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It’s an epic meeting of the minds as former Thinking Poker host Nate Meyvis meets guest extraordinaire Joel Porter-Dias to discuss the NBA/poker cheating scandal, AI poker coaching, poetry, trivia, and more! You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
NATE MEYVIS
Nate Meyvis is a software engineer and a former professional poker player and original co-host of the Thinking Poker Podcast.
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Joel Porter-Dias
Joel Porter-Dias is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press.
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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 - 2h 10min - 416 - Episode 487: Alex Livingston
Mixed game master and Main Event final tabler Alex Livingston joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss playing mixed games, coaching mixed games, teaching in Rwanda, and coining the term Old Man Coffee.Alex and Chris Vitch teach the Mixed Minds video training course.Support the Podcast:You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
ALEX LIVINGSTON
Alex Livingston is a professional poker player and coach. With Chris Vitch, he teaches the Mixed Minds course. Alex finished 3rd in the 2019 WSOP Main Event for $4 million.
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Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 1h 08min - 415 - Episode 486: Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman
Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman is one of the best no-limit cash game players in the world, and he’s an even better teacher! With Andrew and Carlos, he discusses his rocky journey to the top and the lessons he learned along the way about bankroll management, mindset, and success.More from Rene:The Mechanics of Poker coaching programThe Mechanics of Poker PodcastSupport the Podcast:You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
RENE KUHLMAN
Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman is a professional poker player specializing in high stakes online cash games. He is a coach for The Mechanics of Poker and GTO Wizard and co-host of The Mechanics of Poker Podcast.
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Mon, 03 Nov 2025 - 1h 12min - 414 - Episode 485: Joel Porter-Dias Returns, Part 2
This is the conclusion of our interview with Joel Porter-Dias, which began with Episode 484. Joel first appeared on Episode 409.Joel’s blogOld Man JamesDJ Renegade on SoundcloudJoel’s book Ideas of ImprovisationYou can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
JOEL PORTER-DIAS
Joel Porter-Dias is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press.
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Mon, 20 Oct 2025 - 1h 34min - 413 - Episode 484: Joel Porter Dias Returns, Part 1
Joel Porter-Dias, who first appeared on Episode 409, returns to discuss advantage slot play and some legendary gamblers who recently passed. Joel is a fascinating and multi-faceted guy, which is why this is only Part 1 of a very long interview!Joel’s blogOld Man JamesDJ Renegade on SoundcloudJoel’s book Ideas of ImprovisationYou can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Joel Porter-Dias
Joel Porter-Dias is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press.
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Mon, 13 Oct 2025 - 1h 20min - 412 - Episode 483: Jenny Westerlund
Swedish pro and mother of two Jenny Westerlund recently had the biggest score of her career when she shipped the Main Event of the WSOP Circuit in Tallinn, Estonia for over €200,000. She talks to Nate and Andrew about her background as both a dealer and a kindergarten teacher and how she balances traveling the live circuit with (co-)parenting two kids as a single mother.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
JENNY WESTERLUND
Jenny Westerlund is a professional poker player from Switzerland. She recently won the Main Event of the WSOP Circuit in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Tue, 23 Sep 2025 - 46min - 411 - Episode 482: Ian Gavlick
Software engineer and avid mixed games player Ian Gavlick is bringing games like triple draw into the modern era of poker strategy with Stud Flop Draw. He shares his passion for mixed game strategy and software with Andrew and Carlos and offers some predictions for how AI will shape the future of poker.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Ian Gavlick
Ian Gavlick is a poker playing Software Engineer, who spent 15 years working at companies like Twitter & Microsoft before starting Stud Flop Draw to build modern study tools for mixed games.
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Mon, 08 Sep 2025 - 1h 01min - 410 - Episode 481: Pure Strategy
Andrew and Carlos answer strategy questions from the Patreon, and Carlos discusses his move from Las Vegas to Jacksonville.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 - 1h 01min - 409 - Episode 480: Royal Redux
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues, a journey they shared with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson on Episode 459. Now they’re back to discuss the joys and challenges of their rapid growth plus some thoughts on the 2025 World Series of Poker.Thanks to Caitlyn Arnwine for connecting us with them!Follow Royal Queens Poker on Social Media:InstagramFacebookTiktokYou can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Michelle Farmer & Natascha Carpenter
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter have over 15 years of poker experience. Royal Queens Poker hosts ladies-only tournaments and offers classes to encourage female participation. Additionally, Royal Queens Poker provides free poker events at local restaurants and bars, where players have the chance to win prizes.
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Mon, 28 Jul 2025 - 49min - 408 - Episode 479: Craig Savage
Craig Savage is an educator by trade, but he’s been a competitive poker player and a student of Carlos’s for many years. Hot on the heels of his bracelet victory in the $500 NLHE Freezeout, he speaks with Andrew and Carlos about the experience and how he stays on top of the game despite family and professional obligations.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusse what exactly “targeting” means and why so many people get it wrong.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
CRAIG SAVAGE
Craig is an educator with 31 years of experience, specializing in psychology, the psychology and ethics of leadership, and advanced biology. A former collegiate athlete, he turned to poker in 2003 as a new competitive outlet. He has a gold WSOP bracelet from the 2025 $500 NLHE Freezeout and is part of the Chase the Dream docuseries.
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Mon, 14 Jul 2025 - 1h 27min - 407 - Episode 478: Ian Chan
Ian Chan is a Silicon Valley software engineer and a triple draw enthusiast who built his own badugi solver. He talks game theory, artificial intelligence, mixed games, and the underappreciated role of tactile poker experiences.We’ve also got a little in memoriam for Jane Hitchcock, who was our guest on Episode 330.All our interviews with the University of Alberta Computer Poker Research Group are here.The Counterfactual Regret Minimization paper we discuss is here.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
IAN CHAN
Ian Chan is the VP of Engineering at Postscript. He’s also an avid poker player who enjoys applying his knowledge of game theory and computer science to triple draw games.
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Mon, 30 Jun 2025 - 1h 01min - 406 - Episode 477: Shootout with Nate Meyvis
Former Thinking Poker Podcast host Nate Meyvis joins the show to talk about AI, spaced repetition, and his new flashcard site ZippyFlash.com. Meanwhile Carlos drops in with occasional updates while playing the $1500 Shootout at the WSOP.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
NATE MEYVIS
Nate Meyvis is a software engineer and a former professional poker player and original co-host of the Thinking Poker Podcast.
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Tue, 17 Jun 2025 - 1h 05min - 405 - Risky Business: Why ChatGPT Sucks at Poker
This week, we’re bringing you an episode of Risky Business, a podcast about better decision making from our friends Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova. You can find more Risky Business at https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/risky-business-with-nate-silver-maria-konnikova.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
NATE SILVER
Nate Silver is the founder of FiveThirtyEight and a former professional poker player. He is the author of On the Edge, The Signal and the Noise, and the Silver Bulletin substack, and he co-hosts the Risky Business podcast with Maria Konnikova, whom we interviewed on Episode 247. Nate first appeared on Episode 318.
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MARIA KONNIKOVA
Maria Konnikova is a poker player, a contributing writer for the New Yorker, and the author of The Confidence Game, Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes, and the new The Biggest Bluff.
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Mon, 09 Jun 2025 - 52min - 404 - Episode 476: Sam Greenwood
Nosebleed MTT crusher Sam Greenwood is one of the most successful poker players of all time. But how did he get started, how did he rise to the top, and why is he now giving away his secrets ina daily newsletter? Carlos and Andrew get to the bottom of it all in this fantastic interview.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
SAM GREENWOOD
Sam Greenwood is one of the most successful tournament players of all time, with nearly $40 million in live winnings. He is an instructor at Run It Once and the author of the Punt of the Day newsletter on Substack.
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Sun, 01 Jun 2025 - 1h 11min - 403 - Episode 475: Chris Vitch
Chris “DeathDonkey” Vitch joins Carlos and Andrew for a lively discussion of poker in all its forms, including why he prefers non-hold ’em games, what hold ’em players get wrong about mixed games, and he approaches mixed game tournaments differently than cash games.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
CHRIS VITCH
Chris Vitch is a long-time professional poker player, coach, and instructor focusing on mixed games. He has three WSOP bracelets.
