Chasing Poker Greatness (Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach)

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Today's guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is a high stakes nose bleed legend.

I could not be more excited to share with you my conversation with guest Matt Berkey (Hereafter known as Berkey … poker players and their original nicknames, amirite?) a professional player since 2003 who’s known for playing in some of the highest of high stakes games on the planet—and that’s the way he likes it.

He’s gone from playing $1/$2 and $2/$5 games in college to claiming his seat among the world’s elite in the famed “Ivey’s Room” where he plays no-limit hold’em at stakes as high as $300/$600/$1200.

Not just a nose bleeds cash game crusher, Berkey also has over $4 million in lifetime tournament winnings to go along with 6 WSOP final tables despite playing a very limited tourney slate.

He also loves to write, whether it be for his own blog thevoicewithin.me, print and online magazines, or as a contributor to the Huffington Post.

Being one who thrives with multiple balls in the air, Berkey’s also the founder of elite live cash game training site SolveForWhyAcademy.com.

During our conversation today you'll get Berkey’s input on what it means to be not just a good player but a good competitor at the table.

He’ll talk about his feelings on moving up stakes, the fear of taking shots, and how to overcome that fear.

He also has invaluable insights into game theory, exploitative play, and how to make sure that you’re always maximizing and increasing your edge.

Aside from all that, he’s got some great stories too.

Like a lot of players in their poker career, Berkey has won and lost millions of dollars—with the notable point that sometimes he does it in only one hand!

You’ll hear how he deals with the stellar highs of raking in seven figure pots as well as the crushing lows of watching a small fortune being pushed in someone else’s direction … and then being asked to pose for a picture with the dude that just won!

There are very few people in the poker world who can say they’ve seen and done as much as Berkey.

He’s truly a gift to the game, not just because he’s one of the elite players in the universe but also because he does everything in his power to give back to the great game of poker as well.

So what are you waiting for?

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Today I’m speaking with Robbie Strazynski, founder of CardplayerLifestyle.com.

Robbie has made immeasurable contributions to the beautiful game of poker through his own blog as well as other poker media since he got started around 2009. He’s a well-respected member of the community who is admired by both the players and the fans.

Robbie knows and is known by many people in the poker world. He’s interviewed greats in the game like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Helmuth, and Phil Ivey.

Cardplayer Lifestyle is considered to be one of the top poker entertainment websites on the Internet. Robbie himself is the main writer and also acts as editor for all of the contributed content that he also publishes. The site delivers in-depth interviews with some of the most well-known industry faces, exciting news about happenings and invents, must-read strategy articles, and, of course, all kinds of articles about living the poker lifestyle.

In today’s episode you’ll get Robbie’s insights on what it means to reach the the level of high achievement—at poker or anything else, the players he considers to be truly great, and why.

He speaks on the benefits of keeping your brain active by playing poker as well as other ways that the game can benefit you when you’re away from the table.

He explains how he learned to stop thinking about the money and just play the game as he tells an amazing comeback story that starts with him losing all of the money he took with him to the WSOP.

Robbie also relates two quite personal stories, one about Daniel Negreanu and another about Phil Hellmuth, that will show you exactly why you shouldn’t always believe everything you see on TV.

I don’t want to give too much away here, so go ahead subscribe + download the show and dive into my conversation with Robbie Strazynski.

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Today I’m speaking with Robbie Strazynski, founder of CardplayerLifestyle.com.

Robbie has made immeasurable contributions to the beautiful game of poker through his own blog as well as other poker media since he got started around 2009. He’s a well-respected member of the community who is admired by both the players and the fans.

Robbie knows and is known by many people in the poker world. He’s interviewed greats in the game like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Helmuth, and Phil Ivey.

Cardplayer Lifestyle is considered to be one of the top poker entertainment websites on the Internet. Robbie himself is the main writer and also acts as editor for all of the contributed content that he also publishes. The site delivers in-depth interviews with some of the most well-known industry faces, exciting news about happenings and invents, must-read strategy articles, and, of course, all kinds of articles about living the poker lifestyle.

In today’s episode you’ll get Robbie’s insights on what it means to reach the the level of high achievement—at poker or anything else, the players he considers to be truly great, and why.

He speaks on the benefits of keeping your brain active by playing poker as well as other ways that the game can benefit you when you’re away from the table.

He explains how he learned to stop thinking about the money and just play the game as he tells an amazing comeback story that starts with him losing all of the money he took with him to the WSOP.

Robbie also relates two quite personal stories, one about Daniel Negreanu and another about Phil Hellmuth, that will show you exactly why you shouldn’t always believe everything you see on TV.

I don’t want to give too much away here, so go ahead subscribe + download the show and dive into my conversation with Robbie Strazynski.

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Today I’m speaking with one of the most fun and animated women to ever mix it up on the green felt.

Known simply as “Q”, she recently began publishing a chronicle of her own poker plays and thoughts through the ”P’s and Q’s Poker Vlog” on YouTube and it has skyrocketed in popularity.

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She’s a well-established cash game player who admittedly likes to take advantage of the men at the table who underestimate her simply because she’s a woman. By the time you get to the end of this episode you’ll understand what a big mistake it really is to underestimate Q.

To say that Q is determined to reach her goals and dreams would be a gross understatement. I don’t want to spoil anything ahead. As we move through the conversation, though, you’ll learn not only how she’s already far along the path to poker greatness, but also how she’s willing to push it all to the side, start over, and do it again.

You’ll get her views on what it means to be great in the world of poker, how she’s been able to keep growing consistently, and her somewhat unusual ideas on how to find and utilize coaches.

She’ll even share her best advice on what to do if you can’t find a coach to help you with your own game.

In what has become a sort of regular theme that many guests seem to talk about naturally, Q goes into quite a bit of detail about how the things we learn from playing poker can affect our lives away from the game and vice versa.

She’s got opinions on just about every facet of the game and the people who play it and she’s not afraid to express them. She also has a very special quality of always speaking in a way that gets her point across with respect, and very often with humor.

Q is such a delight to listen to and I had such a blast talking with her. Can't wait for Round 2 in the future!

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Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Lyle Bateman.

For those who aren’t familiar with his name, Lyle is a contributing editor at PokerNews Canada.

He began writing for the magazine after he was discovered by then Chief Editor Lane Anderson. Lane saw a blog post that Lyle had written, which he’ll tell you about during our conversation, and asked him if he’d be interested in writing something for PokerNews. The rest, as they say, is history.

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Lyle has a long list of articles published, going all the way back to 2013. He specializes in covering some of poker’s biggest events. He’s written on just about all of the world’s top live and online tournaments.

He’s an avid online poker tournament player himself and conducts his own poker stream on Twitch.

Lyle is most certainly one of poker’s greatest ambassadors. It’s easy to see that he has a genuine love for being around the game as well as mingling with many of the world’s greatest players as he does his job.

As we talk today, Lyle will share stories about what got him into poker, why he actually sold the first big tournament ticket he ever won, and the strange way his life has gone from working in insufferable heat in Africa to working in insufferable cold in Canada.

He speaks about why he prefers tournaments to cash games, what it’s like to be a part of the press covering live tournaments, and why he likes to have an audience watching when he plays himself.

You’ll also hear some interesting, insightful, and unique advice from someone who is intimately involved with the professional poker world, yet not a professional poker player himself.

His unique viewpoint from somewhere in between inside and outside the game reveals a perspective that few people have.

Also, *HINT* ... if you'd like to get more (or less) coverage when playing live poker tournaments, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Lyle is an amazing guy to talk to, and very easy to listen to as he moves from one story to another.

He’s also someone that you just might be talking with yourself one day as you get closer to your goals while Chasing Poker Greatness.

And so without any further ado, click that download or play button to listen to my awesome conversation with Lyle Bateman

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Today I have the pleasure of sitting with the co-host of JustHandsPoker Jack Laskey.

At 25 years old, it’s safe to say he’s one of the most experienced young players currently in the game and speaks with a wisdom well beyond his years.

He’s enjoyed success in the online and live poker world since turning 18 in 2012, although his career and love for the game go back quite a bit before then … like, it started when we was 12 years old … TWELVE!

Jack is currently a mid-stakes live cash game specialist who currently spends most of his table time playing in private games in New York City.

You can find him at JustHandsPoker.com where him and his co-host Zach do an amazing job of in-depth hand analysis.

At the site, you’ll find a weekly podcast, poker strategy blog, and access to coaching services, among other things.

He’s also signed on as a mid-stakes coach at Solve For Why, a training site created by another “Chasing Poker Greatness” podcast guest Matt Berkey that focuses specifically on live poker strategy.

In Jack and I’s conversation you'll hear us talk about:

- What poker can teach you about life.

- The benefits of making negative EV moves.

- Why you should learn to make decisions and act quickly at the table. - Why you should be questioning all common poker advice.

- And much more.

Jack’s an amazingly deep thinker who asks a lot of philosophical questions. It’s clear that in his mind, there's a thin line of separation between poker and life.

He finds a way to use almost everything from one world to sharpen his senses and improve his actions in the other.

Many of the answers he gives to my questions weave in and out between poker and life, but somehow they all make perfect sense and leave you with a feeling that you’ve just been given a new perspective in which to think about things.

I loved talking to Jack so much that we went WAY over the normal 1 hour in what felt like 10 or 15 minutes and, even after we turned the recording off, still kept going for another 30 minutes.

So settle in and get ready to look at your game, and possibly your life, in a whole new way.

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Today I’m going to be talking with co-founder, publisher, and business operations manager of Ante Up Magazine, Scott Long.

Ante Up is the most widely distributed poker magazine in the United States and has managed to survive where so many other prominent poker magazines have failed.

Scott and his partner, Chris, worked together at the St. Petersburg Times, which was Florida’s largest newspaper publication. In 2008, when they were told a project they were both passionate about wasn’t going to get the funding they thought it deserved, they decided to quit their good-paying jobs and risk it all by going out on their own.

Ante Up Magazine was born and they haven’t looked back since.

Ante Up is a unique poker magazine, aimed squarely at the recreational player. Rather than just covering the big tournaments and pros, Ante Up gives recreational players real and relevant information about the games they play. From getting more out of weekend home games to finding the best places for organized amateur games, Ante Up caters to the vast majority of poker players who aren’t professionals.

