Chasing Poker Greatness

Latest Episodes:

Defending the BB vs. Big 'Ole Bets Oct 08, 2024

Posting that 1 big blind per orbit really does add up over time. Defend that big blind inappropriately and it can have a devastating impact on your win rate.
Tune in to today's episode for some tips on better defending that pesky blind bet.
Enjoy.

Bluffcatching Multiway Oct 01, 2024

Today's Tactical Tuesday features more multiway spots where our valient Hero is forced with a decision: To bluffcatch or not to bluffcatch?
Enjoy the show.

Crushing Multiway Pots Sep 24, 2024

Struggling with multiway pots? Learn the essential tips and strategies that the pros use to dominate crowded tables and maximize your winnings. Whether you’re facing two opponents or six, this guide will give you the edge to crush every multiway pot like a seasoned pro.

DGAF: Hosting Private Games, Lucky Lady Stream, & HCL Sep 21, 2024

Join us for an exclusive interview with high-stakes poker pro DGAF as he shares his unconventional poker philosophy that flips the script on what it means to win.
Dive into DGAF’s live poker world, from the tables of Lucky Lady Casino to private games, where playing “bad” can actually mean playing good.
DGAF is a longtime friend of the CPG podcast so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

The Fine Line Between Bluffcatchers & Value Sep 17, 2024

Today's episode of Tactical Tuesday focuses on bluffcatching (with a little bit of valuebetting sprinkle in) when you call a threebet in position.
This node is super common which makes it extremely vital that you consistently make high quality decisions.Tune in for an immediate upgrade to your in-game thought process.

Darius Bucinskas (EQPoker): High Stakes Online Crusher Sep 12, 2024

In this exclusive interview, high-stakes cash game pro and poker coach Darius Bucinskas (EQPoker) shares his insights on the changing landscape of poker.
Is the poker dream really dead? And why is trying to win becoming frowned upon? Dive deep into the current state of the game and find out what’s really happening in the world of professional poker.

Playing 3BP as the IP Preflop Caller Sep 10, 2024

Today's core node is when you're in-position as the preflop caller in three-bet pots.
This is a super high frequency scenario that has a dramatic impact on your overall winrate...
So if you'd like to start making immediate upgrades, tune in to today's episode of Tactical Tuesday.

Bluffing in SRP (2BP) as the In Position Preflop Raiser Sep 03, 2024

Today Coach Jon & Coach Brad and breaking down hands where the Hero hasn't flopped a pair and is in position as the preflop raiser in a single raised pot.
Because making no pair is the easiest hand for you to make (Which is why it's worth the least), this will be an extremely common situation you'll find yourself in...
Which means it's critically important that you have a sound strategy/thought process for this spot.
Enjoy the show.

Bluffcatching without Bluffcatching Aug 27, 2024

In today's episode Coach Brad and Coach Jon break down bluffcatching spots where you may wanna choose an option that isn't call or fold...
Enjoy the show.

Value Maxing after Flopping Sets & Trips Aug 20, 2024

If you think winning the max when you flop huge is straightforward, you would be very surprised when zooming out.
The best players tend to win much, much more with their giant hands than average.
In today's epside of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down two hands in this very spot.
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Enjoy the show.

Jay Nguyen (JWIN): Quitting a $180k/Year Job to Become a Professional Poker Player Aug 15, 2024

Today's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness features high stakes cash game pro, live stream regular, and vlogger Jay Nguyen (JWIN).
I've known Jay for quite some time and his passion for the game is unmatched.
A couple of years ago he quit his high paying job in tech to take a shot at being a professional poker player... something that, as a coach, I definitely wouldn't advise...
And yet it has worked out incredibly well for Jay, which is a testament to his grit, intelligence, and love for the game.
To hear how it all went down, dive in to this week's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness.

Dealing with the Preflop Squeeze Aug 13, 2024

Today Coach Brad & Coach Jon have an in-depth discussion on some squeeze spots recently played by the CPG Wolves. If you struggle facing squeezes preflop, this episode should be your jam.

Manipulating Villain's Perception of Hero's Range at $2KNL Aug 06, 2024

Coach Brad and Coach Jon break down some tricky hands Coach Brad recently played at 6-max $10-$20 NL.
Enjoy the show.

Check/Raising the River with Value Jul 30, 2024

In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down a couple of spots where Jon decided to go for a tricky river check raise with value.
Enjoy the show.

Value Maxing with Pocket Aces Jul 23, 2024

This week Coach Brad & Coach Jon breakdown maxing value with pocket aces while playing high stakes online poker.
Enjoy.

Maximizing Value with AK Jul 16, 2024

It's always delightful when you put in lots of money preflop with Ace King and smash the flop, but are you consistently winning the max?
In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad & Coach Jon go through their thought process in a couple of hands on winning the maximum in this very spot.
Enjoy.

The Nightmare Continues Jul 09, 2024

Today's episode is a continuation of last week's theme: You three-bet JJ, get called, flop an overpair, and the turn is a dreaded Ace.

When You Flop an Overpair and the Turn Wrecks Your Life Jul 02, 2024

In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down one of the trickiest spots you can encounter... you flop a really strong hand but then it gets demoted by a peskyTurn card.
Tune in to hear what our coaches prescribe.

Welcome to River Overbet Valuetown Jun 25, 2024

Today's episode of Tactical Tuesday comes with a focus on overbetting the River in an effort to maximize your value.
Enjoy.

When to Bluff Small on the River Jun 19, 2024

Today's Tactical Tuesday goes in-depth as to when Coach Brad & Coach Jon believe you ought to be using a small bluff size on the river as opposed to a much larger size.
Enjoy.

Mechanics of River Overbet Bluffs Jun 11, 2024

Today's much requestedTactical Tuesday is all about placing River overbet bluffs. If you've found yourself wondering when you should pull the trigger on running a big bluff, today's show is one you're not gonna wanna miss.

DISASTER! Flopping Huge & Being Forced to Navigate Draw Completing Turns/Rivers Jun 04, 2024

In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down hand histories where the Hero flops huge, only to see terrible, awful, no-good Turn & River cards.
If this is a problem you've experienced in your poker journey, today's episode is just for you.

Navigating Postflop with Suited Aces May 28, 2024

Today's world-class hand breakdowns will feature a bunch of suited aces in a bunch of different spots.
It shall be a Tactical day indeed.

Jon Chai: Online Cash Savant & Wolves Associate Coach May 26, 2024

In a long awaited episode on CPG, today's guest is none other than longtime Tactical Tuesday co-host, cash game professional, & Wolves assoicate coach Jon Chai.
Follow along Jon's journey from humble beginnings during Covid to quickly racking up one of the highest winrates Coach Brad has ever seen in online high stakes cash games.
Enjoy.

Playing Against Tilted Villains May 21, 2024

Today's Tactical Tuesday will be all maximizing your edge vs. opponent's who are so angry they have steam coming out of their ears.
Enjoy.

Whiffing the Flop With AK May 14, 2024

Learn how the CPG Wolves navigate postflop after 3betting AK and then completely whiffing the flop. Tune in to hear how Coach Brad and Jon teach their CFP students the best way to play AK in this tricky situation.

Getting the Max With AK May 07, 2024

Learn how the CPG Wolves win the max after 3betting AK preflop. Tune in to hear how Coach Brad and Jon teach their CFP students the best way to play AK after flopping big!

Value Maxing at $1k & $2k NL Apr 30, 2024

If you aren't great at thin valuebetting, it will be exceptionally difficult to be a long-term winning poker player.
In today's episode, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down their thought process in some recently played hands where our Heroes went for value is spots nobody would fault you for missing.
Enjoy the show.

Cold-Calling 3b's w/ Premiums Apr 23, 2024

Both Coach Brad & Jon recently discovered they had both recently played premium hands a little funky preflop... by cold-calling 3b's.
Tune in to see if their funkiness paid off or left them needing to reload.

Cracking the Donk Bet Code Apr 02, 2024

Today Coach Brad & Coach Jon breakdown a bunch of hands where our Hero was bet into after raising preflop.
If you regularly struggle with a coherent strategy when facing donk bets, this episode is one you don't wanna miss!

Ace High Hero Calling in a Massive $2,700 Pot Mar 19, 2024

Today on Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad makes a pair of Ace High Hero calls for all the money, as well as hero folding with two pair.

Guess Villain's Hole Cards First and Win Coach Brad's Money Mar 12, 2024

In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad and Jon breakdown a couple of a hands Jon recently played on WSOP.com at $100 NL and give you a chance to join in the fun and games by attempting to guess what Villain had. The first folks to guess Villain's hole cards in hand 1 and hand 2 will win $50. Good luck!

Online Poker Mastery: Nailing a Gutshot after a Crafty Bluff Mar 05, 2024

In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad returns to the online poker streets and finds himself bluffing all of his chips on the river with a busted combo draw while trying to max value after he drills a gutshot on the turn in the 3BP.
Tune in to see how it goes.

How-To Play Against Splashy and Unpredictable Villains Feb 13, 2024

Learn how Coach Brad adapts his strategy when facing an unpredictable Villain capable of putting all the money in at any time.

Tactical Tuesday 161: High Stakes ($10k Pot) Live Poker Hand Break Down Feb 06, 2024

CPG Wolves Coaches Brad and Jon break down two live hands that Coach Jon played recently in Las Vegas.

Tactical Tuesday #160: 4-Bet Pots in Difficult Spots! (Early Position Poker Strategy) [Increase Your Winrate] Jan 30, 2024

Last week the boys reviewed 4-Bet pots in a loose configuration (blind vs. blind), and now we're doing the same, but better! I think? It's 4-Bet pots in a TIGHT configuration, as Jon has submitted to the jury for consideration his early position 4-Bet hands to see if Coach Brad approves or disapproves of his life choices.
Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 160!
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00:00 Today's theme is... 4-Bet Pots from Early Position
00:55 Jon plays Ac Kc from Under The Gun
13:35 Jon plays Ad 4d from the Hijack
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For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
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NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
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More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw
Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/lAQB-c-I3G4
Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited: https://youtu.be/A0IOkk98pfc
Using Equilab to Calculate Equity in Poker: https://youtu.be/j2INBnfVuuQ

Tactical Tuesday #159: it's small blind... VERSUS BIG BLIND!! (Facing Poker 3-Bets) Jan 23, 2024

THE CAPS ARE LOCKED FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE TACTICAL TUESDAY POKER YOUTUBE PROGRAM.
Alright I can't handle it anymore; I'm going back to normal... and ya' know what else is pretty normal? Getting 3-Bet by the big blind when you decide to stick your poker nose out and open a pot from the small blind.
Those dang big blind villains always think they have the positional advantage until the end of days and they sure do act like it (through their aforementioned 3-Bet privilege).
BUT IT'S TIME FOR THE TURNED TABLES TO ROTATE AGAINST THEM as we explore counter strategies for combatting this position of weakness and turn it into one of your strengths! Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 159!
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00:00 Today's theme is... Blind vs. Blind 3-Bet Pots!
02:28 Jon plays Ah Qc from the small blind
11:36 Jon plays Jd Jh from the small blind
15:28 Jon plays As Ks from the small blind
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***TRYOUT FOR THE CPG WOLVES COACHING FOR PROFIT*** Learn more here: https://wolftryouts.com
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
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More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw
Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/lAQB-c-I3G4
Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited: https://youtu.be/A0IOkk98pfc
Using Equilab to Calculate Equity in Poker: https://youtu.be/j2INBnfVuuQ

Tactical Tuesday #158: How To Use Equilab (How to Calculate Poker Equity) Jan 16, 2024

We're revisiting Equilab again on Tactical Tuesday to calculate the all-important share of equity when making decisions at the poker table. Join us to see how close poker pro Jon Chai's judgments are to optimal as the boys review some tough spots from the poker database on this week's installment. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 158!
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00:00 Today's theme is... Calculating Poker Equity with Equilab
03:43 Jon plays As Ac from middle position
23:20 Jon plays 8c 8s from the cutoff
***TRYOUT FOR THE CPG WOLVES COACHING FOR PROFIT*** Learn more here: https://wolftryouts.com
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw
Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/lAQB-c-I3G4
Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited: https://youtu.be/A0IOkk98pfc
Using Equilab to Calculate Equity in Poker: https://youtu.be/j2INBnfVuuQ

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Tactical Tuesday #157: ALL or NOTHING! The Mechanics of Poker BLUFFING (Live Cash Poker) Jan 09, 2024

Jon's battling it out in the live cash game streets in sunny Las Vegas, and he's developed a love affair for Ace Queen lately (flopping a full house will do that) that's he's bringing to the Tactical Tuesday show for review with poker pro Coach Brad Wilson.
Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 157!
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00:00 Today's theme is... River Decisions in Live Cash Poker (with Ace Quuen)!
00:57 Jon plays As Qc from the big blind
14:28 Jon plays Ah Qh from UTG1 five ways in live cash 5/10
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For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
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NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw
Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/lAQB-c-I3G4
Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited: https://youtu.be/A0IOkk98pfc
Using Equilab to Calculate Equity in Poker: https://youtu.be/j2INBnfVuuQ

Tactical Tuesday #156: CRUSH Your Next Online Cash Game! (Poker Strategy from the Button) Jan 02, 2024

We're all well aware of Jon Chai's flush draw addiction and thin value shenanigans. But what about maximizing positional advantage when playing from the button? Does he know when to set the trap when he's ahead, and apply enough pressure to take down the pot when he's behind?
Poker coach and mentor Brad Wilson has high praise for Jon in today's poker strategy episode, in which he declares to the poker world that Jon is his most winningest student when playing from the button. So we're in for a new year's treat as we witness Jon the positional specialist break down a couple hands on the dealer button and what his thought process is when facing checks and even a donk lead. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 156!
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00:00 Today's theme is... Playing from the Button in online poker!
01:48 Jon plays Ah 9h on the button in a 4-bet pot
15:28 Jon plays As Jc from the button and faces a donk lead from the small blind in a multiway 3-bet pot.
23:58 Poker pro Jon Chai has Ah Kd in the small blind multiway in a 3-bet pot.
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For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
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NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
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Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw
Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/lAQB-c-I3G4
Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited: https://youtu.be/A0IOkk98pfc
Using Equilab to Calculate Equity in Poker: https://youtu.be/j2INBnfVuuQ

Tactical Tuesday #155: How To Crush Multiway Pots In No Limit Texas Holdem! Dec 12, 2023

"One of the unconquered frontiers of No Limit Holdem" is probably the best way to describe multiway spots in online poker. Poker pro Jon Chai's words ring true, as we discover on this week's episode.
Christmas comes early as we "present" 4 hands for your enjoyment. It's multiway madness in 2/5 fast fold online poker... Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 155!
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00:00 Today's theme is... Multiway Madness in online poker!
02:07 Jon plays Ah Jh mulitway with Fish involved
13:47 Jon plays Jc Jd mulitway against a thousand villains
23:58 Poker pro Jon Chai has Ah Kd in the small blind multiway in a 3-bet pot.
36:55 Jon finds himself with Kd 5d on the dealer button and flops a bunch of air multiway
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For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
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Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw
Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/lAQB-c-I3G4
Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited: https://youtu.be/A0IOkk98pfc
Using Equilab to Calculate Equity in Poker: https://youtu.be/j2INBnfVuuQ

Tactical Tuesday #154: The Number 1 Toughest Decision(s) in 3-Bet Pots (Online Cash Poker) Dec 05, 2023

Yes, the title of this week's Tactical Tuesday poker strategy show contains an intentional misnomer. And that is because, in all of poker's 3-bet pots, there is not a single "Number 1" toughest spot -- there are multiple spots that are equally tough, and many of them are frequent occurrences, as poker pro Jon Chai has arrived to tell us.
Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 154!
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00:00 Today's theme is... Tough Decisions in 3-Bet Pots
00:57 Jon plays Tc Td and runs into some 3-bet pot decisions with an overpair
17:20 Jon plays an interesting 3-bet pot and tries to extract maximum value with Kh Th.
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Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
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Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw
Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/lAQB-c-I3G4
Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited: https://youtu.be/A0IOkk98pfc
Using Equilab to Calculate Equity in Poker: https://youtu.be/j2INBnfVuuQ

Tactical Tuesday #153: So You Flopped A Set... Now What?? (Fast Fold 500NL Poker) Nov 28, 2023

It's easy to flop sets in No Limit Texas Holdem Poker when your name is Jon Chai. All you have to do is buy into a Fast Fold 500NL game and the virtual chips drop from the sky into your stack.
None of the above is factually accurate, but in the rare instance that you do flop a set in No Limit Texas Holdem, the next two cards to come can have a pretty big impact on whether you find yourself holding a clear value hand, or surprisingly something resembling more of a bluffcatcher, depending on the runout and those pesky situational dynamics.
Our fearless poker pros are here to help you flesh out your set floppin' strategy. Will Coach Brad approve of the Jon's strategy, or will he be left in the land of perplexion? Perplexity? Perplexification? Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 153.
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00:00 Today's theme is... Flopping Sets in the Big Blind
01:26 We flop a set in the Big Blind with 5d 5c
16:45 Go to https://wolftryouts.com to apply to the CPG Wolves
18:34 We flop another set with 6c 6h in the Big Blind
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
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NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
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Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #152: Playing 3-Bet Pots in No Limit Texas Holdem Poker (Online Cash Game Poker) Nov 21, 2023

So we've got a good starting hand preflop. Something like Ace Jack suited or the sexy Ace King suited. Worthy of a 3-bet, no doubt, but it's still not a pair. We play our hand the best we can, but what happens when a 3-bet pot becomes a 3-bet problem?
The first step toward solving a problem is admitting you have one. While poker pro Jon Chai is still trying to make progress in his daily Flush Draws Anonymous meetings, his problems in 3-bet pots are just as addictive.
We've staged another intervention and we hope you'll join us to show support for our beloved hero. Help us get Jon from a world of 3-bet problems... to the 3-bet promised land. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 152.
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson unveil a new overlay 01:55 Check out the new Advanced Cash Game Course by PokerCoaching.com/cpg
04:05 Today's theme is... Problems in 3-Bet Pots
04:59 Poker Hands in part 1: Ah Jh
18:04 go to PokerCoaching.com to check out the new Advanced Cash Game Course
19:14 Poker Hands in part 2: Ac Kc
33:31 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to check out both the live and online versions of Preflop Bootcamp!
34:07 go to cpgwolves.com to apply to the CPG Wolves!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #151: To Raise Or Not To Raise... That Is The Poker Question (Epic Value Strategy) Nov 14, 2023

So you're playing No Limit Texas Holdem and your "one time" finally happens. For the first time in the last 48 months of grinding, you flop a set. You've already booked an AirBnB during peak season in Valuetown.
But then the turn and river come out, shifting those pesky equities and changing the nuts out on us when we were so cozy and warm on the flop. We have a good hand, but when -- and maybe even "should" -- we raise? Are we always getting called by better? Do we blow the villain off of their bluffs by doing so?
And so we've called in the expert of pouring money into pots no matter what the odds. Jon Chai has come to shine his raise light on a bunch of situational predicaments to see how real world villains react. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 151.
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***...AND SCROLL DOWN TO GET THE NUFFLE COURSE FOR FREE!***
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson discuss the troubling proliferation of villains always trying to win pots against heroes
00:52 Today's theme is... Would You Raise Here??
01:35 Poker Hands in part 1: 8c 8h
07:50 Poker Hands in part 1: Ac 5c
15:30 go to chasingpokergreatness.com to check out both the live and online versions of Preflop Bootcamp!
17:46 Poker Hands in part 2: Tc Th
27:51 Poker Hands in part 2: As 5s
35:38 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to check out both the live and online versions of Preflop Bootcamp!
36:14 go to cpgwolves.com to apply to the CPG Wolves!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #150: The Poker Coach Becomes the Poker Student... Brad Back in the No Limit Streets Nov 07, 2023

Tryouts for the CPG Wolves CFP are OPEN for a limited time (a few more days)! Just listen to the episode for more details!
Genghis Wilson has been on the sidelines for the past few years... scheming, teaching, plotting, planning, mentoring, philosophizing, and a few other mental activities aimed at cultivating the CPG Wolves team and building courses. But has this life of luxury away from the front lines made him... soft??
It's time to find out if he's still "got it". The poker turntables have turned a full rotation and Coach Brad has stepped back into the No Limit Holdem streets of Ignition Poker and he's jumped in to do two things: flop sets and chew bubble gum. AND HE'S ALL OUT OF BUBBLE GUM.
As a great side quest to this new development, we now get to see Jon Chai display his coaching talents as he critiques Brad's hands for a refreshing change. Maybe this is all some angle to avoid resetting the "days without incident" calendar? We're onto you, Jon... it's a milestone episode in Tactical Tuesday 150.
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
***LIVE CASH PREFLOP BOOTCAMP IS OUT NOW!*** We're thrilled to announce our first live cash poker course:
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***...AND SCROLL DOWN TO GET THE NUFFLE COURSE FOR FREE!***
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson discuss... poker and poker related keywords
00:48 Today's theme is... Brad is back playing poker, and he's moonlighting as a history buff (Hardcore History plug)
07:23 Wolf Tryouts are OPEN! Hit up Brad directly to apply
08:26 Poker Hands in part 1: 3d 3s
20:41 go to cpgwolves.com to apply to the CPG Wolves!
21:38 Poker Hands in part 2: Qs 6s
34:50 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to check out both the live and online versions of Preflop Bootcamp!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #149: Tales From The Cufoff! Bet Sizing in 3-Bet Pots with Value & Spooky Bluffs Oct 31, 2023

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It's a special Halloween episode of Tactical Tuesday, for which Coach Brad has spent weeks developing the unofficial title of the episode... TALES FROM THE CUTOFF *spooky organ music*. These river spots are so scary that we don't even need any costumes or Halloween graphical overlays to this episode.
Jon is putting in work again in the harrowing online streets where the miserable demons reside, and he's bringing his forces of blessed bet sizing against the spooky stations of evil. All the haunted secrets are revealed in Tactical Tuesday 149, if you dare!!
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***LIVE CASH PREFLOP BOOTCAMP IS OUT NOW!*** We're thrilled to announce our first live cash poker course:
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***...AND SCROLL DOWN TO GET THE NUFFLE COURSE FOR FREE!***
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson discuss their favorite poker tricks and No Limit Holdem treats
02:02 Today's theme is... Bet Sizing In 3-Bet Pots with Bluffs & Value
02:33 Poker Hands in part 1: Jd Qd
09:06 Poker Hands in part 1: 6s 6h
13:30 go to chasingpokergreatness.com to learn more about Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp!
15:50 Poker Hands in part 2: 8h 8c
24:57Poker Hands in part 2: 4c 4h
28:50 Outro: go to cpgwolves.com to apply to the CPG Wolves!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #148: More Tough River Spots at Higher Stakes Online Poker (No Limit Texas Holdem) Oct 24, 2023

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They say most of your money is saved preflop. Or maybe we just made that up. But where is most of the money made? Well, naturally that's going to be in the spots where the pots are largest and the leverage is larger-est. We're talking about the old man river, friends. How do we get value when we want it? How do we get folds when we need them? How to trap, how to defend?
Good thing Jon Chai is out there throwing things at the high stakes walls of 1k NL and seein' what sticks so we don't have to. Does Coach Brad approve of these tactics? We're on our 148th try, but someday we'll get it right!
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***...AND SCROLL DOWN TO GET THE NUFFLE COURSE FOR FREE!***
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson talk about their recent trip to the poker big city and the technical problems associated with it
03:16 Today's theme is... How To Play The River in online poker
03:45 Poker Hands in part 1: Td Js
15:32 Join the CPG Wolves at cpgwolves.com!
16:28 Poker Hands in part 2: Ah 8s
32:35 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to learn more about Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #147: Breaking Down Community Hands on the PokerCoaching.com YouTube Channel! Oct 18, 2023

As you may have learned from our announcement in the CPG online community, Greatness Village (free to join at greatnessvillage.com!), Coach Brad & Jon Chai took the show on the digital road this week, all the way over to the PokerCoaching.com YouTube channel!
In anticipation of the PokerCoaching.com 6-Max Cash course that Brad has contributed to, the boys were invited to do a livestreamed Tactical Tuesday in which they reviewed hands submitted by PokerCoaching.com community members. It's an action packed hour, and the live chat kept them on their toes for the duration.
What's that we said about an upcoming 6-Max Masterclass? You can get a sneak preview here:
https://pokercoaching.com/coachbradpeek
And once the course goes live in the very near future, you can check it out here:
https://pokercoaching.com/coachbradcourse
As many of you already know, Coach Brad has been a longtime contributor to the PokerCoaching content archives, and we're thrilled to see the unveiling of the new course when it drops! Be sure to check out the sneak peak above!
So many thanks to the PokerCoaching crew for hosting the Tactical Tuesday team, and we look forward to doing it again!

Tactical Tuesday #146: How to Play Pocket Aces in No Limit Texas Holdem Poker (The "Tricky" Way) Oct 10, 2023

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Alright, now that we've gotten all of that boring, responsible, winrate-determining preflop nonsense out of the way last week, it's time to give the people what they want:
I'm tallking about SEXY ACES, baby! Three times in one show! *RIC FLAIR WOOOOOO!.wav*
But we didn't come here to "win a small pot" with pocket aces, which is what normally happens. Jon's decided to get TRICKY WIT IT and play them a bit unorthodox. Nothing bad ever happens when you eff around in poker... right? We'll never "find out", right?
There's only one way to know for sure. Let's get into Tricky Tuesday 146!
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***LIVE CASH PREFLOP BOOTCAMP IS OUT NOW!*** We're thrilled to announce our first live cash poker course:
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***...AND SCROLL DOWN TO GET THE NUFFLE COURSE FOR FREE!***
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson get through a quick intro which isn't the slightest bit awkward
00:51 Today's theme is... Pocket Aces!
01:41 Poker Hands in part 1: Ad Ah
12:22 Preflop Bootcamp & NUFFLE are available now at chasingpokergreatness.com!
14:39 Poker Hands in part 2: Ad Ac
22:12 Poker Hands in part 2: As Ac
34:35 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to learn more about Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp!
35:30 Join the CPG Wolves!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
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Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #145: A Preflop Poker Masterclass... Okay, It's Only 3 Hands But Still Pure Gold Oct 03, 2023

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Normally each Tuesday, our poker boys focus on hands with a lot of postflop fireworks across all three streets, since those naturally make for the most interesting discussions on Tactical Tuesday. But all this time, they've basically been lying to you and your family about one simple rule of poker. And they're ready to finally confess this week by admitting that preflop decisions are the most important part of the game.
Preflop problems become postflop problems; it's that simple. But how do we make the best preflop decisions to make sure we're entering every pot we play with the highest likely range and equity advantage? We're cutting through the lies and propoganda on Tactical Tuesday 145!
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson remind us what day it is, and what it means to the world of poker
00:46 Today's theme is... Poker Preflop Strategy!
02:57 Poker Hands in part 1: Kc 7s
08:44 Poker Hands in part 1: 9s 9d
16:36 Preflop Bootcamp & NUFFLE are available now at chasingpokergreatness.com!
18:53 Poker Hands in part 2: Qd Qs
26:51 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to learn more about Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp!
27:27 Join the CPG Wolves!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
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Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #144: It's a Trap! How to Avoid Poker Traps & When to Spring Your Own (No Limit Texas Holdem) Sep 26, 2023

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Sometimes poker is not as easy as just putting chips in the middle and hoping people call when you have a better hand. It's in these unique situations that we must get creative to get value. Enter: TRAP STRATEGY 2023 with Jon Chai.
But there are two sides to the trap coin. One must always realize that for every time they are the trapper, they could themselves become the... trapee... is that a word? Let's find out on Tactical Tuesday 144!
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson try to replicate their tone of voice and cadence from last week... and it works
00:46 Today's theme is... Setting some traps and... catching some chips or something. Right?
01:42 Poker Hands in part 1: As 8s
20:37 Preflop Bootcamp & NUFFLE are available now at chasingpokergreatness.com!
22:55 Poker Hands in part 2: Tc 9s
30:53 Poker Hands in part 2: 6h 5d
38:13 Poker Hands in part 2: 5h 4h
42:16 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to learn more about Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp!
42:51 Join the CPG Wolves!
For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #143: When To Play For Your Entire Stack in No Limit Texas Holdem (Must Have Spades) Sep 19, 2023

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When deciding what area of poker study you should focus on, it's never a bad idea to prioritize the situations in which all of the money is at risk. And so poker pro Jon Chai has brought a measly 2 hands for the evaluation and hopefully... approval? of poker coach Brad Wilson.
Do we just flip a coin? Go with our gut? See which side of the Oreo the cream sticks to? There's a lot of factors that determine whether or not you should call an all-in in poker. Let's find out which poker data points Jon identifies in Tactical Tuesday 143!
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:28 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson take it to the absolute limit in the show intro
00:55 Today's theme is... Spades?? Ok, Jon, cool story.
02:16 Poker Hands in part 1: As 5s
16:22 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
17:18 Poker Hands in part 2: Qs 9s
30:15 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to learn more about Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #142: Difficult Spots In 4-Bet Pots (How To Navigate Low Frequency, High Impact Situations In NL Texas Holdem Poker) Sep 12, 2023

When something happens at such a low frequency, how are you supposed to get better at it when you don’t get many reps in the situation? The boys are back to illuminate the infrequent, yet crazy important world of 4-Bet Pots. It has a massive impact to your winrate, so listen up!
Jon has brought 4 hands with or without incident (no spoilers) for Coach Brad to ridicule, applaud, and generally dissect. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 142!
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These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
Follow Chasing Poker Greatness on social media!
Chasing Poker Greatness on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPGPodcast
Chasing Poker Greatness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingpokergreatness/
Chasing Poker Greatness on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgThDa8bRtDuO1mBoGatrw
Chasing Poker Greatness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingPokerGreatness/
More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #141: Jon Goes Whale Hunting! When To Adjust Your Poker Strategy Sep 05, 2023

It doesn't happen often, but when it does, you best be ready for it with your sharpest harpoon in hand. We're talking about WHALE HUNTING. The kind of whale that cares more about killing their boredom than preserving their big blinds. They didn't sign on to fold, people, so let's give them 'em action!
But what happens when a sea of Ahabs all spot the same whale? The natural order is disrupted... everyone's range is widened... it's multiway madness as every captain steers their ship toward the Big Blind Beluga.
How should you adjust your strategy to navigate these crowded waters? Join us on a high seas tactical adventure as we track the whale and go in for the kill! It's Tactical Tuesday 141.
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These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
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NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
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More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #140: Trapping With Pocket Aces & Kings (Guaranteed To Never Backfire*) *Not a Guarantee Aug 29, 2023

Aces and Kings are pretty easy to play preflop... right? Just rip it in and hope villain has something to stack off with. But wait... what does villain do with their bluffs and light 3-bets then? Oh right, they just fold and you never get their stack.
Jon's come a long way since pre-COVID and always 5-bet jamming Aces preflop, and he's added some pretty ingenious traps to his arsenal. As we see today, the random degenerate player pool of Ignition is only so happy to oblige.
Coach Brad is along for yet another rollercoaster ride where so many more than 100 bigs are going in the middle. Does he approve? Or do we need to reset the "Days Without Incident" counter back to zero? Join us for Tactical Tuesday 140, now with power cubes in Brad's background (podcast people are missing out)!
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:29 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Poker Coach Brad Wilson subtly one up each other in coded language
00:52 Today's theme is Trapping with Aces & Kings
02:37 Poker Hands in part 1: Ad Ac
12:00 Poker Hands in part 1: As Ah
18:50 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
19:46 Poker Hands in part 2: As Ac
27:20 Poker Hands in part 2: Ks Kc
34:50 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com to learn more about Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
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Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course
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NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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More Tactical Tuesday:
Bluffcatching on the River: https://youtu.be/kE7cnHOt-CY
Sizing Your Value Bets: https://youtu.be/8JGDoyFnwfI
Bluffing on 4-Flush Runouts: https://youtu.be/C7QwMKdDi6c
Inducing Raises with Small Bet Sizes: https://youtu.be/RV3nZduteYA
How to Play Pocket Jacks: https://youtu.be/NnP2KweAbyw
How Much Should You Bet on the River?: https://youtu.be/70aA38myqcU
Should You Call or Raise?: https://youtu.be/SDgFR37-sso
Check-Raising The Flop: https://youtu.be/IMc65jfoLbA
Playing 4-Straight Runouts: https://youtu.be/gNjGclNQLBs
Big Pots with Suited Aces: https://youtu.be/4whYCkzuIqE
Bluffing it All in 4-Bet Pots: https://youtu.be/u-iCLdtarxM
Reading Into Turn Sizing: https://youtu.be/RHEVLUlWiho
Poker Lessons in Hand Reading & Recognizing Opponents' Range: https://youtu.be/Je4Z_8x54MY
Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser: https://youtu.be/Te4L4Bc0pLw

Tactical Tuesday #139: "What's The Best Way To Get All The Money In?" High SPR Value Betting in Poker Aug 22, 2023

We've done value betting episodes before, but his one is a bit different. This week we examine the spots where you have thick value on the river, but there's just one problem... the SPR is pretty high and it's difficult to see how you can pile it all in and get called.
So what's the best way to get all the money in and get maximum value when you have nutted hands on the river? Spoiler alert: it's not as easy as dialing it up to "all-in".
Coach Brad is here to see what poker prodigy Jon Chai decided to do in a few of these spots in his recent poker travels. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 139.
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Tactical Tuesday #138 - The Bet/Fold & Raise/Fold Poker Instruction Manual (YMMV) Aug 15, 2023

The pain train is right on schedule this week, as Jon digs... not very deep in the database to find a few hands that illuminate an important topic in poker: how to bet/fold and raise/fold.
It's not a difficult concept to understand... you think you can take down the pot with a bet or a raise, but, if the villain should somehow not fall for our lies and shenanigans, you've got to know the jig is up and not chase good money after bad.
But when exactly are these scenarios, and just because villain doesn't kick rocks like we want them to, does that always mean we're checking or folding to further action?
Jon's pulled up some of his strongest hands (so naturally one of them is 8 high) to walk us through his thought process on this intriguing topic. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 138. It's free but tips are welcomed. Not sure where the jar is tho.

Tactical Tuesday #137: Equity Calculation in No Limit Texas Holdem Poker (They Did The Math) Aug 08, 2023

One of our more interesting and instructive episodes in recent memory pertained to equity calculation and range construction when facing all-ins. If you're a poker player struggling with the mathematical side of things, this episode is for you! To everyone else, don't worry -- if you're only here for degenerate flush draws and high card floats I'm sure we will be back to normal next week.
Join us for Tactical Tuesday 137 and be sure to leave a review to help us fool the algorithms.

Tactical Tuesday #136: How To Play For Max Value When Out Of Position In No Limit Texas Holdem Aug 01, 2023

Position is everything in Poker, also known by its full, formal name: No Limit Texas Hold Them. But when you're playing the game at a positional disadvantage, it can be hard to extract full value in spots where you have good hands. What hands should you check and trap? What situations call for an overbet to hope to get bluffcaught? These questions and more are explored on Tactical Tuesday 136!
Also -- we've received requests in Greatness Village to upload the full hand breakdown, and that request will be honored immediately, starting... in the coming weeks! This and many more improvements are coming to Tactical Tuesday. Stay tuned for the revamp!

Tactical Tuesday #135: How to Play Multiway Pots vs. Fish in Poker (Rule 1: Don't Call Them Fish) Jul 25, 2023

Tactical Tuesday is cleaning up its "bad boy" image this week and we're trying to come up with newer, more respectful ways to refer to unstudied, instinctual poker players who are not as good at poker as Jon Chai.
I said "trying" to come up with newer terms, correct? Because while we tried, we failed. They just do so many fishy things! There's no better way to describe it, so we're done trying.
Jon has brought 3 hands this week, and they just so happen to be multiway pots against fish in our favorite game: No Limit Texas Holdem. Join us for Tactical Tuesday 135!
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Tactical Tuesday #134: River Raise Sizing in Texas Holdem ("No Limit LITERALLY Means No Limit!") Jul 18, 2023

Jon is back this week with hands from the poker database (4, which is always nice), and unsurprisingly, many of them contain river raises. While he would obviously love to jam all-in at all times, upon analysis, he does at least admit that there is a subtle art to choosing the right river sizing to get the desired result.
Coach Brad is ready for the challenge of unraveling Jon's thought process to find the best retrospective path toward effective river raising.
Join us for Tactical Tuesday 134!

#133 Tactical Tuesday: How To Play Small Pocket Pairs In Poker... Multiway (What Could Go Wrong?) Jul 11, 2023

Fresh off of playing large pots with pocket nines, Jon has learned the error of his ways and returns this week to play even larger pots with... pocket fours?? And... he's doing it mUlTiWaY?? AND!! IN LIVE BOMB POTS!!???
Looks like we're going off the rails on this fours-ey train for Tactical Tuesday 133. Let's see how much money Jon... wins?
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:27 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Coach Brad Wilson figure out Jon's camera during the show, because surely it couldn't be done prior to recording
01:28 Coach Brad & Jon Chai discuss the theme for this week's episode, which is Pocket 4s... in multiway pots... one of which is a bomb pot... what?
02:17 Poker Hands in part 1: 4h 4d (online poker)
11:50Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
12:47 Poker Hands in part 2: 4c 4h (live poker)
36:04 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-courseWant NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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#132 Tactical Tuesday: How To Play Pocket Nines In No Limit Texas Holdem Poker (An Attempt Was Made) Jul 04, 2023

Middle pocket pairs are somewhat of an imperfect science in the never-frustrating game of No Limit Texas Holdem. Pocket Nines are specifically right on that borderline of a great starting hand preflop, but... how them nines look after all 5 community cards come out?
Jon's back this week with just such situations for our collective poker study -- three of them, to be exact. While he's still in recovery from his flush draw addiction, he's decided to at least focus on things that are real and have showdown value this week. Whether or not he will resist overplaying them... well, you'll just have to find out in the episode. It's Tactical Tuesday 132...
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:27 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Coach Brad Wilson inform everyone that COVID is still a thing, and Brad's living proof
03:18 Coach Brad & Jon Chai discuss the theme for this week's episode, which is Pocket 9s
04:00 Poker Hands in part 1: 9h 9c
13:44 Poker Hands in part 1: 9h 9c 21:01 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
21:58 Poker Hands in part 2: 9h 9s
28:18 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course

#131 Tactical Tuesday: Flush Draw Fetish Confessions: How to Play Flush Draws and Avoid Rock Bottom Jun 27, 2023

The first step toward solving a problem is admitting that you have one. We don't know when it got out of control, or why we didn't stage an intervention sooner, but Jon and his flush draw fetish have finally reached a breaking point. We've since taken away the keys to his Ignition (account) and forced him to seek help for this addiction. Please help us help Jon in Tactical Tuesday 131...
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:27 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Coach Brad Wilson remind you that they are pro poker players and that poker SEO is a thing, such as what I'm doing now
01:04 Coach Brad & Jon Chai discuss the theme for this week's episode, which is Jon's flush draw fetish (send help pls)
02:05 Poker Hands in part 1: As 8s
18:16 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
19:10: Poker Hands in part 2: Ad 4d
41:35 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
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#130 Tactical Tuesday: The Big Slick Bible: How To (And How Not To) Play Ace King in Cash Game Poker Jun 20, 2023

"Ace King is just a drawing hand" they said... but WTF does that even mean? And try telling that to a Fish.
Jon is back this week, desperately pleading with Coach Brad to help him off the ledge as he finds himself playing for stacks with everyone's favorite Ace High hand. Should he have folded preflop? Should he call down when things go sideways? Are we supposed to answer a question with a question? Anything goes in Tactical Tuesday 130.
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:27 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Coach Brad Wilson welcome you to their poker world where every decision matters -- also they're talking about Vegas and the World Series of Poker
06:06 Coach Brad & Jon Chai discuss the theme for this week's episode, which is Big Slick, baby! 06:30 Poker Hands in part 1: Ace King vs. a Whale in the Big Blind
27:23 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
28:19 Poker Hands in part 2: Ace King in the Cutoff vs. the Small Blind
42:37 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
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#129 Tactical Tuesday: Tom Dwan vs. Doug Polk in the Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game Jun 13, 2023

In celebration of the launch of CPG's Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp, Tactical Tuesday is all about live cash poker this week... Decidedly high stakes live cash poker... for (in Dr. Evil's voice) one MILLION dollars.
Hustler Casino Live played host to quite the hand recently, featuring live cash poker legends Tom Dwan and Doug Polk. Having played a little bit of live cash poker themselves, Coach Brad and Jon Chai weigh in with their thoughts on how it all went down.
It's a bit of a different format this week, and we're not going to apologize for it. Strap in for high stakes and hot takes in Tactical Tuesday 129!
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:27 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Coach Brad Wilson look at each other for a sec before realizing they're on a poker show
00:45 Coach Brad & Jon Chai discuss the theme for this week's episode, which is the Tom Dwan vs. Doug Polk hand ($1,100,000 pot) on Hustler Casino Live's recent Million Dollar Game
38:11 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#128 Tactical Tuesday: Bluffcatching For Stacks in Online Cash Game Poker ("It DOES Matter!" - Brad) Jun 06, 2023

We've finally found an offramp from value betting month here at Chasing Poker Greatness, but is it possible that Jon's only transitioning to bluffcatching mode because it's an even thinner way to battle for stacks in the online cash poker streets?
With 3 hands to review, does Coach Brad go 3/3 in disagreeing with Jon's decisions to bluff catch for many online dollars? Let's catch around and find out in Tactical Tuesday 128!
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:27 Poker Pro Jon Chai & Coach Brad Wilson heavily impress upon you the importance of CPG's recently launched Live Cash Preflop Bootcamp course -- if you don't have it, what are you even doing in your life? Look in the mirror, bro.
04:06 Coach Brad & Jon Chai discuss the theme for this week's episode, which is bluffcatching, sweet bluffcatching
04:48 Poker Hands in part 1
18:18 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
19:15 Poker Hands in part 2
35:31 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp 2.0: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
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NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course -- ***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
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#127 Tactical Tuesday: Jon's Newest Secret Weapon: The Bet, Check, Bet Value Betting Line May 30, 2023

Yes, it's another episode on theme for value betting month at CPG. But this time it's with a twist -- Jon's been in the lab digging deeper into the data... mixing chemicals in beakers and doing things with Bunson burners and he's emerged from these possibly unethical experiments with the discovery of a new weapon for his arsenal that he's been irresponsibly deploying out in the field: the fabled Bet / Check / Bet value bet line.
Does Coach Brad approve? Does he ever? These questions and more in Tactical Tuesday 127.
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These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#126 Tactical Tuesday: Go Thin to Win! More Thin Value Betting Strategy to Add to Your Poker Game May 23, 2023

In what is becoming quite the theme / cry-for-help lately, Jon has returned with... Jack Deuce suited (?) to find out if he is still addicted to value betting too thinly. Obviously the answer is yes, but to what degree? What sizing should he find on the river on equity-shifting runouts?
Coach Brad intervenes to make sense of it all as Tactical Tuesday brings 3 hands containing more thin value betting tips -- just in time for summer.
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Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#125 Tactical Tuesday: Performing Poker Punt Postmortems with GTO Wizard (Thin Value Betting) May 16, 2023

Welcome friends, enemies, and frienemies, to this week’s episode of Tactical Tuesday, in which we evaluate thin value betti—… actually, no. We’re just punting out here. Come and watch the carnage.
But as part of any responsible poker player’s session postmortem, at least we’re finding out just where it all went wrong. And so we turn to GTO Wizard to evaluate just how thin is too thin, and we get a glimpse behind the simulation curtain to find alternate lines that could have saved and earned so many more big blinds.
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Preflop Bootcamp: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#124 Tactical Tuesday: Is Online Poker Different Than Live Poker? Yes. Yes It Is. Sanity Check on Tactical Tuesday 124 May 09, 2023

Jumping back and forth from dimension to dimension isn’t easy on a man’s mental state. After months in the cushy, money-printing live cash streets of Las Vegas, Jon Chai has foolishly navigated back to the lawless, degenerate, soulless pit of online poker and it’s been... very hard to keep sane in this new harsh reality.
And so we’ve called in our last hope, Witch Doctor Coach Brad Wilson, to do dive into Jon’s inner fearscape, and perform a sanity check on these fever dream hands that he’s been repeating hypnotically in the corner of a padded cell.
Please send help. It’s Tactical Tuesday 124.
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
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#123 Tactical Tuesday: Bluffcatching in Live Cash Poker and a Holdem Bomb Pot Bonus (Gutshot Fail) May 02, 2023

Four liners to a straight... it's the stuff of nightmares when you're the type of insane asylum escapee who calls large river bets from a "reg" with a flopped bottom pair in a 4-Bet pot.
Yes, we're talking about poker pro Jon Chai and his epic quest to bluffcatch every villain on God's green earth with the slimmest of holdings. We've got 3 hands this week after a brief hiatus last week... are we going to reset the clock and set it back to ZERO days without incident? Or is this madman crazy like a fox and expertly orchestrating punts from villains for 300 big blinds? It's Tactical Tuesday 123.
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:27 Poker Coach Brad Wilson & Poker Pro Jon Chai apologize for their straight up lies two weeks ago
01:08 Coach Brad & Jon Chai discuss the theme for this week's episode, which is bluffcatching and then puntin-- I mean, "bomb pot strategy"
01:49 Poker Hand No. 1: Ac 9c in the Lojack (5/10 Live Cash NL)
22:37 Poker Hand No. 2: Ac 4c in the Cutoff in a STAND UP GAME! (5/10 Live Cash NL)
29:27 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below) 30:23 Poker Hand No. 3: Qs 6h (*eyeroll*) in a HOLDEM BOMB POT on the Button (5/10 Live Cash NL; everyone puts in 30 for the bomb pot) 39:06 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based online poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course Want
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Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
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#223 Michael Loncar: Booming and Busting From a Teenager in Tears to an ACR Team Pro Apr 23, 2023

The CPG podcast has returned for an interview with ACR Team Pro and Twitch streamer Michael Loncar, and what a story he has to tell. From the humble beginnings of playing on his dad’s online account before the Moneymaker boom, to dropping out of college to play poker full-time and live the cliché of winning at the tables and blowing it all the same night… it’s a tour de force of bankroll mismanagement.
Michael shares his Black Friday Plan B story with us, with a divorce sprinkled in the middle and how it affected his poker and personal life. And Porsches. So many Porsches.
All of this to say that from reckless youth and overextension, renewal can be found from refocusing on what matters, and a good woman’s guidance probably had a lot to do with it, as well. Now an ACR Team Pro with a work ethic to match his dreams, we’re happy to host Michael Lancor on the Chasing Poker Greatness Podcast.