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Mon, 26 May 2025 - 59min - 402 - Episode 474: Tom Boshoff
Tom “Tombos21” Boshoff returns to the show to discuss new developments in poker strategy and technology since his last appearance.Alex Sutherland is the source of the “think of a solver as a tool for conducting experiments” idea.We first discussed the idea of AI “intuition” with Michael Bowling of the University of Alberta Computer Poker Research Group.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Tom Boshoff
Tom Boshoff is the Head Coach at GTO Wizard. He previously appeared on Episode 393.
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Mon, 19 May 2025 - 55min - 401 - Episode 473: The Joy of Poker with Jason Su
Five years ago, Jason Su taught the poker world to play with presence. Now he’s back to advocate for playing with joy. We discuss his new book, why most poker players motivate themselves in unsustainable ways, and how to change those habits both at the poker table and in life.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses game theory in the real world and whether strategic uncertainty has a role to play in trade negotiations.Jason previously appeared on Episode 327.His new book is The Joy of Poker.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
JASON SU
Jason Su specializes in helping poker players maximize their performance and earnings at the table with zero sacrifice from their personal lives.
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Tue, 13 May 2025 - 1h 25min - 400 - Episode 472: Andres Korn
Andres Korn grew up playing poker with his friends, but it wasn’t until he saw it on TV that he decided to take it seriously. He bought straight in to the WSOP Main Event and never looked back. Now he’s one of the most successful players in Argentina (and the world!), with an emphasis on mixed games but enough hold ’em proficiency to hold a bracelet in the prestigious $5K six-max event.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Andres Korn
Andres Korn is one of the most successful poker players in Argentina, with nearly $4M in live cashes and a WSOP bracelet from the prestigious $5K six-max event.
Tue, 06 May 2025 - 1h 17min - 399 - Episode 471: Ariel Shefer
Ariel Shefer wants to be a world champion. He’s tried backgammon, he’s tried bridge. Now, he lives in his car, driving for Uber to earn buy-ins for poker tournaments. He’s not broke (or at least, he wouldn’t have to be); this is how he keeps himself hungry. And maybe how he nets a sponsorship from Toyota, Hilton, Uber, or Virginia Slims…Ariel shares with us his remarkable life and his unique philosophy, and of course he and Carlos compare notes on car living. In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses betting in multi-way pots and why protection bets should be small.Ari’s Digital Poker TablesYou can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
ARIEL SHEFER
Ariel Shefer retired from a career in business to live in his car, play poker, and drive for Uber. He describes himself as the “poorest, happiest person in the world.”
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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 - 1h 37min - 398 - Episode 470: Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher
Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher are titans of the industry, with over 100 years of poker experience between them. They share stories with Carlos and Andrew about poker rooms in the 1970s and 80s, how and why they changed, the history of Card Player Magazine, the history of Card Player Cruises, the founding of the Tournament Directors’ Association, and Poker Gives, a charitable project feeding hungry people in Las Vegas.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss bluffing frequencies, polarized betting, and multi-way pots.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
LINDA jOHNSON
Linda Johnson is a member of the Poker Hall of Fame, the Women’s Poker Hall of Fame, and the Tournament Directors’ Association. She is a former professional poker player and owner of Card Player Magazine. She now co-owns Card Player Cruises.
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JAN FISHER
Jan Fisher is a former poker dealer, professional player, and contributor to Card Player Magazine. She is a member of the Women’s Poker Hall of Fame and co-owns Card Player Cruises.
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Mon, 07 Apr 2025 - 1h 41min - 397 - Episode 469: Glo and Lo, Two Years On
It’s been two years since Carlos met Gloria Jackson when he contacted about for an interview. Now he lives with her and her two youngest sons, and both their lives have changed dramatically. The two of them share with Andrew what their lives look like now, both on and off the felt.If you aren’t familiar with Gloria, her original interview is well worth listening to even if you don’t care about Carlos’s love life. For those who do, the story of how they got together is a great listen, too.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
GLORIA JACKSON
Gloria Jackson is a mother of five and has played poker professionally for over twelve years.
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Mon, 31 Mar 2025 - 1h 22min - 396 - Episode 468: Paul O’Reilly
Co-owner of the Irish Poker Open Paul O’Reilly discusses the historic event with Carlos and Andrew. Plus the Irish poker scene, tips for visiting Dublin, and more!You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!Website: www.irishpokeropen.comX: @Irish_PokerOpenInstagram: irishpokeropenYou can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 - 1h 00min - 395 - Episode 467: Oh Hell! with Matt Glassman
Card player, political scientist, and fan favorite Matt Glassman returns to the show to discuss the Oh Hell! book he’s working on and answer listener questions about American politics.Matt is a frequent Thinking Poker guest who first appeared on Episode 191.Lamont Jones talked Bid Whist with us on Episode 433.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
MATT GLASSMAN
Matt Glassman is an avid card player and a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Government Affairs Institute adept at explaining politics through the lenses of game theory and card strategy.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025 - 1h 17min - 394 - Episode 466: RecPoker Featuring Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner
Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner join Andrew and Carlos to talk about the RecPoker community and how the needs, goals, and experiences of recreational players differ from those of professionals.LoriAnn first appeared on Episode 394 of the Thinking Poker Podcast.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. RecPoker LinksWebsite: https://rec.poker/Audio Podcast: https://pod.link/1149156123YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/9aYSMCCfpv
JIM REID
Jim Reid is a poker coach and host of The RecPoker Podcast.
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LORIANN PERSINGER
LoriAnn Persinger is a poker lover, Navy veteran, and serial game show champion with a history in poker media. She recently joined the RecPoker RECing crew.
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Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 1h 06min - 393 - Episode 465: AK is Hard to Play
Carlos shares his experiences from the GPI awards banquet and a visit with Tom McEvoy. Then he and Andrew discuss two tricky tournament spots with AK.We interviewed Tom McEvoy on Episode 450. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 - 1h 16min - 392 - Episode 464: Zak VanKeuren
Winning a major poker tournament isn’t a fast track onto the Thinking Poker Podcast, but when Matt Savage says, “You have to talk to this guy!”, we oblige. And so glad we did!Zak VanKeuren, who won the WPT Prime Championship in December for over $1 million, is a great poker player, but he isn’t just a great poker player. He’s also a holistic wellness enthusiast and performance coach.We talk to him about what exactly that means, how it helped him perform on one of poker’s largest stages, and what he hopes to teach others about experiencing the richness of life.You can learn more about Zak and his coaching on Instagram and Twitter.You can join Andrew and Carlos in the ClubWPT Gold beta by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
ZAK VANKEUREN
Zak VanKeuren is a professional poker player and holistic wellness coach. He recently won the WPT Prime Championship for over $1 million!
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Tue, 18 Feb 2025 - 57min - 391 - Episode 463: Black History Month with Caitlyn Arnwine
Organizer, advocate, and poker pro Caitlyn Arnwine returns to the show for Black History Month! With Carlos and Andrew, she discusses why Black history is American history, how historical voting rights movements can inform contemporary struggles, how to advocate for Women’s Events, and what this all has to do with poker strategy.Plus, Carlos and Andrew discuss risk premiums in everyday life and whether cash games or tournaments better model the real world.Caitlyn Arnwine first appeared on Episode 397 as Caitlyn Cobb. She also appeared on our earlier episode on women’s events, on Episode 431 with LoriAnn Persinger, and on Episode 451 with Justin and Barbara Arnwine. We spoke with her husband, Justin Arnwine, on Episodes 398 and 399.You can join Andrew and Carlos in the ClubWPT Gold beta by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
CAITLYN ARNWINE
Caitlyn Arnwine describes herself as a force that makes change. Caitlyn is the former Coordinator of Public Education for @NationalHomeles and Social Media Director of @TJC_DC.