Over the years, Ante Up has spawned several other features and events that have taken things farther than Scott ever thought he would go. Ante Up publishes a weekly podcast hosted by Scott and Chris, runs regular poker cruises, and even hosts their own poker tour.


Scott has proven to be one of the most influential poker ambassadors in the industry. His views from inside and outside the game, and especially within the recreational player community, give him great insights into the game, how it’s played, and the real people who play it.

As we talk today, Scott will share how and why he and his partner decided to create Ante Up, what it was like in the beginning, and why they’re still around when so much of their competition has disappeared,

He talks about the dangers of making too many assumptions and how he deals with failures.

You’ll hear what he values the most and what, to him, embodies poker greatness. He’ll speak on the importance of adapting as you grow, why they call him the short stack ninja, and the concept of card destiny.

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Maurice currently holds the record for both earnings and titles on the World Series Of Poker Circuit.

He has earned more than $1.7 million on the WSOP circuit and is the proud owner of an astonishing 13 gold rings (Now 14!), including 4 from main events.

He made his first tournament cash back in 2005 and has since managed to reach 86 final tables, raking in lifetime wins worth more than three and a half million dollars in the process.

He exudes confidence and has every reason to do so.

As our conversation progresses, Maurice will let you in on what changed his mind and turned a future heart surgeon into one of the best tournament poker players in the world.

He will also, of course, shed some light on what has helped and hindered him on his poker journey.

I absolutely loved his thoughts and views on game theory as well as his disdain of everything “standard”. Maurice also dives into the importance of family, happiness, and life away from the green felt.

The man shoots from the hip and pulls no punches. He’s not afraid to say what he thinks about himself or the game. What you see is what you get, and in our conversation he was very, very generous with dispensing his wisdom.

And so, without any further ado, I give you the winningest WSOPC tournament player of all time, Maurice Hawkins…


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Today you’re going to hear from Shaundle Pruitt. Shaundle is an accomplished tournament player, streamer, and—as you might not expect—real estate agent.

He comes from a strong gamer background as a man who, surprise surprise, fell in love with strategy games at a young age.

Infatuated by the added element of luck in poker, he found success at micro stakes cash games online before turning his attention and energy to online tournies.

Shaundle had built up his bankroll to the point where he felt comfortable firing at $500 and $1k buy-in tourneys until a fateful day in mid-April of 2011 changed everything.

Shaundle had just binked a tourney for $5k on his BIRTHDAY, April 14th, when all of a sudden *POOF* online poker disappeared overnight. I guess there’s a lot that can happen in life but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this has to rank up there in worst birthday memories of all time for Shaundle.

After Black Friday, Shaundle couldn’t bring himself to continue playing the game he had invest so much of his heart and soul into anymore and quit playing poker for about 4 years before eventually returning to the game.

As is par for the course, the man has had some big ups and big downs over his career, but if there’s one adjective I would use to describe him it would be this: gritty. He’s never stays down for long and continues to grow and improve his game on a daily basis.

As we talk today, you’re going to hear what he considers his biggest success in poker, and his biggest failure too. He’ll let us in on any regrets he may be harboring and explain what has allowed him to thrive in online tournaments regardless of the year or the competition.

He’s got some great words of advice about what you should be thinking about — and what you shouldn’t — if you want to make it on the green felt. He’ll also let you in on some secrets for finding methods of study that will improve anyone and everyone’s game.

Shaundle is a shining example of what perseverance and hard work can get you if you’re willing to put in the time and chase your dreams.

And so, if you’re ready to do what it takes to be successful in Chasing Poker Greatness, Mr Shaundle Pruitt has most definitely got some advice for you…

Let’s get to it.


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Today I’m speaking with the 2007 WPT player of the year Jonathan Little.

Jonathan is a 2 time WPT tournament champion with more than $6.8 million in tournament wins. He’s also published 14 of the most high impact poker strategy books on the market … with number 15 and 16 hitting shelves in the near future.

And not only is Jonathan a tournament crusher extraordinaire, as the founder of pokercoaching.com he’s also a world-class coach who creates all kinds of amazing strategic content across all major platforms.

He also writes regularly for the largest poker website on the Internet, Pokernews.com.

I’m pretty sure we didn’t get into this much but I’m not quite sure when the man finds time to sleep.

But although he’s had great success, Jonathan is quick to point out that it wasn’t an easy path to get to where he is now. He’s also pretty clear about the fact that, counterintuitively, he doesn’t believe that he possesses many of the qualities that most people associate with successful professional poker players. But that most certainly hasn’t stopped him.

Jonathan is a perfect example of what you can achieve through hard work and dedication to your passion. During our conversation, you’ll hear how he got his start in poker, how he’s managed to keep improving and stay on top over the last 15 years, and what he’s thinking for the future. I’m sure you’ll also love his great insights into the game, what it takes to learn and improve, and the benefits of both teaching others and working with coaches.

There are few people in the game who work so tirelessly in trying to help others learn how to play cards, no matter what level they play at or wish to reach.

Jon was a joy to speak to and an absolute gold mine for dispensing poker wisdom.

So without any further ado ... I present to you, world champion poker player, prolific poker author, and world-class poker coach, Mister Jonathan Little.


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in today’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down for a talk with an all-time poker legend and future hall of famer, Dan “Jungelman” Cates.

As poker’s version of Alexander the Great, Jungleman has conquered pretty much all there is to conquer in the poker world at the ripe old age of 29.

At 21 years old he accepted the “Durrr” challenge and blistered Mr. Dwan so badly that the challenge still hasn’t been completed 9 years later (He's now slated to face off against Phil Galfond in the Phil Galfond challenge as well).

He’s racked up $7 million+ in poker tournament winnings despite spending the majority of his time battling in high stakes cash games where he most likely employees a dragon or 2 to guard the entrance to the vault of riches he’s won in said games.

He’s been documented in playing as big as $6k/$12k in Bobby’s room but I think I can safely say that where there exists the biggest cash game in the world … there’s almost always a Jungleman lurking.

He is, without a doubt, one of the most feared poker and respected players in the game today.

During our conversation you’ll learn:

- The concept of “reverse game selection” and how Jungleman used the tactic as rocket fuel to surge through the online ranks.

- The importance of overcoming your emotions that cloud your logic and

- Why working by yourself is inferior to using the knowledge of other people

And much much more!

So sit back, listen, and learn how an introverted 17-year-old kid with a video game obsession became one of poker’s living legends before hitting the big 3-0.

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Today’s guest is live cash game crusher, online personality, and my good friend DGAF.

DGAF is one of the best professional live cash poker players in the world. He’s been playing poker as a pro since 2007 (and saying he’s going to quit since about 2012). He’s a personal friend; someone I’ve had the pleasure and the honor of playing the game with, and against, during my own poker career.

We talk about what got him started with poker, how he became a professional player and his thoughts on eventually getting out of the game.

He’ll share the reasoning behind his somewhat paradoxical views on why you should love the game, why you should work to get better, and why shouldn’t be looking to make poker your full-time job and career.

For more than ten years now, he’s been crushing high-stakes live poker games. As any poker pro will tell you, though, it’s not all roses and rainbows. From huge highs to rock bottom lows, shady people, and even a brush with the Hell’s Angels, he explains what daily life in card rooms and casinos can be like.

His posts on the 2+2 poker forums have earned more than 2 million, yes that’s MILLION, views.

He’s a successful podcaster himself, publishing not one but two well-reviewed podcasts.

He co-hosts the mental health “call-in”, or should I say “mail-in” show, Solicited Advice, where “a psychiatrist and professional poker player get together once a week to record a podcast over some Belgian beers.” (Their description, not mine)

He also headlines his own podcast, (DGAF’s Poker) Sessions, where he chronicles his adventures getting back to even from $250k worth of debt with no bankroll.

He’ll soon publish a book about his life and adventures in poker titled “The Long Run…” and he’s put together a collection of some of the coolest poker apparel and accessories to hit the market at pokerrags.us.

He is, without a doubt, one of the best-liked and most respected players to ever take a seat at a poker table and it truly is an honor to have him with me as today’s guest. I can only hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this episode.

So let’s jump in and let DGAF speak for himself...


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Welcome back to the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast. This is your host, Brad Wilson, and today I’m sitting down for a conversation with Twitch superstar and mid-stakes tournament grinder Matty Staples.

Spending nearly all of his time playing in online tournaments, Matt is currently a member of Team PartyPoker.

By his own estimation, about 99.9% of his tournament poker career has been streamed live online as he’s played.

Matt generally streams mid-stakes but has been known to test his skills in events with buy-ins as high as $500 and $1000 as well. This past May he took down the biggest cash of his career when he finished third in the PokerStars Sunday Million for $92,812.18.

Matt is the rare breed of player who started out online with a miniscule bankroll and reached his current lofty status by simply grinding, learning, winning, and growing without adding any outside money. After getting his start a few years ago with about $20, his bankroll today is estimated to be around $160,000.

At the fresh young age of 24, Matt is a perfect example of what it means to dive in, work hard, and chase poker greatness. He’s living proof that if you want to start making a living through playing this card game even in today’s day and age it is still possible.

During the course of our conversation he talks about how he got started with the game, where he began to make the transition to a professional player, and what changed the way he thinks about the game, allowing him to go farther than he ever thought he would. You’ll hear what he likes the most, what he’d change if he could, and the key advice he’d give to any new player.

So, once again, thank you for joining me on Chasing Poker Greatness. Here is my conversation with stream and lamp lover extraordinaire Matt Staples...


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Today on Chasing Poker Greatness I'm going to be conversing with PartyPoker Team Online pro and Twitch streamer extraordinaire, Jeff Gross.

Jeff’s been playing poker online and live for about 15 years and boasts a very impressive a very impressive resume with over $4 million in tournament winnings.

At the time of recording, Pocket Fives poker database ranks Jeff at number 104 worldwide.

Their numbers, of course, confirm his impressive earnings on the online streets with:

- $949,000 at PokerStars
- $370,000 at PartyPoker
- $291,000 at Full Tilt
- $147,000 at America’s Card Room

And finally, the Hendon Mob database credits Jeff with over $3,250,000 in live tournament winnings and over $1.4 million in online earnings.

He also keeps himself busy streaming on Twitch, growing his YouTube channel, and producing his own podcast "The Flow Show" on PokerNews.com.

