coast was the reset he needed.
- And MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you Twitch Partner and professional poker player Drew Gonzalez.
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#72 Brad Wilson: Jennifer Shahade Turns the Tables
4 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 32 min
Jennifer Shahade takes the reins and turns the tables on Coach Brad. Lees meer
Enjoy.
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#71 Maria Konnikova: A Poker Journey Unlike Any Other
29 juli 2020 · 1 uur 20 min
Today’s guest on the podcast is the best-selling author of the runaway hit “The Biggest Bluff”, Maria Konnikova. Lees meer
Maria has a journey through poker that I can pretty much guarantee is unlike anybody else’s in the world.
She heeds a call to adventure, enlists the help of a mysterious mentor, deals with the various challenges and pitfalls of learning the game of poker, experiences failure and pain, and is ultimately transformed in the process.
If you have not checked out “The Biggest Bluff” yet, do yourself a favor and grab it as soon as you possibly can. I promise you will not be disappointed.
As you know I have a slight obsession with hearing the backstories of amazing folks in the world of poker and Maria’s may be the most captivating one of them all.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How she managed to convince none other than Erik Seidel, who had never before taken on a poker student, to be her mentor.
- The amount of effort it REALLY takes to write an amazing book proposal.
- The one thing she wasn’t allowed to talk to Erik about.
- And much, MUCH more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you world-renowned psychologist, speaker, best-selling author, and professional poker player Maria Konnikova.
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#70 Jerod Smith: Part-Time Lawyer, Full Time Poker Pro
24 juli 2020 · 1 uur 32 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is poker pro, streamer, and lawyer Jerod Smith. Lees meer
Jerrod is a full-time poker pro who lives in a grindhouse in Las Vegas with former Chasing Poker Greatness guest Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel.
And before we jump into the show, I know you hear me emphasize the importance of community in your poker journey over and over and over again … but it is such a critical thing not only for expediting your growth as a poker player but also in, frankly, maintaining your sanity.
Because let’s face it, it is inevitable that this game we all love so much for some ungodly reason is going to play every single dirty trick in the book on your mind and make you feel so disoriented you won’t be able to tell the difference between what’s up and what’s down.
But when you have a close knit group of friends who genuinely care about you, you get unbiased feedback and support when you desperately need it the most.
If you wait until you need the support, it’s already too late.
With that said, in today’s show you’re going to learn:
- How starting a Twitch stream can literally shape your entire life.
- The importance of having a significant other who really understands poker.
- The two MTT stops Jerrod says are commonly recognized as the softest in the USA.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you professional poker crusher Jerod Smith.
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#69 Jaime Staples: OG Poker Streamer and PartyPoker Pro
22 juli 2020 · 1 uur 25 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of the pioneers and most recognizable faces in the world of Twitch poker streaming Jamie Staples. Lees meer
Jaime and his younger brother Matt (Who’s a former CPG guest) are PartyPoker sponsored pros and I wanna say a couple of things straight away:
1) I had never met or interacted with Jaime in any way before he and I had this conversation.
2) It became painfully obvious to me as our conversation went on as to why he has such a massive following: The man is as authentic and as genuine as it gets.He’s a man who cares about having a positive impact on the folks he crosses paths with, and wants to leave poker in a much better place than he found it.
In my opinion, these are the folks we ought to be championing and supporting as much as humanly possible if we truly want poker to survive and thrive far into the future.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
- Why you’re destined for failure if money is your sole driving force to improve at this game.
- How younger brother Matt REALLY began working at Poker Staples Worldwide.
- How a big public failure involving a prop bet with Bill Perkins has caused Jaime to examine the root causes of unhealthy lifestyle decisions.
- And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you a man after my own heart who won me over as a fan for life through a single interaction … Jaime Staples.
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#68 Andrew Brokos: Co-Host ThinkingPoker Podcast & Author of Play Optimal Poker
20 juli 2020 · 1 uur 23 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the host of the “Thinking Poker” podcast and author of Play Optimal Poker 1 and 2 Andrew Brokos. Lees meer
Andrew’s another one of those human beings who makes you consider your personal beliefs.
Recently on Twitter in a thread about the Daniel Negreanu WSOP software meltdown Andrew left me with a this statement, “One last thought for you specifically, very few people have chased poker greatness as successfully as Daniel Negreanu and this is where it got him.”
Which I equated to throwing a grenade and leaving the room.
With that thought in mind I just want to make absolute certain one person’s version of poker greatness does not have to be yours. It’s a personal aspiration that each and every one of us, myself included, should consider deeply.