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Mon, 10 Feb 2025 - 1h 35min - 390 - Episode 462: Alex Fitzgerald
Legendary poker guru Alex “Assassinato” Fitzgerald returns to the podcast after a long hiatus to discuss solvers, live cash games, his new book, living in New York during the height of the pandemic, and much more!Alex previously appeared on Episode 84 and Episode 133. His website is PokerHeadRush.com.You can join Andrew and Carlos in the ClubWPT Gold beta by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
Alexander Fitzgerald
Alex Fitzgerald is a poker player, author, and coach. His latest book is How to Beat Players Who Never Fold.
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Mon, 03 Feb 2025 - 56min - 389 - Episode 461: Ivonne Montealegre
Ivonne Montealegre is best known in the poker world for organizing the popular Malta Poker Festival and the new Costa Rica Poker Festival. She shares with Carlos and Andrew about growing up in Costa Rica, living in Malta, how her mother got her into poker, what goes into organizing a poker festival, and her now role as Manager of the SiGMA Poker Tour.You can join Andrew and Carlos in the ClubWPT Gold beta by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. They’ll be hosting a homegame tournament on Sunday, February 1 at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pacific.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
IVONNE MONTEALEGRE
Ivonne Montealegre is the Manager of the SiGMA Poker Tour and the organizer of the Malta Poker Festival and the Costa Rica Poker Festival.
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Mon, 27 Jan 2025 - 55min - 388 - MUG Cancelled for January 25th
We are cancelling the ClubWPT Gold Meet Up Game we’d previously announced for Saturday January 25. We still plan to host a Home Game tournament on Saturday February 1 at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pacific. You’ll need password “THINK” to join the home game, and if you haven’t yet signed up for ClubWPT Gold, you can do so at www.clubwptgold.com using promo code “THINK”.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 - 1min - 387 - Episode 460: Triple Barreling with Matt Matros
Matt Matros is a professional poker player and writer whose works include both fiction and poker books. With Carlos and Andrew, he discusses concepts from his new book, 24 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2024, and the three apply game theory concepts to a triple barrel bluff Andrew attempted. Matt previously appeared on Episode 301, Episode 379, and Episode 425.You can join Andrew, Carlos, and Patrick on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKReceive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
MATT MATROS
Matt Matros has three WSOP bracelets and an MFA in creative writing. He is the author of The Making of a Poker Player, The Game Plan, The Poker Brain and the new 24 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2024.
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 - 1h 10min - 386 - Episode 459: Patrick “Egption” Tardif
Pro player and streamer Patrick “Egption” Tardif discusses his background in competitive video gaming, his rocky road to becoming a professional poker player, the joys and challenges of playing on stream, and the new online poker site ClubWPT Gold.You can join Andrew, Carlos, and Patrick on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKReceive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
PATRICK TARDIF
Patrick “Egption” Tardif is a professional poker player, streamer, and World Poker Tour/Club WPT Ambassador. You can find him on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch.
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Mon, 13 Jan 2025 - 1h 39min - 385 - Episode 458: Kim Lund
Put off by the exploitative nature of the casino industry, Kim Lund turned to video games instead. Now he’s bringing the two together with Hands of Victory, a game his company Aftermath Interactive hopes to offer for competitive tournament play. He’s also got some ideas about the ethics of the video game industry and how gaming can address climate change.Plus, Andrew and Carlos look back on the year’s podcasts to highlight their favorites, including a few you may have overlooked.You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. Sign up for ClubWPT Gold at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKReceive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
KIM LUND
Kim Lund is the CEO of Aftermath Interactive, a Sweden-based independent game studio.
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Mon, 30 Dec 2024 - 1h 43min - 384 - Episode 457 Eugene Katchalov
Eugene Katchalov left the world of professional poker at the top, but he’s still around as a recreational player and entrepreneur. In this delightful conversation, he discusses what makes poker fun, what poker needs, and how solvers have changed the game.You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. Sign up for ClubWPT Gold at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKReceive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
EUGENE KATCHALOV
Eugene Katchalov is a poker champion and entrepeneur integrating gaming with educational and community-building initiatives. He is among the most successful players with Ukrainian roots, with over $9 million in live tournament winnings.
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Mon, 23 Dec 2024 - 1h 19min - 383 - Episode 456: Jeanne David
Jeanne David has worked as the manager of an in-patient drug treatment facility and as the head of Responsible Gaming at PokerStars, but she’s always been a poker player herself as well. On the heels of her induction in the Women’s Poker Hall of Fame, Jeanne joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss her colorful life and her passion for poker.
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JEANNE DAVID
Jeanne David was the head of Responsible Gaming at PokerStars for 14 years. She was recently inducted into the Women’s Poker Hall of Fame.
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Mon, 09 Dec 2024 - 1h 33min - 382 - Episode 455: Marc Goone
Hungry Horse founder and live cash crusher extraordinaire Marc Goone joins Carlos and Andrew for a lively discussion of solvers, win rates in live cash, exploiting regs, teaching poker, “lyrical myrical” rappers, and more.25% off everything (except gift cards) in the Nitcast store through the end of November!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. Sign up for ClubWPT Gold at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKReceive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
MARC GOONE
Marc Goone is a professional poker player who frequents the high stakes cash games in Los Angeles. He is also a partner at Hungry Horse Poker and formerly a rapper and song writer.
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 - 1h 24min - 381 - Episode 454: Jessica Vierling
Vegas-based poker pro Jessica Vierling is famously forthcoming about her struggles: with alcoholism, suicidal thoughts, and holding herself to impossibly high standards. The most important thing, she says, is to be honest and authentic.She is just that in this conversation with Andrew, where they discuss her struggles, her triumphs, her journey from the corporate world to the world of professional poker, and her life in Las Vegas.To join ClubWPT Gold and get in on the drawings for the $5,000,000 freeroll, sign up now at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
Jessica Vierling
Jessica Vierling is a professional poker player, originally from Germany and now living in Las Vegas. In May of 2024, she won the Main Event of the WSOPC-LA for over $300K.
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Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 1h 07min - 380 - Bonus Episode! Online Poker Returns and the 1000th Episode of Thinking Poker Daily
Online poker is returning to the US, and what better way to celebrate than with the 1000th episode of Thinking Poker Daily?To join ClubWPT Gold and get in on the drawings for the $5,000,000 freeroll, sign up now at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 1h 39min - 378 - Episode 452: On the Edge with Nate Silver
Nate Silver is back on the felt, but there’s a lot more than poker in his new book, On the Edge. He gets deep into it with Andrew and Carlos, discussing everything from the physiology of poker to coaching with Andrew to a an accidental prediction about Carlos.We previously interviewed Nate Silver on Episode 318.Other recommended episodes:Maria KonnikovaEd MillerCarlos WelchJamal HansonMatt GlassmanStoyan ObreshkovJon “Apestyles” Van FleetIsaac HaxtonDick CarsonTom McEvoyGame Theory and Civil RightsSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new feature will allow you to:Study ICM solutions for any postflop scenario, instantly.Dominate Classic MTTs, PKOs, Mystery Bounties, Freezeouts, and Satellites.And exploit by nodelocking ranges and taking advantage of opponents’ ICM mistakes.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
NATE SILVER
Nate Silver is the founder of FiveThirtyEight and a former professional poker player. He is the author of On the Edge, The Signal and the Noise, and the Silver Bulletin substack, and he co-hosts the Risky Business podcast with Maria Konnikova, whom we interviewed on Episode 247. Nate first appeared on Episode 318.
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Mon, 30 Sep 2024 - 1h 43min - 377 - Episode 451: Game Theory and Civil Rights, with Barbara, Caitlyn, and Justin Arnwine
Civil rights leader Barbara Arnwine joins returning guests Justin and Caitlyn Arnwine (her son and daughter-in-law) to discuss the ways poker strategy has informed their activism around civil rights and voter suppression.The Map of ShameMy Vote Don’t Count by YelloPainSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new feature will allow you to:Study ICM solutions for any postflop scenario, instantly.Dominate Classic MTTs, PKOs, Mystery Bounties, Freezeouts, and Satellites.And exploit by nodelocking ranges and taking advantage of opponents’ ICM mistakes.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
BARBARA ARNWINE
Barbara R. Arnwine, Esq, is the President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. She also serves as Co-Chair and Facilitator of the National Commission for Voter Justice, the Millennial Votes Matters Convenings and the Voting Rights Alliance. She was the head of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law from February, 1989 until June, 2015 and holds the honorific title of President Emeritus. She has served as the Charles Hamilton Chair for the North Carolina Central University School of Law from 2016-2017 and taught at Columbia University School of Law. She hosts the radio showIgniting Change.