During the conversation, Jeff will let you in on his views about studying and what it takes to keep up with an ever-evolving game like poker, the importance of the people you keep around you, and the effects of how you interact with your peers at and away from the tables.

You’ll hear about the first major tournament cash that really set Jeff on the path to becoming a professional player, how black Friday changed his career and his approach to both poker and life, and plenty more.

Without any further ado, this is Jeff Gross on Chasing Poker Greatness...


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As well as being a successful comedian, my guest today is known as one of the most popular and entertaining poker commentators to ever pick up a mic.

Joe Stapleton, known to most as “Stapes”, has been an active poker commentator for over a decade.

Gaining immediate acceptance in the poker industry, Joe received a reader’s choice award from Bluff magazine during his very first year on the job. Since then, he has served as commentator and host on many of the industry’s most successful television shows.

You may have heard his unmistakable voice and wit on the Pokerstars.Net Big Game, the NHL Alumni Charity Shootout, the Deepstacks Poker Tour, or the Deepstacks Western New York Poker Championship.

He’s also served as the host of several shows including:

Shark Cage
Poker Night In America
Poker Night Live

Outside the realm of poker, he’s found plenty of success in the stand-up comedy world. He’s worked on MAD TV and made a brief appearance in the Netlfix/Adam Sandler film “The Week Of” and wrote the comedy short film The Lost Archives of Quincy Taylor.

During our conversation Joe reveals that there is quite a lot of substance and deep thinking under the surface of a man that has spent much of his adult life just trying to make people laugh.

He’ll talk about everything from his biggest joy to some of his deepest pains, the amazing and long lasting effects of simply not being a dick, why he believes he caused Black Friday, and even the surprising way that he deals with Internet trolls that will hit you square in the feels.

This talk with one of poker’s biggest and brightest television personalities is one that you’ll be glad you didn’t miss.

Without any fruther ado, this is Joe “Stapes” Stapleton on Chasing Poker Greatness...


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My guest today is mental game expert and hypnotherapist Elliot Roe.

Elliot is the master of helping folks:

- Identify and extinguish their fears on the green felt
- Clear and focus their minds
- Remove their own mental roadblocks
- And achieve their goals … regardless of how audacious they may be.

Elliot has worked one on one with more than 200 individual poker players including:

Future Chasing Poker Greatness guest Fedor Holz - former #1 ranked player with more than $32 million in winnings
Former Chasing Poker Greatness guests Jonathan Little, Matt Berkey, and Jeff Gross.
2017 WSOP Main event champion Scott Blumstein
Super High Roller champion Brian Rast
Former #1 world-ranked player Alex Foxen
WSOP $50k high-roller winner Ben Heath
And the list goes on.

They all credit Elliot with helping them to manage tilt, remain calm and focused during some of their most stressful moments of their life, and create a healthy, sustainable mindset that allows them to continue to evolve and compete at the highest of high levels..

Elliot also produces two podcasts, one of which, The Mindset Advantage, was specifically created to help poker players improve their mental game.

He regularly publishes highly informative self-help and mental game articles on his own blog and, as if all of that wasn’t enough, he created the guided mindset enhancement app Primed Mind.

During our conversation, Elliot reveals some of his most successful techniques for conquering your fears, changing your thought processes, and even how to analyze your own mind to figure out where your worst mental-game issues are coming from.

While there isn’t much in the way of strategic x’s and o’s in this episode, I’m going to make a bold claim and say that Elliot’s wisdom on dealing with your emotions while playing poker is more valuable than any single piece of strategic poker advice you’ll ever receive.

As the greatest poker player of all time Chip Reese once said when asked about what separates him from the living legends he battled against on a daily basis:

“Some players have a better A game than me but the difference is their D game is a lot worse than their A game, whereas my A game and D game aren’t that different.”

Elliot’s genius lies in guiding folks to do just that … elevating their D game so that it looks very similar to their A game.

And now, without any further ado, here’s my conversation with Elliot Roe on “Chasing Poker Greatness”.


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Barry has written for both online and print magazines as well as having had a hand in writing and publishing the most successful poker book ever written, The Mental Game of Poker (Which, coincidentally, is the most often suggested reading material by my “Chasing Poker Greatness” guests).

In addition to “The Mental Game of Poker”, Barry has also co-authored The Mental Game Of Poker 2 with Jared Tendler and "Poker Satellite Strategy" with Dara O’ Kearney.

On the media side, Barry has written and contributed to WPT magazine, PokerNews Magazine, Inside Poker Business, Poker Pro Europe, CardPlayer Magazine, and more.

He’s the former chief editor for PokerNews UK, where he spent just over five years in charge of all content and live reporting and today Barry is PokerStrategy.com’s chief editor who is responsible for managing just about all of the content that appears on the site.

During our conversation, he walks us through some of the history of poker and poker media, and expands on how the relationship between the two has changed over the years. He speaks about the evolution of poker and how the game has changed his life.

You’ll hear what it was like to experience Black Friday from the inside and get some opinions and insights into some of the most high-profile cheating scandals that have rocked the poker world both before and after that fateful day.

Very few people have the kind of access that Barry has to the inside world of the poker industry and today’s show is a rare opportunity to peak behind the curtains and get an insider’s view of a world us regular old poker players rarely get to see.

And so, without any further ado, this is award-winning poker journalist and best-selling author Barry Carter on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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In this episode, I’m going to be speaking with one of the hardest working human beings to ever step into the world of poker, Jennifer Shahade.

Jennifer has a list of credits, accomplishments, and accolades that most people could only dream of achieving and she doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to stopping anytime soon.

Before poker, she first showed her impressive talent for strategic games in the world of chess. She became a National Master at the age of 16 and was the first female to win the US Junior Open. She has won two US Chess Women’s Championship titles as well as a silver Olympic medal.

Jennifer is currently the Women’s Program Director at US Chess, acting as an Ambassador, host, and fundraiser. She’s also a board member at the World Chess Hall of Fame and hosts Grand Chess Tour events with top players all over the world.

In addition to being the author of two books about the game of chess, Chess Bitch: Women in the Intellectual Sport and Play Like a Girl: Tactics by 9 Queens, she also hosts the Ladies Knight — that’s knight with a K — chess podcast.

She’s also, of course, made a name for herself in poker, currently working as the MindSports Ambassador at PokerStars.

To name just a few of the highlights from her poker career, she took down the Open Face Poker championship in Prague — a tournament she hadn’t even planned to play in — she made it down to the final four of the PokerStars-sponsored winner-take-all Shark Cage, and became the first female coach at Run It Once, where she put together poker strategy videos from 2014 to 2018.

She also hosts her own poker podcast, “The Grid” where she discusses a specific Hold’em starting hands with a different guest in each episode. Her goal is to go through the entire grid of 169 possible starting hands. At the time of this interview, there are 21 episodes sitting and waiting for you to listen to.

She’s also given a TedX talk in Baltimore, guest lectures at MIT, Yale, and her alma mater, NYU, and speeches at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Dali Museum, and Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art.

As if all of that weren’t enough, she and her husband also work together to create fantastic art pieces that have been featured in such places as the Boston Sculptors Gallery, Contemporary Museum in Saint Louis, the Dali Museum, and the Francis Naumann Art Gallery.

As you’ve probably guessed by now, Jennifer’s a grade A certified badass and just reading her list of accomplishments makes me feel like a lazy bum in comparison.

The opportunity to hear her words, advice, wisdom, and warnings are invaluable.

So once again, this is Brad Wilson, and without any further ado here’s my conversation with the amazing Jennifer Shahade on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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Today I’m going to be speaking with someone who just might be the happiest and most optimistic guest I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with on the show so far, Mr. Sky Matsuhashi.

For many of you, Sky probably needs no introduction. Although he doesn’t classify himself as a professional poker player, Sky has been involved with the game in one way or another for about the last 16 years as a player, coach, author, and prolific content creator.

Sky’s career in the world of poker began when he decided to put up a blog called SmartPokerStudy.com.

Over the last few years, that blog has grown from a small outlet for his thoughts into the thriving centerpiece of a small empire built on teaching others the art of how to truly study poker and improve their own game.

Sky regularly produces the SmartPokerStudy podcast which now boasts more than 260 episodes. He’s given countless webinars and has put together stand-alone courses designed to help micro and small stakes players take their game to the next level.

He’s also developed “5 minute poker study”, a program designed to give you real training and results in quick, digestible, 5 minute bites.
He runs https://www.thepokerforge.com/, an ongoing coaching program that is in a constant state of growth and development as Sky works tirelessly to ensure his students are always getting 100% of the value he’s capable of producing.

Sky is also the author of How To Study Poker: Volumes 1 & 2 as well as Preflop Online Poker.

If you’ve ever found yourself trying to -quote-unquote- “study” a poker concept only to find that you didn’t really absorb much of it when you returned to the tables, Sky’s the man you want to talk to.

During our conversation, he reveals some brilliant insights into how he looks at the game, what should be going on in your minds on and off the felt as you play, and how to create the habits that will ultimately lead you to more success.

Before we get started, let me also tip you off that you should pay particular attention during this episode. Not only did Sky provide some great information during our talk, but he also created a special video treat exclusively for Chasing Poker Greatness listeners.

Thank you once again for listening and without any further ado, this is Chasing Poker Greatness featuring Sky Matsuhashi.


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At only 28 years old, Matt Vaughan has been playing poker for more than 10 years.

He started off like many players, at the microstakes online and as he moved up stakes he realized he could support himself playing poker and quit his 9 to 5 job at a medical software company.

Not long after, he created his vlog on YouTube and, close to 15 thousand subscribers later, the rest is history.

Starting off with a off-beat video about a cat, his channel has grown into a wealth of poker information mostly through his in-depth hand analysis.

While Matt isn’t 100% a professional poker player, in his own words he “plays poker about as much as one can play it without actually being a full-time professional player”.

He’s had success in both the live and online poker arenas in both cash and tournament formats.

Like yours truly, he spends considerably more of his time in cash games, but has still racked up more than $215,000 in winnings over the last few years.

He also does strategy and coaching work through the poker training site School of Cards and can be found on a semi-regular schedule streaming his play through Twitch.

During our conversation, Matt will share some awesome insights on vlogging and YouTube that will prove extremely valuable if you have any interest in following that path.