I genuinely hope that through this podcast, if nothing else, you will gain the necessary tools needed to answer this question for you and you alone.
And it’s my ultimate wish that you take special care on your emotional, physical, and spiritual as you endeavor to chase your version of poker greatness.
With that said, in today’s episode you’re going to learn:
- The surprising “why” behind the beginning of Andrew’s poker career.
- Why Andrew has found poker attracts the kinds of souls he tends to enjoy spending time with.
- An awesome tactic he uses to measure his level of play in live tournaments.
- And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you podcaster, author, and thinker Andrew Brokos.
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#67 Gillian Epp: Traveling the World & Crushing Cash Games
17 juli 2020 · 1 uur 46 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game destroyer of worlds and Twitch streamer Gillian Epp. Lees meer
If you aren’t familiar with Gillian’s work, you should probably count your blessings as her format of choice is the one that’s nearest and dearest to my own heart, cash games. And on the felt is probably not where you’d wish to encounter her.
This conversation is especially meaningful to me as it made me reflect and meditate on some of my core beliefs about the world of poker.
The first was my cynical gut response to the Bill Perkins/Jungleman fiasco … really just feeling apathetic about the whole deal. Even though I cannot change what my initial reaction was (and I still find it hard to care more than even a little bit), I genuinely wish I still had the rosey view of online poker (And maybe human beings) that I did when I was a younger man.
That rosey view was that folks were generally honorable and would do the right thing even when other folks weren’t watching. Maybe that was naive and it’s probably unlikely I’ll get back there again, I do wish I would feel more outraged when these stories hit the wire than I currently do.
The second perspective I have meditated on quite a bit since this conversation is whether or not I would want my young girls to be a part of the poker world when they get older.
I’m just going to tell you straight away, I have seen and heard some really, really horrible things said to female dealers and poker players in my poker career … stuff I am ashamed to say I didn’t take a stand against when they happened in real time.
But Gillian’s mostly positive experience navigating the world of live poker made me realize that maybe those moments I feel such shame about aren’t as common as I once thought and, given all of the bs women have to deal with in the corporate world, etc … maybe poker wouldn’t be such a bad landing spot for my girls when it’s all said and done.
Anyway, enough about me.
In today’s episode, you’ll lea…
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#66 Jarred "GodsBigToe" Gabin: Passionate Poker Coach, Community Builder, MTT Wizard
14 juli 2020 · 1 uur 30 min
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast has won a major MTT on every US friendly poker site and is one of the most popular coaches in the game today, Jarred “godsbigtoe” Gabin. Lees meer
Toe has been in and around the game of poker since the early 2000’s and has been playing off of the same bankroll that began with him with a $5 PokerStars freeroll.
And even though he’s managed to spin hay into gold over the last couple of decades, what he’s most beloved for is giving back to the poker community through his regular coaching and Twitch study streams with former Chasing Poker Greatness guest Shaundle Pruitt.
When it comes to teachers in the world of poker, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more dedicated and passionate guide than godsbigtoe.
One of the regular questions I ask on this show is “What does greatness mean to you?” and I just want to say that I personally believe making an impact on the folks you interact with, helping guide the folks you see an earlier version of yourself in along their path, and being patience and generous with the wisdom you have gained are a MASSIVE part of what makes someone GREAT in this world.
And Jarred has all of these traits in spades.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How Jarred spun up his roll from the aforementioned $5.
- Why poker has been such a consistent part of Jarred’s life over the past couple of decades.
- How Jarred still feels when meeting and interacting with the folks who have made an impact in his poker career.
- And much, MUCH more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the one and only godsbigtoe … assuming I guess that god only has one big toe … Jarred Gabin.
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#65 Brian "The Golden Blazer" Frenzel: Rolling Up His Stake and Moving to Vegas
10 juli 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
In today’s episode we have up-and-coming poker star, Twitch streamer, and MTT pro Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel. Lees meer
Brian’s going to tell his story step-by-step from mascotting in college (true story), to becoming an educator, to discovering the game of poker and heartbreak, and finally putting all of his earthly possessions into his car, moving to vegas, and taking his shot.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How Brian’s Twitch community helped him overcome a brutal personal struggle.
- Why full poker immersion helps expedite the growth process.
- How other people’s energy levels can give you an extra boost in the back stretch of your poker sessions.
And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#64 Jason Su: Using Presence to Unlock Your Poker Greatness
8 juli 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
Today’s guest is longtime cash game pro, Poker Detox mental game coach, and the author of the greatness bomb dripping book “Poker with Presence”, Jason Su. Lees meer
It’s always a little tough for me to make these intros with cash game crushers.