#122 Tactical Tuesday: Is This The First Poker Stand-Up Game Strategy Guide Ever?? Apr 18, 2023

The Stand Up Game... Where did it come from? Why is it a thing? The answers to those questions don’t matter, but the strategy behind playing it sure does. We didn’t aim to release the first Stand Up Game strategy guide, but it’s possible we just did?
Jon somehow got himself into a very interesting spot where he was heads up with the last remaining “stander”, and things get complicated right quick when there’s different incentives for pushing equity in a pot with the bounty hanging overhead.
What’s the fastest way to sit down in the Stand Up Game? How hard should you protect your equity when it’s coming down to the wire and you’re still standing? Should you bet normally or shove? Where can you find true love in a poker room?
These questions and more are answered in the very first Stand Up Game strategy episode on any medium ever. Don’t care if that’s an accurate statement. It’s Tactical Tuesday 122.
For the most groundbreaking, solutions-based poker courses you will ever find, you need to get yourself to the Chasing Poker Greatness website and start clicking around: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/
Preflop Bootcamp: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
NUFFLE (Neutralizing Flop Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuffle-neutralize-flop-leads-poker-course Want NUFFLE for free? Click here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nuffle
NUTTLE (Neutralizing Turn Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nuttle-neutralize-turn-leads-poker-course
NURRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course -- ***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Join the CPG Wolves! The CPG Wolf Program is a close-knit brotherhood, hell bent on one thing only: Chasing Poker Greatness. Powered by bleeding edge Wolf strats and led by Coach Brad and his lieutenants, CPG Wolves are systematically prepared for almost any spot they’ll encounter on the green felt. If you want to plug into an elite team and have a step-by-step game plan to help you realize your full poker potential, you can apply now. Space is limited and the pack is only as strong as its weakest member. So only the hungriest, grittiest, and most driven will be accepted into the program. Applications are open at cpgwolves.com!
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#121 Tactical Tuesday: WTF is a NUFFLE? And Other Poker Strategies vs. Donk Bets (#3 Will Shock You!) Apr 11, 2023

Donk bets…. A scourge to online poker, and to humanity as a whole. What motivates a Fish and/or Reg to dabble in these dark arts? We’ll, we don’t really know. Frankly we don’t want to know. It’s a market we can do without.
But what we do know is the data behind donk bets. You’ve probably heard Coach Brad nag us for years now about NUFFLE, NUTTLE, and NURRLE… these are the courses developed from Mass Data Analysis to combat this very problem of Fish donk betting the flop, turn, and river.
While we’ve generally kept this intellectual property under lock and key for review by paying students of CPG only, we’ve decided to pull the curtain back somewhat to give you juuuuust a taste of how to effing Neutralize Betting Leads.
The first one’s always free! And then after the video, head on over to chasingpokergreatness.com/courses to learn more.
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#120 Tactical Tuesday: Small Size River Bluffs in Poker... Do They Ever Work? (Don't Try Unless Pro) Apr 04, 2023

No need to check your audio device for potential defects -- we can confirm that Jon is indeed bluffing... small (?) on the river this week. These spots do exist, we're told, but where are they? And how often does the small size bluff actually get through?
Poker pro Jon Chai and Coach Brad Wilson are back this week, and with yet again more than 2 hands to review. It's Tactical Tuesday 120... go small or go home!
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#119 Tactical Tuesday: We're 3-Bet Jamming Flops for Fun Out Here (Poker Solver Approves?) Mar 28, 2023

LEAKED CLASSIFIED WOLF STRATS INCOMING on this episode of Tactical Tuesday, in which Jon has been sweatin' to the Solvers with the CPG Wolves CFP elite to develop a Bet / 3-Bet strategy postflop for when these clown world villains try raising our flop bets.
Doing his best to further desensitize the entire poker world to the significance of the all-in bet, Jon has brought FIVE hands (I know; this is a disturbing trend when we exceed 2 hands for consecutive weeks. I don't even know what's real anymore.), yes FIVE hands where he just will-nill throws all of his precious big blinds into a world of risk before we even know what 40% of the cards will be. Pure lunacy, we know. But there's something to be said for simplicity, if nothing else.
This is real poker. With real buy-ins. With real feelings. And real poker-related consequences. THIS IS REAL NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLD THEM. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 119.
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Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#50 Philosophical Friday: What does prison life teach us about poker? Mar 25, 2023

This week Duncan has the pleasure to have an in depth conversation with our very own Peter Bermingham about his experiences as a correctional officer. What are some facts and misconceptions about prison life and what does it teach us about poker? Tune in until the end for Peter's incredible insight on how to deal with toxic environments and mental issues that could be exacerbated as a result.
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#118 Tactical Tuesday: River Raise Redux! Value & Bluff Spots in SIX HANDS from 500 Zoom & 5/10 NL Mar 21, 2023

Jon continues to slave away in the 500 Zoom mines as part of his CPG Wolves R&D, and he's emerged from those murky depths with triple the amount of our normal haul of hands for review. Sometimes he has a pair, sometimes he doesn't. Sometimes he has thick value, sometimes he has garbage air bluffs. Is this... balance?? [butterflymeme.jpg] Let's see if Coach Brad can make any sense of it. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 118.
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Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#117 Tactical Tuesday: Hands from 500 Zoom Online Poker & The Biggest Pot of Jon's Poker Career Mar 14, 2023

Be sure to get a free poker course in the description! So Jon's been hard at work in the lab doing 500NL Zoom Play & Explain videos for the CPG Wolves Coaching For Profit poker stable, and he's selected two spicy hands for us to review before we get into the main course, which is a live cash hand he played at pretty high stakes. But he has Aces, so everything should work out fine. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 117, friends and family of Chasing Poker Greatness.
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Poker Training YouTube show Intro
00:26 Poker Coach Brad Wilson & Poker Pro Jon Chai chat about Jon’s self-inflicted downswing
00:40 Coach Brad & Jon Chai declare the theme for this week's episode, which is 500NL Zoom & a large live cash hand
03:11 Hand No. 1: Ac 8c (hero) on the button vs. villain in the big blind (2-Bet pot, 500NL Zoom) 08:41 Hand No. 2: 6c 6s (hero) in the small blind vs. villain in the big blind (4-Bet pot, 500NL Zoom) 18:17 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
19:13 Hand No. 3: Ad Ah (hero) in the high jack vs. villain in UTG+1 (3-Bet pot, 10/20/40 with a $20 ante for the big blind; Live) 29:25 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
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Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#49 Philosophical Friday: Dr Michael J. Whitman: Poker and Sports Psychology Mar 10, 2023

This week Peter and Duncan have the pleasure to talk to clinical and sports psychologist Dr. Micheal J. Whitman who adds incredible insight on a variety of poker and sports related topics such as: competition, disruptive behavior, dealing with downswings/adversity, growth and many others.
Dr Michael has been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years (https://www.drmichaelwhitman.com/).
When he is not working with patients or playing poker, he is busy writing about the psychological aspects of Tennis (https://www.amazon.com/Psychological-Analysis-Tennis-Michael-Whitman/dp/1662905661).
He is also running the highly rated podcast: The shrink in Beverly Hills (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shrink-in-beverly-hills-podcast/id1392797526).
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#116 Tactical Tuesday: How to Find Bluffs in Your Opponent’s Range & When to Invent Some of Your Own Mar 07, 2023

When you’re in the midst of a bit of a downswing, well, nobody ever got out of it by folding, did they? That’s where Jon’s head is at the week as he tries to pry victory from the jaws of negative variance by considering a big call with a great bluff catcher in one instance, and then deciding to turn yet another pair into a bluff in another. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 116 on YouTube dot com, friends.
The first poker hand we have for your review comes from the streets of 1000NL and finds Jon with Pocket Jays on the button against a decidedly aggressive bad guy in the cutoff. I wonder if we will end up playing for stacks? But can we find literally any bluffs here if villain jams all-in?
Our next No Limit Texas Hold Them hand is from the blood-stained 5/10/20 live streets of Las Vegas. Jon decides to open Qd8d on the button 8-handed. Not sure why this ends up being a massive pot, but I stopped trying to figure this out a couple years back. Let’s just watch how much money gets risked and go from there.
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Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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#48 Philosophical Friday: Martin Harris Mar 03, 2023

This week Duncan is joined by Martin Harris (@hardboiledpoker), a fellow academic who writes about popular culture, literature, horror film, and poker. How does poker represent American culture in the best and the worst way possible? What do people often get wrong about poker culture? What makes for a good poker scene in film, and how are dreadful poker sessions related to horror films? Join us to find out! You can find more about Martin's work on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0037BUQ62/about) but also his personal blog (http://hardboiledpoker.blogspot.com/).
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#115 Tactical Tuesday: When To Go For Thin Value In Poker... And When Not To (No Limit Texas Holdem) Feb 28, 2023

Free poker course details in the description! Jon's back again this week, showing massive dedication calling in from the road with some great teachable spots in thin value betting. But how thin is too thin? As always, Coach Brad brings the sobriety and we reset the clock until next week. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 115, where we're playing online poker and making friends along the way.
The first poker hand in question is from 1000NL, and Jon is holding Kd Jd in the big blind and decides to defend against the small blind apparently trying to iso a fish limping UTG. Plans change and Jon flops top pair, weak-ish kicker. What do you do when villain puts a whole ass bet into us and the fish? Jon breaks down his thought process behind whether to call and if he should eventually go for thin value with a hand this susceptible.
The next poker hand up for review is another 4-Bet battle of the blinds with our guy Jon holding Pocket Jacks in the small blind. Some people say it's the missed value that haunts you the most when you try to go to sleep at night after a session. Is this gonna' be one of those times? Let's find out!
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Episode 114Intro
00:26 Coach Brad Wilson & Poker Pro Jon Chai enjoy each other's friendship for a few seconds 00:56 Discussion of this week's poker strategy theme, which is Jon's love affair with flush draws and turning pairs into bluffs
01:33 Hand No. 1: Kd Jd (hero) in the big blind vs. villain in the small blind (2-Bet pot, 1000NL) 13:00 Join the CPG Wolves! (application info below)
13:56 Hand No. 2: Jd Jc (hero) in the small blind vs. villain in the big blind (4-Bet pot, 1000NL) 21:11 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
These hands and a sick hype voiceover for the CPG Wolves can be found on today's episode of Tactical Tuesday! For more free poker training videos, visit our archive of now over 100 Tactical Tuesday videos on our website at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-poker-training/#tactical-tuesday
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Preflop Bootcamp: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#preflop-bootcamp-poker-course
Fish In A Barrel: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#fish-in-a-barrel-and-feeding-frenzy-poker-courses
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URRLE (Neutralizing River Leads): https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#nurrle-neutralize-river-leads-poker-course --
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#47 Philosophical Friday: Andrew Brokos (part 2) Feb 24, 2023

This week Andrew Brokos (@thinkingpoker) is back on the podcast to engage in a conversation with Peter and Duncan on a wide range of topics including his impressive 2nd place finish on ACR's main event that attracted 1600 people.
The trio also explores meaningful charity, good intentions in problem solving and exposure to different and potentially uncomfortable ideas. Andrew is the author of over a dozen books including the highly praised Play Optimal Poker series as well as the most recent Essential Poker Concepts series (https://www.thinkingpoker.net/poker-books/).
He is also the co-host of the very popular and long-lasting thinking poker podcast which he is currently co-hosting with Carlos Welch (https://www.thinkingpoker.net/category/podcast/).
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#114 Tactical Tuesday: No Limit, No Pair, No F's Given. Calling Bets with High Card in Texas Holdem Feb 21, 2023

Check the description below for a free poker course! This week's episode is a masterclass in skepticism, as we join Jon amidst his online poker exploits for a pair of hands in which he's faced with bets across multiple streets but fails to connect with the board. "Bluff catching without a pair" is not for the faint of heart, as we'll soon see.
So what's a young crusher to do when the dealer won't help you out? Call anyway, of course. Let's follow Jon and Coach Brad's thought process as they isolate reasons and rationale for why one might hero call in some circumstances but not others. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 114.
Our first poker hand up for review is from 1000NL, and features Jon holding Kh Js in the big blind and flat calling a button open from a reg. Jon hits a whole lotta' nothing on the flop, but is this really a board that villain should be betting? Let's eff around and find out.
The next online poker hand up for discussion is a 4-Bet battle of the blinds with our guy Jon holding onto Ace King of spades in the small blind. Again we flop a whole lot of high card and don't improve. How do we proceed out of position?
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00:00 Tactical Tuesday Episode 114Intro
00:27 Coach Brad Wilson & Poker Pro Jon Chai say hello to the poker world
01:23 Discussion of this week's poker strategy theme, which is Jon's love affair with flush draws and turning pairs into bluffs
01:37 Hand No. 1: KhJs (hero) in the big blind vs. villain on the button (2-Bet pot, 1000NL)
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13:26 Hand No. 2: AsKs (hero) in the small blind vs. villain in the big blind (4-Bet pot, 1000NL) 26:38 Outro: go to chasingpokergreatness.com for more!
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#46 Philosophical Friday: Poker Technology (with Ben Kushigian) Feb 17, 2023

Peter and Duncan are joined by the very articulate Ben Kushigian to discuss all things technology when it comes to poker.
What are some limitations and dangers of our current available software and what areas can we hope to get meaningful improvements in the future? Ben (@ben_kushigian) is a computer science PhD candidate at the University of Washington who is currently interested in using and improving existing technology (such as solvers, hand databases etc) to make learning poker easier.
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#113 Tactical Tuesday: How to Play Flush Draws & Turning Pairs into Bluffs (Again) (Online Poker) Feb 14, 2023

For Valentine's Day, we love you so much that we're offering a free poker course in the description below! For this week's poker training, love is in the air, but definitely not the good kind. Welcome to the first episode of Toxic Tuesday, where we've staged an intervention of sorts to make Jon face the hard facts that his love affairs with turning pairs into bluffs and chasing every flush draw with a pulse is causing him to lose money and preventing him from finding true love in this game of poker.
All's fair in love and war, however, and Jon's brought 10 (Yes, TEN) hands from his little black book to try to convince Coach Brad that it's not him, it's ALL OF US who can't see the value in the eight high flush draw with a heart of gold that comes home every night at 4am.
Will Jon see the error of his ways and finally swipe right on a nice pair of Kings that can take care of him? Or will he keep looking for love in all the wrong Aces? Find out in Toxic, err, Tactical Tuesday 113.
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There's too many hands to list this week, so just strap in for some rapid fire rejection as Coach Brad brings the tough love as always.
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Episode 113 Intro
00:29 Coach Brad Wilson & Poker Pro Jon Chai welcome you and your extended poker family to the show
01:37 Discussion of this week's poker strategy theme, which is Jon's love affair with flush draws and turning pairs into bluffs
03:00 Turning a bunch of pairs into bluffs
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17:15 Chasing a metric ton of flush draws
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#45 Philosophical Friday: Andrew Brokos Feb 10, 2023

This week Peter and Duncan have the pleasure to talk to the great Andrew Brokos (@thinkingpoker) about a variety of topics that range from good faith disagreements all the way to the meaning of life.
Andrew is the author of over a dozen books including the highly praised Play Optimal Poker series as well as the most recent Essential Poker Concepts series (https://www.thinkingpoker.net/poker-books/).
He is also the co-host of the very popular and long-lasting thinking poker podcast which he is currently co-hosting with Carlos Welch (https://www.thinkingpoker.net/category/podcast/).
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#112 Tactical Tuesday: Using Equilab To Calculate Equity in Poker (We Play A5 Suited Aggressive) Feb 07, 2023

For your free poker course, just read the description below! For this week's episode, we revisit good 'ol reliable Equilab to drill down on calculation of hand equity in some all-in spots where Jon calls it all off with hands that obviously don't beat all of villain's range. But can he find enough combos in post-hand review using Equilab to feel good about the calls? Or does Coach Brad help Mr. Chai find some calculation recalibration? See how Join us for episode 112 and find out how to use this valuable tool!
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Our first online cash game poker hand brought to us by Jon Chai is from 1000NL, in which Jon finds himself opening with A5s -- one of his favorite "aggro" hands with which he happily and routinely uses to increase his VPIP / adrenaline. While versatile as a starting hand, what happens when you get the river with top pair and a 5 kicker... when villain jams? Watch Jon try to cobble together enough equity to call when Coach Brad whips out the ultimate dreamcrusher: Equilab.
We find ourselves with A5s again in hand number 2, with Jon opening on button and calling a 3-bet from the small blind. We get a favorable flop, but a very unorthodox play from villain leaves Jon scrambling for equity calculation justification before putting it all in yet again. Does villain have enough weak combos to keep their range equity low enough for us to get it in? The numbers never lie when you run them through Equilab. THE EIGHTH COMBO WILL SHOCK YOU.
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Episode 112 Intro
00:25 Coach Brad Wilson & Poker Pro Jon Chai welcome all y'all to the show
01:04 Discussion of this week's poker strategy theme, which is using Equilab for range construction andt calculating hand equity to justify bluff catching
02:11 Hand No. 1: Ac5c (hero) in the small blind vs. villain UTG (3-Bet pot, 1000NL)
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21:34 Hand No. 2: Ad5d (hero) on the button vs. villain in the small blind (3-Bet pot, 1000NL)
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#44 Philosophical Friday: Overcoming Adversity (with Dr. Alex "Doc" Chaurran) Feb 03, 2023

This week Peter and Duncan have Dr Alex "Doc" Chaurran as a guest in the show to share her incredible story of extreme adversity but also inspiring perseverance.
She discusses the lessons she learned both from and applied to poker while she addresses some really interesting sophisticated questions from the listeners. Doc is a twitch streamer (under the moniker: QueenOfDiamonds) a lead instructor at pokerpower (
@joinpokerpower) and she maintains an active social presence on twitter (@DrAlexChauran) and the village (https://greatnessvillage.com/).
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#111 Tactical Tuesday: Then vs. Now - Poker Bluffing Strategy Revisited for 2023 (Online Poker) Jan 31, 2023

Find out how to get a free poker course below! SCRIPT FLIP INCOMING: This week's show format has been turned right on its head as we finally make good on Coach Brad's previously broken promises -- for which he still hasn't apologized -- to revisit some old hands from yesteryear, when Jon Chai was but a wee lad trying to scratch two big blinds together and find his way in this poker world.
Upon revisiting hands from all the way back in 2021 (a simpler time when Barbara Walters and Angela Lansbury were still entertaining us all), Coach Brad & Jon discover that maybe it's not how the hands were played that's important... but it was the friends we made along the way. Join us for episode 111!
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The first online cash game poker hand up for revisitation is from 1000NL (which is the modern day equivalent of 20NL after adjusting for inflation), in which Jon finds himself opening with TJ offsuit (some things never change) in the cutoff the big blind flat calls. Somehow he manages to make a hand with great showdown value. So there's no reason to bet... right? *Jon stares at you and doesn't answer* RIGHT?? Why aren't you answering, Jon? The original hand is from episode 39, available here: https://youtu.be/kK3hIvQhcqs
The next hand up for high level poker strategy discussion is AT suited in the cutoff. A 3-Bet by villain in the small blind increases the pot nicely for our hand in position. Jon "Houdinis" his way through the hand, but was it worth the risk? The original hand (episode 43) is available here: https://youtu.be/RwBnwQhLJ-8
00:00 Tactical Tuesday Episode 111 Intro
00:29 Coach Brad Wilson & Poker Pro Jon Chai welcome everyone to the show
01:32 Discussion of this week's poker strategy theme, which is Bluffing / Turning Pairs Into Bluffs / Trying to Get Villain to Fold The World, etc.
02:22 Hand No. 1: JcTh (hero) in the cutoff vs. villain on the big blind (2-Bet pot, 1000NL)
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15:36 Hand No. 2: AsTs (hero) in the cutoff vs. villain in the small blind (3-Bet pot, 1000NL)
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#43 Philosophical Friday: Are you Superstitious (Or Even a Little Stitious)? Jan 27, 2023

This week Peter Bermingham and Duncan Palamourdas discuss Superstitions. What are they really and where are they coming from? Are they irrational? What great question did one of the listeners asked that got them all excited?
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#110 Tactical Tuesday: Playing Suited Connectors in 3-Bet & 4-Bet Pots (Cash Game Online Poker) Jan 24, 2023

Find out how to get a free poker course below! This week's journey into the realm of Tactical Tuesday poker training series sees CPG's Coach Brad Wilson and co-host Jon Chai critique two cash game poker hands played by Jon, this time playing suited connectors in 3-Bet and 4-Bet pots. It wouldn't be an episode of TT without jams on both hands, and sure enough we're faced with exactly those decisions for the entirety of the chips. Coach Brad enhances his powers with the magic of edibles to *checks notes*... agree with Jon? What's in those things? ***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
The first online poker hand up for scrutiny is from 1000NL in which Jon finds himself opening with 78 suited in the cutoff and gets hit with the immediate 3-Bet from the button. 78 suited is such a pretty hand, but should we be playing for stacks out of position with 8 high? Let's F around and find out.
The second hand up for high level poker strategy discussion is 45 suited in the big blind. An optimistic 3-Bet by our hero against the opening villain on the button gets punished by a 4-Bet and suddenly it's a race to the bottom of Jon's 4-Bet calling range (does he have one, actually?) as we go to a flop with 5 high. Equities are shifted on a favorable flop... but is it enough to book a W?
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#42 Philosophical Friday: Fancy Play Syndrome Jan 20, 2023

In this week's episode of Philosophical Friday, Peter Birmingham and Duncan Palamourdas discuss the concept of Fancy Play Syndrome (FPS), i.e. the concept of applying unnecessarily complex methods in otherwise simpler problems.
What are some poker examples both within the game itself but also in the realm of the so-called metagame where this applies? Why can FPSing be detrimental and how can it be mitigated? Tune in to find out!
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#109 Tactical Tuesday: Bluff Catching in Cash Game Poker: When Is Ace High Better Than an Overpair? Jan 17, 2023

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Our newest installment in the Tactical Tuesday free poker training series features CPG Founder and Coach Brad Wilson with co-host Jon Chai as they dive into yet another pair of online cash game poker hand breakdowns focusing this time on bluff catching spots against the all-too-common all in jam by adventurous villains.
With upper range hands in both situations, should Jon ever find a fold? And what about the properties of blockers when facing large river bets? ***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker course completely for free: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/poker-courses/#free-nurrle
Our first poker hand up for review is from 1000NL where Jon finds himself holding Ace Ten suited in the small blind and decides to flat a reg's open from the cutoff so as to keep the whale in the big blind in the hand. It doesn't work, so we're in for some reg on reg crime as we see a favorable flop.
The second poker hand up for analysis is Pocket Tens. Other than flopping a set, how are mere mortals supposed to play this hand? Just make sure all 5 cards come out lower than that -- you're welcome. If only it were that simple all the time, but in this instance, eyebrows are raised when the 3-Betting big blind triple barrel jams on the same board that favors hero. Is Jon about to get coolered by a higher overpair, which are all within villain's range? An interesting case study in bluff catching and blockers / unblockers transpires in this hand as Jon plays for stacks yet again.
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#41 Philosophical Friday: The Hidden Costs of Choosing Poker as Your Career Jan 13, 2023

Join Peter Bermingham and Duncan Palamourdas as they discuss Opportunity costs. What are the hidden costs of making a choice and how can one foresee them?
How does this apply to poker and what are some good ways for players to achieve regret minimization, both when it comes to the game itself but also to the metagame of choosing the right tables or even a poker career as a whole?
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#108 Tactical Tuesday: Playing 4-Bet Pots as the Preflop Raiser | Cash Game Online Poker Strategy Jan 10, 2023

This week's free poker training video features Coach Brad Wilson and co-host Jon Chai with more online cash game poker hand breakdowns focusing on 4-Bet Pots as both the PFR (Preflop Raiser) and the PFC (Preflop Caller).
Jon puts himself into position to play for stacks, but as always, Coach Brad begs the question of whether the road taken leads to the most value.
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Our first poker hand is from 1000NL where Jon finds himself holding Big Slick in the cutoff against a 3-Betting villain on the button. Jon puts in the 4-Bet and after a call we go to a flop. But what happens when you have Ace King and don't flop a pair? We try to talk ourselves through the available options in this interesting spot.
Our second poker hand up for debate is old reliable Cowboys in the cutoff. Another villain on the button bumps it up to 3-Bet territory and of course Pocket Kings deserves a 4-Bet. Jon and Brad have differing opinions on when to bet and when to check. Does villain take the bait and rip it all in?
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#40 Philosophical Friday: Poker Addiction or Obsession? Jan 06, 2023

Starting the New Year, Peter and Duncan decide to tackle the complex and sensitive topic of addiction.
What exactly is poker addiction and how is it different from, say, a healthy obsession? What are some symptoms, causes as well as potentially useful heuristics to decide if external help is needed?
Shootout to the villager Howie for suggesting the topic.
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#107 Tactical Tuesday: Poker Lessons in Hand Reading and Recognizing Opponent's Range Jan 04, 2023

As for this week's free poker training video, Coach Brad Wilson and co-host Jon Chai are back for 2023 with more online cash game poker hand breakdown content for your enjoyment and high level poker learning. Poker pro Jon Chai rings in the new year with two hands for review this week; each with unconventional action and of course inflated pots (it is Jon, after all) from the 1000NL online poker streets.
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#39 Philosophical Friday: Goals, Visions and Self-Outsourcing Dec 30, 2022

In the spirit of the Holidays, Peter and Duncan discuss goals, visions and New Year's Resolutions. Why does setting goals seem to be so important and yet they fail to materialize so often? What are some typical pitfalls and how can they be mitigated? How does the concept of "self-outsourcing" fit into this picture? Tune it to find out!
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#106 Tactical Tuesday: Playing Blind vs. Blind Dec 27, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon return to the online streets and dissect a couple recent blind vs. blind spots.
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#38 Philosophical Friday: Long Bets Dec 23, 2022

This week, Peter Bermingham joins Duncan Palamourdas again to discuss the old-fashioned website longbets.org where people make predictions into the (far) future on all sorts of topics ranging from politics and the environment all the way to investing and artificial intelligence. Join them as they attempt to dissect some of these bets, but also talk about the concept of long term speculation in general.
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#105 Tactical Tuesday: Checking Range As the Preflop Raiser Dec 20, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon use two of Jon's recent live hands to discuss the merits of checking your entire range when out of position as the preflop raiser.
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#37 Philosophical Friday: Artificial Intelligence Dec 16, 2022

This week, the highly articulate Peter Bemingham fills in for Brad Wilson and joins Duncan Palamourdas to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the modern world but also on poker in particular.
What are the basic ingredients of AI and where is it headed?
What are some things to be excited about but also some concerns to be cognizant of?
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#104 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad Cashes for $60,000 + CPG Wolves Retreat Recap Dec 13, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon recap last week's Wolf Retreat to Cherokee, North Carolina where Coach Brad played the WSOPC Main Event and finished 7th. Afterwards, Brad and Jon go over two pivotal hands from Brad's deep run.
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#103 Tactical Tuesday: More Live Hands and Bomb Pots! Nov 29, 2022

This week’s episode features two more live hands including a tough decision in a bomb pot.
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#36 Philosophical Friday: Gratitude Nov 25, 2022

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and the upcoming Holidays, Brad and Duncan discuss the concept of Gratitude and appreciation for one's poker career and life in general.
Why is it important to be grateful and what are some ways to achieve organic and honest content with our achievements, whatever those may be?
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#102 Tactical Tuesday: That Time Jon Checked Back A Straight Flush Nov 22, 2022

On this week’s episode, Jon goes back to the live streets and immediately gets into some interesting spots.
Correction on the first board:
The flop actually has a heart flush draw and the river was the 4 of Diamonds not the 4 of Hearts.
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#101 Tactical Tuesday: Playing Sets From The Big Blind Nov 15, 2022

On this week’s episode, Coach Brad and Jon take a look at two hands where Jon makes a set from the Big Blind and gets into a tricky spot.
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#100 Tactical Tuesday: Big Decisions in 4bet Pots Nov 08, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands where Jon decided to put in a cold 4bet preflop and was playing for stacks by the river.
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#99 Tactical Tuesday: Overbets Nov 01, 2022

On this week’s episode, Coach Brad and Jon discuss overbetting the river and go over two of Jon’s hands as examples.
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#35 Philosophical Friday: Balance in Poker and in Life Oct 28, 2022

This week Brad and Duncan tackle the related but different concepts of balance and focus.
How can one navigate through the modern challenges and distractions of the 21st century to achieve either one of them?
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#98 Tactical Tuesday: Facing Unexpected Sizings Oct 25, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands where Jon faced a surprising bet size that he didn't know how to interpret.
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#34 Philosophical Friday: Juggling Poker & Personal Relationships Oct 21, 2022

Following Steven's great suggestion on Twitter, Brad and Duncan discuss the intricacies of personal relationships as they relate to the poker profession.
What are some challenges poker players face when it comes to significant others and what is the best way to navigate them in order to find success in both?
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#97 Tactical Tuesday: Valuebetting In 3-Bet Pots Oct 18, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands where Jon had to decide the best way to get value in a 3-bet pot.
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#33 Philosophical Friday: Disagreement Oct 14, 2022

Taking a break from all the poker drama, Brad and Duncan dive into the world of disagreement. When are dissenting opinions in good faith and what purpose does that serve? How can one use contradicting conclusions as a tool of identifying areas that potentially need improvement and what is the price that one has to pay to achieve this? Tune in to find out!
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#96 Tactical Tuesday: Reading Into Turn Sizing Oct 12, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon take a look at two recent hands that Jon played at $5/$10 where Jon made an adjustment on the river based on his opponents sizing on the turn.
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#95 Tactical Tuesday: “Jon’s Punishment” Oct 11, 2022

On this week’s episode, Jon is faced with completing his punishment for losing the “what should you do on the river game” vs Brad.
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#32 Philosophical Friday: The Hand that Shook the Poker World Oct 07, 2022

To nobody's surprise, this week's longer than average podcast is about the recent controversy between Garret and Robbi that shook the poker world.
Join Brad and Duncan as they share their thoughts about the incident and discuss their different perspectives.
What really transpired and which theories make the most sense and why?
More importantly, how do some of the past topics on accountability, influencers, uncertainty, biases, freedom of speech and even Metahumility tie into this bizarre situation?
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#31 Philosophical Friday: Outbursts Oct 01, 2022

This week Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas discuss public outbursts and other extreme emotional behaviors in poker. Are they desirable and entertaining or just an inevitable fact of an otherwise highly stressful game? Is letting out steam a lazy response to an uncontrolled instinct? What are our responsibilities as poker players that can contribute towards a better experience as a whole?
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Garrett Adelstein vs. Robbi Jade Lew Cheating allegations on Hustler Casino Live Poker Stream Sep 30, 2022

Emergency pod feature Coach Brad & incredible friend of CPG JWIN regarding the cheating allegations leveled at Robbie by Garrett "Gman" Adelstein on Hustler Casino Live.
Do we think GMAN got cheated? What do Jay & Coach Brad think should happen in the aftermath? Listen now to find out.

#94 Tactical Tuesday: Trusting Your Intuition Sep 27, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands that Coach Brad recently played during his monthly PokerCoaching.com stream. Both times Coach Brad had a feeling in his gut that swayed him to deviate from "standard play." Will Coach Brad's gut lead him astray?
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#30 Philosophical Friday: Censorship Sep 23, 2022

Motivated by a recent controversy, Brad and Duncan take on the uncomfortable topic of censorship (or lack thereof) around various poker platforms.
How much internal policing is necessary (if at all) and when does it become too much?
What are some good heuristics to improve these environments and what is the role of leadership and communication in any of this?
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#93 Tactical Tuesday: The One with the Pot Odds Bet Sep 20, 2022

In today’s episode Jon proposes a pot odds bet with Coach Brad where the loser will suffer future humiliation.
Who’s gonna go down?
Listen now to find out.
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#92 Tactical Tuesday: Sizing Value Bets On The River Sep 13, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon review two river spots where Jon had to decide which size to value bet.
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#29 Philosophical Friday: Are There Limits to Your Poker Success? Sep 09, 2022

This week Brad and Duncan break down the mantra of "If I can do it, you can do it". Is it true that every poker player is capable of everything and anything that any other player can do, or are there inherent limitations specific to different individuals? More importantly, how does one navigate around the plethora of advice in order to maximally improve their own game?
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#91 Tactical Tuesday: Bluffing It All In 4-Bet Pots Sep 06, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two 4-bet pots where Jon decided to run bluffs once as the preflop caller and once as the preflop 4-bettor.
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#28 Philosophical Friday: Are Coaches Worth It? Sep 02, 2022

Join Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas in their discussion on coaching.
What makes for a good coach or student and how can one get the most out of it?
Does a coach need to be a better poker player than the student?
Do they even need to be good at poker?
Tune in to find out.
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CPG Wolves #3: Turning It Around (WITH GRAPHS!) Aug 31, 2022

After a rough start for the Wolves, the team turned things around in the spring and is now cruising, Find out how the last 7 months have gone for the CFP and where things are headed now.
CPG Wolves is growing rapidly and currently taking applications, tune in to today's episode to find out how to apply!
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#90 Tactical Tuesday: Making Flushes Multiway Aug 30, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon review two multiway spots where Jon makes a flush.
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#19 CPG Villagers Scott Saed: Philosophy, Glassblowing, & Playing Cards Aug 29, 2022

Today I am joined by villager Scott say he's been playing poker for about 20 years started in my hometown of Atlanta, has lived in Colorado for the last 11 in in the mountains with his wife and three dogs. He owned his own business as a glassblower for 13 years. He went back to school for a degree in economics and philosophy graduating very shortly.

#27 Philosophical Friday: Anything Interesting Besides Poker? Aug 26, 2022

This Week Brad and Duncan try something different. They come up with a list of their top 10 interests outside of poker. Spoiler alert, poker is included too. Tune in to find what the other nine categories are.
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#222 David & Amanda Botfeld: Daddy/Daughter Poker Duo Aug 25, 2022

Today I’m delighted to be joined by dual guests… the exceptionally talented father/daughter duo who finished 3rd in the Tag Team Event at the 2021 Fall WSOP… Amanda and David Botfeld.
Amanda is a multiple time guest on CPG who has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, & the Los Angeles Times and is the author of “A Girl’s Guide to Poker”.
David Botfeld has seemingly been successful at most things he’s tried his hand at… including grinding cards in California back in the legendary 60’s & 70’s.
When Amanda first approached me about having her and her dad on the podcast my first reaction was, “Well, what’s the worst that could happen?”
Ahh.. always priming myself for the downside.
Instead of realizing the downside, instead the conversation you’re about to listen to was exceptionally valuable to myself as a human being.
David is a very generous human being chalk full of wisdom he’s happy to share with you, his daughter is a chip off the old block, and it’s very easy for me to understand why their family has had such outsized success in whatever venture they undertake.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the Daddy/Daughter Tag Team of Amanda & David Botfeld.

#89 Tactical Tuesday: Big Pots With Suited Aces Aug 23, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon breakdown a couple hands where Jon makes decisions for his entire stack with suited aces.
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#26 Philosophical Friday: Spirituality Aug 19, 2022

This week Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas have a discussion on spirituality, consciousness and self-awareness.
What exactly are those things, how can they be cultivated and to what extent can one use them to improve their poker skills?
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#25 Philosophical Friday: Going Broke Aug 12, 2022

Join Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas as they discuss the concept of going broke playing the game.
How bad is busting one's own bankroll really? Is it inevitable? And what are some practical considerations to successfully draw the line between smart and detrimental risk-taking?
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#88 Tactical Tuesday: Reviewing Big Pots At $5/$10 Aug 09, 2022

Description: On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two pots where Jon played for stacks at 1kNL.

#24 Philosophical Friday: You suck... and that's ok! (I couldn't help myself) Aug 05, 2022

This week, Brad and Duncan take a look at self-criticism and its applications to poker.
What type of process is it exactly and what are some of its major advantages when used properly but also some of its inevitable pitfalls when applied poorly?
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#87 Tactical Tuesday: Flatting the Button Aug 02, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon dissect two hands where Jon decided to flat the button preflop. Jon explains both his logic for developing a flatting range and also his decision making postflop.

#23 Philosophical Friday: Is initiative a Mirage? (Part 2) Jul 29, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Friday Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas resume their discussion on initiative from where they left it last week.
They attempt to carefully reach at the source of their disagreement and articulate it as clearly as possible.
Will they reach disagreement compatibility this time around?
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#86 Tactical Tuesday: Queens! Jul 26, 2022

On this week's episode, Jon rejoins Coach Brad to analyze two recent hands where Jon was dealt pocket queens.

#22 Philosophical Friday: Is Initiative a Mirage? (Part 1) Jul 22, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Friday, Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas investigate the validity and relevance of Initiative in poker, from two different perspectives.
Is having the betting lead an intrinsic strategic component of the game or is it another of poker's many illusions?
Join us to find out!

#85 Tactical Tuesday: Playing Four Straight Runouts Jul 19, 2022

Today's episode of Tactical Tuesday features a special guest host: CPG Head Private Coach Shu.
Coach Brad & Coach Shu break down a couple of hands played at $1k & $2k NL on the streets of Ignition where Coach Shu got a couple of gross runouts and faced a lot of heat.
Tune in to see how it all shakes out.

#21 Philosophical Friday: The Responsibility of Poker Influencers Jul 15, 2022

Following recent news, Brad and Duncan take a look at the very complex and controversial topic of poker influencers, especially when their publicized suggestions go wrong.
What are the responsibilities of those with large platforms but also of their followers?
What can be done, if anything, for proper accountability to be established across the board?
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#84 Tactical Tuesday: Bluffcatching on the River Jul 12, 2022

Today's episode features two hands where Jon was put to a decision for his entire stack on the river. Tune in to hear Jon's thought process and whether Coach Brad agrees with Jon's decisions.

#20 Philosophical Friday: Is Poker Predatory? Jul 01, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Friday Brad and Duncan try to answer a question from the villager Alan.
Is poker a predatory professional?
Do poker players have ethical responsibilities against their opponents and how should they act to obtain peace of mind in the long run?
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#83 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad Donks The Turn Jun 28, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon take a look at two hands from Brad's recent PokerCoaching.com stream where he tried donking the turn.

#19 Philosophical Friday: Poker Entitlement (or Entitlement in Poker) Jun 24, 2022

Join Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas in this week's philosophical discussion about entitlement. Should poker players be entitled to good results after they put in the effort? What can we learn from life in general and how does variance and uncertainty fit in the big picture?
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#221 Justin Hammer: Growing the Game & Making Guarantees Jun 22, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG was a 2022 finalist for the GPI tournament director of the year, is the tournament supervisor for the MGM Grand, and is touted by CPG favorite & one day poker hall of famer Matt Savage as one of the very best in the world at his craft… Justin Hammer.
I had an amazing time speaking with Justin & learning about everything that goes into estimating & hitting tournament guarantees, what the other side of an overlay feels like when guarantees are missed, and how it feels running tournaments in Texas where, as we all know, everything is bigger.
Before you dive in and learn more about Justin, there are some technical difficulties in today’s episode so please bear with us and, if you just can’t take it, tag Matt Savage on Twitter and send him your complaints.
I’m sure it’s somehow his fault.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the very best & brightest tournament directors in the whole world… the one & only Justin Hammer.

#82 Tactical Tuesday: Check Raising The Flop Jun 21, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon dive into two hands where Jon decided to check raise the flop.

#18 Philosophical Friday: Emotional Intelligence Jun 17, 2022

This week Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas explore the role of emotions at the poker table. What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how does it relate to poker? How relevant is it to today's pattern driven games and is it possible for one to cultivate it properly? Tune it to find out!
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#220 Jonathan Little: Poker Coaching & Degeneracy Jun 15, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG needs no introduction but he’s gonna get one anyway…
Jonathan Little has amassed $7.4 million in lifetime live MTT cashes (Including 2 WPT titles & the season 6 WPT Player of the Year award), has built an audience of more than 127,000 on YouTube, and runs one of the largest poker training platforms on the market PokerCoaching.com.
He’s also a collector… which makes a lot of sense considering his background in Magic: The Gathering & the sheer coaching talent he’s put together (Including yours truly) over at PokerCoaching.com.
And because of his unquenchable appetite for collecting all the things, he’s also recently launched an NFT project with *SHOCKER* actual real-world utility called “Deck of Degeneracy”.
The premise is simple enough that it makes sense even to an NFT noob like myself :
JL & his crew minted 50 decks of 54 playing cards (a whopping 2,700 total NFTs designed by artist Wes Henry) and, by owning an NFTs, you get access to a membership club.
Once you’re in, JL & his team have come up with fun challenges (like collecting a Royal Flush) so that you can earn additional perks like a 1% freeroll in the $50k Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open that’s worth ~$500.
If you’d like to learn more outside of this podcast episode, you can also head to DeckofDegeneracy.com.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of PokerCoaching.com and great friend of the CPG podcast… the one and only Jonathan Little.

#81 Tactical Tuesday: Kings! Jun 14, 2022

On this week’s episode, Coach Brad and Jon go over two hands where Jon gets dealt pocket kings. Tune in to learn how Coach Brad thinks Jon should have played them.

#17 Philosophical Friday: The Mystery of Intuition Jun 10, 2022

Join Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas in their conversation on arguably one of the most mysterious traits of poker players, intuition. Crediting the villager George for his excellent suggestion, the philosophical duo tries to define the concept, argue for its necessity, discuss its applicability to poker and ultimately investigate how it can be cultivated to improve win rates.
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#80 Tactical Tuesday: Jon Needs Help On the River Jun 07, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two river spots where Jon needed advice on how he played his hands. Tune in to see if Coach Brad agrees with Jon's river logic.

#16 Philosophical Friday: Handling Uncertainty Jun 03, 2022

This Philosophical Friday Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas following a suggestion from villager Ben are diving into the world of uncertainty. What is its role in poker and could it be eliminated or at least mitigated? More importantly, how can it be used to our advantage? Tune in to find out!
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#219 Fergal Nealon: Poker Pro Hand Delivering Supplies to Ukraine Jun 01, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is a former professional poker player who’s the founder of StoryTracks (A dynamic storytelling platform that showcases authentic & real experiences) as well as Rapid Response Ukraine, a humanitarian organization that delivers urgent medical supplies directly to the health department in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Some folks talk about action, other folks act. Fergal Nealon acts.
In the wake of the devastating war in Ukraine, Fergal created Rapid Response Ukraine has thus far raised over $120k (With the poker world contributing a healthy percentage of that total). You’re gonna learn all about what RRU is doing & where those funds are invested as well as hear an insane story about hand-delivering said medical supplies at the Ukrainian border.
Before we dive deeply into Rapid Response Ukraine, however, you’re also going to learn about how Fergal fell into the world of poker, why he moved on to running StoryTracks, and a genuinely heartbreaking story about his most painful poker session of all time.
If you’d like to donate to Rapid Response Ukraine, there will be a link you can click through in this episode’s description (Here is that link: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11431158_rapid-response-ukraine.html), as well as the showpage on ChasingPokerGreatness.com.
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you former poker professional & natural born storyteller Fergal Nealon.

#79 Tactical Tuesday: Should you Call or Raise? May 31, 2022

On this week’s episode Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands where Jon made very strong hands and wasn't sure whether he could get more value by calling and trapping or raising immediately.

#15 Philosophical Friday: The Art of Quitting May 27, 2022

Join Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas in this week's episode of Philosophical Friday as they discuss a subtle yet very crucial concept: quitting. Is quitting an easy way out or a valuable tool? How does one find the right time to employ it and if they do what are some potential benefits?
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#218 Brett Richey: From Bobby's Room Battler to Running a Startup May 25, 2022

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast has racked up $1.5 million in live MTT cashes and is well-known far and wide for being one of the elite nosebleed mixed game poker players in the world… Brett Richey.
Brett’s poker journey as a professional poker player lasted for well over a decade, where he’s accumulated a treasure trove of Greatness Bombs, life lessons, and stories that he’s going to share with you today.
While poker will always hold a place that’s near and dear to Brett’s heart, for the past 7 years he’s been living and breathing in the world of his web3 blockchain startup in the sports betting niche, Blitzpick.
In today’s show with mixed game crusher Brett Richey you’re going to learn his poker origin story, all about his love for mixed games, lessons he learned from poker that he applies to his startup, and much much more.
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you OG elite mixed game crusher Brett Richey.

#78 Tactical Tuesday : Should You Ever Donk The Flop? May 24, 2022

On this week's episode Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands where Jon tried donking the flop. They try to answer two questions: 1. Is donking ever appropriate? and 2. What size should you donk and how should you proceed once your donk bet gets called?

#14 Philosophical Friday: Fun vs Profitability May 21, 2022

This week Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas try to identify the two main incentives behind playing poker: namely having fun and being profitable. Are the two mutually exclusive? Are they at odds sometimes? If so, how does one find the proper tradeoff? Tune in to find out.
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#217 Jamie Staples: OG Poker Streamer & PartyPoker Pro May 18, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is one of the most popular Twitch streamers in the world and PartyPoker sponsored pro Jaime Staples.
As of this episode’s release, Jaime has cashed for over $1.5 million in combined online & live poker tournaments with no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
Today’s conversation with Jaime is gonna travel to some uncomfortable territory as we have a frank discussion about invisible suffering hiding in plain sight all around us. Unfortunately, this is an area where your humble podcast host has infinitely more questions than answers, but that doesn’t mean it’s a topic unworthy of dragging into the light.
It does beg some uncomfortable questions, though:
If you catch Poker Greatness, what can you DO with it that helps alleviate the suffering of your fellow man?
And what do you do if you realize that there are some problems much too big for any one person to tackle alone?
Perhaps this conversation will set up a future Philosophical Friday discussion with Duncan on moving beyond a zero-sum game into the realm of * gasp*... non-zero sum games or win-wins.
If this intro feels like you’re getting set up for something heavy, don’t worry too much… we’re also gonna spend an ample amount of time diving into the wide world of everything poker.
And if you happened to miss my earlier episode with Jaime or a very early episode with his brother Matt… I’d highly suggest checking out those Greatness Bomb dripping conversations as soon as you’re done listening to this one.
Now, without any further Ado, I bring to you one of the most thoughtful and noble poker ambassadors in the world… Jaime Staples.

#77 Tactical Tuesday: Jon Gets Jammed On May 17, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon take a look at two tough spots where Jon's opponents wager their entire stacks.

#13 Philosophical Friday: Poker Ambassadors May 13, 2022

This week Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas are joined by Humberto Jimenez to discuss the impact of the ever more popular poker streams when it comes to promoting the game as well as the role that poker professionals play in that regard.
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#216 Leo Wolpert: $10k Heads Up WSOP Bracelet Winner May 11, 2022

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is a practicing attorney who has racked up close to $2 million in career live MTT cashes, Leo Wolpert.
One highlight of Leo’s career that you’re about to hear all about is his WSOP gold bracelet win in the 2009 $10k heads-up event where he bested the likes of John Duthie, Dustin “Neverwin” Woolf, Jamin Stokes, and Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi.
While the poker world has certainly gone through its fair share of scandals in 2022, I think it’s especially important to shine a bright light on the folks in the community who spend their life force doing noble work and, to me, Leo fits the bill perfectly.
In today’s show with Leo Wolpert you’re going to learn all about his journey through the world of poker, a devastating statistic regarding our beloved canine companions, how poker currently fits into Leo’s life, and much MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the one and only Leo Wolpert.

#76 Tactical Tuesday: Aces! May 10, 2022

Who doesn't love getting dealt aces?!
In this weeks episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad and Jon break down 2 hands where Coach Brad was dealt pocket aces and faced the age old question:
"To slow play or not to slow play?"
Listen now to find out whether pocket aces turned Coach Brad into the crusher or the crushee.

#12 Philosophical Friday: Life Lessons From Poker Sessions May 06, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Friday, Brad Wilson and Duncan Palamourdas summarize some of the lessons they learned from poker that apply to everyday life. From people skills, risk and money management, all the way to creating a business and dealing with Uncle Jimmy (aka he who shall not be named) this podcast has it all.
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#215 Ana Marquez: Former #1 Ranked Spanish Poker Player & New ACR Pro May 04, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is the former #1 ranked poker player in Spain, has racked up close to $2 million in live MTT cashes, and has been recently minted an ACR Team Pro… The always brilliant, hilarious, & affable Ana Marquez.
Ana has been on the live and online poker grind since the mid-2000’s with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Ana in her two appearances on CPG, it’s that she was put on this Earth to be a professional poker player. It’s glaringly obvious in our conversations that she genuinely loves all facets of the game …
From studying and being a strategist, to taking risks, to poker’s rich history.
Which means, of course, that she’s the perfect guest for this podcast and a lifetime member of the poker professional tribe which happens to be my personal favorite tribe on the planet.
So in today’s episode with Ana Marquez you’re going to learn:
- Why Ana has recently ramped up her cash game volume.
- How to keep poker fresh & exciting year after year.
- The biggest regret in Ana’s poker career.
- And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the brilliant poker strategist Ana Marquez.

#75 Tactical Tuesday: Reviewing Coach Brad at 5/10 Online May 03, 2022

This week’s episode features two (and a half) hands that Coach Brad himself played at 1knl on his monthly PokerCoaching.com live stream.

#214 Wayne Chiang: Let the High Stakes Poker Live Stream Wars Begin! Apr 30, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is former co-owner of Live at the Bike, Wayne Chiang who’s dropping in to share some very exciting news:
Live at the Bike is BACK and better than ever!
So, without spoiling too much of the show, today you’re gonna learn why the poker world ought to be insanely excited about the new Live at the Bike ownership, how the OG live stream has evolved in the year 2022, and what Wayne believes will be future of Live at the Bike & the streaming space in general.
Also, if you wanna sneak peak of the brand spanking new State of the Art Live at the Bike setup and you’re on YouTube, be sure to stick around after today’s show so that you can watch Head CPG Private Coach Shu & I break down two pre-recorded hands played on the new Live at the Bike setup by today’s guest Wayne Chiang.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

#11 Philosophical Friday: The Cheating Epidemic Apr 29, 2022

This week Brad and Duncan give their take on the vulnerabilities of online play as it pertains to cheating. They try to identify, motivate and explain the very complex issue of foul play and its current repercussions while they also attempt to offer some suggestions about potential paths that can be taken towards resolution.
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#213 Chris Sparks: High Stakes Online Poker OG Apr 27, 2022

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is OG high stakes online poker crusher Chris Sparks, and it’s one of those conversations that I live for.
I don’t exactly know how Chris, a man whose network of friends includes a who’s who of poker royalty (Including nosebleed live destroyer of worlds, Garrett Adelstein), managed to slip underneath my radar for so long, but I am so grateful I got a chance to right that wrong.
In my defense… While Chris still battles in both the digital and live arenas, these days he spends most of his energy outside of poker in the startup space, where he focuses on streamlining systems & processes so that these businesses can efficiently maximize their resources (Gee, I wonder where he first started learning & developing those skills?).
If you’d like to dive deeper into what Chris is up to these days, you should check out his home base on the world wide web forcingfunction.com which includes an incredible & forever relevant poker article titled:
Play to Win: Meta-Skills in High Stakes Poker
With that said, in today’s conversation with Chris Sparks you’re going to learn:
All about Chris’s journey through the world of online poker.
The hard-won poker lessons he regularly applies to his daily life.
Lessons he’s learned in the world of startups that you can apply to your poker game.
And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you high performance & leadership wizard… The one and only Chris Sparks.

#74 Tactical Tuesday: How Much Should You Bet On The River? (Round 2) Apr 26, 2022

Last week Coach Brad and Jon analyzed a couple hands where Jon had river sizing decisions with clear cut value hands. This week they will be doing the same thing, except this time with bluffs.

#10 Philosophical Friday: Handling Poker Losses Apr 22, 2022

This week Brad and Duncan discuss the inevitability of losing in poker and how to deal with it. In particular, they discuss concepts such as the different levels of resolution of losing events, mastering recovery, horizontal versus vertical distribution of bad outcomes, as well as the proximity principle.
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#73 Tactical Tuesday: How Much Should You Bet On The River? Apr 19, 2022

You've finally made a strong hand on the river, now the only question left is "what is the right amount to bet?" On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon examine two river spots from Jon's database and discuss bet sizing options.