He also reveals his thoughts on the emotional and mental ups and downs that come with playing poker, the key points he uses to build strategies for both general and specific player pools, and, of course, the events that have had the greatest impact on his journey as he chases poker greatness.

So without any further ado, I present to you Matt Vaughan on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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Today I’m going to be speaking with GPA Poker Journalist of the Year, interviewer, deep thinker, storyteller, and all-around amazing human being, Sarah Herring.

Sarah has been writing for PokerNews since 2011 and is one of the most visible editor/writers to appear in the publication. She has interviewed pretty much every single elite poker player on the planet, has a ridiculously long list of published articles, and is also the co-host for the PokerNews podcast.

Sarah and I’s conversation is wide ranging and takes us through her life in Hollywood and film, a stint in the clink (True Story), and dives into how life’s setbacks often lead us down unforeseen paths where we discover the real treasures of the human experience (Love, friendships, and adventure).

We also cover Sarah’s poker origin story that involves a giant pair of brass knuckles and her then-boyfriend, now husband, MMA fighter Heath “Crazy Horse” Herring.

Sarah is such a delight and warm human being that just through hearing her stories, honesty, and outlook on life, you leave the conversation feeling happy and energized.

As our conversation unfolds she’ll talk about what it’s like being in constant contact with some of poker’s elite high-rollers, her impressions of the overall professional player pool, and how, despite our canyon like differences in beliefs, all human beings are more similar than you might think.

My conversation with Sarah was one of the most fun and enjoyable ones that I have ever had and so, without any further ado, I present to you Global Poker Awards Journalist of the Year Sarah Herring.


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Matt is the Executive Tour Director for the World Poker Tour (WPT) and holds the record for officiating over the most episodes of televised poker, with more than 400 under his belt.

He has overseen some of the biggest tournaments that poker has to offer, including the World Series Of Poker from 2002 to 2004, and too many WPTs to count.

He also currently serves as tournament director for several well-known casinos and card rooms including my old stomping grounds the Commerce Casino, Bay 101, and Thunder Valley.

He has worked with many television networks including:

Fox News
FSN
Travel Channel
NBC
ESPN

He is a co-founder of the Tournament Directors Association, was an inaugural inductee into the Poker Room Manager's Hall of Fame in 2003, and has been nominated five times for the Poker Hall of Fame.

Matt has a unique perspective on the game, with direct access to players and behind-the-scenes events that even journalists don’t usually see.

During our conversation you’ll hear stories about Chip Reese, Doyle Brunson, running the WSOP in the old days (Which includes running out of chips and not having enough space to accommodate an unexpectedly massive field), and even how Matt almost accidentally squashed the Moneymaker boom before it ever began.

He’ll also explain why he very much regrets introducing the concept of re-entries to tournament poker.

Matt is a true poker innovator, pioneer, and genuine asset to this game we all hold so near and dear to our hearts.

It isn’t hyperbole when I say that wherever poker tournaments are spread worldwide, if you look close enough, you’ll be able to spot Matt’s fingerprints on the structure and design.

So without any further ado, I bring to you one of the most influential human beans in the history of poker … this is Matt Savage on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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My conversation today is with tournament wizard and WSOP bracelet winner Ryan LaPlante.

Ryan is GTO expert who battles in the live and online streets of no limit hold ‘em and PLO.

On the WSOP circuit alone, he’s recorded 69 in-the-money finishes and collected winnings worth more than $1.2 million. His most recent cash was at the Poker Masters tournament where he took first place and the first prize of $186,000. All together, he’s amassed more than $2.4 million in winnings at live tournaments.

He has been a content creator and coach on several of the most reputable poker coaching sites on the Internet and has now launched his own at learnpropoker.com, where he shares the very same strategies and techniques that he has been using to crush the games and generate massive profits.

During our conversation, Ryan reveals a unique perspective on poker that moves back and forth between strong technical strategy and deep philosophical lessons to be learned. He’ll give you his recipe for winning the game, and winning at life. He also explains how his passion for the game has grown into a passion for helping and teaching others who want to learn and succeed in the world of poker.

As a coach, teacher, player, and human being Ryan is a blessing and massive boon to the poker world.

If you’re a tournament player chasing poker greatness, you’ll have a hard time finding a better example to follow on the felt than Ryan.

Once again, thank you for joining me. And now, Chasing Poker Greatness featuring Mr Ryan LaPlante...


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Today’s guest is Canadian online tournament specialist and prolific Twitch streamer (And Big Brother Canada participant), Arlie Shaban.

For Arlie, poker and streaming are inseparable.

He’s made a name for himself not just because of his poker ability, but also because of his relentless pursuit to be one of the biggest and best poker streamers on Twitch.

Without a doubt he is one of the hardest working human beings in the game today.

In a tale as old as time Arlie quit his job, decided to play poker for a living and began his streaming career 15 days later.

To prove himself to his peers and his audience, he set out to do something nobody else had done. He logged 1000 hours of broadcast time by streaming for more than 120 consecutive days. His personal record is a single streaming session lasting more than 40 straight hours.

No other poker streamer on Twitch has put in as many live hours online as Arlie since the day he started streaming.

Because of his poker prowess and streaming persistence, he has amassed more than 30,000 followers on Twitch and is now a member of PokerStars Team Pro Online as well as a RunItUp Ambassador.

You’ll find Arlie on Twitch regularly, of course, streaming MTT sessions on PokerSTars, of course.

During our conversation today, Arlie shares his views on what can be accomplished with hard work and good planning. He is, himself, a perfect living example of exactly what can happen.

You’ll hear why he wanted to play poker in the first place, the risks he took to try to become a professional player, and the immense amount of work and sacrifice that got him to where he is now.

Arlie is a shining example of how a “regular guy” can achieve a dream and make it as a professional poker player even if they don’t have a massive bankroll, didn’t start in the early 2000’s, or have the luxury of being able to study all day long.

If you’ve got the desire and the drive, Arlie just might have the advice that’ll light that fire in you and set you on a new path…

Thanks again for listening. This is Chasing Poker Greatness with Arlie Shaban.


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My guest today has had a tremendous influence on the game of poker both online and off through his perspectives on game strategy, coaching techniques, mental health, and more.

My conversation today is with pro poker player, coach, and author, Tommy Angelo.

Tommy has been playing poker professionally since the mid 80’s, preferring to play almost exclusively in live cash games. Having already accrued more than a decade of pro poker experience when most people were just beginning to discover and play the game, he quickly found himself with a successful coaching career as the popularity of poker began to grow and online games exploded.

Still one of the most popular books among serious poker players, Tommy’s first book, Elements of Poker, was released in December of 2007. Since then he’s written four more books on poker and one on the topic of meditation — something he has practiced daily without missing a day for more than 15 years.

Tommy has also either written or regularly writes for many popular poker publications including Poker Digest, PokerPages.com, Bluff Magazine, and PokerNews as well as being a regular poster on the 2+2 poker forums — where, by the way, he inadvertently became the creator of the name “the hijack” for the seat at the table just before the button and cutoff.

He has coached some of the most well-known professional players in poker over the years and is highly regarded among them for his unique way of looking at the game and his invaluable advice about how to deal with the tough mental aspects of playing cards for a living.

During our talk, you’ll hear countless bits of wisdom that will undoubtedly help guide you on your path to poker greatness.

Thanks again for listening. And now...Mister Tommy Angelo on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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My guest today is, indisputably, one of the greatest players to ever sit down at a poker table. He came onto the scene like a hurricane and swept away anyone and everyone in his path to being the number one ranked poker player in the world

And then, equally as abruptly, decided to call it a day and retire.

All before the age of 26.

Today I am joined by Fedor Holz.

Fedor, originally from Germany, has absolutely dominated both live and online poker tournaments during his career. He’s earned more than $40 million, taking down several multi-million dollar cashes along the way.

He has a WSOP bracelet and his WSOP circuit results as listed on WSOP.com show him with 12 cashes totalling just over $11.9 million. Among those are:

A 1st place finish in the High-Roller for One Drop, $111,111 buy-in, for $4.9m + his bracelet
A 2nd place finish in The Big One for One Drop, $1m buy-in, for $6m

He’s ranked as #1 on the all-time money list for Germany, and 8th in the world.

He was ranked as the #1 poker player in the world in 2016 as well as being ranked #1 in the world for online poker in 2014 and 2015.

My conversation with Fedor covers what got him into the game, his unique perspectives on poker and life, what it was like to truly achieve poker greatness and reach the top, and finally, his surprising decision to leave the game.

He’ll let you in on the importance of physical tells in live poker and what you should be looking for, as well as why you should stop looking for cut and dry solutions and instead strive to build your poker strategy around logic.

Oh and you’ll also learn Fedor’s method to super-accelerate your learning and the amazing results he’s achieved simply by connecting talented people to one another.

By the time you’ve finished listening to this podcast, you will undoubtedly be inspired to get to work on something you are passionate about, no matter what that might be.

Thank you very much once again for listening and now...This is Chasing Poker Greatness featuring Fedor Holz.


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Today I have the opportunity to speak with a true poker pioneer and insider.

Having worked for about 15 years within the top levels of one of the largest poker sites in the world, you are about to enjoy a bounty of amazing stories about the good ole days of PokerStars.

My guest today is author, professional cardplayer, and former PokerStars cardroom manager and head of communications, Lee Jones.

Lee’s initial involvement in the industry started with a very young PokerStars in 2003 when he was asked to serve as their cardroom manager. Under this position, Lee was responsible for coordinating tournaments, making decisions on the games that would be offered, and more.

Over the years he also worked as the executive host of the European Poker Tour, COO of Cardrunners.com, and cardroom manager at Cake Poker.

He’s written — and continues to write — articles for such well-known poker publications as PokerNews.com and Bluff magazine.

He is also known as the author of the book “Winning at Low-Limit Hold’em” and one half of the two-man team that developed the Sit And Go End Game system for heads-up tournament play.

Currently, you’ll find him on YouTube, where he and previous Chasing Poker Greatness podcast guest Tommy Angelo have begun working together to create videos designed to simplify the game of poker so that they are more accessible and enjoyable for live cash game players.