Normally I read out my guest’s HendonMob results, wow you with the millions of dollars they’ve cashed for in poker tournaments, list off their highlight reel, and hop into the show.
The irony, of course, is that the Jason Su’s of the world are the folks who I’ve always looked up to the most.
The cash game crushers who genuinely love the game, stay forever curious, show up at their local casino day-in and day-out, and enjoy sustained success over the decades.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- Why poker has given Jason purpose and happiness.
- Why there is no difference between “intuitive” and “analytical” players.
-How to work on managing your emotions while navigating the inevitable highs and lows of poker.
- And MUCH, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you Jason Su.
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#63 Bryan Paris: $12m+ In Online Poker Cashes & 2nd Human Ever To Hit $10m
6 juli 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Bryan Paris. Lees meer
Bryan has over 12 million dollars in online cashes (And was the 2nd human in poker history to crack the 10 million dollar mark) and has been crushing the poker tournament scene for the last 14 years.
Bryan was incredibly easy-going and easy to talk to … It’s quite apparent why he’s racked up 35,000+ followers on Twitch and had hundreds of viewers from day one of streaming.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- A clever and effective tactic to make sure you have an edge when you’re moving up stakes.
- Why the thought experiment “The Prisoner’s Dilemma” means really bad things for the future of online poker.
- Why the folks in the USA who thrive in this age of online poker are built to last.
- And much, MUCH more.Without any further ado, I bring to you the great Bryan Paris.
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Hero Bluff Week #5: High Stakes Poker
27 juni 2020 · 43 min
Today's episode features three epic hands from my favorite poker show of all-time, High Stakes Poker. Lees meer
Tom Dwan pulls off one of the best bluffs of all time, Phil Galfond gets GOT by a recreational player, and Brad Booth pounds stacks of cash on the felt with four high vs. the GOAT Phil Ivey.
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Hero Bluff Week #4: World Poker Tour
26 juni 2020 · 32 min
Today's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness features one of the greatest to ever sit down at the green felt, Ike Haxton, getting a disgusting bluff through vs. Ryan Daut. Lees meer
Hand #2 happened right before the COVID-19 pandemic at WPT Thunder Valley and involves Jake Schwartz and Tony Tran.
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Hero Bluff Week #3: WSOP Champs
25 juni 2020 · 28 min
Today on Hero Bluff Week Thomas and I break down probably the most important bluff in poker's history involving Chris Moneymaker and Sam Farha. Lees meer
The other bluff we chose was a little bit more recent (it happened back in 2018) and involved a former WSOP champion trying to bully his way into another WSOP Main Event final table.
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Enjoy the show!
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Hero Bluff Week #2: The Phil Ivey Special
24 juni 2020 · 36 min
Today's episode features two pots from the greatest player to ever sit down at the green felt. Lees meer
Hand 1 is a classic pitting Phil Ivey against Tom "Durrr" Dwan on High Stakes Poker where a pot BALLOONS to over $600,000.
Hand 2 is just Phil Ivey doing Phil Ivey things in a classic hand you genuinely do not want to miss.
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Hero Bluff Week #1: Garrett vs. Andy
23 juni 2020 · 44 min
I'm convinced Live at the Bike was created just as a battleground for Andy and Garrett Adelstein to wage war against one another. Lees meer
Kicking off "Hero Bluff Week" are two hands played by two of the best regulars in the nosiest of nose bleed cash games in the world.
Enjoy.
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Detox Files #4: Using Language to Upgrade Your Performance
18 juni 2020 · 1 uur 14 min
Today's Detox Files episode starts off with a key "aha" moment that the player had from Nick and I's first Chasing Poker Greatness conversation. Lees meer
They then delve into the way we talk to ourselves and how that creates delusions and negative emotions in poker (in this case frustration).
They then work on how to practically apply language upgrades to improve performance, specifically around the need for a play that "should work" to work every time.
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Detox Files #3: Do You Trust Yourself Enough to Be a Live Pro?
17 juni 2020 · 50 min
The first real deep dive into the unrealistic expectations that people have for scientifically navigating a career as a live player. It comes down to how much you trust yourself. Lees meer
If you're not someone who's not comfortable navigating on intuition, live is probably not a career that's ever going to offer you the security you're looking for.
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Detox Files #2: How Do You Take a Responsible Shot at Pro Poker w/ a Family?
16 juni 2020 · 34 min
Today's show features a consultation with Nick Howard where the guest is a family man who is heavily considering transitioning away from his IT job into playing poker. Lees meer
Is this a reasonable thought and how can he test the waters without diving fulling into the deep end of the pool?
Find out in today's episode.
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