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Justin Arnwine is a writer, gambler, independent scholar, and activist famous for his Hello Kitty attire. We first spoke with him on Episodes 398 and 399.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 2h 07min - 376 - Episode 450: Tom McEvoy
1983 WSOP Main Event champion Tom McEvoy’s new autobiography, Poker Pioneer, is the perfect impetus for celebrating his storied, decades-long career. With Carlos and Andrew, Tom discusses going pro in the 70s, defeating Doyle Brunson in the Main Event, rubbing elbows with Stu Ungar, writing books with TJ Cloutier, dating Kathy Liebert, repping PokerStars, auditing Ultimate Bet, and much more!
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TOM MCEVOY
Tom McEvoy is a long-time professional poker player with four WSOP bracelets (including from the 1983 Main Event) and about a dozen books to his name, including the new autobiography Poker Pioneer. He was an early PokerStars pro and is now a Poker Samadhi Guru.
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Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 1h 50min - 375 - Episode 449: Royal Queens
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter met 8 years ago in a bar poker league. They founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues. They discuss with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson the challenges and rewards of running a poker business, their own experiences on the real money circuit, and more.Thanks to Caitlyn Arnwine for connecting us with them!Follow Royal Queens Poker on Social Media:InstagramFacebookTiktokSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new feature will allow you to:Study ICM solutions for any postflop scenario, instantly.Dominate Classic MTTs, PKOs, Mystery Bounties, Freezeouts, and Satellites.And exploit by nodelocking ranges and taking advantage of opponents’ ICM mistakes.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter have over 15 years of poker experience. Royal Queens Poker hosts ladies-only tournaments and offers classes to encourage female participation. Additionally, Royal Queens Poker provides free poker events at local restaurants and bars, where players have the chance to win prizes.
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Mon, 02 Sep 2024 - 1h 19min - 374 - Episode 448: Stoyan Obreshkov
Bulgarian poker pro Stoyan Obreshkov joins Carlos and Andrew for an incredibly deep and forward-thinking conversation about poker strategy. Topics include efficient study, exploits, ICM, post-ICM, preparing a friend for the Main Event final table, and much more!Get coaching from Stoyan!Support the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new feature will allow you to:Study ICM solutions for any postflop scenario, instantly.Dominate Classic MTTs, PKOs, Mystery Bounties, Freezeouts, and Satellites.And exploit by nodelocking ranges and taking advantage of opponents’ ICM mistakes.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
Stoyan Obreshkov
Stoyan Obreshkov is a professional poker player and coach from Bulgaria. He makes instructional content for Run It Once and GTO Wizard.
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Mon, 26 Aug 2024 - 1h 13min - 373 - Episode 447: Jesse Fullen, WSOP Content Producer
Jesse Fullen, our guest from Episode 436, was a Content Producer for the WSOP this summer. In this special episode, he discusses the experience and some of his favorite stories he collected.Stefanie UngarTom McEvoyGene BellarIsabel Yishu YangDeb SwiftJack BinionSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new feature will allow you to:Study ICM solutions for any postflop scenario, instantly.Dominate Classic MTTs, PKOs, Mystery Bounties, Freezeouts, and Satellites.And exploit by nodelocking ranges and taking advantage of opponents’ ICM mistakes.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
JESSE FULLEN
Jesse Fullen has worked in many parts of the poker industry, including as a project manager at Poker Royalty, Community Manager at PokerNews, and Social Media Manager at RunItUp.
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Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 1h 16min - 372 - Episode 446: Matt Hunt
Poker pro and coach Matt Hunt returns to the show to talk deep poker strategy, with an emphasis on multiway pots and postflop ICM.Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new feature will allow you to:Study ICM solutions for any postflop scenario, instantly.Dominate Classic MTTs, PKOs, Mystery Bounties, Freezeouts, and Satellites.And exploit by nodelocking ranges and taking advantage of opponents’ ICM mistakes.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
MATT HUNT
Matt Hunt is a professional poker player and coach. He creates courses at Solve For Why and videos, blog posts, and seminars for GTO Wizard. Matt previously appeared on Episode 73.
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Mon, 05 Aug 2024 - 1h 13min - 371 - Episode 445: Jonathan “Apestyles” Van Fleet
This Apestyles interview is everything you’d want it to be and more: great stories, high-level poker strategy, even music recommendations! It’s easy to see why Jonathan Van Fleet is a legend both on and off the felt.You can follow Apestyles on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube. His coaching is available from his website and his seminars from BBZ.Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new feature will allow you to:Study ICM solutions for any postflop scenario, instantly.Dominate Classic MTTs, PKOs, Mystery Bounties, Freezeouts, and Satellites.And exploit by nodelocking ranges and taking advantage of opponents’ ICM mistakes.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!
Jonathan Van Fleet
Jonathan Van Fleet, better known in the poker world as Apestyles, is one of the winningest online MTT players of all time. He’s also a popular streamer, coach, and author.
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Mon, 29 Jul 2024 - 1h 41min - 370 - Episode 444: Stack Size, Satellite Strategy, and So Forth
It’s pure strategy as Andrew and Carlos answer a series of listener questions about satellite strategy, pot commitment, deepstacked play, and more!Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 1h 24min - 369 - Episode 443: Dee Burks
Poker is just one of Dee Burks’s many eclectic interests. She’s also a YouTuber, a novelist, a traveler, and much more. Dee has a unique perspective on the game and a deep family history with it, including a great story about Benny Binion.Retirement Rescue YouTube channelCathedral of the Sun by Dee BurksCaprock Content ConsultantsSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Dee Burks
Dee Burks is a poker player, author, consultant, YouTuber, and much more.
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Tue, 02 Jul 2024 - 1h 13min - 368 - Episode 442: A. R. Moxon
Andrew Moxon became Twitter-famous for his blunt, insightful threads about American culture and politics (the Nazi part, specifically). But before that, he authored a popular poker blog, The Goat Speaks. He talks to Carlos and Andrew about what drew him to poker, how Trump’s election changed the way he thought about America, and the dangers of writing about Nazis.In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss the merits of M vs big blinds as a measure of stack depth.Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
ANDREW MOXON
A.R. Moxon once authored a popular poker blog under the name Julius Goat. More recently, he is the author of The Reframe newsletter, the novel The Revisionaries, and the essay collection Very Fine People.
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Mon, 17 Jun 2024 - 1h 31min - 367 - Episode 441: Darius Studdard
Darius Studdard’s poker career really took off when he joined a study group first discussed in our interview with Sundiata Devore. We discuss effective and efficient studying, hustle culture (with the help of Gloria Jackson), shot taking, home games, and more.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
DARIUS STUDDARD
Darius Studdard is a dad, poker player, and software developer.
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Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 1h 47min - 366 - Episode 440: Daniel Levine
Daniel Levine is a long-time Texas poker player, with experience in both the current card rooms and the underground games that preceded them. He’s also got experience with stuttering, debt, campus activism, and hip hop, making him an incredibly insightful and eclectic conversationalist.Hip Hop History: https://mankinlevine.com/2018/03/hip-hop-history-part-i/ Each part should link to the next, but this is all of them: https://mankinlevine.com/tag/hip-hop-history/Blacktongue Thief: https://www.amazon.com/Blacktongue-Thief-1/dp/1250621194Ann Leckie: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ann-Leckie/author/B00BS14SXA (Ancillary Justice is the place to start imo)Maxo Kream (Daniel incorrectly added an X when spelling the name on the podcast) is the HOU rapper; MIKE was the other (https://mikelikesrap.bandcamp.com/album/burning-desire is a decent intro).EJI: https://eji.org/Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
DANIEL LEVINE
Daniel Levine is the CTO of a mid-sized nonprofit that focuses on helping people in financial crisis.