During my conversation with Lee, he’ll let you in on how he got started with poker, what brought him to work at PokerStars, and even a bit of what things looked like from inside the world’s largest poker site when Black Friday hit the US and the online poker landscape changed forever.

It’s rare that one gets to hear from someone who was there almost from the beginning and watched as online poker grew from sites that could barely attract a few hundred players into monster empires with hundreds of thousands of players from all over the world competing at the same time.

So strap in and get ready to enjoy Lee’s greatness bombs and take a trip down memory lane.

Once again, I thank you for joining me and, without any further ado, this is Chasing Poker Greatness with Mr Lee Jones…


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Today I’m going to be speaking with renowned high-stakes online cash game crusher and coach, Nick Howard.

Nick has been one of the prominent coaches in the poker world for going on 10 years now.

He was once one of the most sought after coaches at Run It Once and has since moved on to form his own private coaching and staking company, Poker Detox.

After experiencing extreme suffering and considering giving up the game forever, Nick surrendered to a larger purpose and made it his life’s mission to develop more simplified strategies than the GTO based ones so that other folks wouldn’t have to go through what he did.

In order to put his money where his mouth was, Mission #1 was to take a small group of losing players and turn them into winners within a year … not an adventure for the faint of heart.

They were successful, to say the least, and have since become the core of Poker Detox.

Nick speaks with conviction as he shares his journey through inner turmoil, how he used that pain to drive him forward and create something new, and why he feels that it is absolutely essential that he shares what he knows and what he’s doing with those who want to learn from him.

If you feel like you’ve been struggling, or that you’ve hit a wall you just can’t seem to get past, Nick’s words could be the catalyst that sets you on a new and easier path to poker greatness.

Thanks again for joining me. And now...Nick Howard on Chasing Poker Greatness.



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Today I’m going to be speaking with Team PartyPoker online Pro and MTT specialist the DramaticDegen himself, Travis Darroch.

Travis is yet another shining example of “making it” in the modern poker world through hard work and a genuine love for the game.

He grew up with a love for film and aspirations of making it in the entertainment business but, ultimately, that ended up not working out.

The entertainment industry’s loss was poker’s gain when Travis learned about a little niche called “streaming” where he could marry two of his loves at the same time … performance and playing cards.

In Travis’s relatively short poker career, he has already had one 6 figure score with plenty more on the way.

In our conversation you’re going to hear about the misery Travis went through working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car just a few short years back, how his family feels about him being a professional poker player (Shocker of the year here, not everyone is ultra supportive of a career playing cards), and how, despite initial hardships and struggles, Travis has risen up with an amazing following and some massive tournament scores.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the DramaticDegen himself, Travis Darroch.

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Today my guest is the one and only Aleeyah Jadavji.

Aleeyah is a WSOP writer, live reporter, poker player, winner of the PokerStars $30k Platinum Pass, and all-around badass.

Before we hop into Aleeyah and I’s conversation, I want to be upfront in that this was the most nervous I have ever been before any interview I have ever done.

In these CPG intros I talk a lot about career winnings in the millions of dollars, awards won, and going to war playing massive stakes, but all of that pales in comparison to the battle Aleeyah is fighting.

A couple of years ago, after losing 100 lbs and feeling the best she’s ever felt, Aleeyah was dealing with some intense pain and went to the Dr. where she found out she had a 10 lb cancerous tumor in her stomach.

Fortunately the tumor had not spread (Most likely for reasons we discuss in our conversation) and was successfully removed.

Unfortunately the cancer did return and, like the true warrior she is, Aleeyah’s battle continues as of the release of this episode.

The vulnerability Aleeyah expressed in our conversation is of course incredibly inspiring, I am humbled to say that I now consider her a dear friend, and I can say with 100% confidence that this is my favorite podcast conversation of all-time.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you Aleeyah Jadavji on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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Today I am going to be speaking with one of poker’s superstars. Anyone with even a passing interest in poker during the last 20 years will certainly know who he is. My guest today is the one and only “poker brat” himself, Mr Phil Helmuth.

Phil’s list of accomplishments and accolades in Poker is so long that it’s difficult to put it all together without missing something. To name just some of the things that have made him one of the best poker players to ever take a seat at the table:

- He is a member of the WSOP Poker Hall of Fame
- In 1989 he became the youngest player to win the WSOP main event. A record that stood until 2008 when Peter Eastgate won the event.
- He holds the record for most WSOP cashes - 108
- He holds the record for most WSOP final tables - 52
- He has won more than $14 million in WSOP cashes alone
- He ranks 5th on the WSOP all-time money list
- He holds 15 championship bracelets, 13 of them for Hold’em
- In 1993 he became only the second player in history to win 3 bracelets at one WSOP
14 cashes and 5 final tables in the WPT

Aside from appearing on TV during broadcasts of some of the tournaments he’s played in, he’s also appeared in many other televised games such as Poker After Dark, Hight Stakes Poker, and Late Night Poker.

Just slightly outside of poker, Phil has also written several books including his autobiography, “Poker Brat”, several poker strategy books, and “Positivity: 8 Tips For Success”.

During my conversation with Phil , you’ll hear some of his best stories about a life playing poker and the places the game has taken him. He talks about the days when the only people who knew who professional poker players were were other professional poker players. He talks about what it was like to go from obscurity to a poker celebrity recognized all over the world, and, of course, what it’s like to carry the reputation of being “the poker brat”.

There are very few players that have played as long as Phil Helmuth has and remain active and successful in the game. ...And he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

This episode was originally aired live on YouTube. If you didn’t catch the live broadcast, you’ll be glad you didn’t miss this chance to get a candid peek inside the world of one of poker’s living legends.

I thank you again for listening...And now...This Phil Helmuth on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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Ryan has been a POKER BATTLER since he was a mere 18 year old in his hometown of Calgary, Alberta Canada.

Always willing to mix it up, Ryan is the rare breed of poker player who is willing to sit down and play any variation of poker under the sun. For the first handful of years in his poker career, Ryan was a full-time live pro who never really caught the online bug.

That all changed practically overnight when Ryan decided to jump head first into the Twitch streets because of a challenge from one of his good friends, Kevin Martin … which he’ll tell you all about in just a few minutes.

The poker world should be very, very grateful for that challenge as Ryan brings a uniqueness to the poker world that, in my opinion, is invaluable for both rookies and veterans in the cardplayer game.

In our conversation, you’ll also learn:

Why game specialization isn’t always the most profitable or gratifying route you can take as a poker player.
Why Ryan transitioned to solely battling on the PLO streets on his Twitch stream.
How playing the carnival games for “fun” even a little bit in your downtime can have a dramatic negative impact on your poker career.
And much more.

So strap in tight and get ready to feel the burning desire to diversify your game selection, increase your edge, and insulate yourself in an ever-chasing poker environment.

Without any further ado, I am super pumped to bring to you my conversation with Ryan Schoonbaert.


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My guest today is the always incredible Kristy Arnett.

Kristy has been in the poker industry for the past 15 years, starting off working as a reporter for Card Player magazine and then PokerNews. Then, in 2014, she decided to take the leap and began to play cards professionally.

For a lot of folks, this could have ended in absolute disaster … but Kristy is not a human being you want to bet against.

She has the unique combination of other-worldly grittiness, humility, and confidence that pretty much guarantees success in whatever venture she chooses to take on.

She has not only survived but has THRIVED on the green felt, battling primarily in the live cash game arenas in sunny California.

Kristy sums up her aspirations in life through a T.S. Elliot quote, “Only those who risk going too far, can possibly know how far one can go.”

But you can’t have a journey without a plan, a vision for what it will take to reach your destination and if you are lacking a vision, Kristy is about to walk you through that process.

In our conversation, you’ll also learn:

- Why Kristy decided to leave poker media and go pro.
- How poker can be used as a tool to pursue what you love.
- Kristy’s amazing wisdom if you want to become a professional poker player.
- How you can use poker to become a better human being.
- And so, so MUCH more!

So without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with future NYT bestselling author, Kristy Arnett.

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Today’s guest is an absolute legend of the online game, Jon “apestyles” Van Fleet.

Jon is currently #4 in lifetime online poker MTT tournament winnings with a cool $15.8 million … with a $5 million+ of that coming from a ridiculous 2 month venture playing $25k MTT’s on GGPoker last November and December (Which you are moments away from hearing all about).

And not only has Jon been crushing tournaments for almost 2 decades, he is also as generous as they come when it comes to helping other folks out and sharing valuable information that probably isn’t in his best interest.

When it comes to MTT poker coaches, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better dude to help you ascend through the poker ranking than Jon.

In our conversation, you’ll also learn:

- Why structure is paramount to Apestyles success in life.
- Why the game of poker is an amazing example of a meritocracy that is more pure than almost any other life pursuit.
- How he uses PIO to generate heuristics and find patterns he can actually execute at the tables.
- And so much more!

So buckle up, strap in, and get ready for a plethora of GREATNESS BOMBS from world-class tournament CRUSHER Jon "Apestyles" Van Fleet.


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Today’s guest is the only 4-time WPT champion on the planet, the one and only Darren Elias.

Darren has over $7.5 million in career live cashes to go along with a pretty, pretty, pretty good $3.8 million in lifetime online career winnings … all despite being a low-volume player.

His career highlights include:

- The aforementioned FOUR WPT titles, including: the WPT Bobby Baldwin Classic, 2017 WPT Fallsview, season 16 WPT Tournament of Champions, and (Darren’s personal favorite win) the 2014 WPT Borgata Open.
- Winning the 2012 World Championship of Online Poker high roller event for a cool $574k.
- And a 2009 FTOPs gold medal for $126k.

Our conversation covers a ton of ground from how Darren got his start playing cards in a way that’s very near and dear to my own heart … playing Yahoo! Hearts, to his first tournament bink and subsequent bankroll explosion to over $500k.

There are too many greatness bombs to count headed your way, including:

- How human beings are driven by personal interests and incentives that skew their opinions.
- Darren’s thoughts on the re-entry vs. freezeout debate.
- Why AI is an existential, imminent threat to the present and future of online poker.
- Why Darren spends most of his time studying human behavior and analyzing patterns to improve his poker game.
- And much, much more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the great Darren Elias.


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Six years ago professional poker players Grant Denison and Jonathan Levy uploaded their first videos onto YouTube as the “Hand of the Week” guys.