#9 Philosophical Friday: Dunning-Kruger, Confirmation Bias & the Curse of Knowledge Apr 15, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Friday, Brad and Duncan investigate biases and prejudiced perceptions as they relate to poker and other aspects of life. Join them as they kick-off the discussion with the Dunning-Kruger effect, the confirmation bias and the curse of knowledge.
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#211 Tom Schneider: Country Music Crooning Nose Bleed Crusher Apr 14, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG, Tom “DonkeyBomber” Schneider, is a man of many talents. Among those talents are singing/songwriting, entrepreneurship, c-suite businessman, writing books, and public speaking.
In the world of poker, he’s primarily battled in high stakes live cash games over the decades while also dabbling in MTTs & racking up over $2.3 million in lifetime cashes and snagging the WSOP Player of the Year.
Simply put: the man’s a quintessential high performer and a treasure trove of hilarious poker stories and wisdom.
In today’s episode with the DonkeyBomber, you’re going to learn:
- Why believing you’re always playing your best has serious consequences in your poker career.
- The hilarious story behind Tom’s DonkeyBomber nickname.
- Why you should trust those bad feelings in your gut in the middle of your poker sessions.
- And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, it’s my honor and privilege to bring to you a legend in the world of poker… the one and only Tom “DonkeyBomber” Schneider.

#72 Tactical Tuesday: Playing Multiway Pots Apr 12, 2022

On today’s episode Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands where Jon 3bet squeezed preflop and both players behind decided to call. Tune in to learn how Brad and Jon think about these multiway squeezed situations.

#18 Humberto Jimenez: Poker Pro Aspiring to Go From Fan Boy to Phenom Apr 11, 2022

Humberto Jimenez is an amazing human being with one of the most well-respected poker minds in all of Greatness Village.
In today's episode you're going to learn all about his poker origin story, how he thinks about and studies the game, why Coach Brad believes Humberto's poker potential is practically unlimited, and much, much more!
Enjoy the show.

#8 Philosophical Friday: Poker Hacks Apr 08, 2022

This week Brad and Duncan investigate the necessity, usefulness and potential drawbacks of simplified strategies and other heuristics. Are poker hacks essential to one's game? If so, can they be detrimental to one's bottom line? Tune it to find out!
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#210 Jon "Apestyles" Van Fleet: $20 Million+ in Online MTT Cashes Apr 06, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG has over $20,000,000 in lifetime online MTT cashes and is genuinely one of my favorite human beings in the world of poker, Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet.
It’s been about a year since the last time the Great Ape was on CPG and you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the man continues to thrive.
His Twitch stream remains one of the most popular poker streams on the face of the planet, he’s now an ACR sponsored pro, he’s sold thousands & thousands of his Apestyles Bundle, and he’s recently released a new Apestyles Bootcamp over on BBZPoker.
In my opinion, the world at large needs a billion or so more human beings like Jon. He’s authentic, empathetic, quick-witted, quick to laugh, and genuinely cares about his fellow human beings.
You probably don’t wanna see him sitting at your poker table, though.
With that said, in today’s Round 3 conversation with Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet, you’re going to learn:
What on earth the “Pocket Snails” project is and why it’s near and dear to Jon’s heart.
The only platform where the Ape is a net losing player (With hopes to turn that around in 2022).
How Jon deals with being live on stream during amazing highs and gut-wrenching lows that come with being a poker player.
And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the greatest online poker players of all-time… Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet.

#71 Tactical Tuesday: How To Play Pocket Jacks Apr 05, 2022

On today's episode, Coach Brad and Jon tackle one of poker's oldest conundrums: playing pocket jacks. Tune in to find out how Brad and Jon handle playing the most hated pocket pair in poker!

#209 DGAF: Unmasked, High Stakes, and Hustler Live Apr 05, 2022

Today's guest is a fan favorite. One of my personal friends, DGAF he's the host of the podcast sessions where he detailed.
His day-to-day life on the grind. His third rise after going broke a couple of times, and we've had some good news and the third rise department, because DGAF has been commenting on the hustler live stream, which is a really great opportunity for him and his brand and his podcast, which is very, very exciting.
He's also been playing some high stakes. On the hustler live stream, which if you'll remember a Tactical Tuesday. Yeah. From a few weeks back, Jon and I discussed DGAF’s, you know, unmasking of himself on the hustler live stream, which him and I are about to get into in this following conversation.
We're also gonna talk about G man, we're going to talk about DGAF’s plans for the future of his podcast and his brand, what he's been getting up to in the world and how his journey back into the arena of high stakes poker has been going.
So without any further ado, I welcome back a good close personal friend of mine, a man that I've gone to war with many, many times on the Greenfeld, the one and only DGAF.

#7 Philosophical Friday: Resurrecting Poker Entertainment (w/ Matt Berkey) Apr 03, 2022

This week Brad and Duncan have Matt Berkey over to discuss the apparent "drought" in poker content and entertainment. Why isn't poker as popular as it used to be and what can we do (if anything) to bring it back to the forefront?
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#208 Eric Froehlich: $2.6 Million in Lifetime Live Cashes & MTG Hall of Fame Mar 30, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is a multiple time WSOP gold bracelet winner who has $2.6 million in live MTT cashes… Eric Froehlich.
Eric’s journey into the world of poker began with a gateway game you should be very familiar with at this point: Magic: The Gathering. And Efro isn’t just good, he’s a Magic Hall of Famer who’s one of the very best on the planet.
Back in 2005 when Eric entered his first world series of poker, we didn’t have to wait very long for him to make his mark. As fate would have it, his first ever cash at the WSOP was beating over 1,000 players to take down a $1,500 limit event in 2005 for a cool $300k score.
From there he ended up winning another WSOP bracelet as well as becoming a sponsored Full Tilt red pro.
But as you’re about to learn in my conversation with Eric, however, outer success is always secondary to inner peace.
In today’s episode with Eric Froehlich, you’re going to learn:
The amazing story behind Eric’s first WSOP bracelet… if you’re a bankroll nit you should probably close your eyes.
The power of self-healing and growth.
The romantical tale of how Eric met his wife.
And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, the one and only Eric “Efro” Froehlich.

#70 Tactical Tuesday: Hustler Casino Live Hand History Review Mar 29, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon rewatch a recent HCL stream where current HCL commentator and Brad's old friend, DGAF, makes his HCL debut.

#6 Philosophical Friday: Is the Poker Dream Still Alive? Mar 25, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Friday, Brad and Duncan are faced with a simple yet very deep question coming from an active member of the "greatness village" community (Humberto) who wants to know: What is the poker dream in 2022 and is it still alive? Well, let's find out!
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#207 Adam "Roothlus" Levy: Throwback to Online Poker's Wild West Mar 23, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is an OG of the online poker world, Adam “Roothlus” Levy. In his combined online & live tournament poker career, Roothlus has cashed for close to $8,000,000.
And since Adam’s poker career started way, way back… you gotta just know we’re gonna spend some time reminiscing about the golden age of poker… an age where Adam Levy absolutely feasted.
In 2006, Roothless hit #5 in PocketFive’s online poker rankings and then at the WSOP in 2008, he was on the receiving end of a classic Hellmuth’ian rant. If you’re a fan of such things, all you gotta do is grab your popcorn and google “Hellmuth Adam Levy rant”.
The problem with feasting & good times is that, alas, they inevitably come to an end.
As your about to learn, in Adam Levy’s case, Black Friday was an especially bitter pill to swallow because of his genuine love for everything online poker.
So in today’s episode with Adam “Roothless” Levy you’re going to hear all about those glory days, what he got into after Black Friday, and what his life looks like today.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the “Roothlus” one… Adam Levy.
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#69 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad and Jon Make a Bet Mar 22, 2022

On this week's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad and Jon decide to switch up the format. Jon presents two hands where he fired a river bluff and Coach Brad has to guess which bluff got through and which one didn't. If Brad guesses correctly, Jon pays $100 and vice versa if Brad guesses incorrectly. See if you can figure out which bluff got through and which one got picked off and who wins the $100!
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#5 Philosophical Friday: What Makes Poker So Hard? Mar 18, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Fridays Brad and Duncan explore the ingredients that make poker such a tough game to master. Is struggling an unavoidable part of the learning journey, or can one still expect to find meaningful simplifications to facilitate the process?
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#206: Karina: Disrupting Mindset & Performance Training Mar 16, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is Karina, the founder of Mindset Design, personalized poker coaching that helps you improve your mindset & mental health.
Karina has been going podcast crazy lately having appeared on “The Chip Race”, “RecPoker”, and now Chasing Poker Greatness while also firing up her own show: “Mindset Design”.
The first three guests on “Mindset Design” include bestselling poker author and CPG favorite Dara O’ Kearney, hugely popular poker vlogger Ashley “PokerfaceAsh” Frank, and one of my all-time favorite human beings in the world of poker, one of the GOATs of online MTT’s, Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet.
What you’re about to find out in today’s episode is that the smart money is on Karina becoming a force in the world of poker sooner rather than later.
In today’s episode with Karina, you’re going to learn:
Why Karina’s brilliance is matched only by her ambition to disrupt the current paradigm of mindset training & performance.
Her poker origin story.
All about the tools she’s developing to help the poker world upgrade their mindset.
And much, MUCH more!
So now, without any further ado, it is my absolute honor and privilege to bring to you the once and future mindset queen… Karina.
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#68: Inducing Raises With Small Bet Sizes Mar 15, 2022

On today's episode, Coach Brad and Jon each bring in a hand where they bet a small size with a strong value hand in an attempt to induce a raise from villain. Tune in to find out which situations call for an induction bet and how Brad and Jon's attempts worked out.

#4 Philosophical Friday: Can anyone become a winning poker player? Mar 11, 2022

In this week's episode of Philosophical Fridays Brad and Duncan dissect the traits of winning poker players. What does it take to win at poker? Can these skills be learned by everyone and if so, how? Tune in to find out!
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#205 Benjamin Rolle: Online MTT Legend & Founder of Raise Your Edge Mar 09, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is not only one of the greatest online MTT players in the world, but is also an all-time great in an area very near and dear to my own heart: poker training.
Benjamin “bencb789” Rolle is the founder of Raise Your Edge where his flagship product “Tournament Masterclass” has become the gold standard in MTT training and has helped countless poker players (Including past CPG guest and one of the top poker streamers in the world, Matt Staples) realize their full tournament potential.
He’s also pretty good at poker, too… with past successes on the green felt including:
Taking down the $25k Sunday Million Super High Roller on GG Poker just a few weeks ago for almost $400k.
Scooping the GGPoker Super MILLION$ for $424k.
And winning the gargantuan 2016 $102k buy-in WCOOP Super High Roller for over $1.1 million after making a deal with friend, wunderkind, and past CPG guest Fedor Holz.
Oh yeah, both he and Raise Your Edge have also recently become members of Team PokerStars.
In today’s episode with the great bencbc789, you’re going to learn:
- Ben’s origin story into the world of poker.
- His surprising driving force in launching Raise Your Edge (Hint: It wasn’t about money).
- Why he decided to get into the esports business.
- And much, MUCH more!
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the human beings who pop into my head when I think of Poker Greatness… the one and only Benjamin “bencb789” Rolle.
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#67 Tactical Tuesday: High Stakes Hand Review! Mar 09, 2022

Coach Brad and Jon review a couple hands from a recent high-stakes live stream that Brad played for PokerCoaching.com.
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#3 Philosophical Friday: Is Angling an Illusion? Mar 04, 2022

This Friday, Brad and Duncan enter the highly nuanced and controversial world of angle-shooting and manipulating behaviors. Join them as they are trying to navigate through the vast semantic spectrum of unfair advantages as well as possible ways to shield yourself against them.
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#66 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad Plays A Live Tournament Mar 01, 2022

You read that right folks. Last weekend Coach Brad made a rare appearance at a live poker tournament. On this week's episode, after playing the WSOPC Main Event at Cherokee for 3 days straight, Coach Brad details his experience and shares his thoughts on the live tournament grind.

#17 CPG Villagers: Programmed to Destroy Feb 28, 2022

Doug Lyford is a thoughtful, studious, and exceptionally hard working Villager programs computers by day and turns into a poker demon by night.
In today's Villager episode you'll learn about Doug's poker origin story, how he landed in Greatness Village, and all about his plans to take over the world.
Enjoy the Show.

#2 Philosophical Friday: So You Got Slowrolled... Feb 25, 2022

In this week's installment of Philosophical Friday, Brad and Duncan deviate slightly from their scheduled topic to discuss a recent controversy over at Hustler Live! where a big slowroll takes place against none other than Garrett Adelstein.
Enjoy the show!
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#204 Terrence Chan: End Bossing Online Poker & Getting Locked in a Cage Feb 24, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is the co-host of DAT Poker Podcast and one of the OG online nosebleed end bosses, Terrence Chan.
After finding himself in the world of gambling as a middle schooler and then running his own bookmaking business in high school, you could say it was almost destiny that Terrence fell into the world of poker.
And it just so happened that as Terrence turned 21 and was bitten by the poker bug, he received an offer to move to Costa Rica & help build and grow a tiny online poker startup that I’m sure you won’t remember… It was called something like “PokerStars”.
At PokerStars, Terrence would find himself smack dab in the middle of poker history. In 2003, Chris Moneymaker was one of a handful of PokerStars satellite winners who played in the WSOP Main Event.
And while you probably know the ending to that story, what you probably don’t know is what went down at PokerStars HQ between the time they learned Moneymaker actually won and the few short months they had to prepare for the inevitable Moneymaker BOOM.
Let’s just say that if you could spell the word “poker”, there’s a good chance Terrence was gonna offer you a job.
So in today’s show with the indomitable Terrence Chan you’re going to hear stories about what it was like working with beloved legend of online poker Isai Scheinberg, how Terrence felt about leaving PokerStars so that he could find his limits in the world of professional poker, how he ultimately found himself locked in a cage and battling in the world of MMA, and much, MUCH more.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the original online nosebleed end bosses & a human being who’s shown time and time again that he’s willing to fail while daring greatly… the one and only Terrence Chan.
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#65 Tactical Tuesday: Bluffing and Bluffcatching At The LA Poker Classic Feb 22, 2022

Jon takes a break from the online tables to play the juicy live cash games that always pop up during LAPC. Hand #1 is Coach Brad's favorite: Jon attempting to turn a pair into a bluff. And hand #2 sees Jon's trips with an ace kicker reduced to an unexciting bluff catcher. Tune in to catch the results of both hands!
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#16 CPG Villagers: $500 NL Crusher & New CPG Coach Feb 21, 2022

When it comes to teaching, training, and developing cutting edge cash game poker strategies... Shu Sekito is a human being you want in your corner.
In the past year, Shu has relentlessly pursued poker mastery... a pursuit that has paid off handsomely.
After quitting his job as an engineer in the middle of 2021, Shu has crushed $500 NL for 10+ bbs/100 while also proving himself to be an incredible resource for the members of Greatness Village.
Shu has worked side-by-side with Coach Brad in building out the CPG Wolves program and has his sites set on moving up to the biggest online poker games he can play by the end of the year.
Listen to today's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness to learn the origin story of the newest CPG cash game coach, Shu Sekito.

#1 Philosophical Friday: Is GTO the End of Poker? Feb 18, 2022

Brad and Duncan go down the rabbit hole of Solvers and Game Optimal Theory attempting to answer questions about their identity, purpose, limitations and usefulness as well as their relation to more complex topics such as online poker security and even poker Ethics.
Will they manage to stay on topic in this first installment of Philosophy Fridays or will the alluring tangents prevail? Tune in to find out!
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#203 Dan Zack: High Stakes Titan Feb 16, 2022

Today’s guest is, quite frankly, one of the current best overall poker players on the face of the planet, Dan Zack.
Dan’s pursuit of greatness in the world of poker reminds me of a Russian proverb:
“If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.”
When I put on my research hat while preparing for today’s show, one thing immediately became apparent:
Dan Zack, an ELITE and brilliant poker mind, has basically zero presence on the internet besides his Twitter account.
This, to me, was a refreshing reminder of how vitally important it is to correctly prioritize your time and energy so that you give yourself the best possible chance to realize the vision you have for your life.
And when it comes to competing against the very best poker players on the planet in the highest stakes games in the world, there’s zero room for error.
That isn’t to say you can’t live a healthy life in your pursuit, it just means you’re not wasting precious time and energy chasing multiple rabbits.
In today’s episode with Dan Zack you’re going to learn about his poker origins, hear him tell incredible high stakes cash game stories, learn about our shared love of spreadsheeting, and much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, it is my honor and pleasure to bring to you a Titan of high stakes poker… the great, Dan Zack.

#64 Tactical Tuesday: Taking Shots At 2kNL Feb 15, 2022

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands that Jon played during a recent 2kNL shot take.
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#202 Chad Holloway: PokerNews Executive Editor Feb 11, 2022

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is the past winner of a WSOP gold bracelet, is a nationally syndicated poker columnist, and is the PokerNews USA Executive Editor Chad Holloway.
If there’s a major poker event or news story anywhere in the world, you can be pretty sure Chad has covered it. His career in the world of poker as a writer, editor, and player now spans nearly 15 years.
As you’re about to learn, Chad's foray into the world of cards began pretty normally while he was schooling it up at Tulane University but, instead of immersing himself in the world of poker through daily grinding on the green felt, instead he integrated the world of poker into his life through his writing, creativity, and genuine love of the game.
Today you're going to learn all about Chad's origin story into the world of poker, how he felt winning a WSOP gold bracelet, and, near the end of the episode, about an incredible project he’s working on that involves a former WSOP Main Event champ & nosebleed regular who has mysteriously fallen off the grid over the past couple of decades.
Being a human who loves all things poker history and lore, you won’t be very surprised to learn that our discussion into Chad’s passion project went at least 30 minutes after we stopped recording.
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you a man who routinely chases poker greatness, and does everything in his power to spread his love of this beautiful game far and wide… Chad Holloway.
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#201 Jimmy Fricke: The Blissful Pursuit of MTTs, Mixed-Games, and Business Building Feb 09, 2022

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is a blast from the past… Jimmy “Gobboboy” Fricke.
Sometimes when you don't hear a poker player’s name for a while in poker media, you can’t help but wonder “What happened to them?” with the typical follow-up thought being, “I really hope they’re okay”.
In today’s show you’ll be happy to learn that not only is Jimmy okay, but he’s thriving in a world totally outside of poker which, to those of us who have felt locked inside the game with no way out, is a massive, massive accomplishment.
Back in 2006, Jimmy burst into the poker limelight after a scorching hot run on the online felt, and capped off his torrid run with a 2nd place finish in January at the 2007 Aussie Millions main event for a $795,000 score.
Incredibly, Jimmy was only 19 years old.
A year and a half later, he’d take down the $5k Bellagio Cup IV for another $443k score.
And as Jimmy’s MTT career faded into the background over the next few years, he discovered a new love:
Mixed games.
It was in that arena that he followed his bliss, plied his trade, and paid his way through life over the next decade until his eventual pivot out of the world of poker and into the world of business.
As a personal aside, in our time together, I found Jimmy to be a gracious, humble, and extremely generous human being and I feel honored to have gotten the opportunity to sit down and learn more about his poker journey.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you an OG of online poker and longtime poker professional… the one and only Jimmy Fricke.
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#63 Tactical Tuesday: What To Do When You Make A Pair While Bluffing Feb 08, 2022

In this week’s episode, Coach Brad and Jon take a look at two hands where Jon check raises the flop as a bluff and then makes a pair on the turn. Jon explains why he chose to play the two spots so differently.
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#62 Tactical Tuesday: The Biggest Pots I Won And Lost Playing Online Poker In 2021 Feb 01, 2022

Coach Brad and Jon take a look at the biggest pot Jon won online last year, as well as the biggest pot he lost. The results of both hands aren't shared until the very end of the episode, so after you've seen both hands, take your best guess as to which hand Jon won and which hand he lost. Leave your guesses in the comments section!
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#15 CPG Villagers: Protecting the Villages Airspace Feb 01, 2022

Cody Walker’s an esteemed member of the United States Air Force who (not all that long ago) thought poker was just pure luck.
He's come quite a long way since those cold, dark days.
In todays show you're going to learn about his journey into the world of poker, how he's dealt with an extremely painful and debilitating freak injury, and much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, sit back and enjoy the poker origin story of Greatness Village’s very own… Cody Walker.
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#200 Shannon Shorr: Top Tournament Crusher Year In and Year Out (For Well Over a Decade) Jan 26, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is one of the premiere live & online poker tournament players in the world (With over 9.3 million in live MTT cashes), Shannon Shorr.
It makes sense that Shannon would be special guest number 200 because his first CPG appearance is still, to this day, one of the top-3 most listened to episodes in CPG history. If you haven’t yet checked that one out, I highly suggest hitting the back catalog directly after today’s show.
In my experience with Shannon, he’s a model of thoughtfulness, consistency, humility, and (Maybe the most important attribute of professional poker players) determination. He’s been on this ride for almost two decades with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
In today’s show with the great Shannon Shorr, we’re gonna dive deep into how painful the life of a traveling professional poker player can be, Shannon’s experience being a proud new papa, how easy it is to get frustrated when you’re on the grind even when things are seemingly going well, and much, MUCH more!
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the very best poker players in the world… the one and only Shannon Shorr.
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#61 Tactical Tuesday: Big Pots at 500 Zone Jan 25, 2022

Coach Brad and Jon break down two 3bet pots that Jon recently played at 500 Zone.
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#199 Eric Danis: President of The Hendon Mob & Global Poker Index Jan 22, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG is the president of The Hendon Mob & Global Poker Index, the one and only Eric Danis.
Throughout his life Eric has loved all things sports and all things statistics… which makes for a pretty seamless transition into the world of poker.
After first hopping into the poker space about a decade ago, through hard work and determination, he’s risen up the ranks from basically being an unpaid intern to running two of the most trusted & well-respected poker websites in the world.
In today’s episode with Eric Danis you’re going to hear all about his poker origin story, his passion for solving big, complex problems, and what his vision is for the future of The Hendon Mob.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the man who spends his life spotlighting amazing poker players around the world…. A man the entire poker world should be eternally thankful and grateful for… Eric Danis.
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CPG Wolves #2: A Rough Start for the Poker CFP Jan 21, 2022

Coach Brad wanted nothing more than the Wolves to shoot out of the gate on fire, but in December 2021 the Wolves lost 2 bb/100 over 80k hands...
What went wrong & what lessons can be learned from this setback?
How do Coach Brad & Jon feel about the future of the Wolves program moving forward?
Find out now in today's episode.
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#60 Tactical Tuesday: Deciding Whether To Go For Thin River Value Jan 18, 2022

On today's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands from a recent $5/$10 session where Jon wasn't sure whether his hands were good enough to bet the river for value.
Would you have found a value bet with these hands? Leave your answer in the comments!
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#14 CPG Villagers: He Stole His Client's Money Now He Steals Your Big Blinds Jan 17, 2022

Todays Villager episode with Craig Hanlon features incredible highs and devastating lows… and then we talk about poker.
Trust me on this one, this Villager origin story is one you don't wanna miss.
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#198 Brandon Shack-Harris: Two-Time WSOP Gold Bracelet Winner w/ 3.5 Live MTT Cashes Jan 14, 2022

Today’s guest on CPG has two WSOP gold bracelets, has cashed for $3.5 million in live MTTs, and is one of the coolest and most genuine humans I’ve ever had the pleasure of getting to know… Brandon Shack-Harris.
So I have a New Year’s lesson I wanna share with you before you dive into today’s show.
I took some time off from my usual slate of podcasts throughout the holidays and recorded just a handful of episodes. Around mid-December (When this episode was originally recorded) my burning desire for cranking out tons of weekly episodes was starting to wane.
The story I told myself was that the CPG Wolf project needed most of my waking energy and anything that took away from that was an unnecessary distraction.
And I believed that story right up until the moment I pressed record with Brandon Shack-Harris.
As I found myself feeling fully present and totally immersed in Brandon’s story I was reminded of all the core reason why the CPG podcast is my passion project:
Having conversations with folks like Brandon makes me feel more alive, lights me up on the inside, and genuinely makes my day.
And so, before you hear the story about the time Brandon was almost a member of the band Muse, the unanticipated way his poker journey began, or the counter-intuitive method he uses to improve his poker skills I just wanted to share with you this lesson:
Remember to make space in your life to do the things that make you feel alive inside, even if your brain and central nervous system push back. Life is too short and precious to do anything otherwise.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you an amazing poker player and even more amazing human being… the great Brandon Shack-Harris.
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#59 Tactical Tuesday: Bluffing On 4-Flush Runouts Jan 11, 2022

Coach Brad and Jon break down a couple hands where Jon decided to bluff a 4-flush river. Tune in to find out what Coach Brad thinks about Jon's decision to bluff and his bluff sizings.
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#13 CPG Villagers: Using Poker to Fuel Your Competitive Drive Jan 11, 2022

Having played D3 football in college and sports all of his life, Chris Jenkins is no stranger to competition.
In today's CPG Villager episode featuring one of my favorite Villagers, learn the lessons Chris has taken with him from the gridiron to the green felt, what he attributes to making huge gains in his poker journey, and much more.
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#197 Dylan Weisman: PLO & Mental Game Coach for Upswing Poker Jan 05, 2022

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of the premier PLO players in the world… he’s the mental game & PLO coach for poker training behemoth Upswing Poker, Dylan Weisman.
What is immediately apparent in today’s conversation with Dylan is that he’s an absolute gold mine of poker, performance, and life wisdom. And the level of respect Dylan has earned from the greatest poker players on the planet is off-the-charts.
Not only was he hand-selected and trusted to produce world-class PLO products on Upswing Poker, but here’s a recent exchange he had with poker legend Daniel Negreanu and the WSOP on Twitter after nabbing a PLO bracelet at this year’s WSOP:
Dylan: “How do we petition for more mid to high stakes PLO tournaments at the next WSOP?”
DNegs: “We can run 5-6 as a series and call them the “Weisman” invitationals with only one caveat: You are not invited. You MC the events but cannot play because you are too good.”
While I sense some playfulness from DNegs in this Tweet, there’s truth in it as well:
Your poker chips are not safe when Dylan sits down at your table.
With that said, the man is an absolute gem of a human being on and off the felt and it was an absolute honor and privilege having him drop Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb on CPG.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you world-class human being, poker pro, coach, and teacher… Dylan Weisman.
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#58 Tactical Tuesday: Hands From Greatness Village Jan 04, 2022

On today's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands posted in the Hand History section of Greatness Village. If you would like the chance to have one of your hands analyzed on Tactical Tuesday, join the Chasing Poker Greatness community here https://bit.ly/greatness-village!
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#12 CPG Villagers: The Villager Who Reported Me to the Credit Card Police Jan 03, 2022

When I was little, my late-grandmother used to tell me "We tease the people we really care about" and, in the case of Jamie Beeman, that wisdom holds true.
Jamie has been an amazingly genuine and honorable member of Greatness Village since the first day he joined. That still isn't gonna stop me from giving him grief over the time his mother-in-law accidentally reported me to the credit card police.
Hear that hilarious story and much, much more in today's Villager-centered episode on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast.
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#196 Emily Glancy: Unibet Sponsored Twitch Streamer Dec 22, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is Unibet sponsored Twitch streamer and dear friend of OG CPG guest Lyle Bateman who I can’t say enough kind words about… Emily “Riskitforbiscuit” Glancy.
Prior to the last couple of years Emily was almost solely a live poker player, but because of reasons that I hope are obvious to you in this day and age, was forced to transition to online poker.
Despite some hiccups early on Emily, ever the tenacious & strong-willed competitor, has been steadily leveling up her game by putting in the necessary blood, sweat, and tears while also leveraging the wealth of wisdom provided to her by past CPG guests, Unibet pros, and hosts of The Chip Race podcast Dara ‘O Kearney, David Lappin, and Ian Simpson.
So, without any further ado, sit back, strap in, and get ready to learn more about up and comer Emily “Riskitforbiscuit” Glancy’s poker origin story right here on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#195 Mike Noori: Fall WSOP Bracelet Winner Back for Round 2 Dec 15, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG, Mike Noori, just took down event #30 (The $1,500 Monster Stack) at this year’s Fall WSOP for a tidy $610k.
Hilariously, Mike pushed back our conversation twice in the days leading up to our time together because his deep run in the Monster Stack just kept right on rolling day after day after day.
Who says the CPG rungood isn’t the real-deal?
If you’re not familiar with Mike, he’s a longtime high-stakes mixed game crusher and this will be his second appearance on the show.
So if you love what you hear, and I can’t imagine you not, be sure to check out the back catalogue after you’re done with this episode to learn more about Mike’s poker origin story.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you brand new WSOP bracelet winner, longtime poker pro, and high stakes mixed game beast… Mike Noori.
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#57 Tactical Tuesday: $5/$10 NL Hand Review Dec 14, 2021

Coach Brad reviews two 3bet pots Jon played during a recent session where Jon ended up 3betting two hands on opposite ends of the spectrum. In the first hand, Jon 3bets AK and in the second hand he 3bets J4 suited. Find out how he fared with the premium and the napkins.
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#194 Gingepoker: High Stakes Cash Game Crusher, Poker Coach & Twitch Streamer Dec 10, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is high stakes cash game crusher, poker coach, Twitch streamer, and YouTube content creator Richard “Ginge” Sheils.
As you well know from my past conversations with Nick and Patrick Howard, Matt Berkey, Matt Marinelli, DGAF, etc. … When it comes to cash game pros who are also high-level thinkers, my opinion is totally biased and compromised…
I just can’t help but love ‘em and Ginge totally fits the bill.
Whether it’s discussing simplicity on the other side of complexity, creating content, or building out coaching programs Ginge and I are about to throw down so prepare yourself to get pelted upside the head with an avalanche of Greatness Bombs.
In today’s episode with Ginge, you’re going to learn:
Why it was pretty much destiny that Ginge pursue poker at a high level.
Why you ought to think long and hard about the career you spend your lifeforce pursuing.
The story of how Ginge was almost locked up in Thailand.
And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you high stakes cash game crusher and poker coach after my own heart… the one and only Ginge Poker!
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#193 Robbie Strazynski: The Fall WSOP & Mixed Game Festival Dec 08, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a multi-time guest on CPG and founder of CardPlayerLifestyle.com, the always gracious and uplifting Robbie Strazynski.
Robbie and I go way, way back (His first appearance on Chasing Poker Greatness was episode number two) and every time he has been on the show it has been an absolute pleasure.
Today he’s back to share with you his experience at this year’s Fall WSOP where he also launched his dream project, The Mixed Game Festival, despite there being a major unexpected logistical hiccup that kept folks indoors over the past couple of years.
So if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like launching your very own poker series or running a popular poker brand this episode is chock-full of gems to sate your curiosity.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you great friend of Chasing Poker Greatness… the founder of CardPlayerLifestyle.com, Robbie Strazynski.
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#56 Tactical Tuesday: Tough River Spots At 1kNL Dec 07, 2021

On today's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze a 3bet pot and a 4bet pot that Jon recently played. Jon has a decision about whether to bluff the river in one hand and a decision about whether to go for thin value in another. Find out how these two river spots played out.
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#11 CPG Villagers: The Soft Spoken Russian Dec 06, 2021

Today's guest is professional poker player and one of the OG members of Greatness Village, DeadMoneyV.
Despite his self-deprecating nickname, V has established himself in Greatness Village as a high level poker player while also being an incredibly generous and caring human being.
From migrating to the US from the Soviet Union as a kid to becoming a full-time healthcare worker to growing into a beast in the streets of poker, learn V's poker origin story today on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#192 Nick Howard: Founder of Poker Detox Dec 03, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is one of my top 3 favorite humans in the world of poker, the founder of Poker Detox and co-host of the Beyond Poker podcast… Nick Howard.
I’m not gonna do a lengthy intro for this one because you should already be pretty pumped up to listen to this one. If you aren’t pumped up, I HIGHLY suggest you go back and listen to Nick and I’s past conversations including the Detox Files series as they are some of the most insightful and impactful episodes of CPG ever released.
With that said, today Nick and I are gonna talk about a wide range of topics including my deep dive into trying to understand poker at its roots, a dissection of Nick’s tweets that I personally found the most interesting, and much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you poker & high performance coach, podcaster, and leader of human beings… Nick Howard.
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#191 Lara Eisenberg: 2021 WSOP Gold Bracelet Winner Dec 01, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness just took down the $1k Ladies Championship at this year’s WSOP to win her first (Of what I hope to be many) gold bracelet, Lara Eisenberg.
If you were to grab a pen and a paper and start listing the qualities of high achievers, it’s quite likely Lara would have all the qualities.
Disciplined? She’s a medical doctor who’s been practicing for over 20 years.
Courageous? One of her all-time favorite hobbies is skydiving.
Brilliant? In just a few moments, you can judge this one for yourself.
In today’s episode with Lara, you’re going to learn:
The story about the time she jumped out of a plane on a blind date and fell in love.
Lara’s origin story into the world of cards.
A rundown of her recent WSOP victory.
And much, MUCH more!
And now, without any further ado, it is my honor and privilege to bring to you top-shelf poker player and amazing human being… the one and only Dr. Lara Eisenberg.
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#55 Tactical Tuesday: Going For Thin Value At 1kNL Nov 30, 2021

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon take a look at a hand where Jon decided to go for a thin raise on the river with the nut flush. Will Jon get punished for his greed?
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#10 CPG Villagers: Winning as a Part Time Poker Player Nov 29, 2021

"The connection between tech and aspiring poker players appears to be getting stronger with each Villager episode and Kevin Theodore is no exception.
In our ~6 months of private coaching together Kevin has made incredible strides in his cash game (As evidenced by his staking up to $200 NL online) and tournament prowess (~$50k in cashes in the past 6 months).
Listen to Kevin's story today and learn how he's positioned himself to have a very profitable long-term hobby while also maintaining a successful professional career."
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#54 Tactical Tuesday: River Decisions at 500NL Nov 23, 2021

Coach Brad and Jon review 500NL Play & Explain footage from Shu Sekito -- a fellow villager and future CPG Associate Coach. Find out what they think about Shu's river decisions in these two hands.
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#190 David Tuchman: Renowned Poker Commentator and Longtime Pro Nov 19, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a man after my own heart who’s always marched to the beat of his own drummer, he’s a play-by-play anchor for the World Series of Poker, and host of Crush live Poker’s podcast Under the Gun… the one and only David Tuchman.
If there's a sport people play in the world, there’s a good chance Tuch’s covered it. From the NFL to NASCAR to Poker while bouncing around from New York to LA to London the man has seen and covered it all.
In today’s very special episode with Tuch we’re gonna dive deep into how he stumbled into the world of poker and how his background in theatre and journalism uniquely positioned him to take advantage of an incredible early opportunity… hosting and commenting Live at the Bike from the very start.
You’re gonna learn about Tuch’s professional hockey aspirations and what it was like being a prop player at The Bike in the good old days with one of his best friends in the world, Bart Hanson.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the host of Under the Gun and founder of Tuckonsports.com … the one and only David Tuchman.
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#189 Coach Bahman: Raise Your Edge High Performance Coach Nov 17, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a high performance coach for folks ranging from business execs to professional athletes to, most importantly of all, poker players… the performance coach of Raise Your Edge Coach Bahman.
This is Coach's second of what I imagine to be many future stops on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast so if you missed Round 1 you may wanna hop into the way back machine and listen to our first conversation so that you can gobble up all of Coach Bahman’s Greatness Bombs.
In today’s show with Coach Bahman we’re gonna dive into some of his coaching techniques including provocation, get his thoughts on Phil Hellmuth threatening to light his own hair on fire if he can’t win, and much, much more.
Before you dive into today’s show I just wanted to remind you that on December 1st. 2021 my private coaching rates are going up and then on January 1st. 2022 I’m going to put a freeze on purchasing any private coaching sessions with me until at least April 1st. 2022.
I’ll honor any sessions purchased before January 1st but my immediate goal is to put as much energy as I possibly can into the CPG Wolves CFP program.
And if you were planning on finding a private coach sometime next year I will be training and bringing on an associate coach to fill that void. Just giving you a heads up.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the most beloved and respected mindset and performance coaches in the world of poker… the great Coach Bahman.
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#53 Tactical Tuesday: Using Pio To Learn How To Respond To Opponents That Under-Bluff Nov 16, 2021

On today's episode, Coach Brad and Jon use a popular poker solver called Pio to simulate a hand that Jon recently played online. The goal for this episode is not to learn the best way to play our hand in a GTO environment, but rather to learn how to adjust from GTO strategies when playing against an opponent who is likely to be either over or under-bluffing the river. Find out just how much more or less you should be calling when your opponent skews even slightly in one direction or the other.
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#9 CPG Villagers: Trying to Get that Cushy Seat in the Judge's Game Nov 15, 2021

By day, Danny Hanichak is a practicing attorney. By night, he's a longtime and well-respected member of Greatness Village.
Listen to today's episode to learn how Danny fell into the world of cards many moons ago, how he's progressed thus far in his poker career, and his long-term aspirations navigating the world of poker.
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CPG Wolves #1 - Coaching For Profits Nov 10, 2021

Today's episode features some pretty big news: After spending countless hours honing his private coaching skills and building out data-based training courses, Coach Brad is throwing his hat in the Coaching For Profits (CFP) arena.
So if you've ever been interested in going behind-the-scenes of an upstart CFP operation or are wondering what Coach Brad's prototypical candidate for a Wolf is, do not miss today's episode.
And if you'd like to apply to be one of the first 5 CPG Wolves (3 slots are already filled) visit https://CPGWolves.com.
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#52 Tactical Tuesday: 3 Bet Pots Out Of Position vs. Regs Nov 09, 2021

On this week's episode Coach Brad and Jon take a look at one of the trickiest spots in no-limit cash: playing 3bet pots out of position vs. strong regulars
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#8 CPG Villagers: Securing Colleges & Gambling the Day Away Nov 08, 2021

By night, Ian Parchen is the head of security at a major University. By day, he's a winning cash game battler and major contributor to Greatness Village.
Listen to today's episode to learn about Ian Parchen's gambling origin story and what it finally took for him to find success in the world of poker.
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#51 Tactical Tuesday: Monster Hands Collide on Hustler Casino Live Nov 02, 2021

Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan's Hustler Casino Live debut last weekend provided viewers with plenty of huge pots and action. Join Coach Brad and Jon as they dive into two of the biggest pots played last week. In the first hand, Gal flops a pair and the nut flush draw vs. Matt Berkey's over-pair. In the second, Tom Dwan rivers quads vs. Garrett Adelstein's nut straight.
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#7 CPG Villagers: Chopping Heads, Doin' Time, & Playing Cards Nov 01, 2021

Barbers. Prison. Pain.
Darin Houk has been a member of Greatness Village since the very beginning and has been instrumental in building a supportive, caring, and generous community.
Hear his story today on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#50 Tactical Tuesday: Jon Gets Jammed On At The 2021 WSOP Oct 26, 2021

For this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands that Jon played last week in Las Vegas during the 2021 World Series of Poker. Find out what happens as Jon gets put to the test for his entire stack in both hands.
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#6 CPG Villagers: Working in Tech & Playing on High Stakes Poker Streams Oct 25, 2021

From listening to CPG from the very first episodes while traveling and backpacking around the America's to being one of the most prominent and respected Villagers, you won't wanna miss Charlie's journey through the world of cards thus far.
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#188 Jan Fisher: Poker Was like WHAT in the 80’s?! Oct 22, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a legend of the game who has experienced the evolution and transformation of the poker world first hand over the past 40 years… the indomitable Jan Fisher.
I’m not gonna lie to you, this is a hard intro for me to do because the following conversation shifted the paradigm in which I view the legends of poker in the 70’s and 80’s.
As it turns out, most of the folks I idolized as an 18 year old kid aspiring to be a professional poker player were unimaginably abusive to both dealers and their fellow poker players.
It’s simultaneously a bizarre and sobering thought to imagine my personal heroes of poker chucking cards at dealers and cursing them out because they had the audacity to deal out a bad river card, but that’s a reality Jan lived through and experienced first hand as both a dealer and a player in her poker journey.
It begs a very important question:
How much goodwill and forgiveness ought to be given to human beings simply because they’re a unique and transcendent talent?
It’s a question that, quite frankly, makes me sad to even ask.
I believe it’s easy for us as human beings to have infinite grace because of raw talent when we weren’t the ones who actually experienced the pain and suffering caused by the abuse.
Ultimately, I believe this question can only be answered honestly by the folks who have paid the physical and emotional price. The souls who live with the scars of nightly mistreatment for years on end by the very folks we call our heroes.
If you’re one of these humans and would like to tell your side of the story, please feel free to fire me an email at brad@chasingpokergreatness.com.
Now, without any further ado, I’m proud to bring to you a human being blessed with supernatural strength, endurance, and resolve… a woman who transformed the game of poker from the inside out and didn’t stand for any disrespectful nonsense… Jan Fisher.
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#187 Linda Johnson: Poker Hall-of-Famer & Former Owner of CardPlayer Magazine Oct 20, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a member of the Poker Hall-of-Fame, former owner of CardPlayer Magazine, early investor in PartyPoker, and was a major driving force behind the World Poker Tour coming to reality… the amazing Linda Johnson.
It isn’t hyperbole to say that Linda has been one of the most influential figures in the world of poker for at least the past 30 years as both a pioneer and visionary.
As a pioneer, she planted the seeds for poker’s exponential growth by forcing poker rooms to adopt stronger rules regarding atrocious behavior.
As a visionary, she instantly recognized the potential for bringing poker mainstream when Adam Pliska pitched her and Mike Sexton on the idea of the holecard cam.
Before you dive into today’s conversation with Linda Johnson… for those of you who have been listening to Chasing Poker Greatness from the beginning, you might remember one of my early questions:
“When you think of greatness in the world of poker, who’s the first person that comes to mind?”
I stopped asking it because it quickly became obvious that 90% of my guests were gonna answer Doyle Brunson or Phil Ivey.
But as I was sitting here thinking of what to say in this intro, it dawned on me that if I were asked that question in the present moment, my immediate most honest answer would be Linda Johnson.
Many moons ago she fell in love with a beautiful card game that existed in a world that wasn’t very kind to her. Instead of accepting this reality or finding a new game to love, Linda invested every ounce of her lifeforce rising up to meet the challenges and paved the way for the poker world as we now know it.
For that, I personally owe her a debt I can never repay. My only hope is that the next generation of poker players has half of her resolve and willpower so that we can continue fighting the good fight Linda began many years ago...
Showing the outside world why the game of poker is worthy of both love and aspiration.
Without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with poker hall-of-famer, Linda Johnson.
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#49 Tactical Tuesday: Sizing Your Value Bets Oct 19, 2021

Three weeks ago on Episode 47, Coach Brad and Jon discussed the thought process that goes into river bluff sizing. On today’s episode, they will go over the same situation except this time with value.
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#5 CPG Villagers: Business Building & Outlaw Biker Gangs Oct 18, 2021

Have you ever wondered how you would live your life if you were certain your time was quickly running out? That's the paradigm in which Ian Armijo has lived his entire life.
When he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a kid, his life expectancy was 14 years old.
Instead of shying back, Armijo met his genetic challenge head on and did everything in his power to live a full life that's true to himself.
Today, Armijo is 40-years-old, has bought and sold many successful businesses, is a member of an outlaw biker gang, and is pursuing poker with everything in his soul.
Listen to his story today on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#186 Jared Tendler: Tuning Up Your Mental Game Oct 15, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a leading expert in the mental game of performance and the author of a poker classic you may have heard of, The Mental Game of Poker… the one and only Jared Tendler.
This will be Jared’s third Greatness Bomb dropping visit onto CPG so if you’ve somehow missed rounds 1 and 2 I’d highly suggest you visit the back catalog and rectify that mistake.
In today’s conversation you’re going to hear Jared and I discuss the ins and outs of his brand-new video course, Mental Game Tune Up for Tournament Poker… which you can pick up and get a $50 discount by using the code CPG right now at jaredtendler.com.
If you don’t wanna hop on over to jaredtendler.com and slam your money down on the counter at this exact moment, don’t worry… your faithful podcast host pressed Jared into giving away tips & tactics I believe will be immensely helpful to pretty much anyone on their poker journey.
In today’s conversation with Jared Tendler you’re also going to learn all about the riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside of an enigma… the co-author of The Mental Game of Poker, Barry Carter.
Up until this conversation, Barry had kept the depths of his soul as a secret unto himself.
Now, without any further ado I bring to you friend of the CPG podcast, the OG mental game and high performance poker coach… the great Jared Tendler.