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Mon, 27 May 2024 - 1h 55min - 365 - Episode 439: Charlie Wilmoth
Charlie Wilmoth made the financially responsible decision to leave a career as a musician and baseball writer and begin a career as a professional poker player. He documents this journey with remarkable candor on his Third Man Walking podcast, and in this interview with Carlos and Andrew.As a staple of LA cash games, Charlie has some experience with Double Board PLO Bomb Pots. In the strategy segment, he joins the guys in a discussion of essential strategic principles for playing them profitably.Third Man WalkingFox JapanSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Charlie Wilmoth
Charlie Wilmoth is a professional poker player and host of the Third Man Walking podcast.
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Mon, 20 May 2024 - 1h 09min - 364 - Episode 438: Sundiata DeVore
Sundiata DeVore is a serious student of poker. In early 2023, all that studying paid off with a (nearly) seven-figure score, and he hasn’t slowed down since. In this interview, he shares his journey with Carlos and Andrew, including the secret to how he motivates himself to study.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Sundiata DeVore
Sundiata DeVore is a professional poker player with more than $2 million in career winnings, including a second-place finish for nearly $1 million in The Borgata’s The Return tournament.
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Mon, 06 May 2024 - 1h 45min - 363 - Episode 437: Mickey Wang
Mickey Wang may be married to a professional poker player, but her personal poker education got a jumpstart when she became general manager of the Barrel Social Club in southern Kentucky. Carlos and Andrew talk to her about how what goes into running a small poker room.Mickey’s spouse Matt Vaughan was on Episode 307.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
MICKEY WANG
Mickey Wang is the general manager of The Barrel Social Club.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 1h 03min - 362 - Episode 436: Jesse Fullen
Jesse Fullen loves poker, and he loves sharing it with new people. That’s made him a great community and social media manager. He’s a great storyteller as well, and he shares some favorities with us about poker legends like Doyle Brunson and Mike Matusow.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
JESSE FULLEN
Jesse Fullen is the project manager at Poker Royalty. He has aldo been the Community Manager at PokerNews and Social Media Manager at RunItUp.
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Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 1h 28min - 361 - Episode 435: Carlota Gonzalez
Carlota Gonzalez is a rock radio personality with a deep background in poker. She believes all serious poker players should experience dealing as well and has dealt herself at the WSOP. We talk to her about her own poker experiences, what players can learn from dealing, and whether Nickelback is overrated (the answer may surprise you!).Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Timestamps0:30 – Hello2:30 – Strategy21:22 – Carlota Gonzalez
CARLOTA GONZALEZ
Carlota Gonzalez is an On Air Personality for Xtreme Radio X107.5 in Las Vegas. She has also worked as a poker dealer, including at the WSOP.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 1h 20min - 360 - Episode 434: Lupe Soto
Lupe Soto has been a passionate poker player and promoter of women’s events for 25+ years. She shares her deep experience with Carlos and Andrew and also discusses her charitable with Poker Gives. Poker Gives distributes goods from 7-10pm on Mondays at 200 E. Foremaster.Do Solvers Have Targets?Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Timestamps0:30 – Hello6:22 – Strategy16:36 – Lupe Soto
LUPE SOTO
Lupe Soto is a gaming consultant and promoter responsible for the Ladies International Poker Series, the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, the Senior Poker Tour, and more. She is the President of Poker Gives.
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Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 1h 28min - 359 - Episode 433: Lamont Jones on Bid Whist
Boxing lawyer Lamont Jones wrote The Gist of Bid Whist because he believes card games connect people and that the rich story of Bid Whist deserves to be widely known. He shares the game’s fascinating history with Carlos and Andrew, beginning with the 19th century Pullman Porters. He also explains the strategy and makes his case for why poker lovers might enjoy Bid Whist.The Gist of Bid WhistAlso available from Amazon.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Timestamps0:30 – Hello3:30 – Strategy13:22 – Lamont Jones
LAMONT JONES
A boxing business attorney and executive, Lamont Jones maintains that the deals most meaningful to him are not those he’s negotiated or litigated on behalf of boxing managers, promoters, or champions. Instead, the contracts that most make his heart sing are those he enters and defends against at the card table, playing Bid Whist.
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Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 1h 08min - 358 - Episode 432: Jeff Platt
Dim the lights! Jeff Platt is on the show to talk poker and broadcasting with Carlos and Andrew. Why broadcasting? Why poker? What makes for a great poker broadcast? A great interview?Is Jeff Platt the nicest guy in poker?Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
JEFF PLATT
Jeff Platt is a poker broadcaster, commentator, and reporter best known for his work with PokerGO and his “stand up” interviews during the WSOP.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 1h 03min - 357 - Episode 431: Seeking Representation with Caitlyn Arnwine and LoriAnn Persinger
Caitlyn Arnwine and LoriAnn Persinger return to the show to help us brainstorm solutions to the problems of representation and unequal opportunity in the poker world. In the introduction, Andrew and Carlos console themselves over their runner-up finish at the GPI Awards and Gloria Jackson joins to discuss the event. Caitlyn Arnwine first appeared on Episode 397 as Caitlyn Cobb. She also appeared on our earlier episode on women’s events. We spoke with her husband, Justin Arnwine, on Episodes 398 and 399.LoriAnn Persinger first appeared on Episode 394.Gloria Jackson first appeared on Episode 401. She and Carlos discuss their relationship on Episode 411.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Timestamps0:30 – Intro and GPI Awards Debrief with Gloria Jackson26:30 – Caityln and LoriAnn
CAITLYN ARNWINE
Caitlyn Arnwine describes herself as a force that makes change. Caitlyn is the former Coordinator of Public Education for @NationalHomeles and Social Media Director of @TJC_DC.
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LoriAnn Persinger is a poker lover, Navy veteran, and serial game show champion with a history in poker media.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 2h 30min - 356 - Episode 430: Fausto Valdez
From (semi) professional paintball to house party home games to high stakes LA cash, Fausto Valdez’s path to poker has been unique. He’s formed some strong opinions along the way: about pre-flop raise sizes, the politics of private games, how nits stack their chips, and more.
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FAUSTO VALDEZ
Fausto Valdez is a professional poker player and coach with Blueprint Poker Coaching, Solve for Why, and Jaka Coaching.
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 1h 04min - 355 - Episode 429: Isaac Haxton
Isaac “Ike” Haxton returns to the podcast after eleven years, joining Carlos and Andrew for a conversation about studying, staying on top, the limitations of solvers, why he still masks in public spaces, and more. Isaac first appeared on Episode 18.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
ISAAC HAXTON
Isaac Haxton is one of the most successful no-limit hold ’em tournament players of all time, with nearly $50 million in Hendon Mob cashes. He won PokerGO Tour Player of the Year in 2023.
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Sat, 10 Feb 2024 - 1h 24min - 354 - Episode 428: Stephen Flavall
Jorbs AKA Stephen Flavall is a storyteller and strategy games streamer. His current focus is Slay the Spire, but once upon a time he was a professional poker player. He shares that journey with Carlos and Andrew, plus insights into cultivating community, the darker side of streaming, and more.Stephen is the author of Before We Go Live: Navigating the Abusive World of Online Entertainment. You can find him on on Twitch, YouTube, and Discord.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
Stephen Flavall
Stephen “jorbs” Flavall is a former professional poker player and a leading strategy game streamer on Twitch.tv, where he has a growing 100,000 follower community. He holds multiple world records in difficult strategy games and currently concentrates on Slay the Spire.
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Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 1h 32min - 353 - Episode 427: Pamela “Pamsi” Balzano
Pamela Balzano’s older brother got her into poker, but while he was a professional player, her first interest was in content creation. After launching successful Spanish language YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok channels, she is now a serious player as well, as well as an announcer and host for events across Latin America.Pamela recommends Cosmos by Carl Sagan.The author Andrew recommended is James Gleick.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
PAMELA Balzano
Pamela Balzano is an Argentian poker player, content creator, announcer, and host. She is a member of GGTeam.