Little did they know “Hand of the Week” had been trademarked by a former “Chasing Poker Greatness” legend of poker who wasn’t exactly a big fan of their brutally honest, pull-no-punches analysis.

They quickly decided to change the name of their show and “The Poker Guys” was born shortly thereafter.

In the following conversation we’re going to go through their journey from professional poker players to prolific content creators who have amassed almost 30k YouTube subscribers as well as a consistently top ranked poker podcast.

You’re going to learn:

- Why verbal and physical tells are EXTREMELY difficult for amateur poker players to fake.
- Why “The Poker Guys” initially heeded the siren song to transition from players to teachers.
- Their process for content creation (Which I am very envious of).
- And MUCH MORE!

So if you love laughing like maniacs and hearing amazing behind-the-scenes stories from a couple of poker’s best storytellers strap in and get ready to enjoy my conversation with Grant Denison and Jonathan Levy.


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I am joined with Nick Howard to discuss as of 2/18/20 the current results of the "Galfond Challenge" (-$900k).

We discuss all things Galfond Challenge with our main focus being on mindset.

What will Phil do moving forward?

Are the early results of the Galfond challenge more likely variance or a giant miscalculation?

Taking out all other considerations, what do we think Phil's next move should be in a vacuum?

Enjoy.


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My guest today is Alexander “Assassinato” Fitzergald who has cashed for over $4 million in online and live tournaments, is the author of 2 poker books (Exploitative Play in Live Poker and The Myth of Poker Talent), and has almost certainly done more private coaching lessons than anyone else on the planet.

Alex has accomplished all of this despite a self-professed “Lack of natural poker talent”.

How is that something you can overcome, you might ask? Grit, hard work, finding your tribe, and always, always, always understanding the “why” behind the plays you’re making at the tables.

It’s safe to say there are greatness bombs aplenty in this episode from why it’s actually a GOOD THING that you get berated at the tables when playing smaller stakes, how coaching whether you’re currently winning or losing can help you ascend and reach your poker goals faster than you think is possible, and why we should all regularly pick up new hobbies to learn so that we can get comfortable knowing we don’t know everything about everything.

You’re also going to learn:

- How a life disruption motivated Alex to become the best version of himself.
- Why live poker doesn’t evolve and change as quickly as online poker.
- Alex’s favorite memory traveling and playing cards (Which almost feels like a scene straight out of a movie).
- Why just playing cards, win or lose, makes Alex feel alive.
- And MUCH more!

So, without any further ado, here’s my conversation with one of the best and brightest poker minds in the world Alexander “Assassinato” Fitzgerald.


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Today’s guest is the host of the recpoker podcast Steve Fredlund.

More than anything wants to help people live their most fulfilling lives. For him, this has meant leaving the corporate world after 25 years to pursue speaking, coaching, and consulting while allowing time to play poker and further develop the RecPoker podcast.

The RecPoker podcast has nearly 170 episodes and gained acclaim from many guests, media outlets and listeners. The focus is on strategy for the recreational player, but wrapped in the comfortable blanket of authentic community.

Many people have become diehard listeners because they have longed to be part of an encouraging poker learning community, which is what RecPoker offers through the podcast, Discord channel, monthly free home games on PokerStars, social media conversations, and membership opportunities. Good people learning poker and enjoying relationships.

You’ll learn:

- How Steve simplifies complex poker ideas so that newcomers to the game can better understand poker strategy.
- Why being surrounded by a great community can skyrocket your game and your life.
- Why Steve believes principles will take you much farther rote memorization.
- And much, much more!

So, without any further ado, this is Steve Fredlund on Chasing Poker Greatness.


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Today’s special guest is the inimitable Dara O’ Kearney.

Dara got into poker at a later age than pretty much anybody else I know.

As a matter of fact at the age he was getting into poker (40) I will have been in the game for 20 years .. which is, quite frankly, shocking to me … where does the time go?

But poker is a game that can seduce folks at all ages, from all walks of life, and across all borders and languages around the world.

To say Dara has thrived would not do his success justice.

He has $4.1 million in winnings in live and online tournaments, hosts an award winning podcast “The Chip Race, has written 2 books (“Poker Satellite Strategy” and the upcoming “PKO Poker Strategy” with another Chasing Poker Greatness guest Barry Carter), and is an ambassador for one of the largest poker platforms in Europe, UnitBet poker.

He’s a man after my own heart who genuinely cares about guiding and helping folks along in their poker journey.

If our conversation, you’re about to learn:

- How to avoid getting scammed in the poker world.
- How Dara maintains his energy through the long, grueling days of live tournament poker.
- Why poker sites ought to be embracing the folks who aspire to be pros rather than trying to turn poker into bingo.
- And MUCH more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the great Dara O’ Kearney.


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Today’s guest is a 4 time WSOP gold bracelet winner with more than $5.6 million in live tournament winnings Jeff Madsen.

Jeff has been a known entity in the poker world for what seems like forever, beginning with his scorching hot start on poker’s biggest stage as the 2006 WSOP player of the year.

In 2006 Jeff won more than $1.4 million, 2 WSOP bracelets, while also becoming the youngest person to EVER win a bracelet at the ripe old age of 21 years and 5 weeks (A record that was later shattered by a then 18 year old Annette Obrestad at the WSOP Europe).

Jeff is a human being who simply loves battling in the poker arena and has no plans of ever calling it quits.

In our conversation today we’re going to get into that fateful 2006 which, shockingly, saw his bankroll go from the high 4 figures to 7 figures in less than a month and how that affected his life in not all positive ways, the shocking impact of Black Friday as a red Full Tilt pro, the consequences of achieving so much success at a young age and much, much more.

You’ll also learn about:

- Physical tells and reading energy in the live poker arena.
- Why Jeff believes he had so much success right off the bat.
- Why money management is like Ron Burgundy, kind of a big deal.
- And much, much more.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the one and only Jeff Madsen.


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Today’s guest is currently the 26th ranked player in the world (According to the Global Poker Index) James Romero.

If James isn’t a familiar name to you yet, it’s only a matter of time.

Over the last 4 years battling in the live poker arena, James has racked up a ridiculous $4.7 million in winnings including a $1.9 million score at the WPT 5 Diamond Classic in 2016.

In our conversation today, James and I will cover his poker journey from living in Mexico battling in the online arena to becoming one of the most feared competitors at any table he sits at.

You’re going to hear about the expectations that come with winning one of the most prestigious events of the year straight out of the gate, how James maintained his energy levels and focus heading into a tournament with life-chasing ramifications, and what his future holds in the poker world (To foreshadow a little on this, he also took down a $25k high roller a few short weeks after we had recorded our interview).

You’ll also learn:

- Jame’s thoughts on bankroll considerations for folks that consistently play $5k and $10k events.
- The thing you ABSOLUTELY must have to ensure you don’t get eaten live when you’re at the top of the cash game/tournament world.
- How James studies and improves his game in a live setting.
- And much, much more.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with one of the elite players in the world James Romero.


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Today’s special guest is K.L. Cleeton.

Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, K.L. Cleeton of Southern Illinois, has played poker at some level for the last 10 years and has considered himself a professional for the last 2 1/2.

In 2017, he won a contest from Daniel Negreanu and lived his dream of playing in the WSOP Main Event, ultimately cashing for $16,000.

For the last year he has been coached by one of the best in the industry, former Chasing Poker Greatness guest Ryan LaPlante, and is a gladiator for one of the most prestigious backing groups in the world, Team651.

In addition to playing, K.L. has been heavily involved in the launch and continued development of Ryan LaPlante's new tournament poker training site LearnProPoker.

Never one to rest on his laurels, after being frustrated that there weren’t any resources designed specifically to help players learn and memorize ranges efficiently K.L., along with Matt McElligott, created and launched the app RangeTrainer Pro.

Officially launched in early December, 2019 RangeTrainerPro has high hopes of becoming the go to tool for poker players of all levels to improve and stay sharp so they are always playing their A-game.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- The mindset that will prevent you from ever achieving poker greatness.
- Why deviating from your strategy without a solid foundation is a recipe for disaster.
- Why K.L. believes “Range Trainer Pro” is the BEST tournament poker training software on the market for learning and memorizing ranges.
- And much, much more.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the inspirational K.L. Cleeton.

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Today’s guest is a LEGEND in the poker media arena Norman Chad.

Before we jump into the conversation, I want you to take a second to imagine a time when NO poker was on television and it wasn’t even a given that the WSOP would continue on a year-to-year basis.

It was in this environment that Norman was asked to be a commentator for a thing that he or almost anybody else on the planet even knew needed commenting on. Luckily for the poker world, Norman decided to move forward with the gig after being on the fence and the rest, as they say, is history.

Along with being one half of the OG poker commentary team on ESPN with Lon McEachern, Norman is a sportswriter and syndicated columnist who has also written episodes for TV shows Arliss and Coach.

In our wide-ranging conversation we’re going to travel through Norman’s career in journalism, poker, his future projects, and the state of social media.

You’ll also learn:

- How Norman got the WSOP commentary gig in the first place despite knowing BUPKIS about poker strategy.
- What being at the WSOP felt like before it became the spectacle that it is today.
- Why Norman feels the poker community needs to lighten up over relatively minor issues.
- Why betting sports is a sure-fire way to torch your money over the long-term.
- And much, much more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the one and only WHAMBOOZLER supreme, Norman Chad.

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Today’s very special guest is PartyPoker US and Borgata sponsored poker pro Katie Stone.

Katie has been a mainstay battling in the poker tournament world for over a decade from Texas, to her home turf the shores of New Jersey, to the fabled online haven of Rosarita, Mexico.

In our conversation today we’re going to dive into Katie’s journey from growing up immersed in competition (whether it be chess or any and all kinds of sports) to becoming a successful entrepreneur in her early 20’s to eventually finding poker when (surprise, surprise) she didn’t exactly love the thought of working for someone else.

In our conversation, you’re going to learn:

- Why I think you should always trust your “gut” at the poker table.
- How horrible of a human being that I am for making Katie re-live a very painful final table hand she was recently involved in.
- Katie’s wisdom on how-to genuinely find your poker tribe if you are obsessed with Chasing Poker Greatness.
- And much, much more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the amazing and brilliant Katie Stone


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Today’s guest is high stakes cash game LEGEND and BEAST Sean Snyder.