185 Lee Davy: Helping Poker Pros (And All Humans) Live to Their Fullest Potential Oct 13, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a Master Coach (And if you don’t know what that means, he’s about to tell you exactly what that means), founder of 1000 Days Sober, writer, and longtime collaborator with Triton Poker… the one and only Lee Davy.
I’m gonna say straight-away that I’ve met my fair share of amazing and compelling human beings, but I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone quite like Lee. His ability and willingness to be open, raw, and deeply honest about his feelings, emotions, and life experiences is a very beautiful thing.
In the space of two short hours Lee genuinely affected the lens in which I view myself and the world around me and that is no small blessing.
Before you dive in, however, I do want to offer you a warning:
This episode should be listened to without any small children bee-bopping around you because we’re going to dive deeply into some mature subject matter. You’ve been warned.
Now, in today’s conversation with Lee Davy, you’re going to learn:
- How Lee found and fell in love with the world of poker.
- How Lee believes we can all be more emotionally available to our children.
- What Lee finds to be the essence of high performance and flow at the poker table.
- And much, MUCH more!
And so, without any further ado, I bring to you writer, creator, coach, and healer… the one and only Lee Davy.
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#48 Tactical Tuesday: Thinking on the Fly vs. Unexpected Lines Oct 12, 2021

Usually we cover high frequency spots but today we're going to break down two hands where regs took unexpected lines that confused Jon and forced him to figure things out on the fly.
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#4 CPG Villagers: Longtime High Level Poker Pro Oct 11, 2021

Today's guest is a good friend of mine for the last five or six years, Joe Desimone.
Joe Desimone is a villager. He's currently an MTT Pro, but back when I met him in my old twitch street days he was battling in the cash game arena.
He's been a successful professional poker player for the last 10 years or so.
Greatest Village is very lucky to have somebody as skillful as Joe around to answer MTT questions where, you know, the village is not exactly full of MTT specialists, right?
We're cash game pros typically so, Joe is a major, major asset to the Village.
And in my conversation today with Joe Desimone he's going to drop a Greatness Bomb on an underbluffed spot when you're battling against fish, he's going to dive deep into his poker origin story, and him and I are also going to reminisce about the good old days.
So now, without any further ado, I bring it to you a long time a professional poker player and good friend, the one and only Joe desimone.
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#184 Jesse Martin: The Consummate Poker Professional Oct 08, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness has over $3.2 million in live MTT cashes, feasted in the streets of high stakes mixed cash games for well over a decade, and took down the 2019 DraftKings World Championship for another $2 million in December of 2019… the one and only Jesse Martin.
Some of the highlights in Jesse’s live tournament poker career include:
Two gold WSOP bracelets coming from the 2013 2-7 Lowball Event and the 2017 Limit Mixed Triple Draw Lowball event.
A 3rd place finish in the 2014 $50k Poker Players Championship event.
And a gold medal finish in the $2,500 NLH event at the 2007 Five Star World Poker Classic.
The man is one of those rare well-rounded beasts who can play pretty much any and all poker variants at an exceptionally high level.
Today you’re gonna take a trip down memory lane as Jesse fills you in on his poker origin story while also letting you know what he’s fired up about working on moving into the future. If you’ve ever wondered how some human beings are able to find success in whatever field they choose to enter, this is an episode you don’t wanna miss.
In my conversation with Jesse Martin, you’re going to learn:
How Jesse’s experience and success in poker set him up to thrive in Daily Fantasy Sports.
How Jesse has a spooky knack for making career transitions at exactly the right time.
Why his latest pursuit and passion isn’t in the world of cards OR daily fantasy sports but a new game… day trading on the stock market.
And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the all-time mixed game crushers in the universe… the great Jesse Martin.
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#183 Matt Stout: $4 Million+ In MTT Cashes & Infusing Charity with Poker Oct 06, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast has over $4.2 million in live MTT cashes and is the founder of the Charity Series of Poker, Matt Stout.
Matt’s origin story into the world of poker began as a 19-year-old college student and has taken the man around the world.
And not just for travel but also for you know… living, as Black Friday forced Matt to seek out places where he could continue his online poker career. He’s lived in places like Costa Rica, Amsterdam, and Rosarita, Mexico.
If you’ve ever been curious about living the life of a traveling online poker player, you’re about to learn which of those locales was Matt’s favorite and which one almost killed him.
And, like I say pretty much in every single CPG intro, you’re also going to learn example #1021 of why I believe the poker world is chock-full of amazing human beings who not only chase poker greatness, but also chase what it means to be a great human being as well.
In today’s episode with Matt Stout, you’re going to learn:
- The events that led to Matt running charity poker tournaments for the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Why college ended a bit early for Matt and a hilarious story about paying his tuition.
- Matt’s trials and tribulations dealing with the aftermath of Black Friday.
- And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you an all-time great poker player who lives to serve his fellow man… the great Matt Stout.
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#47 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad Plays 1kNL Oct 05, 2021

This week's episode features two hands from Coach Brad's monthly cash game stream for PokerCoaching Premium members.
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#3 CPG Villagers: Moving to Texas to Shoot His Shot Oct 04, 2021

Joe Johnson is an up-and-coming young gun who's in hot pursuit of realizing his poker dream.
He and his fiance have recently moved to the poker boom-state of Texas where he plans on daily battling on the green felt, building up his poker bankroll, and carving out a successful career in the world of cards.
If you'd like to join up with Joe and all the other aspring poker pros who live in Greatness Village, be sure to visit GreatnessVillage.com
Enjoy the show.
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#182 Josh Arieh: $8 Million+ in Live Poker Tournament Cashes Oct 01, 2021

Josh Arieh has been in and around the game of poker his entire adult life and has racked up more than $8.1 million in lifetime MTT cashes.
I feel like I’m in danger of going full Troy McClure in this intro but you may remember Mr. Arieh from the time he got third in the 2004 WSOP ME (The year that past CPG guest Greg “Fossilman” Raymer went the distance), his two WSOP gold bracelet victories, or from the legendary bad beat he put on Bryce Yockey at the final table the $50k Poker Players Championship playing 2-7 triple draw.
It was a particularly brutal hand where he busted poor Mr. Yockey despite being a more than 99% underdog.
One thing that tends to get left out of that story, by the way, is the fact that Josh had a commanding chip lead 4-handed and doubling up Yockey would have only cost him about 15% of his stack.
Another fun little story about that event is that one of my closest friends (The man I have to give a hat tip to for introducing Josh and I in the first place) actually bought a rather large piece of Josh for that event.
What Bryce Yockey didn’t know he had going against him is that my friend runs absurdly hot backing players so spiking a 1%’er was honestly kind of expected.
But when it comes to having a rich, colorful, successful journey through the world of gambling and playing poker it’s hard to find a more compelling character than Josh Arieh.
He has undeniably lived a fulfilling life of high adventure on the green felt Chasing Poker Greatness.
And in today’s episode featuring the one and only Josh Arieh, you’re going to learn:
Josh’s origin story into the world of poker and playing cards.
What Josh was feeling, thinking, and experiencing at that legendary 2004 ME final table.
The project Josh is currently working on will very likely fire you up.
And much, MUCH more!
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you a fearless gambler who has stood the test of time… the one and only Josh Arieh.
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Photo Credits: Katerina Lukina

#181 Wayne Chiang: Former Owner of Live at the Bike & Starcraft World Champion Sep 29, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is a former StarCraft World Champion and the former owner of a little poker stream you may have heard of, Live at the Bike, Wayne “D22-soso” Chiang.
Wayne has lived quite the life navigating the worlds of professional video gaming and then making the natural segue into the world of poker.
It’s probably an overlooked quality of both aspiring professional poker players and long-time pros that an inordinate percentage of them tend to have had a major interest in some form of competitive gaming before venturing into the world of poker.
Wayne’s one of the select few humans who has performed at a very high level in both disciplines for a very long time. He’s even invented a brand-new casino poker game that’ll be hitting the pit floors in the very near future… which is a project that has been in the pipeline for half a decade thus far.
In today’s conversation with Wayne “D22-soso” Chiang, you’re going to learn:
Wayne’s origin story as one of the OG professional video gamers in the world.
Some big behind-the-scenes news and stories regarding Live at the Bike.
What the poker world was like for Wayne coming up in Southern California.
And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you world-class gamer, professional poker player, and businessman Wayne “D22-soso” Chiang.
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#46 Tactical Tuesday: Which size should you be bluffing on the river? Sep 28, 2021

You've gotten to the river with a hand that has to bluff in order to win the pot. How do you go about deciding the best size with which to bluff? Should you go big, medium, or small? Should you use the same size in every situation? Find out how Coach Brad thinks through river bluff sizing on today's episode!
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#2 CPG Villagers: Michael Lukich - Data Analyst & Poker Player Sep 27, 2021

Michael Lukich is a data analyst by day & high level poker player by night whose name you may recognize from his series of YouTube tutorial videos on how-to use GTO+.
Not only is he one of my most successful private coaching students and a huge asset to Greatness Village, he's also an active member of SolveForWhy where he's dropped Greatness Bombs aplenty in live webinars and threw down in the student version of Poker Out Loud.
If you're a successful professional who pursues poker at a high level as a hobby, Michael Lukich's journey through the world of cards ought to resonate very well.
If you'd like to join Greatness Village so that you interact and engage with folks like Michael Lukich, Peter Bermingham, and myself... you can do so by visiting https://greatnessvillage.com
Without any further ado sit back, relax, and enjoy Michael Lukich on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#180 Matt Savage: The World Poker Tour in the Age of Covid Sep 24, 2021

Today’s guest is a future poker hall-of-famer (Who sadly missed being inducted last year due to the WSOP shrinking their class by one member) and executive tour director for the World Poker Tour... the one and only Matt Savage.
Matt’s career in the world of poker has now spanned 30 years, which, as someone who feels like a dinosaur because of their 17-year poker career, has to make Matt feel like something that’s even older than a dinosaur.
And I don’t even know what that would be because, well, nobody does.
Suffice to say, though, since Matt’s freshman poker year in 1991 the landscape around the game has changed dramatically and in today’s episode Matt’s going to wax nostalgic how the poker world of yesteryear compares to poker in the year 2021.
In today’s Round 3 episode with Matt Savage, you’re also going to learn:
- Matt’s thoughts on vaccination requirements to play major poker events.
- Our thoughts on how-to make poker more fun.
- How Matt and I feel about the future of online poker and whether or not it’s possible to police the games.
- And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you the man who ran the Moneymaker WSOP Main Event, the founder of the Tournament Directors Association, and executive tour director of the World Poker Tour… good friend of the CPG podcast, the great Matt Savage.
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#179 Jesse Yaginuma: A Genuine Poker Talent Sep 22, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a high stakes cash game beast with over $2 million in live MTT cashes, and one of my personal favorite humans in the poker world, Jesse Yaginuma.
You may recall Jesse being mentioned in a story recent CPG guest Justin Saliba told about the $5,500 High Roller Online WSOP Freezout event where in a very strange twist of fate 3 out of the 10 or so guys in a group chat managed to be the last three players remaining in the tournament.
They had planned to meet up and play soccer the next day, and when Jesse busted out in third place he quipped, “You boys better bring your shin pads tomorrow.”
This, to me, is a pretty typical experience with Jesse.
On the green felt he’s about as tenacious and unflappable as they come and, off the felt, he’s just a laid back, hilarious dude that’s as cool as they come.
In my mind, all of these are very important ingredients in my personal recipe for live poker greatness.
It doesn’t hurt that he’s also one of the most talented poker players I’ve ever had the good fortune of going to war against.
In today’s episode with Jesse Yaginuma he’s going to tell you poker stories that are near and dear to his heart, what he’s been up to since coming onto CPG almost two years ago, how he goes about addressing and plugging weaknesses in his poker game, and much, MUCH more!
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you an amazing human being who’s a genuine poker talent… the one and only Jesse Yaginuma.
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#45 Tactical Tuesday: Bluff Catching On The River Sep 21, 2021

On this week’s episode, Coach Brad reviews two hands where Jon found himself on the river twice with nothing but a bluff catcher. Find out whether Coach Brad thinks Jon should have called or folded!
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#1 CPG Villagers: From $25 NL to $200 NL in Less than 12 Months Sep 20, 2021

From driving taxis for a living to obsessively research & betting on the ponies (and winning!), Peter Bermingham's time on this earth has been very well lived.
And about one year ago Peter stumbled into Greatness Village, randomly hopped into a Poker Power Hour, and the rest, as they say, is history.
In Peter's one year spent in Greatness Village (The CPG Private Slack community) he's missed ONE Poker Power Hour (Out of 52), bought all the CPG courses, and has been a prototypical obsessive student of poker.
He's also flattened his cratering red line while going from a small winner at $25 NL to a big winner on the streets of $200 NL.
I could not be more proud of him.
Today you're going to learn all about Peter's journey through the world of cards, what the future holds, and much, MUCH more!
And if you want to join Greatness Village for free, all you have to do is visit GreatnessVillage.com.
Enjoy the show!

#178 Amanda Botfeld: Author of "A Girl's Guide to Poker" Sep 17, 2021

Today’s return guest on CPG is the author of “A Girl’s Guide to Poker”, the always brilliant and engaging Amanda Botfeld.
Despite her book tour being on ice because of a global pandemic, Amanda hasn’t been sitting around resting on her laurels. Not only has she been studying and growing as a poker player, she’s also been creating and teaching a college level poker course for the next generation of card players.
In the following conversation, you’re gonna hear me get fired up at some despicable internet trolls who are so miserable and have so little going on in their lives that they feel the need to tear someone down who's doing everything in her power to grow and popularize this game.
The reason why that touched a nerve with me is because if the next poker boom is meant to come from a large influx of women entering the poker world, it will be exactly because of folks like Amanda Botfeld and in SPITE of the slimy trolls who exist only to ooze out of the sewers to spread their awfulness.
And if you’re as passionate about growing this beautiful game as much as Amanda and I, and want to see it thriving for many, many years to come… highly consider either scooping up a copy of Amanda’s book or directing a human being you love in your life to pokerpowher.com.
In today’s episode with Amanda Botfeld, you’re going to learn:
- Amanda’s path to teaching a college poker course.
- How poker has touched almost every aspect of Amanda’s life.
- And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you poker pro, author, and teacher… the thoughtful and articulate grower of poker, Amanda Botfeld.
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#177 Tom Wheaton: Round 2 w/ The Founder of FadedSpade & Above the Felt Sep 15, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is Tom Wheaton who is the founder of Faded Spade (The official playing card of the World Poker Tour) and the poker marketing and talent agency Above the Felt (Where he’s put together a top shelf roster of poker players including 4x WPT champion Darren Elias, the founder of SolveForWhy and longtime friend of CPG Matt Berkey, WSOP Champ Chris Moneymaker, and poker pro & WSOP commentator Jamie Kerstetter).
This is Tom’s second of what I believe to be many, many CPG appearances, because the man is a hero to the entire poker community. You’re about to hear just how passionate he is about growing and playing this card game we all love so much and how he’s consistently putting his money & time where his mouth is.
Because not only does he run two poker businesses (somehow without neglecting his family), but in today’s episode he’s about to let you in on another major project he’s somehow carving out time for that has the potential to reverberate throughout the entire poker universe before it’s all said and done.
In today’s episode Tom’s also going to share stories from his greatest poker hits collection, explain how he’s able to play $5k and $10k tournaments despite being under rolled (And how you can, too), tell you about the moment he felt he was genuinely a part of the poker community, and much, MUCH more!
So now, without any further ado, I bring to you poker player, business builder, and champion of poker… the founder of FadedSpade and Above the Felt… the one and only Tom Wheaton.
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#44 Tactical Tueday: Massive Coolers at High Stakes Live Cash Sep 14, 2021

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands from the high stakes games on Live At The Bike! and Hustler Casino Live.
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#176 Igor Ioffe: Crushing with Common Sense Sep 10, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is longtime online and live cash game crusher Igor Ioffe.
Like many, many world-class cash game players around the world, Igor Ioffe has flown under the radar in the poker worl d for a couple of decades.
These are the types of guests I absolutely LOVE having on CPG because they’re human beings after my own heart. All they wanna do is compete at a high level on the tables, maximize their hourly rate, cash out, and go home.
Prestige and validation from the poker community at large is basically a non-factor.
And what ends up happening, as in the case of today’s guest Igor Ioffe, is they’re able to reduce the external noise, develop a streamlined process for improvement with an end goal of maximizing their poker ability, and over time they develop into a poker monster.
This may sound funny coming from someone with a podcast called “Chasing Poker Greatness” but, to me, poker greatness and anonymity are not mutually exclusive. For another real world example you only have to look at VeniVidi from the Galfond challenge.
With that said, in today’s conversation with Igor Ioffe you’re going to learn:
- A Greatness Bomb on the potential damage well-meaning poker teachers can cause to your results on the green felt.
- How Igor originally fell into the world of cards.
- What Igor believes are defining characteristics of winning poker players.
- And much, much more!
Without any further ado, I bring to you a man you very much don’t want to play poker against… high level cash game crusher, Igor Ioffe.
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Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#175 Pamela Balzano: Living Life with Passion & Curiosity Sep 08, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is a prominent Youtuber, Twitch Streamer, poker player, thinker, and dreamer Pamela “Pamsi” Balzano.
Pamela’s path to CPG comes by way of referral from Brazilian poker superstar Felipe “Mojave” Ramos and, I gotta say, the man’s suggestion was on point.
Pamela may not currently be on your radar and that’s because the bulk of her content creation and poker journey is primarily for a Spanish speaking audience. An audience that, I might add, is quite large.
On YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch she has around 35k followers combined and that’s a number that is growing by the minute.
As you’re about to learn, she has earned her rabid following by crafting engaging, narrative driven pieces of content that simply resonates with her fellow human beings.
So in today’s episode with Pamela Balzano, you’re going to learn:
Pamela’s awesome content creation process.
Her origin story into the world of poker.
Why this card game is so meaningful to her and what her future plans hold.
And much, MUCH more!
Now, without any further ado I bring to you world-class content creator, Twitch streamer, and amazing, amazing human being… Pamela Balzano.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#43 Tactical Tueday: So I told my student to stop turning pairs into bluffs… Sep 07, 2021

A few episodes ago I (Coach Brad) told Jon that I wasn’t a fan of some of his hands where he decided to turn pairs into bluffs (see the Tactical Tuesday that aired on August 10, 2021). Jon, as he usually does, took my advice to heart and has now decided to start bluffing with hands that make me EVEN MORE uncomfortable. Find out how Jon’s crazy river adventures turn out this time and whether I approve.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#174 Andrew Barber: 2015 $10k WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Champion Sep 04, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is the winner of the 2015 $10k WSOP H.O.R.S.E. event, the brilliant Andrew Barber.
If there’s one way to sum up Andrew Barber, it’s this:
The man’s a stud.
In life, there’s one trait I value in human beings above all others:
The ability to admit when their previous opinion, no matter how strongly believed, is wrong.
This changing of opinion may stem from new information or a revelation that it was rooted in some kind of cognitive bias but, whatever the case may be... they have enough courage to simply say, “You know what, you’re right, and now I’m gonna look at this a little differently.”
When you approach poker and life from this paradigm, you’re able to expedite your evolution as a human being and avoid unnecessary suffering in a way I can’t overstate.
I have many regrets in life but not understanding this lesson earlier on is one of my biggest and this is an area, as you’re about to find out, where Andrew Barber thrives.
Andrew’s also a former engineer, economist, and follower of stoic philosophy who spends most of his life force these days in academia.
In today’s episode with Andrew Barber, you’re going to learn:
- How infusing altruism with his poker career completely changed Andrew’s perspective on being a professional card player.
- it was very clear to Andrew that engineering was not going to be his path in life.
- A Greatness Bomb in the form of a question that will save you untold hours of frustration when discussing emotional topics with your friends and family.
- And much, MUCH more!
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you WSOP bracelet winner and one of the highest level thinkers I know… Andrew Barber.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#173 Santiago "PokerLogia" Mansilla: Author & Keeper of Poker Lore Sep 01, 2021

Today’s guest on the podcast is Santiago Garcia Mansilla who’s a poker author, lover of the game, and longtime media member.
If you’ve been listening to CPG for the past year you may recall a Twitter tournament I ran called #PokerGOAT that went a little sideways heading to the finish line.
I woke up one beautiful morning with DMs from Erik Seidel (Which under almost any other circumstances would have been a great way to wake up) accusing Jonathan Little of buying Twitter votes so that his book could win more matches, there were all kinds of ugly public accusations from influential members of the poker community, and I ended up posting a public message and having JL on the pod to address all the silliness.
The reason I bring this up is because Santiago was the human who initially pitched me the idea coming off the success of the original #PokerGOAT tournament and if the goal was to help sell books and shine a spotlight on some amazing poker books that slipped through the cracks then mission accomplished.
If the goal was to get Erik Seidel to come onto the podcast then, well, that one feels like mission impossible at the moment.
But the reason the idea seemed so obvious to Santiago is because of his immense love for the poker storytellers of the world. He’s a living keeper of the best poker tales ever told and the entire poker world ought to be thankful to have someone as passionate about preserving poker’s culture and history as Santiago.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
How a single poker tournament changed Santiago’s life forever.
Amazing suggestions for poker books to read, many of which you probably haven’t ever heard of.
The story and inspiration behind Santiago’s book “Cuentos y Relatos de Poker” which, appropriately enough, translates to “Stories and Tales of Poker.
And much, MUCH more!
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you an author, storyteller, and keeper of poker lore… Santiago Garcia Mansilla.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#42 Tactical Tuesday: Coach Brad vs. Jon: Episode 1 Aug 31, 2021

Last Thursday, during a live streamed cash game session, Coach Brad fired up a couple tables of 1kNL and was coincidently placed at a few of the same tables occupied by Jon. Unbeknownst to both student and coach, they battled each other in the anonymous games of Ignition, only realizing that they had played each other during a hand review session days later. Hit play to find out who came out on top in this Coach vs. Student showdown!
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#172 Patrick Leonard: Former #1 Poker Player in the World with $15 Million+ In MTT Cashes Aug 27, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG has racked up over $15 million in live and online MTT cashes, is the former #1 online multi-table poker tournament player in the world, and co-founded the wildly successful BitB staking group… the one and only Patrick “Pads” Leonard.
To go along with all of those lofty poker accolades, Pads also owns a soccer team (Which he’ll tell you all about in our conversation) and, in his free time, gives out free reality TV show betting advice on Instagram.
Yes, that’s really a thing.
And because I know you’re sitting there chomping at the bit to dive deep into today’s conversation with Patrick “Pads” Leonard, here’s a little taste of what you’re going to learn:
How Pads learned high stakes crushers were mere mortals who were capable of being beaten.
Why Pads is so passionate about online poker and how that passion eventually led to him leaving BitB staking.
The exact route both Pads and I believe you should take if you’re genuinely looking to elevate your poker game.
And much, MUCH more!
Before you dive into today’s show with Patrick Leonard I wanted to let you know that you can now represent Chasing Poker Greatness at your local cardroom, home game, or pretty much anywhere else you’re allowed to wear a t-shirt and hat by heading to CPGMerch.com.
If you’ve listened to every episode and wanna help me out by building awareness and spreading the word about your favorite poker podcast, once again that’s CPGMerch.com.
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the most feared and respected online poker players in the galaxy, Patrick Leonard.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#171 Steve Zolotow: A Trip Through Gambling Lore with a Poker Legend Aug 25, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a living legend in the poker and sports betting world who is a treasure trove of amazing, amazing stories… The one and only Steve “The Bald Eagle” Zolotow.
Steve’s path to CPG was pretty unique.
I was doing my monthly webinar for Poker Coaching when I got a question from “Stephen Zolotow”... whose name I totally butchered because my brain was way too slow in making the connection…
It was so slow, in fact, that the first question I asked was, “Oh, are you related to Steve Zolowtow?”
Oof.
When I finally gathered my wits, I awkwardly asked him out on a date while on the job, he gave me his digits, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Steve’s career in the skilled gambling arena has now spanned 50 (!!) years and he has routinely found himself smack dab in the middle of some of the most iconic periods of time in all of gambling lore.
Here’s a little taste to whet your appetite:
Steve was a member of the famous Mayfair Club that used to be the favorite haunt of poker legends Erik Seidel, Stuey Ungar, Howard Lederer, Jason Lester, and Paul Magriel.
Steve was the first to meet a CalTech analytics wizard who would go on to change the course of the entire sports betting industry.
Today’s show with Steve Z will eventually be a two-parter (Maybe even more if I can convince him to keep coming back on) because locked away in his mind are way, way too many amazing poker stories to unravel in only a couple short hours.
So strap in to your seat and prepare yourself to go on an adventure through the well-lived life of a poker icon… This is Steve Zolotow on Chasing Poker Greatness.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#41 Tactical Tuesday: Hands From Greatness Village Aug 24, 2021

Today's episode features hand breakdowns of two hands posted in Greatness Village. Hand #1 was submitted by Coach Thomas, the other resident coach in GV. Hand #2 was submitted by Charlie, a GV member who regularly plays in the biggest streamed games in Texas. If you would also like one of your hands analyzed on Tactical Tuesday, join the Chasing Poker Greatness community today!
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#170 Carlos Welch: Homeless Poker Player Wins WSOP Bracelet, Uses Winnings to Buy House for NOT Himself Aug 20, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is one of the most prolific CPG guests and, of course, one of my personal favorites, the always incredible Carlos Welch.
And because I know Carlos is so great, today’s show is a very special one indeed because the man has recently claimed some brand-spanking-new hardware:
He scooped Event 8 in the 2021 WSOP Online poker series for $124k and claimed his first WSOP gold bracelet.
If you’re new to CPG or somehow missed the earlier episodes with Carlos (Which, if you did … you’ll be serving yourself well by going back and checking them out after this), he’s well-known in the world of poker for being the dude who plays and coaches poker professionally while living out of his Prius.
The thing I respect and envy about Carlos is his fearlessness in living life on exactly his terms.
In 2011 an Australian hospice care worker named Bronnie Ware published a book called “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying”.
Number 1 on the list is, “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me”.
I can tell you with confidence that Carlos will not have that regret.
And because I love you so much, I spent like 20 minutesdigging up this beautiful tweet from WaitButWhy.com founder Tim Urban:
“If you went back in time before your birth you’d be terrified to do anything, because you’d know that even the smallest nudges to the present can have major impacts on the future.
Applied to today, a reminder that how you live each day really does matter. It changes the future.”
If you’re not yet living a life that’s true to yourself, today is an excellent day to get that ball rolling.
Now in today’s conversation with Carlos Welch, you’re going to learn:
The clever way Carlos structures his poker aspirations.
All of his thoughts and feelings while reflecting on his WSOP score.
The heart-melting plan Carlos has for spending his newly acquired prize money.
And much, MUCH more!
Before you dive in, today’s episode with Carlos Welch is sponsored by me, Coach Brad Wilson.
In 2020 I was teetering on the verge of pulling the plug on the CPG project. I worked 60 hour weeks and averaged about $6/hr.
Before throwing in the towel, I decided to grit my teeth, face my largest inner fear, and throw every ounce of my being into creating the best poker courses I could. If they were awful, and you hated them, so be it… at least I could say I went down swinging.
As it turned out, creating those courses upgraded my own poker game immensely, were so beloved by my Villagers I now have a list of 50 or so customers who instantly buy anything I offer, and are the reason why the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is still going strong.
So what makes my courses so different from everything else on the market?
I sell plug and play, winning poker strategies in very specific spots that anyone of any skill level can memorize and use.
So if you’d like to both support what I do at CPG while also massively upgrading your poker game, visit https://chasingpokergreatness.com/courses
The spots covered at ChasingPokerGreatness.com/courses so far are:
Preflop strategy
Cbetting vs. fish on the flop, turn, and river in single raised pots.
And obliterating the poor souls who donkbet into you on the flop, turn, or river.
More spots are coming soon and the offerings will always be updated at ChasingPokerGreatness.com/courses.
So without any further ado I bring to you friend, coach, trailblazer, and now CHAMPION Carlos Welch!
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#169 Justin Saliba: A Rising Poker Star Aug 18, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is Justin Saliba, who just took down the $5,300 High Roller WSOP online event for a tidy little $253k as well as a gold bracelet.
Justin first came onto my radar less than a year ago as my PokerCoaching.com liaison and I’d love to tell you I knew all about his immense poker talent straight away, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
As a matter of fact we barely even discussed poker because, for some silly reason, I just assumed he was some dude who scheduled and planned stuff for me.
Hilariously, I’ve called him multiple times out of the blue whenever I’ve had any kind of tech issues for a live PC webinar or play & explain.
I like to imagine he was in the zone playing a full slate of high stakes MTT’s only to be interrupted by yours truly because I couldn't figure out whether my audio’s working on my own.
Ah, lovely ignorance. Good times.
The truth of the matter is that, despite only pursuing poker in earnest for a few years, Justin is a rising star in the poker world.
Mark my words, his recent WSOP victory is going to be the very first of many.
In today’s episode with Justin Saliba, you’re going to learn:
How Justin’s original life pursuit ending up creating a vacuum only poker has been able to fill.
Why so many people who work closely with Jonathan Little genuinely love the man.
The hilarious story behind the biggest event Justin has played in his poker career thus far, an enormous $50,000 buy-in high-roller in Florida.
And much, MUCH more!
Before you dive in, today’s episode with Justin Saliba is sponsored by me, Coach Brad Wilson.
In 2020 I was teetering on the verge of pulling the plug on the CPG project. I worked 60 hour weeks and averaged about $6/hr.
Before throwing in the towel, I decided to grit my teeth, face my largest inner fear, and throw every ounce of my being into creating the best poker courses I could. If they were awful, everybody made fun of them, and you hated them so be it… at least I could say I went down swinging.
As it turned out, creating those courses upgraded my own poker game immensely, were so beloved by my Villagers I now have a list of 50 or so customers who instantly buy anything I offer, and they are the reason why the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is still going strong.
So what makes my courses so different from everything else on the market?
I sell plug and play, winning poker strategies in very specific spots that anyone of any skill level can memorize and use.
So if you’d like to support what I do at CPG while also massively upgrading your poker game in specific spots, visit https://chasingpokergreatness.com/courses
The spots covered at ChasingPokerGreatness.com/courses so far are:
Preflop strategy
Cbetting vs. fish on the flop, turn, and river in single raised pots.
And obliterating the poor souls who dare to donkbet into you on the flop, turn, or river.
More spots are coming soon and the offerings will always be updated at ChasingPokerGreatness.com/courses.
Now, without any further ado, I bring to you PokerCoaching’s own future star of poker, Justin Saliba.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#40 Tactical Tuesday: The Soft Skills That Will Help You Dominate On The Felt Aug 17, 2021

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon will be providing an overview of the non-technical skills necessary to compete at a high level. These are the skills that CPG's Elites work to improve on a daily basis and comprise of the core blocks of the Elites program.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#168 Patrick Howard: The Architect of Bleeding Edge Poker Strategies Aug 13, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is an elite cash game combatant who’s also a world-class poker coach, Patrick Howard.
Pat is the younger brother of Poker Detox founder and one of my personal favorite CPG guests of all-time, Nick Howard.
In my personal opinion, Poker Detox is the gold standard of staking groups. The way they’ve been able to scale and effectively/efficiently coach up pretty much any player to becoming a consistent winning cash game player is next-level impressive.
You may not know this, but Pat has been incredibly influential in Poker Detox’s sustained success as their behind-the-scenes strategy architect. The first course Pat created was “Ether” which generated 6-figures+ in sales on the public market and was the springboard to “Mobius” … the mandatory private course all Detox members treat like their personal money-printing poker bible.
On my personal mental list of the most influential and impactful coaches in all of poker, Patrick Howard is easily in my top 3.
With that said, today is all about Patrick’s twisty, turn’y origin story into the world of poker.
In today’s episode with Patrick Howard, you’re going to learn:
- Why $6 is all that separated Pat’s massive success from soul-crushing failure.
- A submitted question from rabid CPG podcast listener Nick H. inquiring about Pat’s thoughts on aliens.
- The power of finding simplicity on the other side of complexity.
- And much, MUCH more!
And before you dive into today’s show, I’d like to say a few words on behalf of the sponsor of CPG… me!
If you love the podcast and wanna support my content creation habit, there are a few real easy things you can do:
Firstly if you’ve never had an account on poker platform Bovada and you live in the USA:
Head to freenuffle.com where you can follow a few simple instructions (It only takes a few minutes, I pinky promise), get free access to $199 course Neutralize Flop Leads, and do your part in keeping this train a rolling.
Secondly you can head to CPGMerch.com where you can buy a Chasing Poker Greatness branded hat or shirt and rep your favorite poker podcast in your favorite local cardroom.
And finally, you can head to GreatnessVillage.com where you can opt-in to the CPG newsletter and level-up your poker network by plugging into a community that includes a mix of hobbyistis looking to take control of their poker destiny, hungry aspiring poker pros, and elite cash game crushers.
Those links are freenuffle.com, CPGMerch.com, and GreatnessVillage.com
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you the brilliant and wise-beyond-his-years Patrick Howard.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#167 Felipe Ramos: Brazilian Poker Megastar Aug 11, 2021

Felipe “Mojave” Ramos is one of the biggest names and brightest stars in the world of poker. He’s a GG Poker ambassador with $2.6 million in lifetime live MTT cashes.
And in his native Brazil, he’s a poker megastar who’s constantly striving to give back to both his country and his community.
You’re probably getting sick of hearing me say this basically every week but, the reality is, the poker world is chock-full of amazing souls and Felipe is no exception.
Despite never having met or really interacted before this conversation, I felt an instant connection with Felipe. It’s hard to put into words, but I just immediately sensed this was a special cat who personifies greatness as a human being.
But don’t just take my word for it… In a few moments you’ll get to judge for yourself.
In today’s conversation with Felipe “Mojave” Ramos, you’re going to learn:
The one thing in your control that can make or break your entire poker career.
What Felipe believes poker is at its core.
The amazing Mojave poker origin story.
And much, MUCH more!
And before you dive into today’s show, I’d like to say a few words on behalf of the sponsor of CPG… me!
If you love the podcast and wanna support my content creation addiction, there are a few real easy things you can do:
Firstly if you’ve never had an account on poker platform Bovada and you live in the USA:
Head to freenuffle.com where you can follow a few simple instructions (It only takes a few minutes, I pinky promise), get free access to $199 course Neutralize Flop Leads, and do your part in keeping this train a rolling.
Secondly you can head to CPGMerch.com where you can buy a Chasing Poker Greatness branded hat or shirt and rep your favorite poker podcast in your favorite local cardroom.
And finally, you can head to GreatnessVillage.com where you can opt-in to the CPG newsletter and level-up your poker network by plugging into a community that includes a mix of hobbyistis looking to take control of their poker destiny, hungry aspiring poker pros, and elite cash game crushers.
Those links are freenuffle.com, CPGMerch.com, and GreatnessVillage.com
Now without any further ado I bring to you Twitch superstar, GG Poker ambassador, and one of Brazil’s favorite sons… Felipe “Mojave” Ramos!
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#39 Tactical Tuesday: Turning pairs into bluffs...good or bad? Aug 10, 2021

On this week's episode Coach Brad and Jon break down two hands from $5/$10 online where Jon decided to turn a pair (or pairs) into bluffs. Is it ever good to turn pairs into bluffs? If yes, what would be an appropriate situation? Press play to find out Coach Brad's thoughts on these questions!
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#166 Barry Carter: Co-Author of "The Mental Game of Poker, "Poker Satellite Strategy", & "PKO Poker Strategy" Aug 06, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is the co-author of The Mental Game of Poker, Poker Satellite Strategy, and PKO Poker Strategy… the always witty and hilarious Barry Carter.
Not only has Barry co-authored three revered books in the poker space, he also runs popular blog PokerMediaPro.com and, in his day job, is the chief editor at PokerStrategy.com.
Barry’s dry sense of humor and thoughtful observations about the world makes him one of my personal favorite guests on CPG, which explains why I’ll jump at the chance to have him on time and time again.
Also, there are very few people in the poker world who are totally fine spontaneously jumping on here every couple of months even if they don’t have anything to really talk about…
And Barry is one of those people.
In today’s conversation with the inimitable Barry Carter, you’re going to learn:
- Barry and I’s somewhat prescient thoughts on the awfulness of the IOC (As this was recorded two months back before the Games even began).
- How making decisions at the poker table without understanding the strategy behind them as a whole can spell disaster.
- Why having a target to shoot at almost always means the difference between success or failure.
- And much, MUCH more!
Before you dive into this conversation with Barry Carter, I wanted to let you know I’m currently running a “Free Nuffle” promotion.
If you’ve never had a Bovada account and live in the United States, simply visit freenuffle.com to get step-by-step instructions on how you can get Nuffle for free…
Don’t worry, it’s easy-mode and involves clicking a link, making an account, and making a deposit.
And yes, before you even ask, I do get an affiliate reward if you sign up… that’s why I’m bribing you with a free $199 course.
One more time that link is freenuffle.com.
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you the always entertaining co-architect of 3 poker classics, the great Barry Carter.
To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/free-nuffle-promotion
New CPG Cash Game Courses!
Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
Fish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrel
Neutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

#165 Ian Simpson: Irish Open Champ & Unibet Sponsored Pro Aug 04, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is an MTT animal, beloved Twitch streamer, enthusiastic teacher, newsman for the award-winning poker podcast The Chip Race, and sponsored Unibet pro Ian Simpson.
Ian’s poker career began about 10 years ago in a whirlwind of success that put him at a career crossroads. And it was unlike most career crossroads in the world of poker because Ian absolutely loved his career as a teacher.
As a matter of fact, that’s something he and I are going to dive into in a few moments…
It's extremely likely one day Ian will leave all of his friends and fans heartbroken in the world of poker to triumphantly return to his first love, being a trusted guide for the next generation of humans.
If you can’t tell how I feel about Ian… my read is he’s a genuinely amazing dude with an incredibly, incredibly kind heart.
In today’s conversation with Ian Simpson, you’re going to learn:
- How Ian stays motivated and hungry in his poker career.
- The one thing Ian values most in the world (Here’s a hint: It’s not poker or teaching).
- The origin story behind Ian’s rocket-like explosion onto the poker scene in 2012.
- And much, MUCH more!
Before you dive into this conversation with Ian Simpson, I wanted to let you know I’m currently running a “Free Nuffle” promotion.
If you’ve never had a Bovada account and live in the United States, simply visit freenuffle.com, to get step-by-step instructions on how you can get Nuffle for free…
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And now, without any further ado, I bring to you the incredible Ian Simpson.
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Tactical Tuesday #38: When Should You Slow Play Aces and Kings? Aug 03, 2021

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands that Brad played where he decided to slow play pocket aces and pocket kings preflop. Coach Brad explains when and why he thinks its more profitable to slow play these monster pocket pairs rather than try to get all the money in before the flop.
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#164 Clayton Fletcher: Born to Perform Jul 30, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a longtime professional poker player, comedian, and the host of the Tournament Poker Edge podcast Clayton Fletcher.
Clayton’s path to CPG was a little different from most folks. One of my all-time favorite guests Anton Wigg reached out to me directly and said, basically:
“If you don’t have Clayton Fletcher on your show in the near future then you’re dumber than a dummy.”
Alright that’s not a direct quote but, Anton being Anton, basically had a great read that Clayton would drop fireballs and Greatness Bombs on CPG and that’s exactly what went down.
Clayton’s upbringing and path into the world of poker is really too awesome for me to describe in the intro and I’d much rather leave it to the man himself to give you the details.
Let’s just say that if you love great stories, you’re about to be in for a treat.
In today’s episode with Clayton Fletcher, you’re going to learn:
- How to use your anxiety at the poker table as a superpower.
- Why Clayton’s comedy career would be in a totally different place had it not been for poker.
- Clayton’s amazing and unique poker origin story.
- And much, MUCH more!
And now without any further ado, I bring to you the comedian/poker pro with the best website on the face of the planet, the one and only Clayton Fletcher.
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#163 Kevin Rabichow: Simply One of the Best Poker Players in the World Jul 28, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG a RIO Elite Coach who is simply one of the best overall poker players on the planet, Kevin Rabichow.
KRab has been fully immersed in the world of HUNL cash for well over a decade, all the while building a reputation as one of the best and most highly sought after private coaches in the business.
As a matter of fact, here’s what Greatness Village’s own Coach Thomas thinks of Mr. Rabichow:
“I could ogle Kevin Rabichow all day long. He is legitimately a god among men.”
It’s almost enough to make a longtime poker coach jealous.
Ah, I can’t wait for Terminator Thomas to fully get his voice back.
In today’s conversation with Kevin Rabichow, you’re going to learn:
All about his recent victory in the RIO Legends Showdown even where he took down a who’s who of poker behemoths including past CPG guest Fedor Holz.
Why transitioning to MTT’s sometimes annoys even Kevin Rabichow.
Krab’s thoughts on studying even when you don’t feel like it.
And much, MUCH more!
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of the best and brightest stars in the world of poker Kevin Rabichow.
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Tactical Tuesday #37: All-in with NOTHING?? Jul 27, 2021

Unlike last week's episode of Tactical Tuesday, on this week's episode Jon finds himself all-in on the river twice, but this time praying for a fold. Will Jon's opponents find the fold button or will they send him packing?
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#162 Sean Snyder: High Stakes Mixed-Game Beast & Loser of Many MTTs Jul 23, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is high stakes mixed game crusher and tournament crushee Sean Snyder.
There’s really no way to measure this but I’d bet money Sean holds the title of being the best overall poker player who has the worst lifetime results in MTTs. Somebody has to hold that mantle, right?
The good news is that Sean is exceptionally well-equipped to bear that burden.
When I think of the grittiness and superhuman mental toughness needed to sustain the massively high levels of success Sean has had in poker over many, many years it’s very easy for me to feel jealous.
The man is a pro’s pro and the kind of poker player we should all aspire to be.
Oh yeah, he’s pretty awesome at telling amazing stories, too which you’re about to find all about.
In today’s episode with Sean Snyder, you’re going to learn:
- An unexpected way inactivity can be really, really bad for live poker players.
- The downsides of the autonomy and freedom poker offers.
- Some no-brainer tips for getting invites to private games.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado I bring to you a pro’s pro... The always hilarious and witty elite mixed-game outcast Sean Snyder.
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#161 Ryan Laplante: Founder of LearnProPoker & WSOP Bracelet Winner Jul 21, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is WSOP Bracelet Winner, tournament wizard, and founder of Learn Pro Poker, Ryan LaPlante.
Ryan is a man who has truly worked his way up from the microstakes to crushing it at the highest levels of tournament poker both online and live, with career tournament earnings of close to $5 million.
Today Ryan and I are gonna dive into what’s new and exciting in the world of Poker…
Here’s a hint: It involves being able to look your opponent directly in the eye after you crush their dreams because live poker is coming back baby!
Some Greatness Bombs in today’s show with Ryan LaPlante include:
What kinds of physical tells Ryan looks for when trying to read his opponent’s soul.
Why belly flopping after making an unconventional decision is actually a good thing.
How to better deal with making a perfect read and getting an imperfect result.
And much, MUCH More!
And now without any further ado, I present to you top flight poker coach, dedicated teacher, and a crusher nobody wants to see sit down at their table... The founder of LearnProPoker.com, Ryan Laplante.
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Tactical Tuesday #36: To Trap or Not to Trap? Jul 20, 2021

In this episode Coach Brad and Jon breakdown two hands from 1kNL where Jon has the nuts on the river and has to decide whether to check and set the trap or bet his hand himself.
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#160 Chris Wallace: Poker Author, Coach, & WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Bracelet Winner Jul 16, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is a WSOP bracelet winner, top shelf poker coach, and author of “Short Stack Ninja” Chris “Fox” Wallace.
Chris Wallace has been in the game of poker for decades with the pinnacle of his journey thus far going down on June 8th 2014. That was his day of post-Black Friday redemption when he won a WSOP bracelet that was very near and dear to his heart.
As a man who prides himself on playing at a high level in all poker formats, Chris’s victory came in the 2014 $10k HORSE event. In his own words, “If I could have chosen one MTT to win, that’s the event I would have chosen. Other than the Main Event, of course.”
Chris’s journey through the world of cards is an amazing one, filled with glorious peaks as well as the soul crushing valleys you’ve come to expect from folks living the poker dream.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
- How a rare wood allergy changed the trajectory of Chris’s life overnight.
- Chris's trials and tribulations battling through Black Friday.
- Poker coaching lessons both Chris and I have learned over the years.
- And much much more!
Before you dive headfirst into this episode with the Fox himself, I wanna tell you why you should think about investing into CPG courses…
If you’ve tried other paid training platforms and instantly felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the content, unsure of where to start or what to prioritize in your limited available time to improve your poker game then I believe you’ll be very pleased with the structure of CPG courses.
Each course is designed to teach you elite, data driven exploitative strategies for one specific high value scenario at a time so that when those spots come up you’ll know the exact action to take to maximize your EV.
If you’d like to see the entire CPG courses catalogue, head to ChasingPokerGreatness.com/courses.
And now, without further ado, I bring to you world-class mixed-game player and coach, WSOP bracelet winner Chris “Fox” Wallace.
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#159 DGAF: Cue the Montage - On the High Stakes Poker Comeback Trail Jul 14, 2021

Today’s CPG brings back good friend, renowned high stakes vet, the host of “Sessions”, and founder of poker apparel brand PokerRags DGAF.
And these days, apparently, he is back to GAF which is absolutely music to my ears.
So if you love comebacks, crazy journeys, self-examination, brutal honesty, and the pursuit of excellence in the world of POKER, today’s episode will be right up your alley.
But before you dive into today’s episode I wanted to let you know you can check out all the current CPG courses at chasingpokergreatness.com/courses.
All the CPG postflop courses are powered by meticulously analyzing massive amounts of data so that the strategies they teach you are outrageously effective in any game you play in.
There’s a reason why over 60% of the folks who buy one course, buy all of them… They flat out work.
So once again that’s chasingpokergreatness.com/courses to check out everything I’ve cooked up thusfar in my Den of Greatness.
And now without any further ado, I bring to you a world-class poker player and a good friend who has the 2nd best podcast in poker, DGAF.
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Tactical Tuesday #35: Hand Breakdowns from TCH Live! Jul 13, 2021

Coach Brad and Jon analyze a couple of hands played by Joe, one of Coach Brad's private coaching students. Joe recently played on a live streamed game at Texas Card House and found himself making some tough decisions with AK offsuit. Tune in to hear the discussion on everything from shot-taking strategy for live poker to one of the most reliable physical tells you will ever learn about.

#158 Adam Kreek: High Performance Jedi, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Bestselling Author Jul 09, 2021

Today’s show welcomes back one of my good friends, the always brilliant, gripping, and inspiring high performance Jedi, Adam Kreek.
Adam’s a Stanford educated, highly decorated multiple time world-champion, and Olympic gold medalist rower who has multiple Hall of Fame busts on his mantle.
He’s a human being that lives to push the envelope and always seeks out his limits.
Sometimes that has meant victory and glory and other times that’s meant gut wrenching defeat... Like the time he was part of a crew that sought to become the first humans ever cross the Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat but capsized in the Bermuda triangle right at the finish line.
But Adam Kreek is not a man who will ever be defined by victory or defeat. He’s someone who will always be defined by grittiness, persistence, and sheer power of will....
And, to your favorite podcast host, that makes him the epitome of greatness.
These days Adam’s a powerful guide and world-class teacher with a wealth of knowledge to share with you on how you can realize your full potential at any stage of your life.
He’s also an executive coach, an elite corporate trainer and an A-list keynote speaker. And in 2019, he published his first book that is one of my personal favorites of all time “The Responsibility Ethic”.
And, if you really wanna get fired up, head directly to YouTube after listening to this episode and check out Adam’s TED talk, “I Seek Failure.” I promise you won’t regret it.
Greatness Bombs you’re about to hear in this episode of Chasing Poker Greatness include:
- How to get back on track when dealing with your inevitable poker failures.
- Why happiness is not guaranteed after any of your life successes.
- How to embrace boldness in your poker career.
- How the power of belief is imperative to your poker game.
- And much, much more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you one of my favorite humans in the world, awe inspiring performance coach, Olympic champion, and author Adam Kreek.

#157 Andrew Brokos: Host of "Thinking Poker" & Author of "Play Optimal Poker 1 & 2" Jul 07, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is the author of “Play Optimal Poker 1 & 2” and the host of the Thinking Poker podcast, the bearded wonder himself Andrew Brokos.
Brokos’ resume includes being a coach at both Red Chip Poker & Tournament Poker Edge, writing regularly for Two Plus Two magazine, and was also a past contributor to CardPlayer magazine as well as a sponsored PokerStars pro.
Oh yeah, he’s also pretty good at playing cards as well. He has close to $1 million in cashes in the live MTT arena but his bread and butter has been terrorizing the fine citizens in the cash game streets of online poker.
Brokos is one of the genuine good human beings in the world of poker who, as far as I can tell, always tries to create as much value as he possibly can for anyone who consumes his content.
In today’s conversation, Brokos and I are going to dive deep into a whole host subjects including:
- Our deep love for Thinking Poker co-host and CPG regular Carlos Welch.
- Solvers, tells, and cbets ... oh my!
- Being at peace with making decisions despite feeling loads of uncertainty.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you world-class podcaster, author, teacher, and poker player… the great Andrew Brokos.
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Tactical Tuesday #34: What Size Should You Open To At Live $1/$2? Jul 06, 2021

This week's episode is inspired by a recent tweet from Coach Brad regarding the large open sizes that are commonly used in low stakes live cash games. Why do players at $1/$2 regularly open to 7 or 8 big blinds? Is there a strategic reason to open so large? If 7x-8x is too large, what size should you be opening to? Coach Brad answers all these questions and more.