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Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 1h 25min - 352 - Episode 426: The Evolution of Strategy with Duncan Palamourdas
Math professor and poker author Ducan Palamourdas returns for another wide-ranging conversation about game theory, finding edges, local metagames, how strategies evolve, and much more. Duncan first appeared on Episode 349 of the Thinking Poker Podcast.Why Alex Beats Bobbie at PokerSlay the SpireSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
DUNCAN PALAMOURDAS
Dr. Konstantinos Palamourdas, otherwise known as Duncan, is a UCLA instructor, author, columnist and researcher. Duncan holds two master’s degrees (one in pure math and one in Computer Science) and a PhD in Mathematical Logic. He is the author of Why Alex Beats Bobbie at Poker.
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 1h 24min - 351 - Episode 425: Cutting Edge Poker with Matt Matros
Matt Matros is a professional poker player and writer whose works include both fiction and poker books. With Carlos and Andrew, he discusses concepts from his new book, 23 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2023, and an interesting pot he and Carlos played together. Matt previously appeared on Episode 301 and Episode 379.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
MATT MATROS
Matt Matros has three WSOP bracelets and an MFA in creative writing. He is the author of The Making of a Poker Player, The Game Plan, The Poker Brain and the new 23 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2023.
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 1h 17min - 350 - Episode 424: Best of 2023 featuring Chad McVean
2023 was a banner year for the Thinking Poker Podcast, and we’re counting down our favorite interviews and best strategy content. Helping us out is Chad McVean, who may well have consumed more hours of poker podcasts this year than anyone else on Earth!Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
CHAD MCVEAN
Chad McVean is a mixed game enthusiast, a connoisseur of fine poker podcasts, and the Social Media Director for Poker Life Media.
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Sat, 23 Dec 2023 - 1h 06min - 349 - Episode 423: K.L. Cleeton
K.L. Cleeton returns to the show to discuss the highs and lows of his last few years, including memorable WSOP trips and getting stranded by a hotel that couldn’t accommodate his hospital bed. K.L. has previously appeared on Episode 224 and Episode 279.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses some counter-intuitive exploits against opponents who c-et too often.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
K.L. Cleeton
K.L. Cleeton was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, but that hasn’t kept him from playing poker both live and online. In 2017, he won a contest sponsored by Daniel Negreanu and lived his dream of playing in the WSOP Main Event, ultimately cashing for over $16,000!K.L. is the co-founder of Range Trainer Pro and manager of Learn Pro Poker.
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Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 55min - 348 - Episode 422: Chad Gardner
Dad, data engineer, and poker player Chad Gardner talks about (not) making time for poker and how, as an amateur, he prepared to compete in Day 3 of WPT Jacksonville.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
CHAD GARDNER
Chard Gardner is a dad and Data Engineer at BlocPower, with a side of poker.
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Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 1h 00min - 347 - Episode 421: Everything I Need to Know About Poker, I learned in the Last Two Years, featuring Nate Meyvis
Former Thinking Poker host Nate Meyvis returns to the show after a hiatus to discuss how poker strategy has changed in the last few years. Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
NATE MEYVIS
Nate Meyvis is a software engineer. He was formerly a professional poker player and co-host of The Thinking Poker Podcast.
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Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 1h 05min - 346 - Episode 420: Justin Moyer
Justin Moyer is a poker player, musician, and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist with the Washington Post. Among other topics, he covers poker, gambling, and casinos for the Post and has interviewed both Carlos and Andrew for articles.His post-dance-punk band, Light Beams, have just released their new album via Dischord Records. All their links are here.Poker at Charles Town Races and GreenbrierMike Postle articleSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
JUSTIN MOYER
Justin Moyer is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with the Washington Post. He is also a musician and poker enthusiast who covers gambling-related topics for the Post.
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Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 1h 21min - 345 - Episode 419: Interception with Ed Miller
Ed Miller, author of classic poker books like The Course and frequent Thinking Poker guest, has a new book out tomorrow called Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting. It’s all about how modern sports books operate and how to find the best bets they offer. Even if you aren’t interested in sports betting, it’s a fascinating read. Ed shares some juicy details and other stories with Carlos and Andrew.Some of Ed’s previous appearances include:Episode 25: General StrategyEpisode 71: Poker’s 1%Episode 113: The CourseEpisode 178: Finding EdgesEpisode 373: Noted Sports Betting Authority Ed MillerSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Ed Miller
Ed Miller is the co-founder of DeckPrism Sports and the author of many poker books, including Playing the Player, The Course, and Poker’s 1%.
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Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 1h 11min - 344 - Warm Up Wrap Up
Pure strategy this week, as Carlos and Andrew review a bunch of tricky decisions from Andrew’s recent final table finish in the $109 Warm Up on ACR. Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Hand Histories and GTO Wizard Sims99 facing check-raise and barrel on paired board Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=3q2qtbKoBarreling overs and gutter in 3BP Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=5q2qtrFONut Flush Draw vs loose/active chip leaderhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=2q2quhqL C-Betting 99 on 862r Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=2q2qulaUExplo 3-Bet A8o from BB Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2quJyFToo Cute with AA? Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2quOZcCheck-Shove Big Draw Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qv4GzFinal Table Bubble Sim (this has raise coming from HJ)https://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qvVxt Final Table facing BTN shoveMon, 02 Oct 2023 - 1h 49min - 343 - Episode 417: Kimberly Willingham
Kimberly Willingham is the Executive Director of the Boston Debate League, a non-profit organization Andrew founded in 2005. She talks to Andrew and Carlos about how the organization has grown and changed, the value of debate in urban public schools, and the challenges of navigating controversial subjects.In the strategy segment, Carlos takes Andrew to task for failing to fold top pair, top kicker to a flop raise in a multway pot.Please support the Boston Debate League.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Kimberly Willingham
Kimberly Willingham is the Executive Director of the Boston Debate League. She has a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and previously served the BDL as an Instructional Coach and as Director of Culture and Engagement.
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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 1h 55min - 342 - Episode 416: Kara Scott
WSOP/WPT/PokerGo presenter Kara Scott shares the person behind the famous face, from her youth living out of a camper in rural Alberta to her experiences as a Muay Thai competitor to her current life as a fiercely compassionate voice in poker media. In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss how to respond to donk bets.Listen to Kara’s podcast, Heart of Poker!More information about coaching is available at www.thinkingpoker.net/coaching.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Kara Scott
Kara Scott is a poker player, broadcaster, and host. She has appeared on WSOP, WPT, and PokerGo broadcasts and is an ambassador for 888Poker. Kara hosts the Heart of Poker podcast.
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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 1h 21min - 341 - Episode 415: Bert “girafganger7” Stevens
Bert Stevens AKA girafganger7 is one of the most successful MTT players on the internet. He’s also intimately familiar with some of the biggest cheating scandals of recent years, as a victim of the multi-accounting on GG Poker and an associate of Bryn Kenney. Carlos and Andrew talk to him about all this plus how his life on a rescue farm has shaped his view of the world.In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss playing draws from out of position.Bert previously appeared on Episode 285. His review of Carlos’s WSOP bracelet win is available from PokerCoaching.com. He streams on Twitch.Backstory on Bryn Kenney and the frog venom.Backstory on Ali Imsirovic multi-accounting.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Bert Stevens
Bert Stevens is a professional poker player specializing in online MTTs. He lives on a farm in Belgium with a menagerie of dogs, cats, sheep, goats, and other rescued animals.
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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 1h 42min - 340 - Episode 414: Caitlin Comeskey
The poker world is ripe for parody, and with formal training as an actress and Groundlings comedian, Caitlin Comeskey is the woman for the job. Her costume-changing skits are a hit on Twitter, and now she and fellow comedian Niki Limo are bringing fun sketches, games, and interviews to their Aceholes podcast. She talks to Carlos and Andrew about how she combines her passions for acting, comedy, and poker.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos explain why “range reading” is better than “hand reading”.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Caitlin Comeskey
Caitlin Comeskey is a professional poker player and content creator. She co-hosts the Aceholes podcast with Niki Limo.