Sean is, in his own words, one of the “poker misfits” who regularly plays the biggest mixed games stakes spread in his home city of San Diego.

Sean was suggested to me by one of my favorite humans in the poker world, DGAF, and you’re going to see straight away that birds of a feather flock together.

Sean is brutally honest and forthcoming about his journey playing cards that will, of course, lead us down the path of drunken DGAF stories, the time Sean went broke after spending many years playing $400-$800 mixed games and had to start over playing the $50 NL games on Ignition, and then his eventual resurgence to the high stakes games he was born to play in.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- Why tournament results can be extremely misleading.
- Sean’s #1 advice for having a sustainable poker career (Besides the standard DGAF line of … don’t).
- How Sean has built up multiple 6 figure bankrolls.
- The benefits of learning the mixed games.
- And much, much more.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the one-of-a-kind Sean Snyder.

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Today’s guest is one of the all-time beasts in both the online and live poker realm Ari Engel. Ari has over 7 million dollars in live tournament winnings, was the number 1 ranked online player for tournaments in 2006, and is currently the 35th ranked tournament player in the world according to the global poker index.

Coming off of a scorching hot LAPC with 2 wins and 2 runner-ups, Ari is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

In our conversation we’re going to cover a TON of ground including Ari’s experiences with backers, unexpected acts of kindness in the poker world, and stepping out of your comfort zone when you see your fellow human beings being mistreated.

You’ll also learn:

- How Ari used online trolls to improve his game.
- What Ari believes is an ELITE return on investment for every tournament you enter (Hint, it was much different than what I had previously believed.
- How Ari’s opinion on “playing for the win” has changed over the years.
- And much, much more.

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Today’s very special guest is online and live tournament crusher David Lappin.

In David’s 13 year career he has racked up over almost $4.5 million in online and live MTT cashes with, more importantly, over a million dollars in profit.

He’s also the co-creator of the GPI award winning podcast “The Chip Race” with previous CPG guest Dara O’ Kearney.

Currently David is hard at work helping pub games and home games stay together in the current pandemic crisis by moving online and organising them through private password protected games on Unibet.

Outside of poker, David’s background is arguably even more impressive than his poker resume.

He has degrees in History and Art History. Masters in Philosophy and another in screenwriting. MLitt (it’s similar but not quite a phD) in philosophy.

In our conversation today, you’re going to learn:

- What all pros should prioritize above all else when it comes to being affiliated with an online poker platform.
- How successful poker stables ought to operate.
- The number one thing David believes can close the gap between recreational players and pros in MTT’s.
- And MUCH more!

So, without any further ado, it is my absolute pleasure to bring to you the one and only David Lappin.


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Scott Seiver is a man infused with so much greatness that he needs no introduction.

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Today’s guest is a man who has never been shy about following his bliss, Carlos Welch.

Carlos is an MTT grinder and poker coach who exemplifies the phrase, “Dance to the beat of your own drummer.”

In our conversation you’re going to hear all about Carlos’s journey from being a high school math teacher who had “all the things you’re supposed to have” (House, car, job, relationship) to traveling around the country and living a life that’s true to himself, which means playing cards and living out of his Prius.

Carlos is going to tell you why he decided to become a Jamaican citizen and why playing in Jamaican SNG’s lead to some unexpected dings in his expected ROI.

You’re also going to learn:

The awesome reasons why living in his van is Carlos’ idea of freedom.
The most peaceful place Carlos has ever slept in his life (HINT, you will never guess it in a thousand years).
Why Carlos’s first trip to a real live casino blew his mind.
And much, MUCH more!

One final thing before we jump into the show.

When I initially reached out to Carlos about coming on, he responded by quipping “I’d love to come on but it’s more like Chasing Poker Mediocrity”.

Which is clever and made me laugh, but it brings up an important point:

Your idea of greatness in poker and all areas of your life are singularly yours and it’s of the utmost importance that you stay true to them.

I mention this because #1 you’re important to me.

I take the success or failure of your journey personally and I have witnessed the suffering and anguish caused by the pursuit of outsized, unrealistic, and sometimes flat out delusional goals too often in my poker career to not give my opinion and try to save you from some of that pain.

With that in mind, I hope you continue staying true to yourself and when you reach your own versions of greatness, my wish is that it brings you an endless supply of happiness and fulfillment.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the amazing, incredible, one-of-a-kind Carlos Welch.


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Today’s guest is author and teacher Zachary Elwood.

If you’ve ever been interested in diving deeper in the art of reading and interpreting physical tells, this is the show for you.

Zach is a former professional poker player and the author of the “Reading Poker Tells” trilogy (That has now been translated into 7 languages) as well as the man behind the uber popular and valuable Reading Poker Tells YouTube content.

In our conversation today we’re going to dive into Zach’s origin story, what it was like consulting for two WSOP Main Event final table participants, and how Zach has dealt with anxiety and depression while navigating a game well-known for emotional roller-coasters.

You’re also going to learn:

- Why Zach felt compelled to to expand the information regarding poker tells..
- Why Zach believes poker tells got so undervalued in the arsenal of poker players.
- How to effectively think about and incorporate poker tells to your thought processes at the table.
- And much, MUCH more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the brilliant Zachary Elwood.


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Today’s guest is one of the GOATs and a man I have looked up to for many years Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.

Andrew has racked up over $10 million in live MTT winnings as well as being one of the foremost crushers of all-time in any form or setting or poker he decides to dive into.

Just a few of his MTT career highlights include:

5 WSOP final tables, including a bracelet earning victory in 2016 for $569k.
Winning the $100,000 entry high roller Alpha8 in Las Vegas for $1.7 million in 2014.
A 2nd place finish in the $50k WSOP high roller for $917k just last year in 2019.

Chewy and I’s conversation leads us down the path of his continual love of poker, using intangible intuition at the poker tables, separating your biases from your intuition which can be very tricky, and what Chewy believes to be true about our lives.

Today you’ll learn:

- How Chewy goes about integrating his intuition with tactical analysis at the poker table.
- How-to build awareness of your “spidey sense” so that you can more trust your gut.
- Our opinions on why poker players tend to play much longer sessions when losing despite all conventional wisdom telling us to do otherwise.
- And much, MUCH more.

So, without any further ado, I am honored to bring to you not only one of the greatest poker players of all-time but also a genuinely amazing, amazing human being Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.

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Today’s guest is someone the entire poker world ought to be thankful and grateful for, one half of the 2 man crew who wrote Rounders, a movie near and dear to the hearts of all poker players, Brian Koppleman.

Brian and his writing partner David Levien are also the men behind films like Knockaround Guys and Oceans Thirteen as well as the critically acclaimed Showtime series “Billions”.

(Which ramps back up for season 5 in a month or as of the release of this episode.)

As someone who has watched “Rounders” at least a bajillionty times, I think you can believe me when I tell you that I very much looked forward to this interview and Brian of course knocked it out of the park.

In our conversation today you’ll learn:

- Why Brian fell in love with the game of poker so much that it became a world he has invested himself into for decades.

- The way cardplayers often surprise Brian with their generosity off the felt (And how David and Brian wrote that into the character “Knish”).

- Why playing on random poker apps is probably a scarier proposition than you might think (Even if you think it’s extremely scary already).

- And much, much more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the man behind some of the most beloved fictional characters in poker history (Mike McDermitt, Worm, Teddy KJB, Knish, etc.) Brian Koppleman.


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Today’s guest is Swedish poker BEAST Anton Wigg.

At just 33 years of age, Anton has managed to rack up $10.8 million in combined online and live MTT cashes.

Some of his career highlights include:

- A $672k EPT main event victory in Copenhagen in 2010.
- Victories in the Sunday Milly and Sunday 500 on Stars.
- And recently vanquishing past Chasing Poker Greatness guest Ari Engel at LAPC back in the good ole days of February when live poker was still a thing.

I very much loved my conversation with Anton as he dropped greatness bombs all over the place. He’s a dude who exemplifies strength and leadership on and off the tables. A man who pushes his friends to be the best possible version of themselves which, in my opinion, is what friendship is all about.

In our conversation, you’re going to learn:

- Why Anton believes it’s vitally important to compartmentalize his “poker emotions”.

- Why being a leader in the poker space means being honest about the mistakes you make at the table.

- Why adding more complexity to your poker game is not necessarily a good thing.
And much, much more.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the world-class Anton Wigg.


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Today’s guest is the always tenacious and thoughtful Veronica Brill.

Veronica has been in and around the poker world for over a decade and was, of course, recently thrust directly into the spotlight for blowing the lid off of the alleged Mike Postle cheating scandal.

While we do touch base on the Mike Postle scandal, I wanted to make a conscious effort to avoid a conversation fully focused on a man who has done so much harm to the poker community.

A single chapter may be what you’re most familiar with when it comes to Veronica’s story, you’ll soon learn it’s simply that … a singular event in an amazing human being’s journey through life.

In our conversation today, you’ll learn:

- How Veronica fell into the poker world in the first place.
- The events that led to her getting involved with Stones Casino.
- My ideal poker student (When Veronica turns the tables and starts interviewing me).
- And much, much more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the indomitable Veronica Brill.

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Today’s guest is one of the foremost authorities on poker coaching and one of the founders of Red Chip Poker James “Splitsuit” Sweeney.

James has been in the poker coaching and training business for over a decade and it was easy for me to see why … helping guide folks in their poker journey lights him up like the fourth of July.

As a man who has seen and heard about his fair share of shady coaches and, quite frankly, bullshit spewing in the poker training world, it’s always refreshing to cross paths with someone who genuinely cares about the success of the people who give them their trust and hard earned dollars.

And James absolutely fits the bill.

In our conversation you’ll learn:

- Why poker is not your game if you’re looking to simply memorize strategies.

- James’ personal process for regularly improving his game on a daily basis.

- The surprising thing James feels is easy that causes massive confusion and suffering in the poker world.

- And much, MUCH more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with Red Chip Poker founder and world-class poker teacher, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney.

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Today’s guest is tireless elite poker coach and course creator Matt Hunt.

Matt is one of the head coaches for two of my favorite poker training entities SolveForWhy (Founded by past Chasing Poker Greatness guest Matt Berkey) and PokerDetox (Founded by multiple time Chasing Poker Greatness podcast guest Nick Howard).