#156 Tommy Angelo: The Vince Lombardi of Poker Coaches & Legendary Author of Elements of Poker Jul 02, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG is a living legend in the poker world, the author of Elements of Poker, Painless Poker, and Waiting for Straighters… the great Tommy Angelo.
Tommy is no garden variety poker coach, he’s more like the Vince Lombardi of poker coaches, having been a grinder for over 30 years with a who’s who list of clients who have gone to to chase their own poker greatness. In broad strokes, he places great emphasis on mental health and reducing unhappiness, as a means to increasing profit and well-being.
Lately, Tommy’s been busy whipping up videos in a series called “PokerWords” on YouTube that you can check out by clicking through on his showpage ChasingPokerGreatness.com.
This is Tommy’s third go around as a guest on CPG and, if I get my way, he’ll be on many more future episodes to come.
Between you and me, it’s great that I get to share mine and Tommy’s conversations but that’s totally secondary as far as I’m concerned. He’s such a wealth of poker and life wisdom that every time I shut down the recording I feel so incredibly blessed to be in his direct sphere of influence.
Today, like in past episodes with Tommy, you’re gonna journey through his colorful past, including hilarious poker stories from his Greatest Hits collection…
And then we’ll spend some time reflecting both on what’s going on in the present as well as speculating about the future.
Some Greatness Bombs you’re about to hear include:
- The No. 1 thing Tommy believes poker players get wrong.
- Tommy’s thoughts on what makes for good poker education in the modern day.
- What life in the underground poker scene of the 80’s was like.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I present to you poker legend, coach, and dear friend... Tommy Angelo.
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#155 Anton Wigg: The #15 Ranked Online MTT Player in the World & $9 Million+ in MTT Cashes Jun 30, 2021

Today I’m very excited to welcome back to CPG one of my favorite human beings both inside and outside the world of poker, the one and only Anton Wigg.
Anton is an EPT Main Event champ who’s racked up over $9 million in combined live and online MTT cashes and is currently the 15th ranked online MTT player in the world according to PocketFives.com.
Beyond his poker talent, I find Anton to be an easy dude to look up to and the type of person we should all aspire to surround ourselves with so that we can ultimately become the best version of ourselves possible.
And the man doesn’t give many interviews so the following conversation will be a rare treat indeed.
In today’s episode with Anton Wigg, you’re going to learn:
- How to make your poker study resonate with you so that it becomes more impactful and, dare I say, fun.
- What you can do when raw talent isn’t cutting it.
- A no-brainer path to improving your performance in this mind sport we all love.
- And MUCH more!
Without further ado, it’s my absolute honor and pleasure to bring to the inspirational Swede who’s an absolute beast on the green felt, the one and only Anton Wigg.
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Tactical Tuesday #33: Playing Combo Draws Jun 29, 2021

This week's theme is playing flopped combo draws when you are out of position. In today's two hands, both Coach Brad and Jon check raise the flop with monster draws and both players face tricky turns where their hands did improve, just not in the way that they had hoped. Hit play to find out how Coach Brad and Jon decided to proceed!
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#154 Jared Tendler: Mental Game TITAN & Author of The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2 Jun 25, 2021

Today I’m welcoming back one of the foremost authorities in the world of mindset and high performance, the legendary author of The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, the one and only Jared Tendler.
Jared’s current and historic roster of clients spans the globe and includes elite esports organization Team Liquid, PGA Tour players, world class entrepreneurs, the best of the best poker players, and both institutional and individual traders.
That last group is particularly relevant because Jared’s latest book, The Mental Game of Trading, is on bookshelves now and readers are calling it:
“Jared’s Magnum Opus: The culmination of Jared’s work over the past decade”
“Genius.”
“An amazing book that gives a Process to Correct your mistakes. I’ve been trading for 30+ years and have never experienced a structure like this in any trading office.”
And if you’re sitting there thinking to yourself, “That’s all well and good Coach Brad but isn’t this a poker podcast and not a trading podcast?” you’re absolutely correct…
But, as you’re about to learn in mine and Jared’s conversation, there are many poker relevant and beneficial takeaways tucked away in the Mental Game of Trading that ought to sate even the most ravenous of poker player’s hunger to improve their mental game.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
-A Greatness Bomb on freeing up mental bandwidth that your favorite poker coach has found insanely valuable.
- How-to find patterns in emotional issues that stand in your way on the path to high achievement.
- How you can focus on resolving mental game issues instead of playing whack-a-mole with symptoms.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you the OG mental game master himself, the always brilliant Jared Tendler.
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#153 Sky Matsuhashi: Host of Smart Poker Study Podcast & Founder of The Poker Forge Jun 23, 2021

On today’s show, I have the honor of welcoming back the always uplifting, inquisitive, and maybe the most insanely positive human beings I’ve stumbled across in my journey through life, Sky Matsuhashi.
Sky’s the creator and founder of the massively popular Smart Poker Study Podcast as well as the poker training platform ThePokerForge.com. He’s also the author of 4 books including 'How to Study Poker Volumes 1 & 2', 'Preflop Online Poker' and 'Post-flop Online Poker'.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes story as to the standard of performance in which Sky holds himself:
There’s actually a lost episode in-between Sky’s first appearance on CPG, episode #19, and the show you’re about to listen to today.
In that lost episode which, in my personal opinion, was a very valuable high level conversation, Sky felt like he left some Greatness Bombs on the table and requested we give it another go.
And as someone who never turns down an opportunity to have amazing conversations with folks I love and respect, we did just that in the conversation you’re about to listen to.
Here are some Greatness Bombs you’re about to hear in today’s conversation with Sky Matuhashi:
- How to study poker with a purpose so that you improve your skills and avoid information overload.
- How to effectively combat those no fold ‘em hold ‘em limpers you battle against on the green felt.
- Why knowing what you should do is a different beast than actually doing what you’re supposed to do.
- And much, MUCH more!
And now, without any further ado, I present to you four-time author, poker coach, and prolific podcaster... The one and only Sky Matsuhashi.
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Tactical Tuesday #32: High Stakes Poker Season 8 Hand Breakdowns Jun 22, 2021

We're switching up the format for this week's episode of Tactical Tuesday! Today you'll hear Coach Brad and Jon analyze two hands from the most recent episode of the legendary poker show High Stakes Poker. In these two hands Tom Dwan, Brynn Kenney, and Brandon Steven battle it out in a $500k pot and a $400k pot. If you have a PokerGo account and would like to follow the action with us, head over to Season 8 Episode 5 of High Stakes Poker. Hand 1 begins at 35:39 and hand 2 begins at 19:30.
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#152 Matt Vaughan: Poker Vlogger & Head Coach of School of Cards Jun 18, 2021

Today’s guest on the podcast is YouTube vlogger extraordinaire and School of Cards head coach, Matt Vaughan.
Matt’s one of those guys who constantly has his nose to the grindstone working to upgrade his game.
While known primarily for his poker vlogs on YouTube, where he has amassed an impressive 18k+ subscribers, the dude’s poker skills are legit.
If you need evidence, go check out Matt’s impressive showing battling on Solve For Why’s Poker Out Loud.
The man is a gamer.
And before you dive into today’s episode, you may have heard about Matt’s recent debacle on Ignition (If not, you can click through the link in today’s showpage to Matt’s YouTube channel and find the video titled “I lost $136,686”).
Unfortunately this conversation was recorded before all that went down so you’re not going to get to hear us dive deep.
Here’s my opinion on the matter:
While playing a poker tournament on Ignition (where everyone is totally anonymous) in a state where they don’t service players is against their terms and services, I believe that from an ethical standpoint Matt didn’t do very much wrong.
If it was on a platform where he had a screen name and his opponent’s assumed they were playing against a different human then that would be one thing...
But there’s zero edge gained by just being anonymous player #6.
With that said there are obviously consequences for breaking the rules of Ignition and Matt paid a very, very heavy price.
Maybe one day in the future all of us in the USA will have access to legal, regulated online poker once again so that we can all just focus on playing this game we love and beating each other’s brains in legally.
With that out of the way, in today’s episode with Matt Vaughan, you’re going to learn:
- Why working hard to understand your opponents is of vital importance.
- Stories from Matt’s greatest hits collection in his journey playing cards.
- And much, much more!
So without any further ado, I present to you an amazing dude who is a more amazing poker player, the one and only Matt Vaughan.
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#151 Bart Hanson: World Class Poker Coach & Founder of Crush Live Poker Jun 16, 2021

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness has 6 WSOP final tables on his resume, he’s been a professional cardplayer for 15 years, and, oh yeah, he’s the founder of one of the largest poker training platforms in the world, Crush Live Poker... the one and only Bart Hanson.
In the past decade, Bart has observed and analyzed more poker hands than almost anyone else in the universe. When it comes to pumping out high quality strategic poker content, Bart is an absolute machine.
Him and I are about to take you on a journey through the past, present, and future of poker while sharing our personal insights on coaching, learning, and podcasting that should prove pretty, pretty, pretty valuable if you have any interest in following those paths.
In today’s conversation with Bart Hanson, you’re going to learn:
- Bart’s origin story into the world of cards.
- The changes Bart has observed in poker from the mid-2000’s through today.
- The importance of maximizing your unique strengths rather than being a Jack of all trades.
- And much, much more!
And now without any further ado I bring to you a world-class poker coach, cash game animal, and founder of CrushLivePoker Bart Hanson.
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Tactical Tuesday #31: Bluffcatching For Stacks Jun 15, 2021

This week's theme is bet calling bluffcatchers on the river. On today's episode you'll hear Coach Brad and Jon verbalize their thoughts after betting a marginal hand for value on the river and getting put to the test for rest of their chips. Will Coach Brad and Jon be able to make the correct call or fold? Find out now on Tactical Tuesday!
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#150 Jerod Smith: Professional Grinder & Co-Host of The Grind Haus Podcast Jun 11, 2021

Today’s guest on the podcast is the co-host of The Grind Haus podcast along with past CPG guest Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel, Tournament Poker Edge coach, Twitch streamer, and lawyer Jerod Smith.
Jerod is a natural born battler who mainly plays MTTs but has been dipping his toe into my favorite waters, the cash game streets.
The post-lockdown MTT grind has been going well for Mr. Smith, as in April he had his biggest score to date in a $545 event at the Wynn for $62k.
Jerod is one of my favorite people to have on CPG because, as his rabid fan base on Twitch will attest, dude just calls it like he sees it which is one of the characteristics I most value in my fellow man.
In today’s show you’re going to learn:
- Why sometimes shutting yourself off from human interaction when you’re at the poker table is necessary.
- Inside stories about life in the Grind Haus.
- Why Jerod has been incorporating more cash game play into his poker schedule.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you a professional poker play, coach, and podcast host Jerod Smith.
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#149 Maria Konnikova: The Champion of Poker We Need But Don't Deserve Jun 09, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast has become one of the most important and beloved humans in the world of poker in just a couple of years, the one and only Maria Konnikova.
Maria is the New York Times Bestselling author of Mastermind, The Confidence Game, and the one that cements her lasting legacy in the poker world: The Biggest Bluff.
Despite having been released only one short year ago, The Biggest Bluff is widely considered to be one of the Greatest Poker Books of All-Time and, in my humble opinion, will also go down in poker history as the most influential.
A funny thing happened however, when Maria got her hooks into the world of poker…
The world of poker got their hooks into Maria.
Since beginning her poker journey Maria has since racked up over $300k in live MTT cashes and is now a mainstay at poker tournaments all around the world.
In today’s conversation with Maria Konnikova, you’re going to learn:
- The surprising internal nemesis Maria has to contend with regularly.
-An awesome story that illustrates Maria’s rapid-fire progression as a poker player involving a true poker Villain.
- Tactics that will help you do the things you know you really should but for some reason keep putting them off.
- And much, MUCH more!
And before you dive into my conversation with Maria, I want to take a second to let you know The Biggest Bluff paperback was released exactly one day ago and, if you haven’t yet devoured it cover to cover, you can grab your copy at all the regular places books are sold.
You can also grab it by clicking through the link on Maria’s showpage at ChasingPokerGreatness.com.
Now, without any further ado I bring to you New York Times Bestselling author, poker champion and champion of poker, the perpetually infused with greatness Maria Konnikova.
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Tactical Tuesday #30: Light 4bets At $5/$10 Online 6-Max Cash Jun 08, 2021

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon each bring in a hand that starts with a light 4bet pre-flop and some deepstacked decisions post-flop. Coach Brad is faced with the question of how to get as much money in the pot as possible, while Jon contemplates whether he needs to put all the money in the middle just to have a chance at winning the pot.
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#148 Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger: The Epitome of Poker Brilliance Jun 04, 2021

In today’s episode, I am joined by the always Stoic and thoughtful legend of poker, the one and only Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.
And to begin I wanna tell you a personal story about Chewy:
At the RIO during WSOP time in 2012 I was battling in a $10-$25 cash game when the kid next to me whispered in my ear, “Oh my god Chewy’s about to get a seat in the game. That dude’s terrifying!”
Enter Chewy:
One of the most non-threatening and genuinely warm human beings I’ve ever encountered…
Off the felt.
On the felt? He’s only terrifying if playing against a human who trusts themselves completely, pays attention to everything, and then does the exact thing you desperately do NOT want him to do over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.
Like Jason Su might say, Chewy is overflowing with “presence”.
Despite being only 33 years old, he’s cashed for over $10 Million in live MTTs and terrorized high stakes cash games all around the world…
It's no surprise he's widely considered one of the very best poker players in the world.
In Chewy’s always calm, well-articulated, and laser focused explanations, you’re about to learn:
- How Chewy goes about integrating his intuition with tactical analysis while he’s playing cards.
- What coaching rising poker star Landon Tice has been like.
- What a “flow day” is and why they’re Chewy’s favorite kind of days.
- And much, MUCH more.
Before we head into this episode, I also wanna let you know that Chewy’s about to drop a Nuclear Greatness Bomb with his answer to question:
“What’s a purchase you’ve made in the last year that’s been ultra impactful to your poker game?”
And now, without any further ado, I am honored to bring to you not only one PokerGOATS but also a genuinely amazing, amazing human being Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.
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#147 Darren Elias: 4x WPT Champ & High Stakes End Boss Jun 02, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is longtime poker professional Darren Elias. Darren’s just 34 years old, but he's already established himself as the end boss of the World Poker Tour.
It’s exceptionally difficult to win a prestigious award like WPT Player of the Year at any point but Darren is a man who eats extremely difficult things for breakfast.
Darren not only holds the record for most WPT wins with four but also holds the record for most Final Tables (12) and Cashes (38). He is a true model of consistency.
And like most high level players over the course of the pandemic, he’s taken advantage of his year being locked inside by immersing himself in online poker.
In his own words:
“The buy-ins are so much bigger, the level of play is so much higher, and you really have to bring your best.”
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Darren has risen to the occasion like he always does and feasted on the souls of his virtual competitors.
He’s also recently joined up with past CPG guest, the founder of Faded Spade, Tom Wheaton at “Above the Felt Entertainment” and you’re about to learn how that experience has been going.
In today’s episode packed full of Greatness Bombs with Darren Elias, you’re going to learn:
- Why Billy Baxter really needs to come onto CPG and tell us some stories.
- How Darren has tackled his transition back to being a regular in the online streets.
- The one thing that makes even the great Darren Elias anxious.
- And much, MUCH more
And now without any further ado, I bring to you the four-time World Poker Tour champ, the one and only Darren Elias.
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Tactical Tuesday #29: Hands from $5/$10 Online 6-Max Cash Jun 01, 2021

On this week's episode Coach Brad and Jon break down a couple hands from one of Jon's recent $5/$10 online sessions. Jon's first hand presents a tough multi-way situation on the flop where Jon has an overpair and the action goes bet and raise in front of him. If you're a regular Tactical Tuesday listener then you'll probably be able to guess Jon's second hand for the show, yep, more KQ offsuit. Stick around to the end of the episode to find out what Coach Brad thinks about Jon's check/jam with second pair.
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#146 Bryan Paris: Perennial Poker Kaiju w/ $12 Million+ in Online MTT Cashes May 28, 2021

Today’s guest on CPG has over $12 million in online MTT cashes, sports 35k+ followers on Twitch (And is such a poker legend he had hundreds of viewers on day 1), and is a Natural8 Ambassador the always brilliant Bryan Paris.
When you listen to Bryan talk, without knowing his background, you might be fooled. He may seem humble, modest, and easy-going but on the green felt the man is a stone-cold killer.
Bryan’s path to poker greatness is very similar to so many other poker legends including Jonathan Little, Michael Acevedo, Justin Bonomo, Scott Seiver, and Isaac Haxton:
Through the card game Magic: The Gathering.
I don’t know exactly what it is about Magic that seems to produce poker kaiju’s but as someone who has made it his mission to decode the recipe to poker greatness, Magic is way too common of an ingredient to ignore.
From Magic to playing in-home games with his high school classmates to battling on the virtual felt, Bryan’s transition to becoming a professional poker player looks pretty seamless from the outside looking in.
In today’s episode packed full of Greatness Bombs with Bryan Paris, you’re going to learn:
- The concept of antifragility and why it can be your poker superpower.
- Whether or not Bryan thinks investing into poker courses and solvers is worth it.
- Life lessons from the great teacher that is poker.
- And much, MUCH more.
And now without any further ado, I bring to you the great Bryan Paris.
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#145 Jonathan Little: WPT Player of the Year, 2x WPT Champ, & Founder of PokerCoaching.com May 26, 2021

On today’s show, we break the thermometer and watch the mercury spill out all over your brand new Crocs (What a waste of mercury) as I am very pleased to welcome back the one and only human in the world who can say they’re my boss, the great Jonathan Little.
Strap into your seat because today’s conversation is going to cover playing poker, teaching poker, learning poker, and learning from poker.
JL is a powerhouse in the poker community as he has over $7 Million in live MTT cashes, is a 2x WPT champion, is the season 6 WPT player of the year, and works so hard he makes me feel like I’m asleep at the wheel.
He posts a weekly blog, has at least two podcasts, publishes multiple YouTube vids per week, and has built his baby, PokerCoaching.com, into one of the most dominant poker training platforms on the market.
Oh, and remember the last time we talked to Jonathan, and he told us with a straight face he wouldn't write another book?
Me too but it appears the man just can’t help himself as he's wrapped up yet another eventual poker classic, which means the count is now up to 15 best-selling poker strategy books.
In today’s conversation with the founder of PokerCoaching.com, you’re going to learn:
- How a homeless dude in a junkyard was the catalyst to Jonathan’s poker career.
- Adjustments you ought to make when playing against weaker opponents.
- How Jonathan manages to continue to find stuff to write about.
- And much, much more!
Before you dive into this episode with Dara, I wanted to take a moment to let you know about my latest mini-course:
Neutralize River Leads.
NRL is powered by Mass Data Analysis, which means the strategies were built based on what folks are ACTUALLY doing instead of what folks theoretically SHOULD do.
Neutralize River Leads is a “pay what you wish” mini-course so that you can experience the power of MDA at absolutely no upfront cost.
You can grab your copy at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/NRL by joining the daily newsletter.
Without further ado, l bring to you cardplayer, entrepreneur, 15 times author, and fan-favorite Jonathan Little!
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Tactical Tuesday #28: Chasing Poker Greatness Course Offerings May 25, 2021

Coach Brad describes the five courses (including one that's free!) that are currently being offered at Chasing Poker Greatness. Tune in to learn what sets CPG courses apart from every other piece of training content on the market and how these courses can take your game to the next level.
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#144 Dara O'Kearney: Co-Host of Award Winning Poker Podcast "The Chip Race" & Best Selling Poker Author May 21, 2021

Yoooo, welcome my friend to another episode of the “Chasing Poker Greatness” podcast!
This is your host, the founder of Chasing Poker Greatness, Brad Wilson.
Today’s guest is one I am SUPER pumped to welcome back onto CPG, the always thoughtful and articulate author of Poker Satellite Strategy & PKO Poker Strategy… the Co-Host of the award winning poker podcast “The Chip Race”... none other than Dara O’kearney.
Dara is a lot of things.
He’s a former Irish international ultra marathon-runner turned poker pro, an educator, a stable runner with past CPG guest David Lappin, a columnist, an extremely popular poker blogger, and (oh yeah) he’s also a world-class cardplayer.
He’s also proof that it’s never too late to not only get into poker but to also compete at the very highest levels.
There are too many Greatness Bombs to count headed your way, including:
- Why Dara believes a lifetime of competing gives him an edge on the green felt.
- How-to healthily manage your poker expectations.
- The one poker format you probably won’t ever see Dara playing.
- And much, much more!
Before you dive into this episode with Dara, I wanted to take a moment to let you know about my latest mini-course: Neutralize River Leads.
NRL is powered by Mass Data Analysis, which means the strategies were built based on what folks are ACTUALLY doing instead of what folks theoretically SHOULD do.
Neutralize River Leads is a “pay what you wish” mini-course so that you can experience the power of MDA at absolutely no upfront cost.
You can grab your copy at chasingpokergreatness.com/NRL by joining the daily newsletter.
Without any further ado, I bring to you the always brilliant ambassador of Unibet Poker… the one and only Dara O’kearney.
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Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
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#143 Carlos Welch: Co-Host Thinking Poker Daily, MTT Beast, & Back to Being Homeless May 19, 2021

Welcome back my fine feathered friend to another episode of the “Chasing Poker Greatness” podcast. I’m your host, founder of Chasing Poker Greatness, Brad Wilson.
Today the one and only Carlos Welch is back for the third time on CPG and I couldn’t be more thrilled!
Don’t tell Andrew Brokos over at the Thinking Poker podcast but I’m secretly dreaming Carlos will reach out to me about being a regular co-host of CPG.
He’s just the kind of dude that, once you get to know him, you wanna spend as much time with him as you possibly can. Unfortunately for your favorite podcast host, you’re about to learn that getting chances to chill out with Coach Carlos are rare opportunities indeed.
As far as his poker credentials go...
Carlos is an MTT beast who regularly battles in the biggest buy-in MTT’s on Ignition, he’s a writer for PokerNews and Tournament Poker Edge, and he’s also a co-host on the aforementioned Thinking Poker podcast.
In today’s conversation with the always Great Carlos Welch, you’re about to learn:
- How to avoid paying resort fees so that you can stay at the RIO during the WSOP for a paltry $30 or so per night.
- Why Carlos prefers playing on his own dime.
- Lessons and meditations on the blessings of both giving and receiving.
- And much, much more!
Before you dive into this episode with Carlos I wanted to take a moment to let you know about my latest mini-course: Neutralize River Leads.
NRL is powered by Mass Data Analysis, which means the strategies were built based on what folks are ACTUALLY doing instead of what folks theoretically SHOULD do.
Neutralize River Leads is a “pay what you wish” mini-course so that you can experience the power of MDA at absolutely no upfront cost.
You can grab your copy at chasingpokergreatness.com/NRL by joining the daily newsletter.
And now, without any further ado, I bring to you one of my all-time favorite human beings in the world of poker, the always inspiring and entertaining Carlos Welch.
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Tactical Tuesday #27: Tough River Spots at 2kNL May 18, 2021

On today's episode, Coach Brad and Jon review two 3bet pots from Jon's recent 2kNL shot take where Jon arrives at the river with bluff catchers and has to decide whether to call off the rest of his stack.
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#142 David Lappin: Co-Host of Award Winning Poker Podcast "The Chip Race" May 13, 2021

Today’s guest is one I’m very excited to finally welcome back onto CPG.
He’s an award-winning co-host of one of the most popular and revered poker podcasts “The Chip Race” (Along with past CPG guest Dara O’ Kearney), the cheery, exuberant, and (sometimes) controversial Irishman, David Lappin.
David spent seven years in college studying Arts, Philosophy and Screenwriting - obviously laying the foundation for a lengthy career poker career.
He’s also an ambassador for Unibet Poker, and of course a world-class poker player.
In my experiences with David, who’s sometimes a polarizing figure in the poker community, I’ve found him to be a continually entertaining and passionate ambassador for the game.
He and I share a myriad of passions, attitudes, and interests in and out of poker that you’re about to learn all about.
In today’s thoughtful and Greatness Bomb dripping conversation with David Lappin, you’re going to learn:
- Why one of the biggest names in the poker world won’t ever be on CPG or The Chip Race.
- Hilarious and unbelievable stories about David’s life on the tournament circuit.
- The surprising downside of being a sponsored poker pro.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the always entertaining, engaging, and thoughtful David Lappin.
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#141 Shaundle Pruitt : A Modern Day Poker Warrior May 12, 2021

In today’s episode, I have the great pleasure of welcoming back Ignition poker sponsored streamer & one half of the PokerCoaching.com study stream dynamic duo Shaundle “Crazysixes” Pruitt.
Shaundle’s a long-time and accomplished MTT wizard who exudes confidence and has every reason to do so. He’s just one of those dudes who consistently does things the right way.
Whether it’s managing his volume battling on the green felt or keeping his game sharp through regular dedicated poker study, Shaundle is a modern-day poker warrior.
Some of the Greatness Bombs you’re about to greedily gobble up in this episode include:
- Secrets on managing your energy so that you can carve out time for doing the things that are the most important to you.
- Shaundle specific factors he considers when choosing your next poker coach.
- What your expectations ought to be on the student side of a private coaching arrangement.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the one and only Shaundle “Crazysixes” Pruitt.
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Tactical Tuesday #26: More KQo Hands From Jon's Adventure Into 10/20NL Online May 12, 2021

On this week's episode, Coach Brad and Jon break down two more hands where Jon had KQo and found himself in tough spots postflop. Don't miss these two hands where over $4,000 finds its way into the pot both times!
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#140 Zachary Elwood: The Live Poker Tells Master May 07, 2021

Today’s guest on the show is the always contemplative and thoughtful “Master of Live Poker Tells” Zach Elwood.
Zach is a former professional poker player, podcaster, and author, who has also doubled as a Poker Tells consultant for two WSOP Main Event final table players.
His books, “Reading Poker Tells ”, “Verbal Poker Tells”, and “Exploiting Poker Tells” have been called “invaluable”, “transformational”, and “required reading for live poker”.
In the same social psychology vein as his poker books, Zach has also recently been investigating the impact of social media in amplifying our divides and increasing polarization which you’re about to learn all about.
Spoiler alert: It’s not your imagination, 50% of time Poker Twitter sucks everytime.
In today’s conversation with Zach Elwood, you’re going to learn:
How to honestly appraise your skills and abilities.
Why being a Jack (or Jane) of all trades can only help you out in your poker journey.
What you ought to do when you inevitably make a blunder on the green felt.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the always brilliant and insightful longtime poker pro and influential poker author, Zach Elwood.
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#139 Lyle Bateman: Unibet Sponsored Twitch Streamer & Former Editor of PokerNews Canada May 05, 2021

On today's show, I have the pleasure of welcoming back one of the OG CPG guests, the always thoughtful, genuine, and incredibly hard-working Lyle Bateman.
Lyle is a former contributing editor at Poker News Canada who’s a self-professed computer streaming geek who quite recently snagged a streaming sponsorship deal with Unibet Poker.
He and I are about to dive deep on his new gig at Poker Fuse and Lyle’s thoughts and emotions surrounding his good friend Vanessa Kade’s storybook-like $1.5 million victory at the 15th Anniversary PokerStars Sunday Million.
In today’s thoughtful and Greatness Bomb dripping conversation with Lyle Bateman, you’re going to learn:
- What Lyle has been up to since PokerNews Canada closed up shop.
- How he’s navigated the ups & downs of being on the media side since live poker has been shut down.
- How Lyle has DOUBLED his streaming audience in the past year.
- Recall some of their clashes on the felt and an onerous table mate
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the always thoughtful & amazing Lyle Bateman.
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Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-Bootcamp
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Tactical Tuesday #25: Multiway Flop Leads With Coach Brad May 04, 2021

Coach Brad finds a multiway flop donk bet on two separate occasions and gets raised BOTH times. On this week's episode, find out how Coach Brad deals with this rare situation and why he decided to lead the flop in the first place.
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#138 Jack Laskey: The Poker Prodigy Returns Apr 30, 2021

Today I am super pumped to welcome back a good friend of CPG, the always thoughtful, articulate, and way too wise for his age Jack Laskey.
For Jack, the poker dream all began at a tender age of twelve, yes twelve, when most of us were navigating our way through Middle School and spending our free time playing video games, Jack and his crew had already entered the online poker streets.
Today, he’s a founding member of the "Just Hands Podcast", where he and his co-host Mr. James Bilderbeck help their listeners raise up their poker game with bi-weekly drops featuring in-depth hand analysis.
Jack’s eclectic background and penchant for taking on new challenges has most recently led him to dedicate most of his time managing Unbounded Capital and investing in bleeding edge projects in the crypto space. So if Crypto is a thing you love learning more about, you’re about to be in for a pleasant surprise.
In today’s Greatness Bomb dripping conversation with Jack Laskey, you’re going to learn:
Exactly what Mr. Laskey has been up to over the past year.
Why Jack loves solving for “why” way more than solving for “what”.
How Jack sees poker fitting into his life moving into the future.
And much, MUCH more!
Without further ado, I bring to you fan favorite, all around amazing dude and longtime friend of the show Jack Laskey
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Tactical Tuesday #24: Jon Goes Crazy With KQ (Twice!) Apr 27, 2021

On this week’s Tactical Tuesday, Jon brings in two triple barrel bluffs in 3bet pots with KQ offsuit. Find out whether Coach Brad thinks these were good spots to bluff or if he thinks Jon was doing his best to punt off a couple stacks.
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#137 James Romero Round 2: Off-The-Felt Priorities that Can Mean the Difference Between Success and Failure Apr 23, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness has $4.7 Million in live MTT cashes including a $1.9 Million victory at the 2016 Five Diamond Poker Classic, the one and only James Romero.
James is a giant in the world of poker and a force at every single table he sits down at.
Despite his poker accolades, James lives a low-key, chill lifestyle while finding joy in helping those around him.
In today’s very special Round 2 conversation you’re going to learn:
- How Isaac Baron and Mike “Timex” McDonald (Two titans in the online poker world) influenced his early poker career.
- The value and importance of networking in poker
- How Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency are things you must familiarize yourself with if you want to make it in the poker world.
- And much, MUCH more!
And as a heads-up James also drops Greatness Bombs on how you can manufacture big MTT scores as well as his opinion on the future of online poker.
So without any further ado, here’s my conversation with one of the most elite professional poker players in the entire Milky Way galaxy... James Romero.
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#136 Michael "Gags30" Gagliano: WSOP Gold Bracelet Winner & $6 Million+ in Live & Online MTT Cashes Apr 21, 2021

On today’s episode of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast my guest today is Michael “Gags30” Gagliano.
Gags has been lighting up the poker streets as a professional since the late 2000’s and has been a respected poker coach for almost a decade.
Despite experiencing mixed emotions about the whole poker career path deal, Michael settled in and has experienced an extremely successful journey thus far having cashed for more than $2 million in live tournaments despite battling primarily in the online streets.
A few of Michael’s highlights include:
- A gold bracelet earning victory for $448k during the 2016 WSOP.
- A bronze medal finish in the $3k six-max event (Notably one of the toughest tournaments year in and year out) at 2017 WSOP.
- Over $4 million in lifetime cashes in the online poker arena.
In today’s episode with Michael “Gags30” Gagliano, you’re going to learn:
- Why your favorite podcast host may have oversimplified in expressing his opinion on some of the tricky problems online poker platforms are facing.
- How Gags struggled internally with having never taken down a major MTT and how it felt to finally close the deal.
- What it was like being staked by former CPG guest & poker legend Mark “Dipthrong” Herm.
- And much, much more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you poker coach and MTT great Michael “Gags30” Gagliano.
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Tactical Tuesday #23: Jon's Las Vegas High-Stakes Live Poker Trip Report Apr 20, 2021

Coach Brad is rejoined by Jon this week as Jon provides a recap of his recent trip to Las Vegas to take some shots at the biggest no-limit games running on the strip.
Hand 1
Live 8-max 10/20 w/ Big Blind Ante
Effective Stack: $8560
PREFLOP:
Jon opens AdKc $60 from EP
BB 3bet $340, Jon calls $340
FLOP: Jc7d2h ($710)
BB bets $260, Jon calls $260
TURN: Jc7d2h 3d ($1230)
BB bets $660, Jon calls $660
RIVER: Jc7d2d 3d Td ($2550)
BB bets $1000, Jon raises to $4300
BB raises all-in, $7300, Jon folds
Hand 2
Live 8-max 10/20 w/ Big Blind Ante
Effective Stack: $3040
PREFLOP:
Jon opens KsKc $60 from EP
SB 3bets $200, BB calls
Jon 4bets $800, SB calls, BB calls
FLOP: Js7s3s ($2420)
SB bets $700, BB folds, Jon calls
TURN: Js7s3s 2h ($3820)
SB checks, Jon bets all-in $1540, SB calls
RIVER: Js7s3s 2h 6s ($6900)
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#135 Johnnie Vibes: Professional Poker Player and YouTube Sensation Apr 16, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast has made his living in the cash games streets for the past 14 years & has quickly built up a rabid YouTube following of nearly 50,000 human beings as of the release of this episode, Mr. Johnnie “Vibes” Moreno.
For Johnny, poker has always been a family affair.
His brother Andrew is a high stakes live crusher and his sister-in-law is future CPG Hall-of-Greatness member Kristy Arnett-Moreno. But as you’re about to learn, gambling has not always held a warm & fuzzy place in Johnnie’s heart.
As a matter of fact if it wasn’t for his brother Andrew’s passion for poker and insistence that, in the words of Rounders legend Joey Knish - “Maybe this is a game can be beat”, there probably isn’t a universe where Johnnie ends up as a professional card player.
Luckily for all of us, the Moreno’s have a knack for playing poker at an extremely high level and the entire poker world is better because of it.
In Johnnie and I’s conversation, you’re about to learn:
- The unexpected career Johnnie walked away from to pursue his poker dream.
- A Greatness Bomb on why you ought to take even the smallest of tasks seriously.
- The catalyst to Johnnie starting his YouTube channel.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you live cash game crusher and YouTube phenom Johnnie Vibes.
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#134 Martin Jacobson: WSOP ME Champion & $17 Million+ in Live MTT Cashes Apr 15, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Martin Jacobson who has racked up over $17 million in poker cashes in his live MTT career.
Some of his career highlights include:
- Winning the 2014 WSOP ME for $10,000,000. Hard to top this one on the highlight reel.
- An $800k score at the 2013 $111,111 buy-in One Drop for $807k.
- And a $762k runner-up finish at the 2011 EPT Deauville Main Event.
If you’ll notice, Martin’s WSOP ME victory came AFTER his other two largest scores which means dude’s been operating on an extremely high level for a very long time and it also begs the question…
How does conquering the Mount Everest of poker challenges affect your motivation moving forward? Martin shares his thoughts about how he stayed hungry in our conversation as well as revealing just how razor-close his poker career was to never happening at all.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
- How getting ghosted might be one of the biggest blessings to ever happen to Martin.
- The story of Martin’s fateful WSOP ME run.
- What the future holds for the Great Martin Jacobson.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you one of the top players of his generation and an amazing, amazing human being … the 2014 WSOP Main Event World Champion Martin Jacobson.
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Tactical Tuesday #22: Coach Brad Preps Jon For His Return to Live Poker Apr 13, 2021

On this week’s episode Coach Brad answers a handful of questions that his student Jon prepared in anticipation of his return to live cash.
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#133 Rainer Kempe: $21 Million+ In Live MTT Cashes & 2016 Super High Roller Bowl Champion Apr 09, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the winner of the 2016 $300k buy-in Super High Roller Bowl who has racked up over $21 million in live poker tournament cashes Rainer Kempe.
If that sounds like a lot of money and success, that’s because it is.
Here are just a few highlights of the 31-year-old’s poker career thus far:
A $2 million score for a 3rd place finish in 2018’s Super High Roller Bowl in Macau.
A $900k victory in the 2019 $50k event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.
A ridiculous 41 cashes of $100k+. That’s right, 41!
Simply put, Rainer is one of the very best in the world at his craft and in just a few moments you’re going to learn all about Rainer’s origin story as a member of the German crew (That includes past CPG Guest Fed Holz) whose poker triumphs are already the stuff of legend.
In today’s episode with Rainer Kempe, you’re going to learn:
How Rainer hooked up with Fedor Holz in Vienna.
How Rainer felt in his first $10k buy-in event (Hint: it was NOT confident).
A Greatness Bomb on how you ought to measure your success.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the witty and clever Superstar of Poker Rainer Kempe.
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#132 Kristy Arnett Round 2: Fortune Favors the Bold Apr 07, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is professional poker player, YouTube’r, and future New York Times Bestselling Author the multi-dimensional Kristy Arnett.
Kristy’s first appearance on Chasing Poker Greatness was packed so full of Greatness Bombs you almost had to listen to it twice so I had very high hopes for this Round 2…
And, of course, Kristy knocked it out of the park.
In today’s show with Kristy, she’s going to go deep on all the things she’s been up to since the last time she and I talked. With that said, a little backstory:
In Kristy’s world, poker’s a family affair.
Her first step into the world of poker began many years ago when her boyfriend (Now husband) Andrew Moreno (Who’s now a high stakes live cash game crusher) took her to check out a home game.
She went in as one person, stepped out as another, and poker has been a huge part of her and her family’s life ever since.
From packing up her bags and moving to Vegas to being the face at Cardplayer Magazine to calling her own number and going pro, Kristy’s adventures in the world of cards is both aspirational and inspirational.
The poker world is just a much better place for having her in it.
In today’s Round 2 conversation with Kristy, you’re going to learn:
How Kristy has struggled with an inherent aversion to taking risks and how she navigates her fears.
Why working hard at your craft day in and day out is all you can control.
Kristy’s incredibly powerful and amazing technique for setting intentions.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you my conversation with the thoughtful crusher of poker souls, the one and only Kristy Arnett.
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Tactical Tuesday #21: Hero Folds You Need But Don't Deserve Apr 06, 2021

On this week's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad and Jon discuss two hands where Coach Brad decides to execute one of his least used plays: the hero fold. Listen in to hear Coach Brad's reasoning for folding top pair/top kicker in a 3bet pot and an over-pair with the nut flush draw blind vs. blind. Could either of these massive folds be correct? Stick around to the end of each hand to find out!
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#131 Sasha Eileen Sutton: The Business Builder Who Moved From New York to Vegas to Pursue Poker Apr 02, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of “The Total Poker Manual” Sasha Sutton.
Sasha’s path, which you’re about to learn all about, to the world of poker is unlike pretty much anyone I’ve met in the poker world.
After spending 3+ decades as an extremely successful creative and financial writer, she made the fated decision to attend a workshop at the age of 55 where she was introduced to the world of poker.
After getting bitten by the wily poker bug initially, a few weeks later she received a cosmic sign from the universe that poker was meant to be a major part of her life when none other than past Chasing Poker Greatness guest 3-time WSOP bracelet winner Matt Matros attended one of her writing workshops.
When she figured out who he was she asked him for private coaching, he accepted, and poker has been a major part of Sasha’s life ever since.
In today’s conversation with Sasha Sutton, you’re going to learn:
How amazing of a human being Sasha is. Seriously, she’s led a life so full of excitement and adventure that you won’t be able to help but leave this conversation inspired.
How ignorance is not only just bliss… It can lead you to accomplishing amazing things you otherwise wouldn’t have been able to.
More great stories about the New York underground poker scene.
And much, MUCH more!
And before you dive into my conversation with Sasha, I just wanted to take a second to let you know I’ve recently completed my third cash game course and it’s called “Neutralize Flop Leads”.
With one PDF and a couple of hours of study, you’ll never again feel confused when facing a donk bet in a single raised pot.
You can check it out at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/nuffle
Now without any further ado I bring to you author, business builder, and poker player…
The brilliant and insightful Sasha Sutton.
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#130 Apestyles Round 2: $17 Million+ in Cashes - Online MTT Legend Mar 31, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of my all-time favorite human beings in the poker world Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet.
Besides being one of your favorite podcast hosts' favorite humans in poker, Apestyles is also an absolute legend who has racked up more than $17 Million+ in lifetime online MTT cashes with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
As a matter of fact, since the last time the Great Ape was on Chasing Poker Greatness, he’s began a brand new adventure:
Twitch Streaming.
It shouldn’t come as any surprise to you that because of his authentic nature, elite level of play, and tireless work ethic he’s now one of the most popular poker streamers in the world.
If you’ve ever had aspirations of making it big in the MTT streets and are looking for somewhere to learn and grow, I can’t imagine a more valuable MTT poker stream to check out. The link to Ape’s Twitch stream will be in the showpage of this episode.
Now in today’s conversation with Jon Van Fleet, you’re going to learn:
Why challenging games with zero financial risk manage to tilt the living bejesus out of even the most stoic of poker players.
What NOT to do when you enter a brand new poker community.
The one thing that is absolutely necessary to make it in the world of poker.
And much, MUCH more!
And before you dive into my conversation with Apestyles, I just wanted to take a second to let you know I’ve recently completed my third cash game course and it’s called “Neutralize Flop Leads”.
With one PDF and a couple of hours of study, you’ll never again feel confused when facing a donk bet in a single raised pot.
You can check it out at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/nuffle
So without any further ado, I bring to you one of the greatest poker players of all-time Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet.
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Tactical Tuesday #20: Ace Queen Offsuit Battles at $5-$10 Online Mar 30, 2021

Tactical Tuesday returns this week with a breakdown of two AQ hands that Coach Brad played recently at 5/10NL on Ignition. Coach Brad gets to the river in both hands, yet finds himself with two very different decisions. Should he fire a bluff on the river in a 4bet pot with nothing but AQ high? Should he raise a river bet for value with top pair-top kicker? Find out on today's episode!
Hand 1
Hero Hand: AhQd
Hero Position:UTG
Effective Stack:133 BB
Action:
PREFLOP: Hero raises to 2.5 BB, BTN raises 8.5 BB, Hero raises to 22 BB, BTN Calls.
FLOP (45.5 BB): Jc 4c 2c
Hero checks, BTN Checks
TURN (45.5 BB): Jc 4c 2c Kd
Hero checks, BTN Checks
RIVER (45.5 BB): Jc 4c 2c Kd 4s
Hero bets 22.5 BB, Villain calls 22.5 BB with KsQs
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Hand 2
Hero Hand: AcQd
Hero Position:BTN
Effective Stack:100 BB
Action:
PREFLOP: Hero raises 2.5 BB from BTN, the BB 3b to 11 BB, Hero calls.
FLOP (22.5 BB): Qh 9c 8h
BB bets 7 BB, Hero calls.
TURN (36.6 BB): Qh 9c 8h 3s
BB checks, Hero checks.
RIVER (36.6 BB): Qh 9c 8h 3s 3D
BB bets 12.1 BB, Hero goes all-in for 81 BB, BB calls with TT.
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#129 Shane Schleger: Poker's Antihero w/ $1.4 Million in Live MTT Cashes Mar 26, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is longtime poker professional Shane Schleger.
Shane has racked up $1.4 million in tracked live MTT cashes throughout his poker career.
Shane’s life as a poker professional has had its fair share of ups and downs (Basically like pretty much every other poker player's life I know) and he has written extensively about his past battles with addiction.
And even though we don’t cover that chapter of his life in our conversation, I just wanna state for the record that it takes a mountain of courage to show that kind of vulnerability and put yourself out there like that publicly.
For that Shane gets my utmost respect and has a loyal fan for life.
And before you dive into Shane and I’s conversation, I do want to add a minor disclaimer:
There was a 5 to 10 second lag during our call that persisted no matter what we tried. So the times where we’re seemingly speaking over or interrupting each other were not because we are really bad at talking but instead because we were out of sync.
In today’s episode of Chasing Poker Greatness, you’re going to learn:
Why Shane believes poker is best pursued as a hobby instead of a career.
Why MTT’s have always resonated with Shane more than cash games.
The devastating story about the time Shane became a PokerStars pro.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you Shane “Shaniac” Schleger.
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#128 Eli Elezra: High Stakes Poker & Las Vegas Legend Mar 24, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is a high stakes mixed-game legend who basically needs no introduction, Eli Elezra.
But just because the man doesn’t NEED an introduction doesn’t mean he isn’t gonna get one anyway.
Eli has led quite the life on and off the felt, and he’s about to take you way back to the very beginning of his poker career. Starting with his time in the Israeli Army and then traveling through working in a cannery and driving a taxi in a small Alaskan town.
After terrorizing the citizens of said tiny Alaskan town at the poker tables, Eli decided to test his mettle and see what the card players in Vegas were all about.
As it turns out, those Las Vegas regulars like Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, and Stuey Ungar were pretty decent at playing cards and Eli’s early trips didn’t go so well.
Never one to be easily deterred, the poker bug had sunk its sharp little teeth into Eli and wasn’t letting go.
Despite doing very well for himself financially in his time in Alaska, Eli got a surprising phone call and offer from his brother that forever changed his life.
In today’s conversation with Eli Elezra, you’re going to learn:
The story behind Eli’s biggest winning and losing sessions (Both are north of 7 figures).
What it was really like playing with legends Stu Ungar and Chip Reese.
The origin story of legendary poker tv show High Stakes Poker.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the fearless and singular Eli Elezra.
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(Not so) Tactical Tuesday #19: Playing with Case Money & The Frozen 6 Mile Walk of Shame Mar 23, 2021

In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Jon asks Coach Brad some of his favorite Chasing Poker Greatness questions, including:
- Who was the biggest influence in you becoming a poker professional?
- What are the stories behind your least favorite & most favorite poker sessions?
Coach Brad takes a trip down memory lane that covers missed flights, walking 6 miles to the post office in the dead of winter (uphill both ways), losing most of his money on Earth because of a real estate deal gone awry, and trying to put his cape on and make a hero call on the river with third pair with his case money.
Enjoy the show and don't forget to rate & subscribe.
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#127 Tom Wheaton: Disrupting the Playing Card Industry & Connecting Poker Stars with Businesses Mar 19, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the founder of Faded Spade & Above the Felt Entertainment Tom Wheaton.
Tom and I both entered the poker world at about the same time which means Tom has been a cardplayer for a very, very long time.
When we got into poker current poker supernova Landon Tice was barely 4-years-old.
If that doesn’t make me feel old then I guess nothing will - yeesh.
But even though Tom entered poker in 2004, he took a very different career path than your average everyday grinder which you’re about to hear all about.
He even almost dropped out of the poker world entirely because, you know, who’s got time for a hobby like poker when you have a full career and growing family?
But the poker gods were not finished with Tom just yet…
In today’s conversation, you’re going to learn:
The amazing story of how Tom lucked his way into getting connected with WPT executives.
How FadedSpade managed to disrupt the playing card industry.
Why Tom’s wife was a catalyst in his ultimate decision to Chase Poker Greatness…
And much, MUCH more!
Without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of Faded Spade (The OFFICIAL playing card of the World Poker Tour) & Above the Felt entertainment which already represents some of the biggest and brightest names in the poker world, the one and only Tom Wheaton.
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#126 Greg Vail Round 2: Why Being Wrong in Poker is So Right Mar 17, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is split pot specialist, author, and poker coach Greg Vail.
Greg’s back for a Round 2 because I got so distracted by our amazing first conversation that I forgot to ask him any of the regular CPG questions you’ve come to love and expect like:
What is Greg’s regular process for improving his own game?
What does Greg think is the most high impact action you can take to improve your game?
And breaking down some common poker advice that Greg disagrees with.
And if you’re sitting there wondering whether or not I let my curiosity overtake me once again when speaking with Greg, wonder no more:
You know it did, I just can’t help myself .
In today’s conversation, you’re going to learn:
Why flatting a four-bet with pocket kings does NOT mean jamming wasn’t a profitable option.
Greg and I’s thoughts on why folks who are at the top of their field sometimes fail to bridge the gap to poker success.
The surprising benefit to being wrong all the time.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the brilliant and entertaining Author of SCOOP Greg Vail.
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Tactical Tuesday #18: The One Where Jon Gets Mossed on a Monotone Flop Mar 16, 2021

Coach Brad and Jon return for another round of hand breakdowns on this week's Tactical Tuesday.
In this episode you'll hear about two hands Jon played recently at $5/$10 6-max cash. Both hands involve tricky monotone flops and both hands result in maximum pain for one of the players involved. Will Jon be the one dishing it out or will he be the one left with nothing but virtual felt in front of him? Find out on today's episode!
Hand 1
Hero Hand: AsKs
Hero Position:UTG
Effective Stack:103 BB
Action:
PREFLOP: Hero raises to 2.5 BB, BB Calls 1.5 BB
FLOP (5.5 BB): Kh Th 6h
BB checks, Hero checks
TURN (5.5 BB): Kh Th 6h Ah
BB bets 8 BB, Hero raises 20 BB, BB calls 20 BB
RIVER (45.5 BB): Kh Th 6h Ah Kd
BB bets 164.95 BB and is all-in, Hero calls 81.24 BB and is all-in
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Hand 2
Hero Hand: AhQh
Hero Position:SB
Effective Stack:116 BB
Action:
PREFLOP: UTG calls 1 BB, BT raises to 3.5 BB, Hero raises to 15 BB, UTG folds, BT raises to 33.5 BB, Hero calls 18.5 BB
FLOP (69 BB): As Ks 3s
Hero checks, BT bets 15.2 BB, Hero calls 15.2 BB
TURN (99.4 BB): As Ks 3s Js
Hero checks, BT bets 13.2 BB, Hero calls 13.2 BB
RIVER (125.8 BB): As Ks 3s Js 9d
Hero checks, BT bets 53.98 BB and is all-in, Hero calls 52.98 BB
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#125 Ana Marquez: The Spanish Supernova - Former #1 Poker Player in Spain & $1.8 Million in Live MTT Cashes Mar 12, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the brilliant Greatness Bomb dropping Ana Marquez.
Ana’s an online MTT soul crushing cyborg, former #1 ranked poker player in Spain, and has amassed $1.8 Million in lifetime live MTT cashes.
This CPG episode is especially meaningful to me because it’s a reminder of why I’m going to do my best to continue making these shows forever.
When I started out my own poker journey in 2004 it was because the prospect of being a professional poker player was the first time in my entire life I had been excited about a career path.
It was a shot to my spirit after being asked a bazillion times growing up what I wanted to do with my life and drawing blanks because, frankly, nothing ever excited me.
But back in 2004 the world was not nearly as small as it is today. If being a professional poker player is an obscure professional today, try to imagine how it was 17 years ago.
Stumbling across similar folks with a turbo-charged passion for playing poker at a high level was something that happened every once in a while but all-in-all was a pretty rare thing.
But because of CPG I get to connect with similar spirits who light me up like a Wheel of Fortune slot machine on a regular basis like Matt Berkey, Jason Su, Kristen Bicknell, Nick Howard, Mark Herm, and today’s very special guest Ana Marquez.
These are my people and, man, it’s a beautiful thing indeed to connect with your tribe.
In today’s lights-out conversation with Ana, you’re going to learn:
Why Ana had zero doubts about her future poker success from the jump.
The story of Ana losing $500 by staking a friend before she even played a hand of cards.
Why she wrote her bachelor’s thesis on the History of Poker after the first WSOP.
And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the Spanish poker Supernova Ana Marquez.
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#124 Matt Berkey: Nose Bleed Cash Game Legend & Founder of Solve For Why Mar 10, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the founder of Solve For Why, nose bleed cash game legend, and one of the best souls in the entire poker world Matt Berkey.
In case you aren’t up to date on your CPG history, Berkey was guest #1 back way back when CPG launched in late 2019.
Since our first conversation I’ve learned Berkey is one of the most honest, generous, and genuine human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of getting to know and I feel very blessed to call him my friend.
And before you hop into the show, I would like to add an update:
When Berkey and I recorded this episode Solve For Why had been at $9.99/month (Down from pre-pandemic $149.99/month) but, starting on April 1st, the cost of a subscription will be going up to $49.99/month.
That’s still a 66% discount from where it was a year ago and one of the very best values in the poker world.
With that out of the way, in today’s show Berkey’s just about to take a trip in the way back machine and tell you stories about…
- His biggest influence in pursuing poker.
- The time he made a huge hero call in a home game with a bunch of colorful characters (Including a hitman) that lead to him getting frozen out of the game.
- The powerful life lesson he learned from his less-than-spectacular college baseball coach.
You’ll also learn:
- The power and responsibility poker coaches have when giving feedback to their students.
- Why Berkey and I think progress in poker software and training has forced us out of our poker adolescence.
- What Berkey sees as the next step in the solver evolution.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of Solve For Why … the one and only Matt Berkey.
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Tactical Tuesday #17: Online Cash Game Poker Strategy - Ridiculous Rivers Mar 09, 2021

Tactical Tuesday returns this week with a pair of hand breakdowns by Coach Brad and Jon.
Our heroes both face overbets and find themselves with tricky river decisions despite having very strong hands. Find out what our heroes ended up doing in-game and whether their decisions are CPG approved.
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Hand 1
Hero Hand: KdJc
Hero Position: Big Blind
Effective Stack: 115 BB
Action:
PREFLOP: CO raises to 2.48 BB, Hero calls 1.48 BB
FLOP (5.36 BB, 2 Players): Jh 8s 4d
Hero checks, CO bets 1.68 BB, Hero calls 1.68 BB
TURN (8.72 BB, 2 Players): Jh 8s 4d Ks
Hero checks, CO bets 12 BB, Hero calls 12 BB
RIVER (37.72 BB, 2 Players): Jh 8s 4d Ks Qd
Hero checks, CO checks
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Hand 2
Hero Hand: AdKh
Hero Position: Big Blind
Effective Stack: 305 BB
Action:
PREFLOP: MP raises to 3 BB, Hero calls 2BB
FLOP (6.5 BB, 2 Players): Ac Th 3c
Hero checks, MP bets 2.1 BB, Hero calls 2.1 BB
TURN (10.7 BB, 2 Players): Ac Th 3c Ts
Hero checks, MP bets 7.73 BB, Hero calls 7.72 BB
RIVER (26.15 BB, 2 Players): Ac Th 3c Ts 5h
Hero checks, MP bets 67.5 BB, Hero calls 67.5 BB
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#123 Craig Mason: From the WSOP Bleachers to Scoring For 7 Figures Mar 05, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Craig Mason.
Craig has had a love affair with the game of poker for as long as he can remember.
Back in the Moneymaker Boom when he was a special education teacher, he’d travel to the WSOP in Vegas just sit in the bleachers and watch his heroes fight tooth and nail for life-changing cash, prestige, and the hardware that comes with it.
Fast forward to 2018 where at the PartyPoker Caribbean Poker Party Craig found himself under the bright lights looking to have his breakthrough moment while battling at the final table with a cool $1.5 million up top.
You’re just about to hear this story and many more straight from Craig in just a few moments.
In today’s show, you’re going to learn:
The amazing way Craig skyrocketed his poker game after only a few days of getting coached by legendary online crusher and past CPG guest Mark “Dipthrong” Herm.
How Craig’s off-the-table work did (or didn’t) contribute to his massive poker breakthrough.
Why Craig highly, highly advocates for 1-1 private coaching.
And much, MUCH more!
Without any further ado, I bring to you a crusher who is living out his poker dream Craig Mason.
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#122 Jason Su Round 2: The Facilitator of Poker Flow Mar 03, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of the top poker performance coaches in the entire universe... the facilitator of flow, the patriarch of presence Mr. Jason Su who is back for a long anticipated Round 2.
And no, I didn’t mean for that to rhyme but I’m very happy it did.
This round 2 with Jason Su features a new CPG format I’ve dreamt up for return guests that zooms in on some of the most memorable moments in their poker careers, including:
- Their biggest influence in turning pro.
- Memorable pots won and lost.
- The most impactful to their poker career purchases my guests have made.
- Their most memorable winning and losing sessions.
With that said, prepare yourself because Jason Su is a man who can’t help but naturally throw down Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb every time he opens his mouth.
In today’s conversation with Jason you’re going to learn:
- The critical mistake Jason made early in his poker career and how you can go about avoiding said mistake.
- How binking a multi-table poker tournament for six figures severely hindered his progress as a poker player for a number of years.
- The cash game poker format Jason credits for skyrocketing his poker growth.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of PokerWithPresence.com Jason Su.
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TT #16: Was the Daniel Negreanu vs. Doug Polk High Stakes Poker Challenge Good For the Game? Mar 03, 2021