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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 - 1h 10min - 339 - Episode 413: Shelby Wells
Shelby Wells is a long-time poker fan who got the chance of a lifetime when she won a Twitter contest for a seat in the 2022 Main Event. She made Day 6, ultimately winning $73K and a lot of clout at the poker room where she had recently started dealing. Carlos and Andrew talk to her about her journey as well as her experiences as a dealer, playing at the feature table with Daniel Negreanu, and more.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses the infmaous KK vs QQ vs JJ from the final two tables of the 2023 Main Event.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Shelby Wells
Shelby Wells is a poker dealer, player, and fan. After winning Twitter contest for a seat in the 2022 Main Event, she finished 97th for $73,100.
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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 1h 04min - 338 - Episode 412: Ari Engel
No one on Earth has played more live poker tournaments than Ari Engel. He’s a force to be reckoned with live and online, in every game under the sun. More impressively, he’s funny and humble and has great taste in podcasts.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss keeping track of the pot size and your opponents’ stacks in real time.Ari first appeared on Episode 82.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Ari Engel
Ari Engel is a professional tournament poker player with two WSOP bracelets and many titles form the WSOP Circuit, the Heartland Poker Tour, the Mid-Stakes Poker Tour, and the Aussie Millions Main Event.
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Mon, 03 Jul 2023 - 1h 27min - 337 - Episode 411: Glo and Lo
Poker superfan Jay Kelly tried to hook Gloria Jackson up with Carlos more than a year ago, when the two women first met. She joins Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria to help tell the story of her and Gloria’s friendship and Carlos and Gloria’s podcast-born romance.We highly recommend listening to Gloria Jackson’s first appearance on Episode 401. It’s a fantastic episode in its own right and a good introduction to this conversation.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Jay Kelly
Jay Kelly is a poker superfan who lives in London but dreams of Las Vegas. She attempted to introduce Gloria and Carlos a year before they actually met!
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Gloria Jackson
Gloria Jackson is a mother of five and a 10+ year professional poker player.
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Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 2h 02min - 336 - Episode 410: Your Strategy Questions Answered
Carlos and Andrew answer a slew of strategy questions from the Patron: running it twice, folding a full house, playing short stacked in the Big Blind, and much more!Links to Strategy Questionshttps://i.gyazo.com/a7c40326f662b4b0cafc39516aa5d362.pngwilliamhttps://i.gyazo.com/8099523d5edc1cb20730948a42e85a20.pngmichaelhttps://i.gyazo.com/821e71e62841ad6eafd388d7827b3905.pngerichttps://i.gyazo.com/ea38d02a4a2e9b29de4fcd5a49df3394.pngdanielhttps://i.gyazo.com/ef4975f88932ad9e23356e1057740f0b.pngchrishttps://i.gyazo.com/565d5b262aed2ac18ea105de3bcaf14a.pngandy https://i.gyazo.com/9944ac9911075a412bfa902856895f28.pngmax https://i.gyazo.com/05f52cca48c431cfbb0653d671ae4a5d.pngjoe https://i.gyazo.com/aa66cbaeb9d71f378b8b712ed24e1385.pnggary Want answers to your strategy questions? Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 1h 18min - 335 - Episode 409: Joel Porter-Dias
Joel Dias-Porter is a true renaissance man, capable of mastering a metaphor, programming a computer, hedging a parlay, spinning a record, and bluffing your face off. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss pre-Boom Atlantic City poker, whether poker is a creative pursuit, why we need more poker literature, and what exactly depends upon a red wheelbarrow. Plus, he reads a few poems for us and gives Carlos a run for his money in the hip hop trivia department.Joel’s blogOld Man JamesDJ Renegade on SoundcloudJoel’s book Ideas of ImprovisationSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Joel Dias-Porter
Joel Dias-Porter is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press.
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Tue, 30 May 2023 - 2h 38min - 334 - Episode 408: Saulo Costa
High stakes cash pro and prolific content creator Saulo Costa talks big data, population reads, exploits, and more in this wide-ranging, mind-expanding conversation. Plus a little Marvel Snap strategy in the intro.Saulo’s YouTube channelFive Tips to Study Poker via GTO WizardSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
SAULO COSTA
Saula Costa is a HSNL professional, a prolific content creator, and founder of Metagame Poker.
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Mon, 15 May 2023 - 1h 14min - 333 - Episode 407: Women’s Events
Dayanna Ciabaton finished second in the recent Women’s Event at the Seminole Hard Rock. The first place winner was a man. Dayanna, Caitlyn Cobb, and Gloria Jackson join Andrew and Carlos to discuss the need for women’s events and the problem of men who insist on playing them.Caitlyn invites all women, including trans women, to join the #WomenPlayPoker Twitter Events Committee.
DAYANNA CIABATON
Dayanna Ciabaton co-owns Naples Print Source and aspires to play poker semi-professionally upon her retirement. Besides poker, Dayanna’s proudest accomplishments are raising 4 amazing children, taking in 2 homeless youth, and volunteering many thousands of hours to help disadvantaged youth.
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Caitlyn Cobb
Caitlyn Cobb describes herself as a force that makes change. Caitlyn is the former Coordinator of Public Education for @NationalHomeles and Social Media Director of @TJC_DC.
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Gloria Jackson
Gloria Jackson is a mother of five and a 10+ year professional poker player.
Tue, 09 May 2023 - 1h 00min - 332 - Episode 406: Ebony Kenney
Ebony Kenney has been playing serious poker longer than Andrew or Carlos, but she only recently started serious studying. That didn’t keep her from making three final tables at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, including a $1.7 million dollar score for her 5th place finish in the $200K event. In this extraordinary interview, she discusses the life-changing experience, her unique career, and her unique approach to life.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss playing the turn after the pre-flop raiser declines to continuation bet the flop.This three-part documentary tells the story of Ebony’s trip to Cypress for the Triton Poker Super High Roller series.Women can join Ebony Kenney’s Embodied Confidence group at https://www.ebonykenney.com/confidence.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com.
Ebony Kenney
Ebony Kenney is a professional poker player, Twitch streamer, confidence coach, and overall badass.
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Mon, 01 May 2023 - 2h 01min - 331 - Episode 405: Peter Jörgne
EPT Paris runner-up Peter Jörgne joins Carlos and Andrew to talk about entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and holding his own against seasoned professionals at the highest stakes. Plus, Carlos and Andrew discuss out-of-position c-betting.OOP C-BettingPlaying as the IP Cold CallerSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com.
PETER Jörgne
Peter Jörgne is an entrepeneur, investor, and poker player. He recently finished second in the EPT Paris Main Event for €780,100.
Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - 1h 13min - 330 - Episode 404: Lara Eisenberg
From PC gaming to pool to competitive skydiving to poker, Lara Eisenberg has always crushed the competition. And she does it all while still working as a radiologist! Carlos and Andrew pry from her a few of the secrets to her success, plus we’ve got a major life update from Carlos!Poker League of NationsThe Art of LearningHeroic appSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com.
LARA EISENBERG
Lara Eisenberg is a radiologist, a serious poker player, and a former competitive skydiver. She has a WSOP bracelet from the 2021 Ladies Championship and recently took second in the WPT Prime Championship.
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Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 1h 29min - 329 - Episode 403: Jesse Segal
Poker cashier Jesse Segall joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss his experience in the Wynn $10K, why dedicated poker cashiers are valuable, and much more. Plus Andrew explains how to play a big stack at the final table.New! ICM-Focused Tournament ReviewGTO Wizard BlogThinking Poker Daily
JESSE SEGALL
Jesse Segall, now the cage manager at the Lodge, is a poker player and former poker cashier at Aria.
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Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 1h 25min - 328 - Episode 402: Matt Glassman and Tommy Angelo
Matt Glassman discusses his prize-winning poker essay and how he prepared to take on the best players in the world in the PSPC $25K. Plus a bonus interview with Tommy Angelo discussing his new article How to Meditate While You Play Poker.New! ICM-Focused Tournament ReviewGTO Wizard BlogThinking Poker Daily
MATT GLASSMAN
Matt Glassman is an avid card player and a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Government Affairs Institute adept at explaining politics through the lenses of game theory and card strategy.Matt is a frequent Thinking Poker guest who first appeared on Episode 191.