Going into my conversation with Matt I didn’t really set any specific expectations for how things would go. Outside of Twitter, him and I hadn’t had any sort of interaction in any other setting before I was just working under the assumption that if this dude is trusted so explicitly by Berkey and Nick then, well, he’s probably an awesome guy.

What I came away from after our conversation was that whatever expectations I could have set, he would have absolutely blown them out of the water. It’s a rare thing that someone in the poker space hits me with something I have never even thought about or considered but Hunt did exactly that and now I am so stoked to share this episode with you.

If our conversation today, you’ll learn:

- How Hunt found himself hunkered down in Vegas after traveling the world with his future wife.

- Hunt’s theory as to why geo specific poker styles are a thing.

- What Hunt believes is absolutely necessary for online poker to survive and thrive moving into the future.

- And MUCH more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you one of (if not THE) most valuable teachers that exist in the poker world today … Solve4Why and PokerDetox’s Matt Hunt.

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Today’s guest is the author of the most recommended book by guests on the pod “The Mental Game of Poker”, Jared Tendler.

It was a genuine thrill catching up with Jared and learning how he’s personally coped with the Covid crisis, what his plans for the future are (Here’s a hint, there are more “Mental Game of …” things headed your way),

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

- How Jared, who is NOT a poker pro, found himself mixed up in the world of poker and leaving a legacy that’s more powerful than many poker hall-of-famers.

- Jared’s wisdom for improving your mental game on a step-by-step basis.

- Why being able to speak the same language is vital in a student/coach relationship.

- And MUCH more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the OG poker mental game master himself, Jared Tendler.


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Today’s episode features one of my good friends who I have mentioned many times in previous episodes of Chasing Poker Greatness, Olympic gold medalist, elite performance coach, and author of “The Responsibility Ethic” Adam Kreek.

Adam is an absolute wealth of knowledge on the subject of high performance and, despite having almost zero experience with the world of poker, somehow still managed to blow me away with poker relevant greatness bomb after greatness bomb.

If you have some free time on your hands and want to sprinkle some inspired motivation to your day, I highly recommend you check out Adam’s Ted Talk titled “I Seek Failure” linked to in the show notes.

In today’s episode you’ll learn:

- How to leverage the adrenaline dumps in your poker session to enter a state of flow.
- The not-so-pleasant yet ultra important way to reset your body’s metabolism on a regular basis.
- Why being a “feel player” is absolutely not a bad thing.
- How the power of belief can have positive benefits to your poker game.
- And much, much more.

So without any further ado, I bring to you world class performance coach and Olympic gold medalist, Adam Kreek.

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Today’s episode features the highly requested round 2 with “Sessions” podcast host DGAF.

DGAF is a good friend of mine who I have battled with many times. He’s one of the good guys in poker that genuinely cares about the human beings he interacts with on the felt.

We’re going to jump into the Jungleman saga and why neither one of us really care, the pitfalls of online poker, and why I have come to hate ALL of the US facing operators.

So without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the man, the myth, the legend DGAF.

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Today’s guest is PartyPoker pro and the current #7 GPI ranked player in the world Kristen Bicknell.

Kristen has over $5,000,000 in live cashes to go along with $3.7 million in online earnings which is, as Larry David might say, “Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good”.

There was a hand Kristen played recently that I stumbled across on Twitter that shows you why she’s one of the best in the world:

With blinds at 15k/30k and a big blind ante of 30k, former CPG Guest Dara O’ Kearney min raises from UTG with KK sitting on a 2.9 million chip stack.

A loose passive rec that covers flats on the button, Kristen (Sitting on a 1.38 million chip stack) comes along from the SB, and the BB folds.

With 240k in the middle, the flop is Kd7h5c. Kristen checks, Dara checks, the rec bets 115k, Kristen calls, and Dara overcalls.

The turn is the 2d putting up a backdoor flush draw and with 585k in the pot, Kristen leads 220k into Dara and the rec.

Dara smooth calls with top set (the nuts) and the rec folds.

The river is the 7 of diamonds, completing the backdoor flush and pairing the board, Kristen bets 650k (leaving herself with 350k), Dara shoves, and Kristen folds getting 6.5-1 (Needing to be right only 13% of the time in order to profitably call).

Her hand, pocket 5’s for a full house.

I VERY MUCH wish we could have had the opportunity to discuss her thought process in the hand but, alas, I didn’t know of it’s existence until after we had finished recording.

However, I will give my thoughts and they’re fairly simple: Dara is simply NEVER bluffing here and Kristen doesn’t beat ANY of his value (K7, KK, or Quads).

The best hands Kristen beats are AA and AK, which are never shoving the river, and because Dara didn’t cbet the flop we can heavily discount his backdoor diamond draws (And, to be fair, he probably shouldn’t be shoving AdQd even if it is in his range).

So, the next time you get annoyed that folks aren’t folding enough in the games you play, try to at least be a little grateful that they aren’t Kristen Bicknell who is capable of correctly folding a full house getting 6.5-1 on the river.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

Why Kristen HATES selling her own action and would never want a full-time backer.
Why asking for help and being vulnerable takes you way farther in life than always trying to be a stone cold killer.
Kristen’s thoughts playing the final day of the Shooting Star Classic, the last tournament before we were all sent to our rooms without a key.
And MUCH more!

So get ready, strap in, and get prepared for the perpetually GREAT Kristen Bicknell.


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Today’s guest is longtime live tournament CRUSHER Shannon Shorr.

Shannon has over $8,000,000 in live tournament cashes in his 15 year career with some highlights including:

$960k and $247k victories at the Bellagio Cup in Vegas.
A bronze medal in one of the toughest tournament fields in poker, the $10k WSOP 6-handed event.
And a 5th place finish at the WPT 5 Diamond Classic for a cool $408,000.

Shannon and I, despite never having met one another before this show, but having a ton of mutual friends including former Chasing Poker Greatness guests Jesse Yaginuma and Jonathan Little, hit it off right away and I had a BLAST in our time together.

In today’s episode you’ll learn:

- How Shannon kicked off his poker journey.
- An all-too-common pitfall of the poker scene Shannon has dealt with that is simply not talked about often enough.
- How Shannon manages to stay grounded and connected on a day-to-day basis *HINT* It involves having an awesome significant other who always has your back.
- And much, much more!

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the GPI ranked #19 player in the world Shannon Shorr.

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Welcome to a brand new series on Chasing Poker Greatness called "Aspirants" ... they are conversations with folks who aspire to achieve longtime success on the green felt.

These episodes are going to be a little different than what you're used to hearing on Chasing Poker Greatness and, if they aren't your cup of tea, they will be labeled as "Aspirant" in the show title so you can just skip them when they show up in your feed.

If you listen to today's show and think to yourself, "Oh man, I'm an ASPIRANT ... I NEED THIS!", check out: https://enhanceyouredge.com/guest and sign up.

The fee is $100 and, after our conversation, you're added to an exclusive "Aspirant's Only" slack group with other folks just like you who are chasing their own version of poker greatness. The slack group is also highly important so that I can check-in and follow-up on the Aspirant's and give them feedback whenever they hit any snags.

Today's aspirant is Doc and she's going to share her personal story of how she fell into the world of cards and what it would mean for her to find success.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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In today's episode our guest is a passionate live player who's very open about his insecurities from the start. Because of his openness, we're able to find a clear answer to his (common) risk averse/bankroll issue.

We're then able to move on to solving a common fear/misconception that horses have around being backed and after that we get to his core fear (Which is extremely common).

All in all it's a nice clean progression that cuts straight to the heart of the problem.

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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I'm convinced Live at the Bike was created just as a battleground for Andy and Garrett Adelstein to wage war against one another.

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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Today's episode features two pots from the greatest player to ever sit down at the green felt.

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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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.

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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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.

Hand #2 happened right before the COVID-19 pandemic at WPT Thunder Valley and involves Jake Schwartz and Tony Tran.

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Today's episode features three epic hands from my favorite poker show of all-time, High Stakes Poker.

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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Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Bryan Paris.

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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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.

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!

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In today’s episode we have up-and-coming poker star, Twitch streamer, and MTT pro Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel.

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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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.

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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Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game destroyer of worlds and Twitch streamer Gillian Epp.

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 learn:

- How Gillian grew her bankroll straight away at the beginning of her poker career.

- Why she loves the world of cash games more than tournaments.

- And much, MUCH more.

So, without any further ado, I bring to you the amazing Gillian Epp.


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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.

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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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.

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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Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is poker pro, streamer, and lawyer Jerod Smith.

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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Today’s guest on the podcast is the best-selling author of the runaway hit “The Biggest Bluff”, Maria Konnikova.

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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Jennifer Shahade takes the reins and turns the tables on Coach Brad.

Enjoy.


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My guest today on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is former Thirst Lounge Host, Twitch Partner, and professional poker player @BetOnDrew Drew Gonzalez.

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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Nick Howard returns with Detox Files #5.

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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Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Run It Once Elite coach and high stakes HU crusher Kevin Rabichow.

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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Today my guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game crusher and the founder of https://MyPokerCoaching.com Tadas Peckaitis.

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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Today my guest is 3-time WSOP bracelet winner, poker coach, and author of “The Game Plan” Matt Matros.

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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Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is WSOP bracelet winner and high stakes cash pro Chase Bianchi.

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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Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes cash game crusher, YouTube Vlogger, and fellow poker podcaster Marle Cordeiro.

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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Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes mixed-game pro Melissa Burr.

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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Today’s guest is mediocre poker coach Carlos Welch who is back for a Round 2.

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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Today’s guests on the podcast are dynamic poker-book writing duo Dara ‘O Kearney and Barry Carter.

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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Today my guest on the podcast coming back for a very special Round 2 is my favorite tournament director of all-time Matt Savage.

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’s

So 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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Today’s guest on the podcast is MTT wizard and PokerCoaching.com coach Matt Affleck.

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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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.

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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This Detox Files episodes features a one hour "optimization consult" with one of Poker Detox's contracted players.

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.

To listen to all the Detox Files, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/detox-files


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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:

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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One of Nick's on-contract coaching for profits players has a major problem:

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.

If you wanna learn more about Poker Detox visit: https://pokerdetox.com

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Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one half of the Postflop Poker podcast hosting duo Merv Harvey.

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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