In today's first segment Coach Brad and his student Jon share their opinions on whether or not they think the Doug Polk vs. Daniel Negreanu high stakes heads-up challenge was ultimately good for the game of poker.
After the jump they give their opinions on ways they think these challenges could be improved upon moving forward into the future.
Pros and Cons
- Grudge Matches are always fun.
- More streamed high stakes poker of any kind.
- Lots of hype for poker.
Negatives:
- Hole cards down sucks as a viewer.
- It wasn’t based on skill or finding out who’s better.
How-to Make These Challenges Better Moving Forward:
- More incentive for strategic transparency by sponsors or outside sources.
- Hole cards up is absolutely necessary.
- Formal press conferences after each session.
Enjoy the show!
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#121 Luciana Manolea: MTT Pro with 4.5 Million in Career Cashes & Crypto Modeling Wizard Feb 26, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasingh Poker Greatness podcast is former online MTT poker professional Luciana Manolea.
Luciana’s poker journey spans over 10 years where she’s cashed for over $4.5 million dollars in her combined live and online poker career.
Luci considers her poker origin story a “fortunate accident” while she was in college studying computer science. It was there that she realized the heart pumping thrill of competition was in her blood not 1’s and 0’s, and she made the life altering decision after getting her degree to go pro instead of sitting in a chair pumping out computer code all day.
Even though her parent’s weren’t initially thrilled about it, from there she was off to the races where she carved out an extremely successful poker career.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
How insane multi-table poker tournament variance can really be in a story that makes this poker podcast host’s blood run cold.
Luci’s new metaphorical mountain she’s gearing up to climb (HINT: It involves the world of cryptocurrency).
How she systematically goes about trying to overcome her cognitive biases so that she can be the best version of herself.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you fearsome Romanian crusher of souls Luciana Manolea.
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#120 Matt Waxman Rnd 2: Living the Poker Dream While Pitching Cards at Bananas Feb 24, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Matt Waxman who’s back for a very special Round 2.
He’s a WSOP bracelet winner, WPT Champ, and founder of the insanely addictive and innovative video-game like poker format PokeRithm.
If you’re one of the sad souls who missed Matt and I’s Round 1 conversation, I’d highly suggest you go back and listen to it because it was an all-time classic…
I daresay our Round 2 lives up and perhaps even exceeds the original.
In today’s show you’re going to learn:
About the hilarious time Matt, Jason Mercier (One of the great poker players to ever live), Chris Ferguson, and a bunch of other high level pros spent their evening throwing hundreds of playing cards at a banana.
Stories about the late, great WSOP bracelet winner and WPT champion Gavin Smith.
The one thing Matt wishes he would have never done a single in his poker career.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado once again I bring to you world class storyteller, legendary poker pro, and founder of PokeRithm.com Matt Waxman.
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Tactical Tuesday #15: The Differences Between High Stakes Live Cash Games and Low Stakes Live Cash Games Feb 23, 2021

In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad and his student Jon break down the differences between high stakes live cash games and low stakes live cash games.
In the first half of the show they break down the strategic differences and in the back half they discuss the environmental differences.
The strategic differences they go into are:
- The role rake plays in your strategy: Drop rake vs. Timed rake
- The strategic differences in stack depths (100 bbs at small stakes vs. uncapped at bigger stakes)
- The differences in levels of aggression as you move up stakes.
- Why you ought to be prepared for big games to inevitably get bigger as the night wears on.
The environmental differences discussed are:
- The fact that bigger games don't run nearly as often as smaller games (And how this relates to how you ought to prepare for moving up stakes).
- The differences in how the players treat one another at the bigger stakes compared to the smaller stakes.
- Why at the big stakes there tends to be mutual respect amongst the pros and recs with minimal patronizing from either side.
- The role politics plays as it relates to getting a regular seat at the table when the bigger games do run.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
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#119 Jordan Zucker: High Stakes Mixed Game Grinder & A Trip to the New York Private Game Scene of Yesteryear Feb 19, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Jordan Zucker.
Jordan’s a high stakes mixed-game grinder who was referred to yours truly by his friend and past CPG guest, the nosebleed mixed-game Queen Supreme, Melissa Burr.
Jordan and I’s wide ranging conversation will take you from his poker origin story many moons ago to a never-before-covered setting on this show the New York private game scene of yesteryear, and then on to present day where he’s battling on the green felt.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
All about Jordan’s adventure playing in a massive $100-$200 PLO game (Where winning and losing $100k in a session is a totally realistic thing to happen) with no limping and a forced button straddle.
How he wishes his past self would have responded to sleazy angle shooters
The horrible, no-good, very bad session that ended with Jordan driving home feeling completely numb.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you a fiery combatant wherever high stakes mixed-games are spread Jordan Zucker.
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#118 Gareth James: From Teaching Music to Kids to Coaching Berkey for the $300k High Roller Bowl Feb 17, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness Podcast is Gareth James.
Gareth is the founder and head coach of the prestigious MTT Poker School, the co-host of the mindset poker podcast Poker on the Mind where he and past CPG guest Dr. Tricia Cardner (Who herself is a poker performance wizard & author who sports PHDs in both psychology & criminology) help you improve your mental game, and co-author (along with the aforementioned Dr. Tricia Cardner) of Purposeful Practice for Poker.
Gareth graduated college with a degree in music and aspirations on becoming a behind-the-scenes player in the music industry. He settled into a gig teaching music where he quickly learned his idea of helping children learn to be more musical was very, very different from public education's.
Stop me if you’ve heard this story before: Loads of talent, unhappy career, wants more autonomy in their professional life...
Bingo, bango, bongo a professional poker player is born.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
The exact moment Gareth knew he was going to become a professional poker player.
The behind-the-scenes story of how Gareth landed the gig training Berkey for the massive $300k buy-in High Roller Bowl final table in 2016.
The form of learning Gareth believes is rocket fuel to your poker game.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you poker coach, author, and podcaster Gareth James.
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Tactical Tuesday #14: Hands From Greatness Village Feb 16, 2021

On this week's Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad and his student Jon take a look at a couple of hands posted in Greatness Village.
The first hand features Coach Thomas choosing to take an unorthodox line from the big blind against the button at 500NL. In the second hand, a villager raises preflop, bets the flop and the turn with a combo draw and arrives at the river with absolutely nothing. Tune in to find out whether you should be bluffing or giving up in those situations.
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#117 Greg Vail: Why Not Learning Split Pot Games is Costing You Money Feb 12, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of SCOOP! Winning High Low Concepts for the Hold’em Mind volumes 1, 2, & 3 Greg Vail.
Greg’s a Red Chip Poker Coach and cash game pro who specializes in the world of Big O and Omaha Hi-Lo.
Greg’s poker career is split into two acts:
The first act was from 2005-2010. He was a young, immature kid with horrible spending habits and no discipline trying to figure out how to navigate the world.
Spoiler alert: That didn’t end so well.
So, recognizing he needed to disrupt his lifestyle, Greg joined the Army in 2010 until he was medically discharged in 2015.
Act 2 began in 2015 when Greg fell back into the poker world except this time he was a totally different human being. Strong discipline has a way of doing that.
Since then he’s written 3 books, has helped student after student learn how to improve their split pot skills, and lives for providing and raising his daughter.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
Why Greg chooses to both play and teach split-pot games.
The lessons & wisdom Greg took with him from the Army into poker.
How teaching has helped Greg and myself become better players.
And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with author and coach Greg Vail
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#116 Kenny Hallaert: $10 Million+ in Career Cashes, 2016 WSOP ME Final Table Feb 10, 2021

Kenny (SpaceyFCB) Hallaert has cashed for over $10 million in his live and online poker careers combined.
Even though he has yet to take down the elusive major live tournament, it’s easy to say he’s seen way more than his fair share of success on the green felt.
Some highlights of Kenny’s career thus far:
6th place in the 2016 WSOP Main Event for $1.4 million.
3rd place in the 2017 WSOP $5k 6-Max event for $238k.
1st place in the 2017 SCOOP $1k 8-Max for $147k.
Kenny has racked up quite the laundry list of poker accomplishments…
All before hitting the age of 40.
In our conversation you’re going to hear where Kenny’s seemingly lifelong love of cards began, the hilarious story of he flipped satellite tickets for a year because of a silly law, and how he eventually fell into a gig organizing and marketing tournaments for his local casino in Belgium (Despite not having much real-world experience doing either).
In today’s episode, you’re also going to learn:
- Why a football injury was a major catalyst in Kenny’s poker evolution.
- One of the major poker social pressures you don’t have to feel if you don’t want to.
- Why Kenny is happy just firing up any tournament, regardless of buy-in or prize pool.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the amazing Belgian crusher of live and online MTT’s Kenny Hallaert.
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Tactical Tuesday #13: Facing an Exotic Line with an Overpair & Maximizing Profit vs. Fishies Feb 09, 2021

Tactical Tuesday goes back to its roots on this week's episode with a pair of hand breakdowns brought to you by Coach Brad and his student Jon.
The first hand comes from a recent $5/$10 session on Ignition where Jon faces an unexpected turn donk in a 3bet pot. The second hand is one posted in the hand history review section of Greatness Village by one of Coach Thomas' students.
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#115 Matt Waxman: WSOP & WPT Champ, $4.2 Million MTT Cashes, & Founder of Pokerithm Feb 05, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is a WSOP Gold bracelet winner, WPT champ, and WPT Tournament of Champions Champ who has cashed for $4.2 million in live tournaments, Matthew Waxman.
Matt’s pretty much the perfect guest for a long-form interview…
When the lights came on dude came out swinging, throwing down Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb without ever running out of steam.
After what felt like 15 minutes of being fully immersed in Matt’s poker journey, I looked down at the clock and 1.5 had zoomed by like magic.
The bad news I did that thing again where I only asked my guests two of my prepared questions. The good news is Matt’s going to come back on in the very near future and mesmerize me once again.
When our Round 2 goes down I fully expect to share with you some behind-the-scenes stories featuring the late, great Gavin Smith.
In today’s conversation with Matt, you’re going to hear stories about:
His first ever live poker experience which involves him leaving his High School to head to the smoky casino and his friend hitting the Royal Flush jackpot.
The time he sat down at $20/$40 NL in Commerce with his entire bankroll in action so that he could win enough money to buy in directly to the LAPC Main Event the following day.
The story of how his bankroll exploded with a 6-figure day where he took down an FTOPs event he didn’t even wanna play.
And much, MUCH more!
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So without any further ado, I bring to you WSOP & WPT Champ, the founder of PokerRithm.com, and the briefly ranked #1 poker player in the entire multiverse Matt Waxman.
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#114 Daiva Byrne: The Poker Pro Doing the Noble Work Feb 03, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness (https://chasingpokergreatness.com) podcast was the #1 GPI ranked female poker player in Lithuania and the UK in 2019 and is the founder of the Fantastic Ladies in Poker Daiva Byrne.
Daiva loves poker. I know this may sound pretty obvious in an intro for a show called Chasing Poker Greatness so let me explain myself:
Daiva loves poker in a way that’s both refreshing and mesmerizing. She made me think back to the beginning of my poker journey and conjured up all of those priceless aspirational memories.
You’re going to hear her tell the story of the time she went on vacation with her husband (two strangers in a strange land who did not speak the native tongue) and how the first thing they did after unpacking was, you guessed it, find the poker room and jump right into the nightly tournament.
Maintaining that itch to sit down at whatever table she can so that she can play poker for love of the game, regardless of the stakes or prize pool, is just how Daiva’s constructed.
And the fact that she does everything in her power to spread the word about the game she loves with females spread out all across the globe shows you why Daiva is a vital asset to our community.
In today’s conversation with Daiva, you’re going to learn:
- Daiva’s poker origin story.
- The exact reason why Daiva is so appreciative for poker.
- Why watching poker on TV can be extremely misleading.
- And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of the Fantastic Ladies in Poker Daiva Byrne.
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Tactical Tuesday #12: Online Poker's Perception vs. Reality Feb 02, 2021

Tactical Tuesday brought to you by https://chasingpokergreatness.com
On this week's episode, Coach Brad and his student Jon discuss Jon's perception of online poker before Jon began playing online in the summer of 2020 and how those perceptions have changed as Coach Brad has guided Jon up through the stakes. Find out how someone who was initially terrified of playing $200NL is now crushing $1000NL just 6 months later and what you can do to improve your poker game to have similar results.
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#113 Coach Bahman: High Intelligence and Mental Game Coach for Raise Your Edge Jan 29, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is High Intelligent and mental game coach for Raise Your Edge, Coach Bahman.
Coach Bahman is quite the character who has led quite the life.
Without spoiling too much for you, Coaches story is going to take you from:
His parents flee’ing Iran to Holland when he was two years old because of the Iranian revolution.
An early life that consisted of homelessness, petty crime, and bad decisions.
How poker quite literally saved his life.
Thankfully in the present moment we all get to benefit from the wisdom Coach Bahman has earned through much blood, sweat, and tears.
In our conversation you’re also going to learn:
- Greatness Bombs on why High Intelligence is not everything it’s cracked up to be.
- Why successful poker players also tend to be highly sensitive.
- The personality trait ultimately leads to poker failure.
- And much, MUCH more!
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Without any further ado, I bring to you the brilliant, Greatness Bomb dropping High Intelligent mental game coach of Raise Your Edge, Coach Bahman.
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#112 Robbie Strazynski: Longing for Live Poker, Sheldon Adelson, & Poker Journalism Titans Jan 27, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the founder of CardPlayerLifestyle who I’m welcoming back for a very special Round 2.
In case you missed it, Robbie was guest #2 way back in late 2019 when Chasing Poker Greatness was just toddling around.
Despite being one of the most positive and upbeat humans I know, the weight of Covid isolation has managed to crack even Robbie’s spirits at times. In our conversation we’ll dive deeply into his struggles with mental health and just how amazing the poker community really is.
In today’s episode, you’re also going to learn:
- Robbie and I’s thoughts on the life and recent death of Sheldon Addelson.
- The titans who are Robbie’s great influences in his poker journalism career.
- Why Robbie’s stayed at poker’s periphery when it comes to playing despite this game we all love being his professional life’s work.
- And much, MUCH more!
And before you dive into today’s episode, if you’d like to support CPG while also taking the necessary first step towards playing winning cash game poker, Preflop Bootcamp fires up on the last Saturday of every month.
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So without any further ado, I bring to you the host of The Orbit and founder of CardplayerLifestyle.com Robbie Strazynski.
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Tactical Tuesday #11: Multiway Postflop Donks in the $1k NL Cash Game Streets Jan 26, 2021

On this week's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad is rejoined by his student Jon as they examine two more hands played by Jon at $5/$10 on Ignition. Coach Brad and Jon pick apart two spots where Jon tried the seldom recommended "donk bet." Will Jon's bets live up to their nickname or are there actually situations in which a "donk bet" is the correct play? Find out now in Episode 11!
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#111 Alex "Thallo" Epstein: Living Life as a Nose Bleed Private Game Mainstay Jan 22, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is WSOP gold bracelet winner and high stakes crusher/degen Alex “Thallo” Epstein.
Thallo and I recently met while providing commentary in the Polk vs Negreanu challenge over on the Solve For Why YouTube, and it quickly became obvious to me that I had to get this dude onto the podcast.
He’s a hilarious and high intelligent human being who has absolutely no fear in speaking his mind…
Which means you’re about to hear some amazing behind-the-scenes high stakes poker stories.
If that’s the kind of thing you’re into, I’d probably stick around.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
The roller coaster ride Thallo took to hopping into the nose bleeds.
Why Thallo was invited to a private game and what led him to punching the whale square in the mouth.
What really went down a few months back when Dan Bilzerian accused JRB of cheating him in a home game.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you the rambling, gambling, high stakes private game mainstay Alex “Thallo” Epstein.
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#110 Mike Noori: The Underestimated High Stakes Mixed Game Beast Jan 20, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes mixed-game player Mike Noori.
You may remember Mike from a bet that went viral on poker Twitter a few years back where he bet he could eat more than $1,000 worth of McDonalds food in 36 hours which, as Jimmy Fricke pointed out, would have been 66,000 calories.
Spoiler Alert: He failed pretty spectacularly.
You actually won’t hear anything about the bet on in this episode because the old thing has been discussed ad nauseum and, well, Mike’s probably had enough McDonald related items spew out of his mouth for one lifetime.
Instead we focus on the area in Mike’s life where he’s achieved consistent success over a very long period of time: High stakes mixed game poker.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
Where Mike believes his biggest edge as a poker player comes from.
A WSOP ME degen story that has a very happy ending.
Why there’s a ton of value in being underestimated at the poker tables.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the fearless high stakes mixed game crusher Mike Noori.
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(Not So) Tactical Tuesday #10: Mindset, Risk Aversion, & Mental Toughness Jan 19, 2021

In this week's (Not So) Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad & Coach Thomas tackle mindset and risk.
What does it mean if you're too risk averse or too risk inclined? How aggressive should you be with your bankroll? Can being too nitty actually hold back your progress?
Coach Brad & Coach Thomas share their thoughts as well as some behind-the-scenes stories of their personal poker journeys.
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#109 Duncan Palamourdas: The UCLA Professor of Poker Who Won My Heart Jan 15, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is UCLA professor and author of Why Alex Beats Bobbie at Poker: Developing a Fundamentally Sound Approach at Poker, Duncan Palamourdas.
Duncan won my heart very early on in this conversation because he’s a math guy who uttered the magical words, “People overestimate the usefulness of solvers”.
Be still my beating heart.
Despite knowing very little about Duncan heading into our conversation, this episode is easily one of my favorite Chasing Poker Greatness episodes of all-time and you’re about to quickly discover why.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
Duncan’s concept of “meta-humility” and why it ought to be in every successful poker player’s arsenal.
How-to evaluate any potential poker coaches you’re considering to hire for private lessons.
Why there’s no one-size-fits-all methodology for reaching your maximum poker potential.
And much, MUCH more.
So without any further ado, it is my honor to bring to you the brilliant, articulate, and dare I say handsome Duncan Palamourdas.
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#108 Ben Hayles: Brilliant Poker Coach, Author, & Founder of Post Flop Poker Jan 13, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is poker coach, author, and the founder of the Post Flop Poker Podcast Ben Hayles.
Ben’s path towards poker is a little bit different than most folks, including yours truly, simply because he actually had the foresight to put together a plan of action so that he would give himself the best possible chance of success.
I know this might be shocking to you but most folks who entered poker in the early 200’s just saved up $3,000, put everything they owned in their ‘94 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and drove 10 hours away hoping everything would work out…
Or maybe that was just me.
Anyway 18 months after creating the vision for his poker career, Ben found himself stepping on board a plane to Bangkok, excitement coursing through his body, and his life would never be the same again.
I’m super pumped up to share that story along with many others with you in a couple of moments.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
Why being a great poker coach is totally different than just being a great poker player.
The pivotal piece Ben was missing in his early poker career.
The origin story of the Post Flop Poker podcast.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you author, brilliant poker coach, fellow podcaster, and all-around great guy Ben Hayles.
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Tactical Tuesday #9: Inside Look at a Mini Private Coaching Session Jan 12, 2021

Coach Brad and his student Jon return for a third round of Tactical Tuesday. If you've ever been curious about the types of discussions that occur during Coach Brad's coaching sessions, this week's episode will provide a close look at just that. Jon shows Coach Brad two hands that he played recently at $5/$10 NL on Ignition, with both hands including at least one street of action where Jon had no idea what to do. Listen in as Coach Brad provides detailed analysis on each hand and leaves Jon with a much clearer plan for how to proceed facing similar situations in the future.
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#107 Brian Rast: An All-Time Great, $21 Million+ in MTT Cashes, & Nose Bleed Mainstay Jan 08, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of the all-time poker GOATs Brian Rast. Brian has over $21 million in MTT cashes in his career which lands him at #25 in the All-Time money list...
And he doesn’t even really battle in the tournament arena much at the moment.
Some of his MTT highlights include:
Scooping the $500k buy-in High Roller Bowl in 2015 for $7.5 million shekels.
Taking down the Chip Reese memorial trophy & $1.7 million for winning the $50k Poker Players Championship at the 2011 WSOP.
Taking down the Chip Reese memorial trophy & 1.29 million for winning the $50k Poker Players Championship at the 2016 WSOP.
That’s right, he’s won one of the most prestigious tournaments in all of poker twice. And none of this even touches on his sustained cash game greatness in the biggest nose-bleed games in the land.
Brian Rast is a surefire poker hall-of-famer (first ballot if I had anything to do with the process) and it is an absolute honor and privilege to share our conversation with you today.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
The amazing story of how Brian met his wife and the ensuing mindset shift that relationship caused.
What it was like battling in the first ever $1 million Big One for One Drop.
Brian’s process for regularly improving his poker game.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you one of the greatest minds in poker history Brian Rast.
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#106: Matt Marinelli: High Stakes Cash Animal, Poker Detox Legend, & Co-Founder of BigBetU Jan 06, 2021

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes cash game animal, Poker Detox legend, and co-founder of BigBetU Matt Marinelli.
Marinelli was a long-time member and coach of the Poker Detox crew and another one of those guys I got to spend a fairly significant amount of time interacting with during the Atlanta Detox retreat back in March.
In a recent Poker Power Hour where Jason Su was guest hosting, Jason asked me why I thought Marinelli had reached the level of success he has and I told him that I just felt like the dude didn’t have an ego.
He’s not one to outright dismiss differing opinions or feel overly sensitive when another player critiques hisplay. He simply listens to the feedback, takes what he believes is valuable, upgrades his game, and then disregards the rest.
When you’re constructed in this way as a human being and surround yourself with some of the best poker players and minds on the planet, there is no alternative destination than experiencing massive poker success.
In Matt Marinelli and I’s conversation, you’re going to learn:
Why your poker tribe is everything.
Matt’s daily process for improving his poker game.
Why not all poker coaches are created equally and our suggestions on finding one who’s a good fit.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you one of the very best online no limit hold ‘em players in the entire universe, Matt Marinelli.
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Tactical Tuesday #8: Unnatural Bluffing Spots Part Deux Jan 05, 2021

Coach Brad and his student Jon return for a second episode of "Finding Unnatural Bluffing Opportunities."
Coach Brad kicks us off with a hand from $500NL Zone where he finds himself on the river with 9-high in a 3bet pot and only 15 seconds to make a decision. In the second half of the episode Jon shares a hand where he misclicks the turn and arrives on the river with 5-high.
Will Coach Brad and Jon be able to turn their lemons into lemonade? Find out now on Episode #8!
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#105 Landon Tice: 21-Year-Old Poker Supernova Dec 30, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is poker supernova Landon Tice.
This was an especially meaningful conversation to me because I’ve been fortunate enough to experience Landon’s rising star from a pretty close distance. Back in March, which feels like two or three lifetimes ago, the Poker Detox crew had a company retreat in Atlanta where I got to hang out with Nick Howard and his crew for three or four days.
When I rolled up to their AIRBNB, none other than Landon Tice was the human who greeted me at the door (Playing online poker at the same time, of course).
It took me all of about 3 seconds to appreciate Landon’s passion for the game of poker and becoming the best poker player he could possibly be. Although that was a mere 9 months ago, what he’s done since is nothing short of astonishing.
Not only has he dominated some of the toughest cash games in the online world, but he also had his first 6-figure MTT score in November when he took down an $1,100 MSPT event for a cool $201k.
In today’s conversation, you’re going to learn:
How Landon has managed to progress his poker career at warp speed.
A Greatness Bomb on the relationship between graphs and volume.
How he’s built up an envious poker network for any aged human much less a 21-year-old.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you one of the current and future stars of poker Landon Tice.
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Tactical Tuesday #7: Finding Unnatural Bluffing Opportunities at Online $1K No Limit Dec 29, 2020

On today’s show, Coach Brad and his student Jon will take a look at two hands that Jon recently played at $5/$10 6-max cash on Ignition. Jon tries to take advantage of a pair of spots on the turn that he believes are underbluffed by his player pool and more importantly are spots Jon believes his player pool perceives as underbluffed. Identifying and exploiting spots that the population you play against perceive as being underbluffed is one quick way you can work more bluffs into your game and boost your winrate.
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#104 Thomas Bain: CPG Associate Coach, Tactical Tuesday Co-Host and All-Around Crusher Dec 23, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is none other than Greatness Village Associate Coach and Tactical Tuesday co-host Thomas Bain.
Thomas is a professional poker player, poker coach, podcaster-in-training, and poker course creator. He’s also a really amazing human who I feel blessed to call my close friend. You might not know this but it’s entirely possible Chasing Poker Greatness would not exist today if it weren’t for Terminator Thomas.
A few years back I stopped taking on new poker students and assumed they’d all eventually drop off and I could laser focus on being the best cardplayer I could be. Surprisingly, year after year Thomas just kept on paying for coaching sessions. Those coaching sessions became regular reminders of just how much fulfillment and happiness I got from guiding folks in their poker journeys.
Thomas, above all else, has a poker mind like a diamond. He’s been one of the biggest winners at every single stake he’s ever played, live or online. There are times in our private Slack Community where Thomas gives next-level feedback on a hand history or poker strategy question and I think to myself, “Damn, that’s absolute genius. How am I supposed to be coaching this dude?”
Then, of course, he tried to do an intro for Tactical Tuesday and I learned that maybe he doesn’t have it all figured out just yet.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
Thomas’s poker origin story, including how him and I originally met.
Why Thomas graduated with a degree in Organizational Psychology from Ivy League Columbia University but forgot to actually use it.
Why the mere mention of Kevin Rabichow makes Thomas’s heart flutter.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you my oldest student, partner in course creation, and dear friend Thomas Bain.
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Tactical Tuesday #6: Relentless River Raising Dec 22, 2020

On today's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness Coach Brad and Coach Thomas break down two hands (One good, one the opposite of good) where Thomas chose to raise with a bluff on the river.
Who doesn't love it when Terminator Thomas gets out of line?
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#103 Michael Acevedo Part 2: Poker is a Team Sport Dec 18, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is a man who has ruined all other men for you…
A man who’s coming back for a very special Round 2 where your favorite podcast host *insert dramatic gasp here* asks him more than one question.
That man is the author of the breakout hit book Modern Poker Theory, the great Michael Acevedo and you’re about to hear him throwing down Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb.
After an unexpected but delightful pitstop covering psychedelic drugs, Michael and I go deep on all the poker strategy things.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
Michael’s daily process for self-improvement.
The unsexy aspect of poker Michael believes is the highest impact thing you can learn.
The specific actions you ought to take if you’re looking to skyrocket your poker game.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you a stud of a poker player, coach, human being, and author the great Michael Acevedo.
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#102 Derek Tenbusch: Co-Founder Tournament Poker Edge & Pursuing Poker on Your Terms Dec 16, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Twitch partner and co-founder of Tournament Poker Edge Derek Tenbusch.
Derek is an amazing, amazing dude. He’s one of those rare folks who have been in poker for a very long time and has come to love the poker community even more than the actual game itself.
I know that may sound a bit counter-intuitive, especially if you listen to the jaded grinders who are always talking about how slimy folks in our community are, but I 100% get where he’s coming from.
Even though multiple students in my community have made massive gains over the last year, including one who’s went from 20k hands per month at $100 nl in September to maintaining a 10 bb/100 winrate over 45k monthly hands at $200 in November, to now shot-taking $1k NL in December…
What I genuinely value the most about my community are the relationships I’ve been blessed with and it’s not even a contest.
Today in mine and Derek’s conversation you’re going to learn:
Exactly why Derek loves the poker community so much
The hilarious story behind him and his wife’s move L.A. to North Carolina.
A Greatness Bomb on finding your why and pursuing life & poker on your terms.
And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the hilarious and inspiring co-founder of Tournament Poker Edge Derek Tenbusch.
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Tactical Tuesday #5: Playing AK When You Miss in Bloated Pots Dec 15, 2020

Such a sexy name for this week Tactical Tuesday where Coach Brad and Coach Thomas's CFP student Jon break down a pair of awkward pots where we find ourselves with AK high in big pots where we have the initiative.
Hand #1 is played in a live setting vs. a strong and agressive European player and Hand #2 is played online vs. a "mega whale".
Enjoy.
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#101 Dr. Tricia Cardner: The Facilitator of Poker Greatness Dec 12, 2020

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is mindset expert, Author, and podcaster Dr. Tricia Cardner.
I feel like a broken record in these intros sometimes with how much these conversations mean to me, but I just get consistently blown away by how amazing the humans who make up the world of cards and Tricia Cardner is no exception.
Tricia is engaging, hilarious, an amazing storyteller, and can’t help but drop greatness bomb after greatness bomb every time she opens her mouth.
Our conversation ranges from her childhood dreams, a hilarious story about Fedor Holz, and, of course, a ton about one of my favorite topics in the world: Mindset.
If you love my past mindset episodes with folks like Nick Howard, Elliot Roe, and Jared Tendler as much as I do, you ought to be feeling very excited right about now.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
- Some reasons why you KNOW in your heart you should fold but you have an out of body experience and watch yourself call instead.
- A greatness bomb that will make you want to pay much closer attention to your emotions.
-Some quick and easy ways you can improve your mindset.
- And much, MUCH more!
Without any further ado, I bring to you the mind wizard herself Dr. Tricia Cardner.
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#100 Jason Koon: High Stakes Cash Game Legend & $31+ Million in MTT cashes Dec 09, 2020

I have saved a very special episode for you today for landmark episode #100. Today’s guest is one of the all-time greatest poker players to have ever sat down at the green felt, Jason Koon.
Jason has racked up over $31 million in MTT cashes which is pretty, pretty, pretty good. It also places him at #9 on the all-time money list.
Some of the highlights of his MTT career include:
8 career $1 million+ cashes.
$3.5 & $2.8 million gold medals in two $130k buy-in high roller Short Deck tournaments.
$1.6 million victory at the PokerStars Championships in their $100k buy-in high roller event.
And this doesn’t even take into consideration his untold winnings as a regular in the largest cash games on the planet.
Beyond Jason’s resume that I could go on and on and on about forever, I came away from this conversation fully understanding that the man Jason is exceeds even his accomplishments on the green felt. He’s quite simply a great soul and I could not be more honored to share his wisdom with you here today.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
What Greatness means to Jason.
How and why he cleverly uses an RNG in his live poker sessions.
The power of intention.
And much, MUCH more!
Without any further ado, I bring to you one of the best to ever sit down in a semi-circle and play cards with a bunch of other humans, Jason Koon.
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Tactical Tuesday #4: Live High Stakes (w/ a Pop Star Cameo) Dec 08, 2020

In today's episode Coach Brad and Coach Thomas break down some memorable hands from Coach Brad's high stakes live poker career.
Hand #1 is a $7k pot played against an absolute crusher and Hand #2 is a $30k+ whopper played against a famous pop star.
Enjoy.
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#99 Trevor Savage Part 2: Maintaining Balance Between Family & Crushing Souls Dec 04, 2020

In today’s episode of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast I am once again joined by cash game crusher, Youtuber, and podcaster Trevor Savage.
I got so consumed by Trevor’s story in our first conversation that I forgot to ask him any questions other than “Tell me about your poker journey”.
Today, we more than make up for that and then some as he’s about to throw down Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb.
As a short aside, I’m a little worried about the continuity of this episode because right in the middle of recording I had a gremlin in my internet connection and it just kept dropping over and over and over again.
For a little mental imagery, it got so bad I actually left my house so that I could run around my neighborhood and find the Comcast guy who was making our lives miserable. I did find him and, shockingly, he pressed a button and my internet came back like it was no big deal.
I highly doubt you’re ever going to hear a Comcast ad on this podcast because they make ACR look like customer service gods.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
The most unexpected thing to come from Trevor’s journey through poker.
What Trevor believes is the most high impact thing you can do to improve your poker game.
How Trevor maintains balance as a father and poker professional.
And much, MUCH more!
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So without any further ado I bring to you an amazing man, top-shelf cardplayer, and unbelievably patient spirit Trevor Savage.
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#98 JNandez Part 2: Daily Routines, Addressing Weaknesses & Daily Improvement Dec 02, 2020

In today’s episode Twitch legend JNandez is BACK with your promised follow-up Part 2 conversation and you ought to prepare yourself for a relentless onslaught of Greatness Bombs.
Since Part 1 was an exploration of Fernando’s poker origin story (And if you missed that episode, I highly suggest you go check it out right now), today Fernando is going to be going deep answering some of your favorite Chasing Poker Greatness questions.
I don’t know why but I was a little concerned heading into this conversation that we’d rip through the questions at supersonic speed and leave you with a shortened episode. I ought to have known better.
Fernando’s philosophy on poker and life align so much with my own that I’m pretty sure we could do a weekly episode and never run out of interesting things to talk about.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
- Fernando’s process for mapping out his days
- How he goes about improving his poker game on a daily basis
- How he goes about addressing his weaknesses.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you a very special Part 2 episode with the founder of PLO Mastermind and all-time great Twitch poker streamer, Fernando “JNandez” Habegger.
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Tactical Tuesday #3: Ain't No Fun When the Rabbit's Got the Gun Dec 02, 2020

On today's show Coach Thomas and Coach Brad go deep on two $500 NL cash game hands they recently played on Ignition.
As eluded to in the title, things don't go super well in today's hands but both coaches manage to find an exploitable decision on the river that saves them their stack.
Enjoy.
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#97 Greg Raymer: 2004 WSOP Main Event Champ and Author of “Winning Tournament Strategies” Nov 27, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the winner of the 2004 WSOP Main Event and Author of “Winning Tournament Strategies” Greg “Fossilman” Raymer.
Before I dive too deep into the intro, big thanks for D&B Poker publishing for putting this interview together (As well as the current & future CPG episodes with Amanda Botfeld, Ashley Adams, and Tricia Cardner).
In the world of poker, “Fossilman” is a living legend.
I remember the exact moment in time I was watching the 2004 WSOP Main Event with my old roommates. The Moneymaker boom had just begun and the WSOP was primetime must-see-TV on ESPN.
That was the year David Williams burst onto the scene, Josh Arieh became a household name if your household loves poker, and “Action” Dan Harrington went to back-to-back Main Event final tables.
It was a great year for poker.
Something that may be a little underappreciated today is Greg’s 2005 ME run one year later where he nearly defended his title but ultimately finished in 25th place.
I hope you’re ready and chomping at the bit to take a trip back to the golden age of poker.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
Why Greg thinks limit poker is underappreciated and wishes more limit games were spread.
Greg’s hilarious poker origin story after first learning how to count cards playing Blackjack.
Why Greg believes theory ought to be learned before tactics.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the patent attorney turned poker legend Greg “Fossilman” Raymer.
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#96 Trevor Savage Part 1: Cash Game Animal, Mental Health Podcaster, & Popular Poker Vlogger Nov 25, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game beast, YouTube poker vlogger, and (Along with his wife Jody) host of the Raising the Nuts podcast Trevor Savage.
I can’t overstate to you how great of a dude Trevor is. He’s one of those guests who I didn’t know too much about heading into our conversation and yet when we shut it down it felt like I had gained a friend.
Our time together was so enjoyable, in fact, that this will be one of them there 2 parter type CPG episodes because your favorite podcast host simply couldn’t reign his curiosity in about Trevor’s poker journey.
In today’s Part 1 with Trevor Savage, you’re going to learn:
Why 2013 laid the foundation for Trevor’s current projects.
All about the incredible Play Every Hand challenge Trevor is documenting on his YouTube channel.
How Trevor continually learns and grows from the elite players he battles against on the green felt.
And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you the Beast from the East Trevor Savage.
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Tactical Tuesday #2: Getting Out of Line & Breaking Hearts Nov 24, 2020

Today's episode of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast features two recent hands Coach Thomas played on Ignition with a Queen Deuce and a Queen Trey.
You're going to hear straight from the horses mouth why Coach Thomas opted to put in three-bets with hands that don't really have much business putting extra money into the pot and gain some valuable lessons as it relates to counting combos when bluff catching.
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#95 Mark Herm: The Closed-Minded GTO Basher Who Crushes Year After Year Nov 20, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is legendary MTT reaper of souls Mark “Dipthrong” Herm.
Mark has been on my radar as a force in the poker world for a very, very long time. Like 2007 Absolute Poker long.
Back in those days I was grinding away at cash games but allowed myself to take some shots here and there at some of the $200-$1k MTTs on Absolute for fun, and I specifically remember being aware of Dipthrong in every single tourney I played.
The fact that he’s still doing extraordinary things in the world of poker all these years later does not surprise me one bit.
What was very surprising to me was just how alike Mark and I are. We’re about the same age, we’ve been playing cards for about the same amount of time, and we both lean towards the intuitive side of poker more so than the analytical side.
I’m also extremely grateful that he’s also a genuinely open dude who isn’t afraid of discussing some of the more taboo areas of the poker lifestyle like struggling with mental health and adderall.
In today’s episode you’re also going to learn:
Why Mark bashes GTO every chance he gets.
How Elliot Roe has been especially impactful in Mark’s career.
Why Mark only plays on Sundays.
And much, MUCH more!
And now, without any further ado, it’s my absolute delight and pleasure to bring to you my conversation with the legendary Mark Herm.
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#94 Tommy Angelo: Death, Spirituality, & Tripping on Mushrooms Nov 18, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of my absolute favorite human beings in the poker world, universally respected teacher and author of Elements of Poker Tommy Angelo.
I’m gonna be honest with you, I’ve been looking forward to releasing this one ever since the second I hit the stop button.
This is a Round 2 CPG episode so if you happened to miss episode #25 with Tommy and you love our conversation today, I highly recommend you go back and listen to our original episode.
You know what they always say about sequels and originals...
Before you dive into this episode, I wanna give you fair warning:
In my mission to tap into some of Tommy’s great stories, mind-bending perspectives, and massive poker wisdom our conversation went to some pretty unexpected places.
Places that may make you feel a little uncomfortable and that you may not be expecting on a poker podcast.
You’re going to hear Tommy and I talk about stuff like spirituality, death, and tripping on mushrooms. If those kinds of topics are your jam, I’ll venture to guess you’re about to be pleasantly blown away.
In our conversation you’re going to learn:
How Tommy hopes to die.
Why Tommy’s goal is to not have any goals.
Tommy’s views of enlightenment.
And much, MUCH more!
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So, without any further ado, I bring to you the legendary Tommy Angelo.
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Tactical Tuesday #1: Facing Check/Raises On the Turn Nov 17, 2020

Today's episode features Coach Brad and Coach Thomas breaking down two hands where the HERO is facing a Turn check/raise:
Hand #1 is a live hand Coach Thomas played at the Commerce Casino.
Hand #2 is an online poker hand Coach Thomas' CFP student recently played at $200 NL. I hope dude's parents don't listen to today's episode ... it's going to be brutal!
There are Greatness Bombs aplenty just patiently waiting for you to dive right in.
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#93 Ashley Adams: Collecting Poker Stories From All 50 States Nov 13, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of Winning No Limit Hold’em Ashley Adams.
If there’s one thing I can tell you straight-away about Ashley it’s that dude is a natural born storyteller and has gone out of his way to collect more than his fair share of amazing poker stories. Luckily for you, he’s just about to share some of his favorites in this here conversation.
You’ll hear about the time he traveled to a home game down a dirt road in the middle of the sticks in Alabama to the time he battled in a game that makes your favorite podcast host salivate in a now extinct Asian casino.
In today’s episode you’re also going to learn:
- The resourceful ways Ashley was able to find home games in towns where he had literally zero connections.
- What really grinds mine and Ashley’s gears as it relates to poker content creation.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you the poker Storyteller Supreme himself Ashley Adams.
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#92 Amanda Botfeld: Making Poker Strategy Less Complex & Author of "A Girls Guide to Poker" Nov 10, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of A Girl’s Guide to Poker and Poker Powher teacher Amanda Botfeld.
In just a few moments you’re going to learn how Amanda went from writing political newsletters for 30,000 subscribers to falling into the poker world directly following the 2016 presidential election.
But first if you’re a longtime listener to Chasing Poker Greatness you’ll know that I believe the next “poker boom” will come from one of two sources:
Online poker miraculously becomes legalized and regulated across the entire United States.
Poker becomes more appealing to women.
Number one is way beyond my control and, quite frankly, it feels like our country has some bigger fish to fry. Number tw, though, represents an opportunity.
The organization Amanda collaborates with, Poker Powher, has a very simple mission that in the words of Nick Howard “is doing the noble work”.
Their mission is to teach 1 million women confidence, strategic thinking, and decision making skills through the game of poker.
Now I understand that, seeing as only 5-10% of my audience are females, that you’re most likely a male. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have females in your life who may just fall in love with the beauty of playing cards if given the opportunity.
So I’m going to challenge you to float the idea of poker to some of the females in your life, whether they be your girlfriend, spouse, mom, or sister.
Tell them about Amanda’s book “A Girl’s Guide to Poker”, Poker Powher, and also Maria Konnikova’s “The Biggest Bluff”. It may not seem like that big of a deal but you could really make an large impact when it comes to growing and sustaining this amazing game of cards we all love so much.
With that said, in the following episode you’re going to learn:
- The surprising reason Amanda decided to invest her energy into playing cards.
- How she managed to land a coveted book deal with one of the largest poker publishers in the biz.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you the wise, witty, and clever Amanda Botfeld.
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#91 Lance Bradley: From Unlikely Head of Bodog Poker to Current President of PocketFives Nov 06, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of The Pursuit of Poker Success & President and Editor in chief of PocketFives Lance Bradley.
Lance’s story is about to blow your mind. His career has taken him from poker journalist to being in charge of one of the largest poker platforms in the world smack dab in the middle of the poker boom to calling his own number at the WSOP by working excruciatingly long days on his own dime.
After our recording wrapped up, Lance reached out privately and told me he really enjoyed our interview because he got the chance to speak about some things he’s never had the opportunity to go into great detail about which, as you might imagine, put me right on Cloud 9.
The man is a professional storyteller whose immersion in the poker world means he has seen and experienced way more than than your average bear and I’m genuinely honored to share those stories with you today.
In our conversation, you’ll learn:
- The surprising reason Lance decided he wanted to be a journalist while he was in grade school.
- How Lance was ALMOST the face of UltimateBet at a time when, well, that’s not a thing anybody in the poker world would want to be.
- The real story behind the selling and eventual fall of Bluff Magazine.
- And much, MUCH more!
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So without any further ado I bring to you author, podcaster, and unlikely builder of a massively successful poker platform Lance Bradley.
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#90 Wayne Yap: Why a Nose Bleed Macau Supernova Spent $1 Million to Transition Out of Poker Nov 03, 2020

Wayne Yap is a well-respected Macau nose bleed cash game crusher with over $1.4 Million in tournament winnings.
Wayne’s also teaming up with one of my favorite human beings in the poker world Nick Howard for a podcast called “Beyond Poker” that aims to bridge the transition gap for poker players who are looking to exit the game.
This is an especially important topic for Wayne because a few years back he made the conscious decision to dial back his own 7-figure per year gig as a high stakes poker player so that he could transition into the business world.
And if there’s something you’re going to learn straight away about Wayne, it’s that he doesn’t go about things half-heartedly.
In the past 5 years alone he’s spent over a million dollars in courses, masterminds, and educational materials.
In Wayne and I’s conversation you’re going to learn:
- Wayne’s poker origin story which includes a very unhappy mandatory stint in the Singapore Army and watching Poker Training videos on his iPod touch.
- His thoughts on moving away from a zero sum game so that he could create more value across the board.
- Why Wayne’s next big move includes buying up businesses.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you Macau cash game legend Wayne Yap.
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#89 JNandez: PLO Beast, World-Class Coach, & Celebrated Twitch Streamer Oct 30, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is PLO beast and Twitch legend JNandez (Whose real name, by the way, is not Jason Hernandez but Fernando Habegger).
Originally this episode was supposed to be a one-shot deal but, just like in the case of Michael Acevedo, an hour and a half into our call Fernando and I still found ourselves in the middle of his amazing poker journey.
So we decided to meet back up for an immediate Round 2 and one week later we recorded another 1.5 hr greatness bomb dripping conversation that’ll be released in the next few months.
In the following conversation you’re going to hear Fernando go deep into his origin story so that you’ll have a more clear idea of where the man is coming from, the impact mental game coaches have had on his career and life, why he actively made the decision to pursue PLO, and much, MUCH more.
Before you dive into this episode I wanna address something really fast and that’s Fernando’s character. The one ideal that powers the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is that we will always strive to champion the good guys of the poker world.
While I certainly can’t speak for anybody else’s experience with JNandez, I personally found him to be respectful, punctual, engaging, and a gracious human being. It was also very apparent to me how much he cares about his students and Twitch community.
He made such a positive impression on yours truly that I’d have no hesitations about working with him in the future.
At the end of the day I’ll let you judge for yourself.
Without any further ado I bring to you PLO crusher, streaming sensation, and author of Mastering Small Stakes Pot-Limit Omaha JNandez.
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#88 Michael Acevedo: From Years of Poker Futility to Writing the Modern Poker Bible Oct 27, 2020

Today’s guest is the author of Modern Poker Theory: Building an Unbeatable Strategy Based on GTO Principles Michael Acevedo.
If you’re unaware of the poker world’s reception to Modern Poker Theory, let me catch you up.
Michael’s book has ignited a fire under the elite minds in our game, is already being referred to as the modern poker bible, and has been called the best poker book ever written by Brandon Adams.
What may have slipped under your radar is that there was a very real chance not all that long ago that Michael’s career as a poker player was anything but certain.
His path to game-changing author was a much more winding route than his contemporaries and, as you’ll soon find out, it wasn’t because of any lack of natural talent.
After crushing his bankroll and falling short time and time again Michael’s poker career hinged on swallowing his pride, moving back in with his mom who did NOT approve of her brilliant son being a poker player (For many good reasons), and for once and all devoting every single aspect of his being to chasing poker greatness.
In our conversation, you’re also going to learn:
- How Michael believes a beloved childhood toy laid the foundation for his future poker success.
- Who gave Michael the last chance he so desperately desired in his final push to be a successful poker player.
- What Michael believes held him back from achieving poker greatness for so long.
- And much, MUCH more!
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So without any further ado, I bring to you an amazing story that will make you feel all the things … he’s a wizard, coach, and author Michael Acevedo.
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#87: Phil Galfond: Nosebleed Cash Legend, Run It Once Poker Founder, & All-Time Great Oct 09, 2020

Today’s guest quite frankly needs no elaborate introduction to get you excited about hearing from him but I’m going to give you one anyway.
Phil Galfond is a living legend in the world of poker at the ripe old age of 35. What would be the career-defining highlight of pretty much anyone else’s poker career, having won 3 WSOP gold bracelets, is merely a footnote in Galfond’s journey through cards.
He’s the founder of one of the most prestigious training platforms in poker, Run it Once, and is doing his damndest to realize his vision of providing the poker world with the platform he feels we deserve at Run It Once Poker.
If you’re not living in the US and you have not checked out Run It Once Poker, I exhort you to go do that right now. It simply isn’t enough to sit back and complain about the way platforms treat their players. If you want things to change for the better because you love this great game of poker as much as I do, you have to start taking action and do whatever you can to support the good guys in this world.
In my conversation with Phil Galfond, you’re going to learn:
- His poker origin story from PartyPoker SNGs all the way up through the nose bleeds.
- What I believe to be his superpower that has allowed him to thrive in a way almost no one else has.
- Phil’s advice on bankroll management and why he’s never been afraid of taking his shot.
- And much, much MORE!
And before we dive into the show if you’d like to be more efficient in your poker learning while gaining focus and clarity so that you skyrocket your game check out pokerwithpresence.com.
Once more time, that’s pokerwithpresence.com.
Now without any further ado, I bring to you one of the most brilliant, humble, and influential human beings in the world of poker Phil Galfond.
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#86 Sarah Herring: Surviving COVID, a Shattered Leg, & No Live Poker Oct 06, 2020