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TOMMY ANGELO
Tommy Angelo has been practicing and coaching painless poker for decades. His many books and videos are seen as essential teachings for any serious player. Tommy’s site is tommyangelo.com.Tommy is a frequent Thinking Poker guest who first appeared on Episode 2.
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Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 2h 14min - 327 - Episode 401: Gloria Jackson
Not many people have worked harder than Gloria Jackson to get a poker career off the ground. She left school with only an 8th grade education to take care of her family, but later went back to get a GED and enroll in college. With a little help from her sister Chantell and her friend Brendan Shiller, she details her journey from nanny and housekeeper to praline peddler to home game chef to poker professional. Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Gloria Jackson
Gloria Jackson is a mother of five and a 10+ year professional poker player.
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Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 2h 05min - 326 - Episode 400: Clip Show
Carlos and Andrew present and reflect on clips from the first four hundred episodes of Thinking Poker, with an emphasis on memorable characters and early predictions.Episode 2: Tommy AngeloEpisode 6: Gareth ChantlerEpisode 10: Leo WolpertEpisode 21: Tubby BootsEpisode 25: Ed MillerEpisode 29: Carlos MailbagEpisode 39: Carlos WelchEpisode 42: Faraz JakaEpisode 47: BluffcatchingEpisode 50: Keone YoungEpisode 53: Dave Eggers RantEpisode 59: Sean Lango, bank robbery, and travel lentilsEpisode 67: Gareth’s big winEpisode 70: Jen ShahadeEpisode 125: Angela JordisonEpisode 128.1: New Theme SongEpisode 131: Dara O’KearneyEpisode 139: Craig Savage MailbagEpisode 189: Will KassoufEpisode 196: Jamie KerstetterEpisode 200: Andrew & Nate on CarlosEpisode 219: $600 Phone BillEpisode 230: Christian SotoEpisode 243: Jamal HansonEpisode 247: Maria KonnikovaEpisode 249: Dick CarsonEpisode 260: Teeth are not for bitingEpisode 330: Jane HitchcockEpisode 337: Betting into drawsEpisode 350: Keith DunlapEpisode 356: Uri PelegEpisode 355: Carlos predicts bracelet winAnd here’s the picture of Andrew with Jamal Hanson:
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 4h 42min - 325 - Episode 399: Justin Arnwine Part 2
In the second half of this epic interview, Justin Arnwine speaks with Carlos and Andrew about merit, representation, and gatekeeping; riding poker’s emotional rollercoaster, recovering from frustration; and why high stakes games attract too much attention.Be sure to listen to Part 1 of Justin’s interview if you haven’t already. You’ll also want to hear our interview with Justin’s wife Caitlyn Cobb.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Justin Arnwine
Justin Arnwine is a writer, gambler, independent scholar, and activist famous for his Hello Kitty attire. We spoke with his wife Caitlyn Cobb on Episode 397.
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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 2h 42min - 324 - Episode 398: Justin Arnwine
In the first installment of this epic, four-hour interview Justin Arnwine discusses his poker career, his Hello Kitty wardrobe, and the influence of his mother, a civil rights activist and attorney.Justin’s Hello Kitty Everything music videoBarbara Arnwine in actionSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
JUSTIN ARNWINE
Justin Arnwine is a writer, gambler, independent scholar, and activist famous for his Hello Kitty attire. We spoke with his wife Caitlyn Cobb on Episode 397.
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Sun, 05 Mar 2023 - 1h 35min - 323 - Episode 397: Caitlyn Cobb
Once homeless, Caitlyn Cobb now grinds ApeStyles videos and recently shipped over $170K for her second-place finish in the Potomac Winter Poker Open. She shares her extraordinary poker journey with Carlos and Andrew, plus the hassles of staying in shelters, the joy of learning about Black history, and more. You can find Caitlyn’s poker tweets plus a month’s worth of Black history celebration at https://twitter.com/TheCaitlynBot.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Caitlyn Cobb
Caitlyn Cobb describes herself as a force that makes change. Caitlyn is the former Coordinator of Public Education for @NationalHomeles and Social Media Director of @TJC_DC.
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Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 2h 04min - 322 - Episode 396: Sam Grafton
Sam Grafton joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss moving up to the nosebleeds, staying competitive with the best players in the world, the politics of the super high roller circuit, and of course some literature recommendations:Deborah LevyJorge AmadoW.G. SebaldSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Sam Grafton
Sam “SquidPoker” Grafton is a long-time professional poker player who now travels the world on the super high roller circuit. He is also a video producer for Run It Once. Sam has previously appeared on Episode 75 and Episode 144.
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Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 1h 03min - 321 - Episode 395: Jamie Kerstetter
Jamie Kerstetter joins Carlos and Andrew to talk WPT, WSOP, commentating, and the politics of high stakes cash game streams. Plus Andrew offers an overview ofturn strategy.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Jamie Kerstetter
Jamie Kerstetter is a poker player and commentator and the Creative Producer at WPT Global. She previously appeared on Episode 136 and Episode 196.
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Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 1h 17min - 320 - Episode 394: LoriAnn Persinger
Poker lover LoriAnn Persinger won a social media contest that earned her an entry into the $10K WPT World Championship, ultimately finishing 30th for $119,000! She speaks to Carlos and Andrew about the experience plus her long love affair with poker, her history in poker media, her string of game show victories, and more.Timestamps11:39 WPT World Championship28:29 Game Shows56:22 Fitting the Profile1:23:00 Rapid Fire1:47:27 Diversity Benefits Everyone1:56:20 Introverts2:07:08 Living in Las VegasLinksGTO Wizard BlogLoriAnn on Celebrity Name GamePoker News AuditionLake Elsinore Interview
LoriAnn Persinger
LoriAnn Persinger is a poker lover, Navy veteran, and serial game show champion with a history in poker media.
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Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 2h 25min - 319 - Episode 393: Tom “Tombos21” Boshoff
Poker theorist Tom “tombos21” Boshoff joins Andrew and Carlos to geek out about everything from how solvers work to when ICM becomes a factor in tournaments (it’s sooner than you think!), balancing ICM and stack dynamics in PKOs, and so much more.Tom’s article about ICMTom’s video about ICMMore free strategy from Tom and Andrew
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Poker theorist Tom Boshoff is the head of content creation for GTO Wizard.
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Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 1h 30min - 318 - Episode 392: Ben Kushigian
Computer scientist and poker player Ben Kushigian talks to Carlos and Andrew about the limitations of poker solvers, what we don’t know we don’t know about them, how they could be improved, the potential for open source solutions, and more. Plus, he’s got an interesting spot from a satellite bubble for the strategy segment.Weird GTO Wizard nodeOpen Source Solver The github repo is https://github.com/b-inary/postflop_solver. This is the backing solver (so no user interface). There are two user interface versions:+ https://github.com/b-inary/wasm-postflop+ https://github.com/b-inary/desktop-postflop And here is a link to comparisons between postflop solver and different solver techs: https://github.com/b-inary/wasm-postflop#comparison This is the paper that it’s based on: https://arxiv.org/abs/1809.04040 Strategy 5 players remain, 4 get paid $55+5 tickets, 1 gets $8 (so we’re on the ticket bubble). This spot seemed like a crucial moment where I had the opportunity to eat some variance but with high payoff. Hero (BB): 5.61 BBUTG (UTG): 12.86 BBCO (CO): 2.22 BBBTN (BTN): 4.5 BBSB (SB): 12.8 BB5 players post ante of 0.1 BB, SB posts SB 0.5 BB, Hero posts BB 1 BBDealt to Hero: Kc3hDealt to CO: ??? fold, CO raises to 2.12 BB and is all-in, fold, fold, Hero ???
BEN KUSHIGIAN
Ben Kushigian is a poker player and computer science PhD student.
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Tue, 03 Jan 2023 - 1h 17min - 317 - Episode 391: 2022 In Review
Andrew and Carlos recap their year, starting with poker highlights and then branching out into their favorite music, shows, podcasts, and more.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Andrew’s articles for the GTO Wizard blog include:Principles of Game TheoryInterpreting Equity DistributionsLeverageReasons for Value BettingStack-to-Pot RatioEquity Realization
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