Today’s guest on the show is the always hilarious and endearing Sarah Herring.
This is a Round 2 with Sarah so if you missed Round 1 I would highly recommend you go back and check that conversation out.
And because so much has happened since last December and neither her nor I can contain our rabid curiosity, this is a very wide-ranging conversation.
As a matter of fact, I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing as I was listening back to this episode so that I could record this intro. That sense of joy and happiness I feel when producing these episodes of Chasing Poker Greatness for you are honestly the reason this show is still around.
So I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for listening and to also thank all of my past CPG guests for being such amazing human beings.
With that said, Sarah and I are going to explore COVID (Of course), Sarah’s life as a new mom, and have a quick check-in with the going-ons of the poker world.
You’re also going to hear:
- Both of us pull a couple of skeletons out of our closets and talk about how our childhoods shaped us into the humans we are today
- How Sarah suffered a very serious injury that could have been much worse had she listened to a medical professional
- Sarah’s experience of being sick with COVID-19.
- And MUCH, more!
And before we dive into the show if you’d like to be more efficient in your poker learning while gaining focus and clarity so that you skyrocket your game check out pokerwithpresence.com.
Once more time, that’s pokerwithpresence.com.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you one of my all-time favorite human beings in the world of poker Sarah Herring.
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#85 Merv Harvey: How an Amateur Began Interviewing the Biggest Names in Poker Oct 02, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one half of the Postflop Poker podcast hosting duo Merv Harvey.
Merv's an amateur poker player who has now interviewed a who's who of poker players & personalities, including: Tommy Angelo, Alec Torelli, Dara O' Kearney, Sarah Herring, and many more.
I'll leave it for you to learn in the following episode just how Merv got his gig but it's an extremely powerful lesson about taking your shot.
Merv's just a genuinely great dude who LOVES the game of poker and is super easy to talk to. When you hear folks talk about the "good guys of poker" what they're really describing are the folks like Merv.
Today you're going to learn:
- How Merv came about to host the Postflop Poker podcast.
- How Merv got swept up in Australia's poker mania.
- Why you've probably been going about poker study the wrong way and what you can do instead.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I present to you the joyful and hilarious Merv Harvey.
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Detox Files #8: Are You Maximizing Your Resources? Sep 29, 2020

One of Nick's on-contract coaching for profits players has a major problem:
He feels like he has no choice but to move back into his unsupportive parent's home where his mental state and online poker results historically suffer.
Listen today as Nick helps his player navigate a particularly dicey and emotionally charged situation by letting him know he isn't making full use of the resources at his disposal.
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Detox Files #7: How Do You Live the "Poker Vampire" Lifestyle & Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Loved Ones? Sep 25, 2020

In this episode of the Detox Files Nick Howard (Founder of Poker Detox Staking Group) has an optimization session with one of his contracted players who has a big problem:
He's been trained his entire poker career to practice good game selection (The after-hours poker vampire lifestyle) but knows the times he plays poker have a major affect on his relationship with his wife and family.
Listen in and follow along as Nick helps his player navigate what is most certainly a mine field.
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Detox Files #6: How-To Use Compassion Instead of Stress to Skyrocket Your Output Sep 22, 2020

This Detox Files episodes features a one hour "optimization consult" with one of Poker Detox's contracted players.
These are guys Nick and his team invest tons of resources into so it's going to be a bit more advanced than the previous Detox Files you all know and love.
To listen to all the Detox Files, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/detox-files
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#84 Jonathan Little Round 2: ACR Ban, #PokerGOAT, & Excelling at Tough NLHE Games Sep 17, 2020

Today my guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast coming back for an overdue Round 2 conversation is the founder of PokerCoaching.com Jonathan Little.
I don’t know if you’ve heard but Mr. Little has been featured fairly prominently in a couple of controversies over the past week that of course we’re about to dive into. The first is Phil Nagy smashing him with the ban hammer at ACR and the 2nd stemmed from accusations of rigging Twitter polls in my recent #PokerGOAT competition on Twitter.
Before we go any further I want you to know that I’m biased in many, many ways in life but one of my core values is striving to be as fair as I can to the folks I interact with. On a personal level I’ve never personally had a single negative interaction with Jonathan or any of his PokerCoaching.com coaches and he’s been nothing but generous with his time and energy specifically with me.
With that said I do wish to make it clear to you that it’s ok if you don’t like Jonathan Little. It’s also OK if you hate me as well. I don’t know exactly why you’d be listening to this podcast if that were the case but that’s a different matter entirely.
Sometimes I feel like we live in a world where we don’t feel safe to have our own opinions, especially if they’re unpopular. I really, really hope that changes.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
- Why Jonathan thinks Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold’em Games should be the next book in your poker library.
- Why the #PokerGOAT controversy affected Jonathan more than getting banned from ACR.
- How you should go about risk-taking in today’s poker environment.
- And much, MUCH more.
So without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of one of the largest and most successful poker training platforms in the entire universe, Jonathan Little.
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#83 Matt Affleck: Sustained Poker Passion For Over a Decade Sep 15, 2020

Today’s guest on the podcast is MTT wizard and PokerCoaching.com coach Matt Affleck.
Matt has over $4 million in live and online tournament cashes in his career with no plans on slowing down anytime soon.
Just a few of his career highlights include:
- A gold medal victory in a $3,150 SCOOP even for $550k.
- A $264k victory in the $2,500 main event at the Coco Poker Open.
- And a $139k victory in a $1,500 event at the Wynn Fall Classic.
Matt was very easy to talk to and his pure passion for the game shines through bright and clear. It’s easy to see why he’s been able to sustain success such a high level of success for as long as he has.
Also, to give you a little more perspective as to how Matt operates, here’s a little behind-the-scenes tidbit: After we stopped recording Matt wanted to pick my brain on some different coaching techniques and methodologies and we ended up talking shop for maybe another 30 minutes after the recording stopped.
I only mention this because, in my humble opinion, this is the trait of a human being who pursues excellence in whatever venture they dive into. If you truly want to draw from a deeper well in the avenue in which you’re Chasing Greatness, finding folks who are already deeper into the forest than you and asking their opinion is one of the most impactful things you can do to expedite the learning process.
With that said, today you’re going to learn:
- A Greatness Bomb from Matt on efficiently using solvers to improve your MTT game.
- Wise words on how to structure your off-days so that you can maintain your energy levels.
- A hilarious story about the odd place in which Matt was sitting when he won his SCOOP for over $550k (Here’s a hint, there was no celebration).
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you longtime MTT crusher Matt Affleck.
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#82 Matt Savage: Mike Sexton, Ethan May, & Live Poker in the Time of Covid Sep 10, 2020

Today my guest on the podcast coming back for a very special Round 2 is my favorite tournament director of all-time Matt Savage.
If you’ve forgotten, Matt’s the executive tour director of the WPT and has seen just about all there is to see at live poker tournaments.
While recorded only a few weeks ago this conversation took place before the passing of longtime voice of the WPT and great personal friend of Matt’s, Mike Sexton. Expect to hear some tales of being on the road with Mike Sexton as well as how the Mike Sexton Champions Cup came to be.
You’ll also want to be prepared for us to close on a somber note with Matt sharing stories about Ethan May, a WPT tournament director who tragically passed away at the way-too-young age of 30.
In this Round 2 conversation with Matt, you’ll also learn:
- How somehow despite there not being any live poker to go around Matt has less free time than ever.
- What’s going on with those WPT final tables that have just been sitting around in purgatory since the beginning of the year.
- Matt’s thoughts on the rise of online MTT’s
So without any further ado, I bring to you the GOAT tournament direct and poker hall-of-famer in my heart Matt Savage.
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#81 Dara O' Kearney & Barry Carter: Knock-Out Artists Sep 08, 2020

Today’s guests on the podcast are dynamic poker-book writing duo Dara ‘O Kearney and Barry Carter.
Their latest book, PKO Poker Strategy, has been a massive hit straight out of the gate. If you’re not familiar with PKO style tournaments or where they came from, don’t worry because Dara and Barry are going to explain it to you in-depth in our conversation.
Since both of these men are veterans of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast we had a few talking points and spent the other 90% of the conversation just making fun of Barry. I might otherwise feel bad about that, but as I was putting together the #PokerGOAT book tournament on Twitter I realized Barry is the co-author of 3 if not 4 of the most influential poker books of all time:
The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, PKO Poker Strategy, and Poker Satellite Strategy.
Well done sir, well done. When it’s time for me to write a book I know who my first choice for co-author’s going to be.
In today’s conversation, you’ll learn:
- The writing process that Barry and Dara use to ensure their books are great for any level of player.
- Our thoughts on the recent explosion of online MTT poker serieses.
- The one thing you can do that will get under Barry’s skin.
- And much, much more!
So without any further ado I bring to you the authors of Poker Satellite Strategy and PKO Poker Strategy Dara O’ Kearney and Barry Carter.
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#80 Carlos Welch: The Best Mediocre Poker Coach On the Planet Sep 04, 2020

Today’s guest is mediocre poker coach Carlos Welch who is back for a Round 2.
Carlos and I’s first conversation was recorded right before the pandemic went nuclear and I had been wondering to myself how a man who lives out of his car would fare in these strange times. I mean, I can’t even drive my kids one hour away without catastrophe striking: One of them has to go to the bathroom.
So how do you find a place that will let you inside to use the bathroom on a regular basis? How do you shower if your gym is shut down?
Also, let’s be honest, I really just wanted an excuse to talk to Carlos again because he’s such an amazing human being which, if you have not yet been convinced, you will experience for yourself in just a few moments.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How trusting your teacher relates directly to their impact.
- Why Mike Caro may be the most under-appreciated all-time poker coaches.
- Why Carlos doesn’t like interacting with strangers.
- And MUCH more!
Without any further ado I bring to you the nomad and “anything but mediocre poker coach” Carlos Welch.
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#79 Melissa Burr: High Stakes Mixed Game Superstar Sep 01, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes mixed-game pro Melissa Burr.
She’s battled in stakes up to $2,000/$4,000 Super Stud and has developed the poker superpower to feel confident playing in whatever game she deems the best in any poker room she walks into.
It’s a superpower that very few folks in the poker world have, including your favorite podcast host, and is 100% the best way to be prepared for any catastrophic event that changes poker as we know it.
So you better prepare yourself because Melissa is about to drop Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb...
Which is a very natural thing when you’ve been immersed in the world of poker at the highest level for as long as Melissa has been.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- The one thing Melissa and I hate about poker with the fire of a thousand suns.
- A Greatness Bomb Melissa drops on observing a specific type of opponent.
- Why Melissa made the decision to learn ALL the games instead of specializing in one.
- And much, MUCH more.
So without any further ado I bring to you nose bleed mixed game Superstar Melissa Burr.
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#78 Marle Cordeiro: High Stakes Cash Game Crusher, Co-Host of "The Rake", & YouTube Vlogger Aug 28, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes cash game crusher, YouTube Vlogger, and fellow poker podcaster Marle Cordeiro.
It’s always refreshing when I’m reminded of some undeniable truths that exist in the world.
One of those is that you simply cannot be courageous without being afraid. And I guarantee that anyone who has put themselves out there in a vulnerable and significant way has felt a massive amount of fear.
But the ones who emerge from the other side after dealing with hateful comments and the vicious barrage of internet trolls are made of iron.
Marle is one such human and I know that you’re going to come away from this conversation feeling the exact same way.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How Marle was exposed to the real world of poker from an early age.
- Why getting shown tough love by her first backer was an absolute boon for her poker career.
- Why she believes having tough conversations to hash out our differences is vastly superior to - Twitter wars.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you Marle Cordeiro.
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#77 Chase Bianchi: Live High Stakes Crusher with a Heart of Gold Aug 25, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is WSOP bracelet winner and high stakes cash pro Chase Bianchi.
Despite focusing mainly on cash games Chase has racked up an impressive $870k in MTT cashes, including his crown jewel a gold medal finish in a $1k NLHE tourney at the 2016 WSOP.
Chase and I’s conversation chronicles his journey from being a poker dealer and going broke time and time again early on his career to finding his footing and regularly battling at the biggest stakes his casino offers.
In today’s episode you’ll also learn:
- Why bigger stakes does not necessarily mean tougher games.
- Why even the crushers of live cash games are struggling through Covid.
- Why aggressive bankroll management early in your poker career is not necessarily a bad thing.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you high stakes live cash game crusher Chase Bianchi.
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#76 Matt Matros: Author, 3 WSOP Bracelets, & $2.5 Mill+ in Tourney Winnings Aug 21, 2020

Today my guest is 3-time WSOP bracelet winner, poker coach, and author of “The Game Plan” Matt Matros.
Matt has racked up over $2.5 million in live tournament cashes over his almost 2 decade long career.
Some highlights include:
- The aforementioned triple WSOP bracelets in $1,500 6-max event, limit hold em, and mixed hold ‘em tourneys.
- Finishing third at the WPT Championship for over $700k
- And three more WSOP final tables.
This conversation was a real joy for me.
It brought back many fond memories of a time in my life when making a WPT final table was the end-all-be-all and it was a mortal sin to miss an episode of the World Poker Tour (Not only because it was exciting but also because it was one of the few real sources of high level poker strategy anyone had access to).
You’ll hear stories about Matt’s good friend the late great Gavin Smith, the only time Matt forgot what hand he had in his entire poker career, and one pivotal AQ Matt wishes he had back.
In our conversation you’ll also learn:
- How Matt ended up at the $25k WPT Championship final table
- A greatness bomb on how MTT players misunderstand ICM.
- Why low expectations are a poker superpower.
- And much, much more!
Without any further ado, I bring to you 3-time WSOP bracelet winner Matt Matros.
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#75 Tadas Peckaitis: Why Would Anyone Ever Start a Poker Training Platform? Aug 18, 2020

Today my guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game crusher and the founder of https://MyPokerCoaching.com Tadas Peckaitis.
Tadas is a man after my own heart.
He started creating regular content for MyPokerCoaching simply because it was a thing he genuinely enjoyed doing.
As we joke about in our conversation the act of creating great poker content is not easily deterred or for the faint of heart ... it’s a true labor of love.
And there are very few people who love creating valuable poker content than Tadas.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- Why Tadas believes he performed poorly in school yet excelled playing cards.
- What he believes you should tell your opponents when they ask for your opinion on how they played a hand.
- Why nose bleed players sometimes make horrible poker coaches.
- And much, MUCH more!
So without any further ado I bring to you cash game crusher and one of the most tireless and prolific poker coaches in the world Tadas Peckaitis.
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#74 Kevin Rabichow: The Bobby Flay'er of High Stakes HU Aug 14, 2020

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Run It Once Elite coach and high stakes HU crusher Kevin Rabichow.
I very much see a lot of my own spirit in Kevin.
He thinks deeply about poker’s myriad of complicated issues, he genuinely loves when his students find success, and he wants to leave the world of poker as a better place than where he found it.
It’s going to be pretty tough for you to not enjoy my conversation with Kevin.
We nerd out on recreational sports, controversial/predatory practices in poker like grimming/ghosting, and take a deep dive into his amazing journey from competitive academics to the world of playing cards.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How long it should take your typical cash game player to transition to MTT’s.
- Why poker players make the best rec sports coaches.
- Why taking breaks for months at a time has been essential in Kevin’s poker career
- And much, much more.
So without any further ado, I present to you Run It Once Elite coach and HU bringer of pain Kevin Rabichow.
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Detox Files 5: The Next Level of Performance Enhancement Aug 11, 2020

Nick Howard returns with Detox Files #5.
If you've ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of high ambition that quickly leads to emotional distress, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
For more Detox Files visit https://chasingpokergreatness.com/detox-files
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#73 Drew Gonzalez: Professional Poker Player, Thirst Lounge Host, Twitch Partner Aug 07, 2020

My guest today on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is former Thirst Lounge Host, Twitch Partner, and professional poker player @BetOnDrew Drew Gonzalez.
I think you’re really going to love how open and self-reflective Drew is about his more than decade long poker journey..
He had absolutely no problem opening up about struggles that many of us in the poker world have probably faced at some point or another from relationship issues to unhealthy lifestyle choices and the extremely common curse of the young … believing you are way better at playing cards than you actually are.
In today’s episode you’re going to learn:
- A small change in Drew’s mindset that allowed him to thrive when he had previously been struggling.
- How an unhealthy lifestyle threatened Drew’s online poker career.
- Why his move to the West Coast was the reset he needed.
- And MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you Twitch Partner and professional poker player Drew Gonzalez.
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#72 Brad Wilson: Jennifer Shahade Turns the Tables Aug 04, 2020

Jennifer Shahade takes the reins and turns the tables on Coach Brad.
Enjoy.
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#71 Maria Konnikova: A Poker Journey Unlike Any Other Jul 29, 2020

Today’s guest on the podcast is the best-selling author of the runaway hit “The Biggest Bluff”, Maria Konnikova.
Maria has a journey through poker that I can pretty much guarantee is unlike anybody else’s in the world.
She heeds a call to adventure, enlists the help of a mysterious mentor, deals with the various challenges and pitfalls of learning the game of poker, experiences failure and pain, and is ultimately transformed in the process.
If you have not checked out “The Biggest Bluff” yet, do yourself a favor and grab it as soon as you possibly can. I promise you will not be disappointed.
As you know I have a slight obsession with hearing the backstories of amazing folks in the world of poker and Maria’s may be the most captivating one of them all.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How she managed to convince none other than Erik Seidel, who had never before taken on a poker student, to be her mentor.
- The amount of effort it REALLY takes to write an amazing book proposal.
- The one thing she wasn’t allowed to talk to Erik about.
- And much, MUCH more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you world-renowned psychologist, speaker, best-selling author, and professional poker player Maria Konnikova.
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#70 Jerod Smith: Part-Time Lawyer, Full Time Poker Pro Jul 24, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is poker pro, streamer, and lawyer Jerod Smith.
Jerrod is a full-time poker pro who lives in a grindhouse in Las Vegas with former Chasing Poker Greatness guest Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel.
And before we jump into the show, I know you hear me emphasize the importance of community in your poker journey over and over and over again … but it is such a critical thing not only for expediting your growth as a poker player but also in, frankly, maintaining your sanity.
Because let’s face it, it is inevitable that this game we all love so much for some ungodly reason is going to play every single dirty trick in the book on your mind and make you feel so disoriented you won’t be able to tell the difference between what’s up and what’s down.
But when you have a close knit group of friends who genuinely care about you, you get unbiased feedback and support when you desperately need it the most.
If you wait until you need the support, it’s already too late.
With that said, in today’s show you’re going to learn:
- How starting a Twitch stream can literally shape your entire life.
- The importance of having a significant other who really understands poker.
- The two MTT stops Jerrod says are commonly recognized as the softest in the USA.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you professional poker crusher Jerod Smith.
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#69 Jaime Staples: OG Poker Streamer and PartyPoker Pro Jul 22, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of the pioneers and most recognizable faces in the world of Twitch poker streaming Jamie Staples.
Jaime and his younger brother Matt (Who’s a former CPG guest) are PartyPoker sponsored pros and I wanna say a couple of things straight away:
1) I had never met or interacted with Jaime in any way before he and I had this conversation.
2) It became painfully obvious to me as our conversation went on as to why he has such a massive following: The man is as authentic and as genuine as it gets.
He’s a man who cares about having a positive impact on the folks he crosses paths with, and wants to leave poker in a much better place than he found it.
In my opinion, these are the folks we ought to be championing and supporting as much as humanly possible if we truly want poker to survive and thrive far into the future.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:
- Why you’re destined for failure if money is your sole driving force to improve at this game.
- How younger brother Matt REALLY began working at Poker Staples Worldwide.
- How a big public failure involving a prop bet with Bill Perkins has caused Jaime to examine the root causes of unhealthy lifestyle decisions.
- And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you a man after my own heart who won me over as a fan for life through a single interaction … Jaime Staples.
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#68 Andrew Brokos: Co-Host ThinkingPoker Podcast & Author of Play Optimal Poker Jul 20, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the host of the “Thinking Poker” podcast and author of Play Optimal Poker 1 and 2 Andrew Brokos.
Andrew’s another one of those human beings who makes you consider your personal beliefs.
Recently on Twitter in a thread about the Daniel Negreanu WSOP software meltdown Andrew left me with a this statement, “One last thought for you specifically, very few people have chased poker greatness as successfully as Daniel Negreanu and this is where it got him.”
Which I equated to throwing a grenade and leaving the room.
With that thought in mind I just want to make absolute certain one person’s version of poker greatness does not have to be yours. It’s a personal aspiration that each and every one of us, myself included, should consider deeply.
I genuinely hope that through this podcast, if nothing else, you will gain the necessary tools needed to answer this question for you and you alone.
And it’s my ultimate wish that you take special care on your emotional, physical, and spiritual as you endeavor to chase your version of poker greatness.
With that said, in today’s episode you’re going to learn:
- The surprising “why” behind the beginning of Andrew’s poker career.
- Why Andrew has found poker attracts the kinds of souls he tends to enjoy spending time with.
- An awesome tactic he uses to measure his level of play in live tournaments.
- And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you podcaster, author, and thinker Andrew Brokos.
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#67 Gillian Epp: Traveling the World & Crushing Cash Games Jul 17, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game destroyer of worlds and Twitch streamer Gillian Epp.
If you aren’t familiar with Gillian’s work, you should probably count your blessings as her format of choice is the one that’s nearest and dearest to my own heart, cash games. And on the felt is probably not where you’d wish to encounter her.
This conversation is especially meaningful to me as it made me reflect and meditate on some of my core beliefs about the world of poker.
The first was my cynical gut response to the Bill Perkins/Jungleman fiasco … really just feeling apathetic about the whole deal. Even though I cannot change what my initial reaction was (and I still find it hard to care more than even a little bit), I genuinely wish I still had the rosey view of online poker (And maybe human beings) that I did when I was a younger man.
That rosey view was that folks were generally honorable and would do the right thing even when other folks weren’t watching. Maybe that was naive and it’s probably unlikely I’ll get back there again, I do wish I would feel more outraged when these stories hit the wire than I currently do.
The second perspective I have meditated on quite a bit since this conversation is whether or not I would want my young girls to be a part of the poker world when they get older.
I’m just going to tell you straight away, I have seen and heard some really, really horrible things said to female dealers and poker players in my poker career … stuff I am ashamed to say I didn’t take a stand against when they happened in real time.
But Gillian’s mostly positive experience navigating the world of live poker made me realize that maybe those moments I feel such shame about aren’t as common as I once thought and, given all of the bs women have to deal with in the corporate world, etc … maybe poker wouldn’t be such a bad landing spot for my girls when it’s all said and done.
Anyway, enough about me.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How Gillian grew her bankroll straight away at the beginning of her poker career.
- Why she loves the world of cash games more than tournaments.
- And much, MUCH more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the amazing Gillian Epp.
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#66 Jarred "GodsBigToe" Gabin: Passionate Poker Coach, Community Builder, MTT Wizard Jul 14, 2020

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast has won a major MTT on every US friendly poker site and is one of the most popular coaches in the game today, Jarred “godsbigtoe” Gabin.
Toe has been in and around the game of poker since the early 2000’s and has been playing off of the same bankroll that began with him with a $5 PokerStars freeroll.
And even though he’s managed to spin hay into gold over the last couple of decades, what he’s most beloved for is giving back to the poker community through his regular coaching and Twitch study streams with former Chasing Poker Greatness guest Shaundle Pruitt.
When it comes to teachers in the world of poker, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more dedicated and passionate guide than godsbigtoe.
One of the regular questions I ask on this show is “What does greatness mean to you?” and I just want to say that I personally believe making an impact on the folks you interact with, helping guide the folks you see an earlier version of yourself in along their path, and being patience and generous with the wisdom you have gained are a MASSIVE part of what makes someone GREAT in this world.
And Jarred has all of these traits in spades.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How Jarred spun up his roll from the aforementioned $5.
- Why poker has been such a consistent part of Jarred’s life over the past couple of decades.
- How Jarred still feels when meeting and interacting with the folks who have made an impact in his poker career.
- And much, MUCH more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the one and only godsbigtoe … assuming I guess that god only has one big toe … Jarred Gabin.
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#65 Brian "The Golden Blazer" Frenzel: Rolling Up His Stake and Moving to Vegas Jul 10, 2020

In today’s episode we have up-and-coming poker star, Twitch streamer, and MTT pro Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel.
Brian’s going to tell his story step-by-step from mascotting in college (true story), to becoming an educator, to discovering the game of poker and heartbreak, and finally putting all of his earthly possessions into his car, moving to vegas, and taking his shot.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How Brian’s Twitch community helped him overcome a brutal personal struggle.
- Why full poker immersion helps expedite the growth process.
- How other people’s energy levels can give you an extra boost in the back stretch of your poker sessions.
And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you Brian “The Golden Blazer” Frenzel on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#64 Jason Su: Using Presence to Unlock Your Poker Greatness Jul 08, 2020

Today’s guest is longtime cash game pro, Poker Detox mental game coach, and the author of the greatness bomb dripping book “Poker with Presence”, Jason Su.
It’s always a little tough for me to make these intros with cash game crushers.
Normally I read out my guest’s HendonMob results, wow you with the millions of dollars they’ve cashed for in poker tournaments, list off their highlight reel, and hop into the show.
The irony, of course, is that the Jason Su’s of the world are the folks who I’ve always looked up to the most.
The cash game crushers who genuinely love the game, stay forever curious, show up at their local casino day-in and day-out, and enjoy sustained success over the decades.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- Why poker has given Jason purpose and happiness.
- Why there is no difference between “intuitive” and “analytical” players.
-How to work on managing your emotions while navigating the inevitable highs and lows of poker.
- And MUCH, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you Jason Su.
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#63 Bryan Paris: $12m+ In Online Poker Cashes & 2nd Human Ever To Hit $10m Jul 06, 2020

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Bryan Paris.
Bryan has over 12 million dollars in online cashes (And was the 2nd human in poker history to crack the 10 million dollar mark) and has been crushing the poker tournament scene for the last 14 years.
Bryan was incredibly easy-going and easy to talk to … It’s quite apparent why he’s racked up 35,000+ followers on Twitch and had hundreds of viewers from day one of streaming.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- A clever and effective tactic to make sure you have an edge when you’re moving up stakes.
- Why the thought experiment “The Prisoner’s Dilemma” means really bad things for the future of online poker.
- Why the folks in the USA who thrive in this age of online poker are built to last.
- And much, MUCH more.
Without any further ado, I bring to you the great Bryan Paris.
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Hero Bluff Week #5: High Stakes Poker Jun 27, 2020

Today's episode features three epic hands from my favorite poker show of all-time, High Stakes Poker.
Tom Dwan pulls off one of the best bluffs of all time, Phil Galfond gets GOT by a recreational player, and Brad Booth pounds stacks of cash on the felt with four high vs. the GOAT Phil Ivey.
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Hero Bluff Week #4: World Poker Tour Jun 26, 2020

Today's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness features one of the greatest to ever sit down at the green felt, Ike Haxton, getting a disgusting bluff through vs. Ryan Daut.
Hand #2 happened right before the COVID-19 pandemic at WPT Thunder Valley and involves Jake Schwartz and Tony Tran.
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Hero Bluff Week #3: WSOP Champs Jun 25, 2020

Today on Hero Bluff Week Thomas and I break down probably the most important bluff in poker's history involving Chris Moneymaker and Sam Farha.
The other bluff we chose was a little bit more recent (it happened back in 2018) and involved a former WSOP champion trying to bully his way into another WSOP Main Event final table.
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Hero Bluff Week #2: The Phil Ivey Special Jun 24, 2020

Today's episode features two pots from the greatest player to ever sit down at the green felt.
Hand 1 is a classic pitting Phil Ivey against Tom "Durrr" Dwan on High Stakes Poker where a pot BALLOONS to over $600,000.
Hand 2 is just Phil Ivey doing Phil Ivey things in a classic hand you genuinely do not want to miss.
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Hero Bluff Week #1: Garrett vs. Andy Jun 23, 2020

I'm convinced Live at the Bike was created just as a battleground for Andy and Garrett Adelstein to wage war against one another.
Kicking off "Hero Bluff Week" are two hands played by two of the best regulars in the nosiest of nose bleed cash games in the world.
Enjoy.
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Detox Files #4: Using Language to Upgrade Your Performance Jun 18, 2020

Today's Detox Files episode starts off with a key "aha" moment that the player had from Nick and I's first Chasing Poker Greatness conversation.
They then delve into the way we talk to ourselves and how that creates delusions and negative emotions in poker (in this case frustration).
They then work on how to practically apply language upgrades to improve performance, specifically around the need for a play that "should work" to work every time.
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Detox Files #3: Do You Trust Yourself Enough to Be a Live Pro? Jun 17, 2020

The first real deep dive into the unrealistic expectations that people have for scientifically navigating a career as a live player. It comes down to how much you trust yourself.
If you're not someone who's not comfortable navigating on intuition, live is probably not a career that's ever going to offer you the security you're looking for.
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Detox Files #2: How Do You Take a Responsible Shot at Pro Poker w/ a Family? Jun 16, 2020

Today's show features a consultation with Nick Howard where the guest is a family man who is heavily considering transitioning away from his IT job into playing poker.
Is this a reasonable thought and how can he test the waters without diving fulling into the deep end of the pool?
Find out in today's episode.
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Detox Files #1: Nick Howard Poker Career Consult Jun 15, 2020

In today's episode our guest is a passionate live player who's very open about his insecurities from the start. Because of his openness, we're able to find a clear answer to his (common) risk averse/bankroll issue.
We're then able to move on to solving a common fear/misconception that horses have around being backed and after that we get to his core fear (Which is extremely common).
All in all it's a nice clean progression that cuts straight to the heart of the problem.
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Aspirant #1 Doc: Bankroll Requirements and Moving Up in Stakes Jun 12, 2020

Welcome to a brand new series on Chasing Poker Greatness called "Aspirants" ... they are conversations with folks who aspire to achieve longtime success on the green felt.
These episodes are going to be a little different than what you're used to hearing on Chasing Poker Greatness and, if they aren't your cup of tea, they will be labeled as "Aspirant" in the show title so you can just skip them when they show up in your feed.
If you listen to today's show and think to yourself, "Oh man, I'm an ASPIRANT ... I NEED THIS!", check out: https://enhanceyouredge.com/guest and sign up.
The fee is $100 and, after our conversation, you're added to an exclusive "Aspirant's Only" slack group with other folks just like you who are chasing their own version of poker greatness. The slack group is also highly important so that I can check-in and follow-up on the Aspirant's and give them feedback whenever they hit any snags.
Today's aspirant is Doc and she's going to share her personal story of how she fell into the world of cards and what it would mean for her to find success.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
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#62 Shannon Shorr: $8 Million+ in Cashes & 19th Ranked GPI Player in the World Jun 09, 2020

Today’s guest is longtime live tournament CRUSHER Shannon Shorr.
Shannon has over $8,000,000 in live tournament cashes in his 15 year career with some highlights including:
$960k and $247k victories at the Bellagio Cup in Vegas.
A bronze medal in one of the toughest tournament fields in poker, the $10k WSOP 6-handed event.
And a 5th place finish at the WPT 5 Diamond Classic for a cool $408,000.
Shannon and I, despite never having met one another before this show, but having a ton of mutual friends including former Chasing Poker Greatness guests Jesse Yaginuma and Jonathan Little, hit it off right away and I had a BLAST in our time together.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How Shannon kicked off his poker journey.
- An all-too-common pitfall of the poker scene Shannon has dealt with that is simply not talked about often enough.
- How Shannon manages to stay grounded and connected on a day-to-day basis *HINT* It involves having an awesome significant other who always has your back.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the GPI ranked #19 player in the world Shannon Shorr.
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#61 Kristen Bicknell: #7 Ranked GPI Player in the World & $8.7 Million in Tourney Cashes Jun 02, 2020

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Today’s guest is PartyPoker pro and the current #7 GPI ranked player in the world Kristen Bicknell.
Kristen has over $5,000,000 in live cashes to go along with $3.7 million in online earnings which is, as Larry David might say, “Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good”.
There was a hand Kristen played recently that I stumbled across on Twitter that shows you why she’s one of the best in the world:
With blinds at 15k/30k and a big blind ante of 30k, former CPG Guest Dara O’ Kearney min raises from UTG with KK sitting on a 2.9 million chip stack.
A loose passive rec that covers flats on the button, Kristen (Sitting on a 1.38 million chip stack) comes along from the SB, and the BB folds.
With 240k in the middle, the flop is Kd7h5c. Kristen checks, Dara checks, the rec bets 115k, Kristen calls, and Dara overcalls.
The turn is the 2d putting up a backdoor flush draw and with 585k in the pot, Kristen leads 220k into Dara and the rec.
Dara smooth calls with top set (the nuts) and the rec folds.
The river is the 7 of diamonds, completing the backdoor flush and pairing the board, Kristen bets 650k (leaving herself with 350k), Dara shoves, and Kristen folds getting 6.5-1 (Needing to be right only 13% of the time in order to profitably call).
Her hand, pocket 5’s for a full house.
I VERY MUCH wish we could have had the opportunity to discuss her thought process in the hand but, alas, I didn’t know of it’s existence until after we had finished recording.
However, I will give my thoughts and they’re fairly simple: Dara is simply NEVER bluffing here and Kristen doesn’t beat ANY of his value (K7, KK, or Quads).
The best hands Kristen beats are AA and AK, which are never shoving the river, and because Dara didn’t cbet the flop we can heavily discount his backdoor diamond draws (And, to be fair, he probably shouldn’t be shoving AdQd even if it is in his range).
So, the next time you get annoyed that folks aren’t folding enough in the games you play, try to at least be a little grateful that they aren’t Kristen Bicknell who is capable of correctly folding a full house getting 6.5-1 on the river.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
Why Kristen HATES selling her own action and would never want a full-time backer.
Why asking for help and being vulnerable takes you way farther in life than always trying to be a stone cold killer.
Kristen’s thoughts playing the final day of the Shooting Star Classic, the last tournament before we were all sent to our rooms without a key.
And MUCH more!
So get ready, strap in, and get prepared for the perpetually GREAT Kristen Bicknell.
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#60 DGAF: Rage Against the Unregulated Machines May 31, 2020

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Today’s episode features the highly requested round 2 with “Sessions” podcast host DGAF.
DGAF is a good friend of mine who I have battled with many times. He’s one of the good guys in poker that genuinely cares about the human beings he interacts with on the felt.
We’re going to jump into the Jungleman saga and why neither one of us really care, the pitfalls of online poker, and why I have come to hate ALL of the US facing operators.
So without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the man, the myth, the legend DGAF.
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#59 Adam Kreek: Level Up Your Poker Performance May 26, 2020

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Today’s episode features one of my good friends who I have mentioned many times in previous episodes of Chasing Poker Greatness, Olympic gold medalist, elite performance coach, and author of “The Responsibility Ethic” Adam Kreek.
Adam is an absolute wealth of knowledge on the subject of high performance and, despite having almost zero experience with the world of poker, somehow still managed to blow me away with poker relevant greatness bomb after greatness bomb.
If you have some free time on your hands and want to sprinkle some inspired motivation to your day, I highly recommend you check out Adam’s Ted Talk titled “I Seek Failure” linked to in the show notes.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How to leverage the adrenaline dumps in your poker session to enter a state of flow.
- The not-so-pleasant yet ultra important way to reset your body’s metabolism on a regular basis.
- Why being a “feel player” is absolutely not a bad thing.
- How the power of belief can have positive benefits to your poker game.
- And much, much more.
So without any further ado, I bring to you world class performance coach and Olympic gold medalist, Adam Kreek.
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#58 Jared Tendler: Author of "The Mental Game of Poker" May 19, 2020

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Today’s guest is the author of the most recommended book by guests on the pod “The Mental Game of Poker”, Jared Tendler.
It was a genuine thrill catching up with Jared and learning how he’s personally coped with the Covid crisis, what his plans for the future are (Here’s a hint, there are more “Mental Game of …” things headed your way),
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How Jared, who is NOT a poker pro, found himself mixed up in the world of poker and leaving a legacy that’s more powerful than many poker hall-of-famers.
- Jared’s wisdom for improving your mental game on a step-by-step basis.
- Why being able to speak the same language is vital in a student/coach relationship.
- And MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the OG poker mental game master himself, Jared Tendler.
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#57 Matt Hunt: Poker Coach for S4Y, Poker Detox, & Tournament Poker Edge May 12, 2020

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Today’s guest is tireless elite poker coach and course creator Matt Hunt.
Matt is one of the head coaches for two of my favorite poker training entities SolveForWhy (Founded by past Chasing Poker Greatness guest Matt Berkey) and PokerDetox (Founded by multiple time Chasing Poker Greatness podcast guest Nick Howard).
Going into my conversation with Matt I didn’t really set any specific expectations for how things would go. Outside of Twitter, him and I hadn’t had any sort of interaction in any other setting before I was just working under the assumption that if this dude is trusted so explicitly by Berkey and Nick then, well, he’s probably an awesome guy.
What I came away from after our conversation was that whatever expectations I could have set, he would have absolutely blown them out of the water. It’s a rare thing that someone in the poker space hits me with something I have never even thought about or considered but Hunt did exactly that and now I am so stoked to share this episode with you.
If our conversation today, you’ll learn:
- How Hunt found himself hunkered down in Vegas after traveling the world with his future wife.
- Hunt’s theory as to why geo specific poker styles are a thing.
- What Hunt believes is absolutely necessary for online poker to survive and thrive moving into the future.
- And MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you one of (if not THE) most valuable teachers that exist in the poker world today … Solve4Why and PokerDetox’s Matt Hunt.
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#56 James "Splitsuit" Sweeney: Co-Founder Red Chip Poker May 05, 2020

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Today’s guest is one of the foremost authorities on poker coaching and one of the founders of Red Chip Poker James “Splitsuit” Sweeney.
James has been in the poker coaching and training business for over a decade and it was easy for me to see why … helping guide folks in their poker journey lights him up like the fourth of July.
As a man who has seen and heard about his fair share of shady coaches and, quite frankly, bullshit spewing in the poker training world, it’s always refreshing to cross paths with someone who genuinely cares about the success of the people who give them their trust and hard earned dollars.
And James absolutely fits the bill.
In our conversation you’ll learn:
- Why poker is not your game if you’re looking to simply memorize strategies.
- James’ personal process for regularly improving his game on a daily basis.
- The surprising thing James feels is easy that causes massive confusion and suffering in the poker world.
- And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with Red Chip Poker founder and world-class poker teacher, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney.
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#55 Veronica Brill: Poker's Resident Hero Apr 28, 2020

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Today’s guest is the always tenacious and thoughtful Veronica Brill.
Veronica has been in and around the poker world for over a decade and was, of course, recently thrust directly into the spotlight for blowing the lid off of the alleged Mike Postle cheating scandal.
While we do touch base on the Mike Postle scandal, I wanted to make a conscious effort to avoid a conversation fully focused on a man who has done so much harm to the poker community.
A single chapter may be what you’re most familiar with when it comes to Veronica’s story, you’ll soon learn it’s simply that … a singular event in an amazing human being’s journey through life.
In our conversation today, you’ll learn:
- How Veronica fell into the poker world in the first place.
- The events that led to her getting involved with Stones Casino.
- My ideal poker student (When Veronica turns the tables and starts interviewing me).
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the indomitable Veronica Brill.
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#54 Anton Wigg: $11+ Million in Online & Live MTT Cashes Apr 21, 2020

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Today’s guest is Swedish poker BEAST Anton Wigg.
At just 33 years of age, Anton has managed to rack up $10.8 million in combined online and live MTT cashes.
Some of his career highlights include:
- A $672k EPT main event victory in Copenhagen in 2010.
- Victories in the Sunday Milly and Sunday 500 on Stars.
- And recently vanquishing past Chasing Poker Greatness guest Ari Engel at LAPC back in the good ole days of February when live poker was still a thing.
I very much loved my conversation with Anton as he dropped greatness bombs all over the place. He’s a dude who exemplifies strength and leadership on and off the tables. A man who pushes his friends to be the best possible version of themselves which, in my opinion, is what friendship is all about.
In our conversation, you’re going to learn:
- Why Anton believes it’s vitally important to compartmentalize his “poker emotions”.
- Why being a leader in the poker space means being honest about the mistakes you make at the table.
- Why adding more complexity to your poker game is not necessarily a good thing.
And much, much more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the world-class Anton Wigg.
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#53 Brian Koppelman: Co-Writer of "Rounders" Apr 17, 2020

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Today’s guest is someone the entire poker world ought to be thankful and grateful for, one half of the 2 man crew who wrote Rounders, a movie near and dear to the hearts of all poker players, Brian Koppleman.
Brian and his writing partner David Levien are also the men behind films like Knockaround Guys and Oceans Thirteen as well as the critically acclaimed Showtime series “Billions”.
(Which ramps back up for season 5 in a month or as of the release of this episode.)
As someone who has watched “Rounders” at least a bajillionty times, I think you can believe me when I tell you that I very much looked forward to this interview and Brian of course knocked it out of the park.
In our conversation today you’ll learn:
- Why Brian fell in love with the game of poker so much that it became a world he has invested himself into for decades.
- The way cardplayers often surprise Brian with their generosity off the felt (And how David and Brian wrote that into the character “Knish”).
- Why playing on random poker apps is probably a scarier proposition than you might think (Even if you think it’s extremely scary already).
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the man behind some of the most beloved fictional characters in poker history (Mike McDermitt, Worm, Teddy KJB, Knish, etc.) Brian Koppleman.
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#52 Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger: Everything is a Miracle Apr 14, 2020

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Today’s guest is one of the GOATs and a man I have looked up to for many years Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.
Andrew has racked up over $10 million in live MTT winnings as well as being one of the foremost crushers of all-time in any form or setting or poker he decides to dive into.
Just a few of his MTT career highlights include:
5 WSOP final tables, including a bracelet earning victory in 2016 for $569k.
Winning the $100,000 entry high roller Alpha8 in Las Vegas for $1.7 million in 2014.
A 2nd place finish in the $50k WSOP high roller for $917k just last year in 2019.
Chewy and I’s conversation leads us down the path of his continual love of poker, using intangible intuition at the poker tables, separating your biases from your intuition which can be very tricky, and what Chewy believes to be true about our lives.
Today you’ll learn:
- How Chewy goes about integrating his intuition with tactical analysis at the poker table.
- How-to build awareness of your “spidey sense” so that you can more trust your gut.
- Our opinions on why poker players tend to play much longer sessions when losing despite all conventional wisdom telling us to do otherwise.
- And much, MUCH more.
So, without any further ado, I am honored to bring to you not only one of the greatest poker players of all-time but also a genuinely amazing, amazing human being Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.
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#51 Zachary Elwood: The Art of Understanding Poker Tells Apr 10, 2020

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Today’s guest is author and teacher Zachary Elwood.
If you’ve ever been interested in diving deeper in the art of reading and interpreting physical tells, this is the show for you.
Zach is a former professional poker player and the author of the “Reading Poker Tells” trilogy (That has now been translated into 7 languages) as well as the man behind the uber popular and valuable Reading Poker Tells YouTube content.
In our conversation today we’re going to dive into Zach’s origin story, what it was like consulting for two WSOP Main Event final table participants, and how Zach has dealt with anxiety and depression while navigating a game well-known for emotional roller-coasters.
You’re also going to learn:
- Why Zach felt compelled to to expand the information regarding poker tells..
- Why Zach believes poker tells got so undervalued in the arsenal of poker players.
- How to effectively think about and incorporate poker tells to your thought processes at the table.
- And much, MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the brilliant Zachary Elwood.
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#50 Carlos Welch: Following His Bliss While Living in a Used Prius Apr 07, 2020

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Today’s guest is a man who has never been shy about following his bliss, Carlos Welch.
Carlos is an MTT grinder and poker coach who exemplifies the phrase, “Dance to the beat of your own drummer.”
In our conversation you’re going to hear all about Carlos’s journey from being a high school math teacher who had “all the things you’re supposed to have” (House, car, job, relationship) to traveling around the country and living a life that’s true to himself, which means playing cards and living out of his Prius.
Carlos is going to tell you why he decided to become a Jamaican citizen and why playing in Jamaican SNG’s lead to some unexpected dings in his expected ROI.
You’re also going to learn:
The awesome reasons why living in his van is Carlos’ idea of freedom.
The most peaceful place Carlos has ever slept in his life (HINT, you will never guess it in a thousand years).
Why Carlos’s first trip to a real live casino blew his mind.
And much, MUCH more!
One final thing before we jump into the show.
When I initially reached out to Carlos about coming on, he responded by quipping “I’d love to come on but it’s more like Chasing Poker Mediocrity”.
Which is clever and made me laugh, but it brings up an important point:
Your idea of greatness in poker and all areas of your life are singularly yours and it’s of the utmost importance that you stay true to them.
I mention this because #1 you’re important to me.
I take the success or failure of your journey personally and I have witnessed the suffering and anguish caused by the pursuit of outsized, unrealistic, and sometimes flat out delusional goals too often in my poker career to not give my opinion and try to save you from some of that pain.
With that in mind, I hope you continue staying true to yourself and when you reach your own versions of greatness, my wish is that it brings you an endless supply of happiness and fulfillment.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the amazing, incredible, one-of-a-kind Carlos Welch.
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#49 Scott Seiver: The One and Only Apr 01, 2020

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Scott Seiver is a man infused with so much greatness that he needs no introduction.
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#48 David Lappin: $4.5 Million MTT Winnings, Unibet Ambassador, Award Winning Podcaster Mar 31, 2020

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Today’s very special guest is online and live tournament crusher David Lappin.
In David’s 13 year career he has racked up over almost $4.5 million in online and live MTT cashes with, more importantly, over a million dollars in profit.
He’s also the co-creator of the GPI award winning podcast “The Chip Race” with previous CPG guest Dara O’ Kearney.
Currently David is hard at work helping pub games and home games stay together in the current pandemic crisis by moving online and organising them through private password protected games on Unibet.
Outside of poker, David’s background is arguably even more impressive than his poker resume.
He has degrees in History and Art History. Masters in Philosophy and another in screenwriting. MLitt (it’s similar but not quite a phD) in philosophy.
In our conversation today, you’re going to learn:
- What all pros should prioritize above all else when it comes to being affiliated with an online poker platform.
- How successful poker stables ought to operate.
- The number one thing David believes can close the gap between recreational players and pros in MTT’s.
- And MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, it is my absolute pleasure to bring to you the one and only David Lappin.
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#47 Ari Engel: $7 Million Live Earnings, 2006 Online POY, and 37th Ranked MTT Player in the World Mar 24, 2020

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Today’s guest is one of the all-time beasts in both the online and live poker realm Ari Engel. Ari has over 7 million dollars in live tournament winnings, was the number 1 ranked online player for tournaments in 2006, and is currently the 35th ranked tournament player in the world according to the global poker index.
Coming off of a scorching hot LAPC with 2 wins and 2 runner-ups, Ari is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
In our conversation we’re going to cover a TON of ground including Ari’s experiences with backers, unexpected acts of kindness in the poker world, and stepping out of your comfort zone when you see your fellow human beings being mistreated.
You’ll also learn:
- How Ari used online trolls to improve his game.
- What Ari believes is an ELITE return on investment for every tournament you enter (Hint, it was much different than what I had previously believed.
- How Ari’s opinion on “playing for the win” has changed over the years.
- And much, much more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the perpetually great Ari Engel.
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#46 Sean Snyder: The High Stakes Mixed Games Misfit Mar 20, 2020

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Today’s guest is high stakes cash game LEGEND and BEAST Sean Snyder.
Sean is, in his own words, one of the “poker misfits” who regularly plays the biggest mixed games stakes spread in his home city of San Diego.
Sean was suggested to me by one of my favorite humans in the poker world, DGAF, and you’re going to see straight away that birds of a feather flock together.
Sean is brutally honest and forthcoming about his journey playing cards that will, of course, lead us down the path of drunken DGAF stories, the time Sean went broke after spending many years playing $400-$800 mixed games and had to start over playing the $50 NL games on Ignition, and then his eventual resurgence to the high stakes games he was born to play in.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why tournament results can be extremely misleading.
- Sean’s #1 advice for having a sustainable poker career (Besides the standard DGAF line of … don’t).
- How Sean has built up multiple 6 figure bankrolls.
- The benefits of learning the mixed games.
- And much, much more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the one-of-a-kind Sean Snyder.
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#45 Katie Stone: Finding Your Tribe, Final Table Breakdown, & Trusting Your Gut Mar 17, 2020

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Today’s very special guest is PartyPoker US and Borgata sponsored poker pro Katie Stone.
Katie has been a mainstay battling in the poker tournament world for over a decade from Texas, to her home turf the shores of New Jersey, to the fabled online haven of Rosarita, Mexico.
In our conversation today we’re going to dive into Katie’s journey from growing up immersed in competition (whether it be chess or any and all kinds of sports) to becoming a successful entrepreneur in her early 20’s to eventually finding poker when (surprise, surprise) she didn’t exactly love the thought of working for someone else.
In our conversation, you’re going to learn:
- Why I think you should always trust your “gut” at the poker table.
- How horrible of a human being that I am for making Katie re-live a very painful final table hand she was recently involved in.
- Katie’s wisdom on how-to genuinely find your poker tribe if you are obsessed with Chasing Poker Greatness.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the amazing and brilliant Katie Stone
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#44 Norman Chad: The Voice of Poker's Most Memorable Moments Mar 13, 2020

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Today’s guest is a LEGEND in the poker media arena Norman Chad.
Before we jump into the conversation, I want you to take a second to imagine a time when NO poker was on television and it wasn’t even a given that the WSOP would continue on a year-to-year basis.
It was in this environment that Norman was asked to be a commentator for a thing that he or almost anybody else on the planet even knew needed commenting on. Luckily for the poker world, Norman decided to move forward with the gig after being on the fence and the rest, as they say, is history.
Along with being one half of the OG poker commentary team on ESPN with Lon McEachern, Norman is a sportswriter and syndicated columnist who has also written episodes for TV shows Arliss and Coach.
In our wide-ranging conversation we’re going to travel through Norman’s career in journalism, poker, his future projects, and the state of social media.
You’ll also learn:
- How Norman got the WSOP commentary gig in the first place despite knowing BUPKIS about poker strategy.
- What being at the WSOP felt like before it became the spectacle that it is today.
- Why Norman feels the poker community needs to lighten up over relatively minor issues.
- Why betting sports is a sure-fire way to torch your money over the long-term.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the one and only WHAMBOOZLER supreme, Norman Chad.
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#43 K.L. Cleeton: How-To Effectively and Efficiently Learn Your MTT Ranges Mar 10, 2020

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Today’s special guest is K.L. Cleeton.
Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, K.L. Cleeton of Southern Illinois, has played poker at some level for the last 10 years and has considered himself a professional for the last 2 1/2.
In 2017, he won a contest from Daniel Negreanu and lived his dream of playing in the WSOP Main Event, ultimately cashing for $16,000.
For the last year he has been coached by one of the best in the industry, former Chasing Poker Greatness guest Ryan LaPlante, and is a gladiator for one of the most prestigious backing groups in the world, Team651.
In addition to playing, K.L. has been heavily involved in the launch and continued development of Ryan LaPlante's new tournament poker training site LearnProPoker.
Never one to rest on his laurels, after being frustrated that there weren’t any resources designed specifically to help players learn and memorize ranges efficiently K.L., along with Matt McElligott, created and launched the app RangeTrainer Pro.
Officially launched in early December, 2019 RangeTrainerPro has high hopes of becoming the go to tool for poker players of all levels to improve and stay sharp so they are always playing their A-game.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The mindset that will prevent you from ever achieving poker greatness.
- Why deviating from your strategy without a solid foundation is a recipe for disaster.
- Why K.L. believes “Range Trainer Pro” is the BEST tournament poker training software on the market for learning and memorizing ranges.
- And much, much more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the inspirational K.L. Cleeton.
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#42 James Romero: $4.7 Million in Tourney Winnings, WPT 5 Diamonds Champ, High Roller Crusher Mar 06, 2020

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Today’s guest is currently the 26th ranked player in the world (According to the Global Poker Index) James Romero.
If James isn’t a familiar name to you yet, it’s only a matter of time.
Over the last 4 years battling in the live poker arena, James has racked up a ridiculous $4.7 million in winnings including a $1.9 million score at the WPT 5 Diamond Classic in 2016.
In our conversation today, James and I will cover his poker journey from living in Mexico battling in the online arena to becoming one of the most feared competitors at any table he sits at.
You’re going to hear about the expectations that come with winning one of the most prestigious events of the year straight out of the gate, how James maintained his energy levels and focus heading into a tournament with life-chasing ramifications, and what his future holds in the poker world (To foreshadow a little on this, he also took down a $25k high roller a few short weeks after we had recorded our interview).
You’ll also learn:
- Jame’s thoughts on bankroll considerations for folks that consistently play $5k and $10k events.
- The thing you ABSOLUTELY must have to ensure you don’t get eaten live when you’re at the top of the cash game/tournament world.
- How James studies and improves his game in a live setting.
- And much, much more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with one of the elite players in the world James Romero.
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#41 Jeff Madsen: $5.6 Million in Tourney Winnings and 4x WSOP Gold Bracelet Winner Mar 03, 2020

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Today’s guest is a 4 time WSOP gold bracelet winner with more than $5.6 million in live tournament winnings Jeff Madsen.
Jeff has been a known entity in the poker world for what seems like forever, beginning with his scorching hot start on poker’s biggest stage as the 2006 WSOP player of the year.
In 2006 Jeff won more than $1.4 million, 2 WSOP bracelets, while also becoming the youngest person to EVER win a bracelet at the ripe old age of 21 years and 5 weeks (A record that was later shattered by a then 18 year old Annette Obrestad at the WSOP Europe).
Jeff is a human being who simply loves battling in the poker arena and has no plans of ever calling it quits.
In our conversation today we’re going to get into that fateful 2006 which, shockingly, saw his bankroll go from the high 4 figures to 7 figures in less than a month and how that affected his life in not all positive ways, the shocking impact of Black Friday as a red Full Tilt pro, the consequences of achieving so much success at a young age and much, much more.
You’ll also learn about:
- Physical tells and reading energy in the live poker arena.
- Why Jeff believes he had so much success right off the bat.
- Why money management is like Ron Burgundy, kind of a big deal.
- And much, much more.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the one and only Jeff Madsen.
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#40 Dara O'Kearney: $4.1 Million in Tourney Winnings, Author, and Award Winning Podcast Host Feb 28, 2020

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Today’s special guest is the inimitable Dara O’ Kearney.
Dara got into poker at a later age than pretty much anybody else I know.
As a matter of fact at the age he was getting into poker (40) I will have been in the game for 20 years .. which is, quite frankly, shocking to me … where does the time go?
But poker is a game that can seduce folks at all ages, from all walks of life, and across all borders and languages around the world.
To say Dara has thrived would not do his success justice.
He has $4.1 million in winnings in live and online tournaments, hosts an award winning podcast “The Chip Race, has written 2 books (“Poker Satellite Strategy” and the upcoming “PKO Poker Strategy” with another Chasing Poker Greatness guest Barry Carter), and is an ambassador for one of the largest poker platforms in Europe, UnitBet poker.
He’s a man after my own heart who genuinely cares about guiding and helping folks along in their poker journey.
If our conversation, you’re about to learn:
- How to avoid getting scammed in the poker world.
- How Dara maintains his energy through the long, grueling days of live tournament poker.
- Why poker sites ought to be embracing the folks who aspire to be pros rather than trying to turn poker into bingo.
- And MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the great Dara O’ Kearney.
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#39 Steve Fredlund: Why Poker is NOT a Solo Sport Feb 25, 2020

Today’s guest is the host of the recpoker podcast Steve Fredlund.
More than anything wants to help people live their most fulfilling lives. For him, this has meant leaving the corporate world after 25 years to pursue speaking, coaching, and consulting while allowing time to play poker and further develop the RecPoker podcast.
The RecPoker podcast has nearly 170 episodes and gained acclaim from many guests, media outlets and listeners. The focus is on strategy for the recreational player, but wrapped in the comfortable blanket of authentic community.
Many people have become diehard listeners because they have longed to be part of an encouraging poker learning community, which is what RecPoker offers through the podcast, Discord channel, monthly free home games on PokerStars, social media conversations, and membership opportunities. Good people learning poker and enjoying relationships.
You’ll learn:
- How Steve simplifies complex poker ideas so that newcomers to the game can better understand poker strategy.
- Why being surrounded by a great community can skyrocket your game and your life.
- Why Steve believes principles will take you much farther rote memorization.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, this is Steve Fredlund on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#38 Alex "Assassinato" Fitzgerald: $3.7 Million Tournament Winnings, Author, and Legendary Poker Coach Feb 21, 2020

My guest today is Alexander “Assassinato” Fitzergald who has cashed for over $4 million in online and live tournaments, is the author of 2 poker books (Exploitative Play in Live Poker and The Myth of Poker Talent), and has almost certainly done more private coaching lessons than anyone else on the planet.
Alex has accomplished all of this despite a self-professed “Lack of natural poker talent”.
How is that something you can overcome, you might ask? Grit, hard work, finding your tribe, and always, always, always understanding the “why” behind the plays you’re making at the tables.
It’s safe to say there are greatness bombs aplenty in this episode from why it’s actually a GOOD THING that you get berated at the tables when playing smaller stakes, how coaching whether you’re currently winning or losing can help you ascend and reach your poker goals faster than you think is possible, and why we should all regularly pick up new hobbies to learn so that we can get comfortable knowing we don’t know everything about everything.
You’re also going to learn:
- How a life disruption motivated Alex to become the best version of himself.
- Why live poker doesn’t evolve and change as quickly as online poker.
- Alex’s favorite memory traveling and playing cards (Which almost feels like a scene straight out of a movie).
- Why just playing cards, win or lose, makes Alex feel alive.
- And MUCH more!
So, without any further ado, here’s my conversation with one of the best and brightest poker minds in the world Alexander “Assassinato” Fitzgerald.
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#37: Mindset and "The Galfond Challenge" with Nick Howard Feb 19, 2020

I am joined with Nick Howard to discuss as of 2/18/20 the current results of the "Galfond Challenge" (-$900k).
We discuss all things Galfond Challenge with our main focus being on mindset.
What will Phil do moving forward?
Are the early results of the Galfond challenge more likely variance or a giant miscalculation?
Taking out all other considerations, what do we think Phil's next move should be in a vacuum?
Enjoy.
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#36 The Poker Guys: Professional Poker Players, Authors, And Prolific Creators Feb 18, 2020

Six years ago professional poker players Grant Denison and Jonathan Levy uploaded their first videos onto YouTube as the “Hand of the Week” guys.
Little did they know “Hand of the Week” had been trademarked by a former “Chasing Poker Greatness” legend of poker who wasn’t exactly a big fan of their brutally honest, pull-no-punches analysis.
They quickly decided to change the name of their show and “The Poker Guys” was born shortly thereafter.
In the following conversation we’re going to go through their journey from professional poker players to prolific content creators who have amassed almost 30k YouTube subscribers as well as a consistently top ranked poker podcast.
You’re going to learn:
- Why verbal and physical tells are EXTREMELY difficult for amateur poker players to fake.
- Why “The Poker Guys” initially heeded the siren song to transition from players to teachers.
- Their process for content creation (Which I am very envious of).
- And MUCH MORE!
So if you love laughing like maniacs and hearing amazing behind-the-scenes stories from a couple of poker’s best storytellers strap in and get ready to enjoy my conversation with Grant Denison and Jonathan Levy.
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#35 Darren Elias: The ONLY 4-Time WPT Champ, $11.3 Million Online & Live Tourney Winnings, and Poker End Boss Feb 14, 2020

Today’s guest is the only 4-time WPT champion on the planet, the one and only Darren Elias.
Darren has over $7.5 million in career live cashes to go along with a pretty, pretty, pretty good $3.8 million in lifetime online career winnings … all despite being a low-volume player.
His career highlights include:
- The aforementioned FOUR WPT titles, including: the WPT Bobby Baldwin Classic, 2017 WPT Fallsview, season 16 WPT Tournament of Champions, and (Darren’s personal favorite win) the 2014 WPT Borgata Open.
- Winning the 2012 World Championship of Online Poker high roller event for a cool $574k.
- And a 2009 FTOPs gold medal for $126k.
Our conversation covers a ton of ground from how Darren got his start playing cards in a way that’s very near and dear to my own heart … playing Yahoo! Hearts, to his first tournament bink and subsequent bankroll explosion to over $500k.
There are too many greatness bombs to count headed your way, including:
- How human beings are driven by personal interests and incentives that skew their opinions.
- Darren’s thoughts on the re-entry vs. freezeout debate.
- Why AI is an existential, imminent threat to the present and future of online poker.
- Why Darren spends most of his time studying human behavior and analyzing patterns to improve his poker game.
- And much, much more!
So, without any further ado, I bring to you the great Darren Elias.
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#34 Jon "Apestyles" Van Fleet: $15.8 Million in Tournament Winnings and Online Poker Legend Feb 11, 2020

Today’s guest is an absolute legend of the online game, Jon “apestyles” Van Fleet.
Jon is currently #4 in lifetime online poker MTT tournament winnings with a cool $15.8 million … with a $5 million+ of that coming from a ridiculous 2 month venture playing $25k MTT’s on GGPoker last November and December (Which you are moments away from hearing all about).
And not only has Jon been crushing tournaments for almost 2 decades, he is also as generous as they come when it comes to helping other folks out and sharing valuable information that probably isn’t in his best interest.
When it comes to MTT poker coaches, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better dude to help you ascend through the poker ranking than Jon.
In our conversation, you’ll also learn:
- Why structure is paramount to Apestyles success in life.
- Why the game of poker is an amazing example of a meritocracy that is more pure than almost any other life pursuit.
- How he uses PIO to generate heuristics and find patterns he can actually execute at the tables.
- And so much more!
So buckle up, strap in, and get ready for a plethora of GREATNESS BOMBS from world-class tournament CRUSHER Jon "Apestyles" Van Fleet.
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#33 Kristy Arnett: Creating Your Vision, Taking Risks, and Living a Better Life Feb 07, 2020

My guest today is the always incredible Kristy Arnett.
Kristy has been in the poker industry for the past 15 years, starting off working as a reporter for Card Player magazine and then PokerNews. Then, in 2014, she decided to take the leap and began to play cards professionally.
For a lot of folks, this could have ended in absolute disaster … but Kristy is not a human being you want to bet against.
She has the unique combination of other-worldly grittiness, humility, and confidence that pretty much guarantees success in whatever venture she chooses to take on.
She has not only survived but has THRIVED on the green felt, battling primarily in the live cash game arenas in sunny California.
Kristy sums up her aspirations in life through a T.S. Elliot quote, “Only those who risk going too far, can possibly know how far one can go.”
But you can’t have a journey without a plan, a vision for what it will take to reach your destination and if you are lacking a vision, Kristy is about to walk you through that process.
In our conversation, you’ll also learn:
- Why Kristy decided to leave poker media and go pro.
- How poker can be used as a tool to pursue what you love.
- Kristy’s amazing wisdom if you want to become a professional poker player.
- How you can use poker to become a better human being.
- And so, so MUCH more!
So without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with future NYT bestselling author, Kristy Arnett.
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#32 Ryan Schoonbaert: Specialization is For Insects (How you're likely missing out on an MTT gravy train) Feb 04, 2020

Ryan has been a POKER BATTLER since he was a mere 18 year old in his hometown of Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Always willing to mix it up, Ryan is the rare breed of poker player who is willing to sit down and play any variation of poker under the sun. For the first handful of years in his poker career, Ryan was a full-time live pro who never really caught the online bug.
That all changed practically overnight when Ryan decided to jump head first into the Twitch streets because of a challenge from one of his good friends, Kevin Martin … which he’ll tell you all about in just a few minutes.
The poker world should be very, very grateful for that challenge as Ryan brings a uniqueness to the poker world that, in my opinion, is invaluable for both rookies and veterans in the cardplayer game.
In our conversation, you’ll also learn:
Why game specialization isn’t always the most profitable or gratifying route you can take as a poker player.
Why Ryan transitioned to solely battling on the PLO streets on his Twitch stream.
How playing the carnival games for “fun” even a little bit in your downtime can have a dramatic negative impact on your poker career.
And much more.
So strap in tight and get ready to feel the burning desire to diversify your game selection, increase your edge, and insulate yourself in an ever-chasing poker environment.
Without any further ado, I am super pumped to bring to you my conversation with Ryan Schoonbaert.
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#31 Phil Hellmuth: 15 Gold Bracelets, $23 Million in Cashes, & Poker Hall of Famer Jan 31, 2020

Today I am going to be speaking with one of poker’s superstars. Anyone with even a passing interest in poker during the last 20 years will certainly know who he is. My guest today is the one and only “poker brat” himself, Mr Phil Helmuth.
Phil’s list of accomplishments and accolades in Poker is so long that it’s difficult to put it all together without missing something. To name just some of the things that have made him one of the best poker players to ever take a seat at the table:
- He is a member of the WSOP Poker Hall of Fame
- In 1989 he became the youngest player to win the WSOP main event. A record that stood until 2008 when Peter Eastgate won the event.
- He holds the record for most WSOP cashes - 108
- He holds the record for most WSOP final tables - 52
- He has won more than $14 million in WSOP cashes alone
- He ranks 5th on the WSOP all-time money list
- He holds 15 championship bracelets, 13 of them for Hold’em
- In 1993 he became only the second player in history to win 3 bracelets at one WSOP
14 cashes and 5 final tables in the WPT
Aside from appearing on TV during broadcasts of some of the tournaments he’s played in, he’s also appeared in many other televised games such as Poker After Dark, Hight Stakes Poker, and Late Night Poker.
Just slightly outside of poker, Phil has also written several books including his autobiography, “Poker Brat”, several poker strategy books, and “Positivity: 8 Tips For Success”.
During my conversation with Phil , you’ll hear some of his best stories about a life playing poker and the places the game has taken him. He talks about the days when the only people who knew who professional poker players were were other professional poker players. He talks about what it was like to go from obscurity to a poker celebrity recognized all over the world, and, of course, what it’s like to carry the reputation of being “the poker brat”.
There are very few players that have played as long as Phil Helmuth has and remain active and successful in the game. ...And he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.
This episode was originally aired live on YouTube. If you didn’t catch the live broadcast, you’ll be glad you didn’t miss this chance to get a candid peek inside the world of one of poker’s living legends.
I thank you again for listening...And now...This Phil Helmuth on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#30 Aleeyah Jadavji: WSOP Writer, Live Reporter, Poker Player, and All-Around Badass Jan 28, 2020

Today my guest is the one and only Aleeyah Jadavji.
Aleeyah is a WSOP writer, live reporter, poker player, winner of the PokerStars $30k Platinum Pass, and all-around badass.
Before we hop into Aleeyah and I’s conversation, I want to be upfront in that this was the most nervous I have ever been before any interview I have ever done.
In these CPG intros I talk a lot about career winnings in the millions of dollars, awards won, and going to war playing massive stakes, but all of that pales in comparison to the battle Aleeyah is fighting.
A couple of years ago, after losing 100 lbs and feeling the best she’s ever felt, Aleeyah was dealing with some intense pain and went to the Dr. where she found out she had a 10 lb cancerous tumor in her stomach.
Fortunately the tumor had not spread (Most likely for reasons we discuss in our conversation) and was successfully removed.
Unfortunately the cancer did return and, like the true warrior she is, Aleeyah’s battle continues as of the release of this episode.
The vulnerability Aleeyah expressed in our conversation is of course incredibly inspiring, I am humbled to say that I now consider her a dear friend, and I can say with 100% confidence that this is my favorite podcast conversation of all-time.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you Aleeyah Jadavji on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#29 Travis Darroch: Team PartyPoker Online, Twitch Partner, DramaticDegen Jan 24, 2020

Today I’m going to be speaking with Team PartyPoker online Pro and MTT specialist the DramaticDegen himself, Travis Darroch.
Travis is yet another shining example of “making it” in the modern poker world through hard work and a genuine love for the game.
He grew up with a love for film and aspirations of making it in the entertainment business but, ultimately, that ended up not working out.
The entertainment industry’s loss was poker’s gain when Travis learned about a little niche called “streaming” where he could marry two of his loves at the same time … performance and playing cards.
In Travis’s relatively short poker career, he has already had one 6 figure score with plenty more on the way.
In our conversation you’re going to hear about the misery Travis went through working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car just a few short years back, how his family feels about him being a professional poker player (Shocker of the year here, not everyone is ultra supportive of a career playing cards), and how, despite initial hardships and struggles, Travis has risen up with an amazing following and some massive tournament scores.
So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the DramaticDegen himself, Travis Darroch.
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#28: Nick Howard: Founder/CEO Poker Detox, Elite Coaching & Staking Jan 21, 2020

Today I’m going to be speaking with renowned high-stakes online cash game crusher and coach, Nick Howard.
Nick has been one of the prominent coaches in the poker world for going on 10 years now.
He was once one of the most sought after coaches at Run It Once and has since moved on to form his own private coaching and staking company, Poker Detox.
After experiencing extreme suffering and considering giving up the game forever, Nick surrendered to a larger purpose and made it his life’s mission to develop more simplified strategies than the GTO based ones so that other folks wouldn’t have to go through what he did.
In order to put his money where his mouth was, Mission #1 was to take a small group of losing players and turn them into winners within a year … not an adventure for the faint of heart.
They were successful, to say the least, and have since become the core of Poker Detox.
Nick speaks with conviction as he shares his journey through inner turmoil, how he used that pain to drive him forward and create something new, and why he feels that it is absolutely essential that he shares what he knows and what he’s doing with those who want to learn from him.
If you feel like you’ve been struggling, or that you’ve hit a wall you just can’t seem to get past, Nick’s words could be the catalyst that sets you on a new and easier path to poker greatness.
Thanks again for joining me. And now...Nick Howard on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#27 Lee Jones: Author and Former PokerStars Cardroom Manager Jan 17, 2020

Today I have the opportunity to speak with a true poker pioneer and insider.
Having worked for about 15 years within the top levels of one of the largest poker sites in the world, you are about to enjoy a bounty of amazing stories about the good ole days of PokerStars.
My guest today is author, professional cardplayer, and former PokerStars cardroom manager and head of communications, Lee Jones.
Lee’s initial involvement in the industry started with a very young PokerStars in 2003 when he was asked to serve as their cardroom manager. Under this position, Lee was responsible for coordinating tournaments, making decisions on the games that would be offered, and more.
Over the years he also worked as the executive host of the European Poker Tour, COO of Cardrunners.com, and cardroom manager at Cake Poker.
He’s written — and continues to write — articles for such well-known poker publications as PokerNews.com and Bluff magazine.
He is also known as the author of the book “Winning at Low-Limit Hold’em” and one half of the two-man team that developed the Sit And Go End Game system for heads-up tournament play.
Currently, you’ll find him on YouTube, where he and previous Chasing Poker Greatness podcast guest Tommy Angelo have begun working together to create videos designed to simplify the game of poker so that they are more accessible and enjoyable for live cash game players.
During my conversation with Lee, he’ll let you in on how he got started with poker, what brought him to work at PokerStars, and even a bit of what things looked like from inside the world’s largest poker site when Black Friday hit the US and the online poker landscape changed forever.
It’s rare that one gets to hear from someone who was there almost from the beginning and watched as online poker grew from sites that could barely attract a few hundred players into monster empires with hundreds of thousands of players from all over the world competing at the same time.
So strap in and get ready to enjoy Lee’s greatness bombs and take a trip down memory lane.
Once again, I thank you for joining me and, without any further ado, this is Chasing Poker Greatness with Mr Lee Jones…
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#26 Fedor Holz: #1 Poker Player 2016, $32 Million in Live Tourney Winnings, & 2x Online MTT POY Jan 14, 2020

My guest today is, indisputably, one of the greatest players to ever sit down at a poker table. He came onto the scene like a hurricane and swept away anyone and everyone in his path to being the number one ranked poker player in the world
And then, equally as abruptly, decided to call it a day and retire.
All before the age of 26.
Today I am joined by Fedor Holz.
Fedor, originally from Germany, has absolutely dominated both live and online poker tournaments during his career. He’s earned more than $40 million, taking down several multi-million dollar cashes along the way.
He has a WSOP bracelet and his WSOP circuit results as listed on WSOP.com show him with 12 cashes totalling just over $11.9 million. Among those are:
A 1st place finish in the High-Roller for One Drop, $111,111 buy-in, for $4.9m + his bracelet
A 2nd place finish in The Big One for One Drop, $1m buy-in, for $6m
He’s ranked as #1 on the all-time money list for Germany, and 8th in the world.
He was ranked as the #1 poker player in the world in 2016 as well as being ranked #1 in the world for online poker in 2014 and 2015.
My conversation with Fedor covers what got him into the game, his unique perspectives on poker and life, what it was like to truly achieve poker greatness and reach the top, and finally, his surprising decision to leave the game.
He’ll let you in on the importance of physical tells in live poker and what you should be looking for, as well as why you should stop looking for cut and dry solutions and instead strive to build your poker strategy around logic.
Oh and you’ll also learn Fedor’s method to super-accelerate your learning and the amazing results he’s achieved simply by connecting talented people to one another.
By the time you’ve finished listening to this podcast, you will undoubtedly be inspired to get to work on something you are passionate about, no matter what that might be.
Thank you very much once again for listening and now...This is Chasing Poker Greatness featuring Fedor Holz.
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#25 Tommy Angelo: Author Elements of Poker, World Class Poker Coach Jan 10, 2020

My guest today has had a tremendous influence on the game of poker both online and off through his perspectives on game strategy, coaching techniques, mental health, and more.
My conversation today is with pro poker player, coach, and author, Tommy Angelo.
Tommy has been playing poker professionally since the mid 80’s, preferring to play almost exclusively in live cash games. Having already accrued more than a decade of pro poker experience when most people were just beginning to discover and play the game, he quickly found himself with a successful coaching career as the popularity of poker began to grow and online games exploded.
Still one of the most popular books among serious poker players, Tommy’s first book, Elements of Poker, was released in December of 2007. Since then he’s written four more books on poker and one on the topic of meditation — something he has practiced daily without missing a day for more than 15 years.
Tommy has also either written or regularly writes for many popular poker publications including Poker Digest, PokerPages.com, Bluff Magazine, and PokerNews as well as being a regular poster on the 2+2 poker forums — where, by the way, he inadvertently became the creator of the name “the hijack” for the seat at the table just before the button and cutoff.
He has coached some of the most well-known professional players in poker over the years and is highly regarded among them for his unique way of looking at the game and his invaluable advice about how to deal with the tough mental aspects of playing cards for a living.
During our talk, you’ll hear countless bits of wisdom that will undoubtedly help guide you on your path to poker greatness.
Thanks again for listening. And now...Mister Tommy Angelo on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#24 Arlie Shaban: PokerStars Team Pro Online, Run It Up Ambassador, & Tireless Twitch Streamer Jan 07, 2020

Today’s guest is Canadian online tournament specialist and prolific Twitch streamer (And Big Brother Canada participant), Arlie Shaban.
For Arlie, poker and streaming are inseparable.
He’s made a name for himself not just because of his poker ability, but also because of his relentless pursuit to be one of the biggest and best poker streamers on Twitch.
Without a doubt he is one of the hardest working human beings in the game today.
In a tale as old as time Arlie quit his job, decided to play poker for a living and began his streaming career 15 days later.
To prove himself to his peers and his audience, he set out to do something nobody else had done. He logged 1000 hours of broadcast time by streaming for more than 120 consecutive days. His personal record is a single streaming session lasting more than 40 straight hours.
No other poker streamer on Twitch has put in as many live hours online as Arlie since the day he started streaming.
Because of his poker prowess and streaming persistence, he has amassed more than 30,000 followers on Twitch and is now a member of PokerStars Team Pro Online as well as a RunItUp Ambassador.
You’ll find Arlie on Twitch regularly, of course, streaming MTT sessions on PokerSTars, of course.
During our conversation today, Arlie shares his views on what can be accomplished with hard work and good planning. He is, himself, a perfect living example of exactly what can happen.
You’ll hear why he wanted to play poker in the first place, the risks he took to try to become a professional player, and the immense amount of work and sacrifice that got him to where he is now.
Arlie is a shining example of how a “regular guy” can achieve a dream and make it as a professional poker player even if they don’t have a massive bankroll, didn’t start in the early 2000’s, or have the luxury of being able to study all day long.
If you’ve got the desire and the drive, Arlie just might have the advice that’ll light that fire in you and set you on a new path…
Thanks again for listening. This is Chasing Poker Greatness with Arlie Shaban.
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#23 Ryan LaPlante: WSOP Bracelet Winner, $2.4 Million in Winnings, Founder of LearnProPoker Jan 03, 2020

My conversation today is with tournament wizard and WSOP bracelet winner Ryan LaPlante.
Ryan is GTO expert who battles in the live and online streets of no limit hold ‘em and PLO.
On the WSOP circuit alone, he’s recorded 69 in-the-money finishes and collected winnings worth more than $1.2 million. His most recent cash was at the Poker Masters tournament where he took first place and the first prize of $186,000. All together, he’s amassed more than $2.4 million in winnings at live tournaments.
He has been a content creator and coach on several of the most reputable poker coaching sites on the Internet and has now launched his own at learnpropoker.com, where he shares the very same strategies and techniques that he has been using to crush the games and generate massive profits.
During our conversation, Ryan reveals a unique perspective on poker that moves back and forth between strong technical strategy and deep philosophical lessons to be learned. He’ll give you his recipe for winning the game, and winning at life. He also explains how his passion for the game has grown into a passion for helping and teaching others who want to learn and succeed in the world of poker.
As a coach, teacher, player, and human being Ryan is a blessing and massive boon to the poker world.
If you’re a tournament player chasing poker greatness, you’ll have a hard time finding a better example to follow on the felt than Ryan.
Once again, thank you for joining me. And now, Chasing Poker Greatness featuring Mr Ryan LaPlante...
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#22 Matt Savage: A Giant in Poker Innovation and Pioneering Dec 20, 2019

Matt is the Executive Tour Director for the World Poker Tour (WPT) and holds the record for officiating over the most episodes of televised poker, with more than 400 under his belt.
He has overseen some of the biggest tournaments that poker has to offer, including the World Series Of Poker from 2002 to 2004, and too many WPTs to count.
He also currently serves as tournament director for several well-known casinos and card rooms including my old stomping grounds the Commerce Casino, Bay 101, and Thunder Valley.
He has worked with many television networks including:
Fox News
FSN
Travel Channel
NBC
ESPN
He is a co-founder of the Tournament Directors Association, was an inaugural inductee into the Poker Room Manager's Hall of Fame in 2003, and has been nominated five times for the Poker Hall of Fame.
Matt has a unique perspective on the game, with direct access to players and behind-the-scenes events that even journalists don’t usually see.
During our conversation you’ll hear stories about Chip Reese, Doyle Brunson, running the WSOP in the old days (Which includes running out of chips and not having enough space to accommodate an unexpectedly massive field), and even how Matt almost accidentally squashed the Moneymaker boom before it ever began.
He’ll also explain why he very much regrets introducing the concept of re-entries to tournament poker.
Matt is a true poker innovator, pioneer, and genuine asset to this game we all hold so near and dear to our hearts.
It isn’t hyperbole when I say that wherever poker tournaments are spread worldwide, if you look close enough, you’ll be able to spot Matt’s fingerprints on the structure and design.
So without any further ado, I bring to you one of the most influential human beans in the history of poker … this is Matt Savage on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#21 Sarah Herring: Poker Journalist of the Year and Face of PokerNews Dec 17, 2019

Today I’m going to be speaking with GPA Poker Journalist of the Year, interviewer, deep thinker, storyteller, and all-around amazing human being, Sarah Herring.
Sarah has been writing for PokerNews since 2011 and is one of the most visible editor/writers to appear in the publication. She has interviewed pretty much every single elite poker player on the planet, has a ridiculously long list of published articles, and is also the co-host for the PokerNews podcast.
Sarah and I’s conversation is wide ranging and takes us through her life in Hollywood and film, a stint in the clink (True Story), and dives into how life’s setbacks often lead us down unforeseen paths where we discover the real treasures of the human experience (Love, friendships, and adventure).
We also cover Sarah’s poker origin story that involves a giant pair of brass knuckles and her then-boyfriend, now husband, MMA fighter Heath “Crazy Horse” Herring.
Sarah is such a delight and warm human being that just through hearing her stories, honesty, and outlook on life, you leave the conversation feeling happy and energized.
As our conversation unfolds she’ll talk about what it’s like being in constant contact with some of poker’s elite high-rollers, her impressions of the overall professional player pool, and how, despite our canyon like differences in beliefs, all human beings are more similar than you might think.
My conversation with Sarah was one of the most fun and enjoyable ones that I have ever had and so, without any further ado, I present to you Global Poker Awards Journalist of the Year Sarah Herring.
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#20 Matt Vaughan: Vlogger, Creator, and Poker Coach Dec 13, 2019

At only 28 years old, Matt Vaughan has been playing poker for more than 10 years.
He started off like many players, at the microstakes online and as he moved up stakes he realized he could support himself playing poker and quit his 9 to 5 job at a medical software company.
Not long after, he created his vlog on YouTube and, close to 15 thousand subscribers later, the rest is history.
Starting off with a off-beat video about a cat, his channel has grown into a wealth of poker information mostly through his in-depth hand analysis.
While Matt isn’t 100% a professional poker player, in his own words he “plays poker about as much as one can play it without actually being a full-time professional player”.
He’s had success in both the live and online poker arenas in both cash and tournament formats.
Like yours truly, he spends considerably more of his time in cash games, but has still racked up more than $215,000 in winnings over the last few years.
He also does strategy and coaching work through the poker training site School of Cards and can be found on a semi-regular schedule streaming his play through Twitch.
During our conversation, Matt will share some awesome insights on vlogging and YouTube that will prove extremely valuable if you have any interest in following that path.
He also reveals his thoughts on the emotional and mental ups and downs that come with playing poker, the key points he uses to build strategies for both general and specific player pools, and, of course, the events that have had the greatest impact on his journey as he chases poker greatness.
So without any further ado, I present to you Matt Vaughan on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#19 Sky Matsuhashi: Author & Optimal Poker Study Authority Dec 10, 2019

Today I’m going to be speaking with someone who just might be the happiest and most optimistic guest I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with on the show so far, Mr. Sky Matsuhashi.
For many of you, Sky probably needs no introduction. Although he doesn’t classify himself as a professional poker player, Sky has been involved with the game in one way or another for about the last 16 years as a player, coach, author, and prolific content creator.
Sky’s career in the world of poker began when he decided to put up a blog called SmartPokerStudy.com.
Over the last few years, that blog has grown from a small outlet for his thoughts into the thriving centerpiece of a small empire built on teaching others the art of how to truly study poker and improve their own game.
Sky regularly produces the SmartPokerStudy podcast which now boasts more than 260 episodes. He’s given countless webinars and has put together stand-alone courses designed to help micro and small stakes players take their game to the next level.
He’s also developed “5 minute poker study”, a program designed to give you real training and results in quick, digestible, 5 minute bites.
He runs https://www.thepokerforge.com/, an ongoing coaching program that is in a constant state of growth and development as Sky works tirelessly to ensure his students are always getting 100% of the value he’s capable of producing.
Sky is also the author of How To Study Poker: Volumes 1 & 2 as well as Preflop Online Poker.
If you’ve ever found yourself trying to -quote-unquote- “study” a poker concept only to find that you didn’t really absorb much of it when you returned to the tables, Sky’s the man you want to talk to.
During our conversation, he reveals some brilliant insights into how he looks at the game, what should be going on in your minds on and off the felt as you play, and how to create the habits that will ultimately lead you to more success.
Before we get started, let me also tip you off that you should pay particular attention during this episode. Not only did Sky provide some great information during our talk, but he also created a special video treat exclusively for Chasing Poker Greatness listeners.
Thank you once again for listening and without any further ado, this is Chasing Poker Greatness featuring Sky Matsuhashi.
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#18 Jennifer Shahade: Team PokerStars, Author, Podcaster, and Speaker Dec 06, 2019

In this episode, I’m going to be speaking with one of the hardest working human beings to ever step into the world of poker, Jennifer Shahade.
Jennifer has a list of credits, accomplishments, and accolades that most people could only dream of achieving and she doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to stopping anytime soon.
Before poker, she first showed her impressive talent for strategic games in the world of chess. She became a National Master at the age of 16 and was the first female to win the US Junior Open. She has won two US Chess Women’s Championship titles as well as a silver Olympic medal.
Jennifer is currently the Women’s Program Director at US Chess, acting as an Ambassador, host, and fundraiser. She’s also a board member at the World Chess Hall of Fame and hosts Grand Chess Tour events with top players all over the world.
In addition to being the author of two books about the game of chess, Chess Bitch: Women in the Intellectual Sport and Play Like a Girl: Tactics by 9 Queens, she also hosts the Ladies Knight — that’s knight with a K — chess podcast.
She’s also, of course, made a name for herself in poker, currently working as the MindSports Ambassador at PokerStars.
To name just a few of the highlights from her poker career, she took down the Open Face Poker championship in Prague — a tournament she hadn’t even planned to play in — she made it down to the final four of the PokerStars-sponsored winner-take-all Shark Cage, and became the first female coach at Run It Once, where she put together poker strategy videos from 2014 to 2018.
She also hosts her own poker podcast, “The Grid” where she discusses a specific Hold’em starting hands with a different guest in each episode. Her goal is to go through the entire grid of 169 possible starting hands. At the time of this interview, there are 21 episodes sitting and waiting for you to listen to.
She’s also given a TedX talk in Baltimore, guest lectures at MIT, Yale, and her alma mater, NYU, and speeches at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Dali Museum, and Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art.
As if all of that weren’t enough, she and her husband also work together to create fantastic art pieces that have been featured in such places as the Boston Sculptors Gallery, Contemporary Museum in Saint Louis, the Dali Museum, and the Francis Naumann Art Gallery.
As you’ve probably guessed by now, Jennifer’s a grade A certified badass and just reading her list of accomplishments makes me feel like a lazy bum in comparison.
The opportunity to hear her words, advice, wisdom, and warnings are invaluable.
So once again, this is Brad Wilson, and without any further ado here’s my conversation with the amazing Jennifer Shahade on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#17 Barry Carter: Co-Author Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2 And Poker Satellite Strategy Dec 03, 2019

Barry has written for both online and print magazines as well as having had a hand in writing and publishing the most successful poker book ever written, The Mental Game of Poker (Which, coincidentally, is the most often suggested reading material by my “Chasing Poker Greatness” guests).
In addition to “The Mental Game of Poker”, Barry has also co-authored The Mental Game Of Poker 2 with Jared Tendler and "Poker Satellite Strategy" with Dara O’ Kearney.
On the media side, Barry has written and contributed to WPT magazine, PokerNews Magazine, Inside Poker Business, Poker Pro Europe, CardPlayer Magazine, and more.
He’s the former chief editor for PokerNews UK, where he spent just over five years in charge of all content and live reporting and today Barry is PokerStrategy.com’s chief editor who is responsible for managing just about all of the content that appears on the site.
During our conversation, he walks us through some of the history of poker and poker media, and expands on how the relationship between the two has changed over the years. He speaks about the evolution of poker and how the game has changed his life.
You’ll hear what it was like to experience Black Friday from the inside and get some opinions and insights into some of the most high-profile cheating scandals that have rocked the poker world both before and after that fateful day.
Very few people have the kind of access that Barry has to the inside world of the poker industry and today’s show is a rare opportunity to peak behind the curtains and get an insider’s view of a world us regular old poker players rarely get to see.
And so, without any further ado, this is award-winning poker journalist and best-selling author Barry Carter on Chasing Poker Greatness.
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#16 Elliot Roe: Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach of Poker's Elite Nov 26, 2019

My guest today is mental game expert and hypnotherapist Elliot Roe.
Elliot is the master of helping folks:
- Identify and extinguish their fears on the green felt
- Clear and focus their minds
- Remove their own mental roadblocks
- And achieve their goals … regardless of how audacious they may be.
Elliot has worked one on one with more than 200 individual poker players including:
Future Chasing Poker Greatness guest Fedor Holz - former #1 ranked player with more than $32 million in winnings
Former Chasing Poker Greatness guests Jonathan Little, Matt Berkey, and Jeff Gross.
2017 WSOP Main event champion Scott Blumstein
Super High Roller champion Brian Rast
Former #1 world-ranked player Alex Foxen
WSOP $50k high-roller winner Ben Heath
And the list goes on.
They all credit Elliot with helping them to manage tilt, remain calm and focused during some of their most stressful moments of their life, and create a healthy, sustainable mindset that allows them to continue to evolve and compete at the highest of high levels..
Elliot also produces two podcasts, one of which, The Mindset Advantage, was specifically created to help poker players improve their mental game.
He regularly publishes highly informative self-help and mental game articles on his own blog and, as if all of that wasn’t enough, he created the guided mindset enhancement app Primed Mind.
During our conversation, Elliot reveals some of his most successful techniques for conquering your fears, changing your thought processes, and even how to analyze your own mind to figure out where your worst mental-game issues are coming from.
While there isn’t much in the way of strategic x’s and o’s in this episode, I’m going to make a bold claim and say that Elliot’s wisdom on dealing with your emotions while playing poker is more valuable than any single piece of strategic poker advice you’ll ever receive.
As the greatest poker player of all time Chip Reese once said when asked about what separates him from the living legends he battled against on a daily basis:
“Some players have a better A game than me but the difference is their D game is a lot worse than their A game, whereas my A game and D game aren’t that different.”
Elliot’s genius lies in guiding folks to do just that … elevating their D game so that it looks very similar to their A game.
And now, without any further ado, here’s my conversation with Elliot Roe on “Chasing Poker Greatness”.
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#15 Joe Stapleton: Comedian, Poker Commentator, Upward Failer Nov 26, 2019

As well as being a successful comedian, my guest today is known as one of the most popular and entertaining poker commentators to ever pick up a mic.
Joe Stapleton, known to most as “Stapes”, has been an active poker commentator for over a decade.
Gaining immediate acceptance in the poker industry, Joe received a reader’s choice award from Bluff magazine during his very first year on the job. Since then, he has served as commentator and host on many of the industry’s most successful television shows.
You may have heard his unmistakable voice and wit on the Pokerstars.Net Big Game, the NHL Alumni Charity Shootout, the Deepstacks Poker Tour, or the Deepstacks Western New York Poker Championship.
He’s also served as the host of several shows including:
Shark Cage
Poker Night In America
Poker Night Live
Outside the realm of poker, he’s found plenty of success in the stand-up comedy world. He’s worked on MAD TV and made a brief appearance in the Netlfix/Adam Sandler film “The Week Of” and wrote the comedy short film The Lost Archives of Quincy Taylor.
During our conversation Joe reveals that there is quite a lot of substance and deep thinking under the surface of a man that has spent much of his adult life just trying to make people laugh.
He’ll talk about everything from his biggest joy to some of his deepest pains, the amazing and long lasting effects of simply not being a dick, why he believes he caused Black Friday, and even the surprising way that he deals with Internet trolls that will hit you square in the feels.
This talk with one of poker’s biggest and brightest television personalities is one that you’ll be glad you didn’t miss.
Without any fruther ado, this is Joe “Stapes” Stapleton on Chasing Poker Greatness...
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#14 Jeff Gross: Team PartyPoker, $4 Million+ in Tourney Wins, and High Stakes Cash Games Crusher Nov 22, 2019

Today on Chasing Poker Greatness I'm going to be conversing with PartyPoker Team Online pro and Twitch streamer extraordinaire, Jeff Gross.
Jeff’s been playing poker online and live for about 15 years and boasts a very impressive a very impressive resume with over $4 million in tournament winnings.
At the time of recording, Pocket Fives poker database ranks Jeff at number 104 worldwide.
Their numbers, of course, confirm his impressive earnings on the online streets with:
- $949,000 at PokerStars
- $370,000 at PartyPoker
- $291,000 at Full Tilt
- $147,000 at America’s Card Room
And finally, the Hendon Mob database credits Jeff with over $3,250,000 in live tournament winnings and over $1.4 million in online earnings.
He also keeps himself busy streaming on Twitch, growing his YouTube channel, and producing his own podcast "The Flow Show" on PokerNews.com.
During the conversation, Jeff will let you in on his views about studying and what it takes to keep up with an ever-evolving game like poker, the importance of the people you keep around you, and the effects of how you interact with your peers at and away from the tables.
You’ll hear about the first major tournament cash that really set Jeff on the path to becoming a professional player, how black Friday changed his career and his approach to both poker and life, and plenty more.
Without any further ado, this is Jeff Gross on Chasing Poker Greatness...
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#13 Matt Staples: PartyPoker Team Online & Future World #1 Twitch Streamer Nov 19, 2019

Welcome back to the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast. This is your host, Brad Wilson, and today I’m sitting down for a conversation with Twitch superstar and mid-stakes tournament grinder Matty Staples.
Spending nearly all of his time playing in online tournaments, Matt is currently a member of Team PartyPoker.
By his own estimation, about 99.9% of his tournament poker career has been streamed live online as he’s played.
Matt generally streams mid-stakes but has been known to test his skills in events with buy-ins as high as $500 and $1000 as well. This past May he took down the biggest cash of his career when he finished third in the PokerStars Sunday Million for $92,812.18.
Matt is the rare breed of player who started out online with a miniscule bankroll and reached his current lofty status by simply grinding, learning, winning, and growing without adding any outside money. After getting his start a few years ago with about $20, his bankroll today is estimated to be around $160,000.
At the fresh young age of 24, Matt is a perfect example of what it means to dive in, work hard, and chase poker greatness. He’s living proof that if you want to start making a living through playing this card game even in today’s day and age it is still possible.
During the course of our conversation he talks about how he got started with the game, where he began to make the transition to a professional player, and what changed the way he thinks about the game, allowing him to go farther than he ever thought he would. You’ll hear what he likes the most, what he’d change if he could, and the key advice he’d give to any new player.
So, once again, thank you for joining me on Chasing Poker Greatness. Here is my conversation with stream and lamp lover extraordinaire Matt Staples...
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#12 DGAF: High Stakes Cash Game Legend Nov 15, 2019

Today’s guest is live cash game crusher, online personality, and my good friend DGAF.
DGAF is one of the best professional live cash poker players in the world. He’s been playing poker as a pro since 2007 (and saying he’s going to quit since about 2012). He’s a personal friend; someone I’ve had the pleasure and the honor of playing the game with, and against, during my own poker career.
We talk about what got him started with poker, how he became a professional player and his thoughts on eventually getting out of the game.
He’ll share the reasoning behind his somewhat paradoxical views on why you should love the game, why you should work to get better, and why shouldn’t be looking to make poker your full-time job and career.
For more than ten years now, he’s been crushing high-stakes live poker games. As any poker pro will tell you, though, it’s not all roses and rainbows. From huge highs to rock bottom lows, shady people, and even a brush with the Hell’s Angels, he explains what daily life in card rooms and casinos can be like.
His posts on the 2+2 poker forums have earned more than 2 million, yes that’s MILLION, views.
He’s a successful podcaster himself, publishing not one but two well-reviewed podcasts.
He co-hosts the mental health “call-in”, or should I say “mail-in” show, Solicited Advice, where “a psychiatrist and professional poker player get together once a week to record a podcast over some Belgian beers.” (Their description, not mine)
He also headlines his own podcast, (DGAF’s Poker) Sessions, where he chronicles his adventures getting back to even from $250k worth of debt with no bankroll.
He’ll soon publish a book about his life and adventures in poker titled “The Long Run…” and he’s put together a collection of some of the coolest poker apparel and accessories to hit the market at pokerrags.us.
He is, without a doubt, one of the best-liked and most respected players to ever take a seat at a poker table and it truly is an honor to have him with me as today’s guest. I can only hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this episode.
So let’s jump in and let DGAF speak for himself...
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#11 Daniel "Jungleman" Cates: Poker's Version of Alexander the Great Nov 12, 2019

in today’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down for a talk with an all-time poker legend and future hall of famer, Dan “Jungelman” Cates.
As poker’s version of Alexander the Great, Jungleman has conquered pretty much all there is to conquer in the poker world at the ripe old age of 29.
At 21 years old he accepted the “Durrr” challenge and blistered Mr. Dwan so badly that the challenge still hasn’t been completed 9 years later (He's now slated to face off against Phil Galfond in the Phil Galfond challenge as well).
He’s racked up $7 million+ in poker tournament winnings despite spending the majority of his time battling in high stakes cash games where he most likely employees a dragon or 2 to guard the entrance to the vault of riches he’s won in said games.
He’s been documented in playing as big as $6k/$12k in Bobby’s room but I think I can safely say that where there exists the biggest cash game in the world … there’s almost always a Jungleman lurking.
He is, without a doubt, one of the most feared poker and respected players in the game today.
During our conversation you’ll learn:
- The concept of “reverse game selection” and how Jungleman used the tactic as rocket fuel to surge through the online ranks.
- The importance of overcoming your emotions that cloud your logic and
- Why working by yourself is inferior to using the knowledge of other people
And much much more!
So sit back, listen, and learn how an introverted 17-year-old kid with a video game obsession became one of poker’s living legends before hitting the big 3-0.
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#10 Jonathan Little: 2x WPT Champ, $7 Million+, 14x Poker Strategy Author Nov 08, 2019

Today I’m speaking with the 2007 WPT player of the year Jonathan Little.
Jonathan is a 2 time WPT tournament champion with more than $6.8 million in tournament wins. He’s also published 14 of the most high impact poker strategy books on the market … with number 15 and 16 hitting shelves in the near future.
And not only is Jonathan a tournament crusher extraordinaire, as the founder of pokercoaching.com he’s also a world-class coach who creates all kinds of amazing strategic content across all major platforms.
He also writes regularly for the largest poker website on the Internet, Pokernews.com.
I’m pretty sure we didn’t get into this much but I’m not quite sure when the man finds time to sleep.
But although he’s had great success, Jonathan is quick to point out that it wasn’t an easy path to get to where he is now. He’s also pretty clear about the fact that, counterintuitively, he doesn’t believe that he possesses many of the qualities that most people associate with successful professional poker players. But that most certainly hasn’t stopped him.
Jonathan is a perfect example of what you can achieve through hard work and dedication to your passion. During our conversation, you’ll hear how he got his start in poker, how he’s managed to keep improving and stay on top over the last 15 years, and what he’s thinking for the future. I’m sure you’ll also love his great insights into the game, what it takes to learn and improve, and the benefits of both teaching others and working with coaches.
There are few people in the game who work so tirelessly in trying to help others learn how to play cards, no matter what level they play at or wish to reach.
Jon was a joy to speak to and an absolute gold mine for dispensing poker wisdom.
So without any further ado ... I present to you, world champion poker player, prolific poker author, and world-class poker coach, Mister Jonathan Little.
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#9 Shaundle Pruitt: Crushing MTT's, Twitch Streaming, and Pure Grit Nov 05, 2019

Today you’re going to hear from Shaundle Pruitt. Shaundle is an accomplished tournament player, streamer, and—as you might not expect—real estate agent.
He comes from a strong gamer background as a man who, surprise surprise, fell in love with strategy games at a young age.
Infatuated by the added element of luck in poker, he found success at micro stakes cash games online before turning his attention and energy to online tournies.
Shaundle had built up his bankroll to the point where he felt comfortable firing at $500 and $1k buy-in tourneys until a fateful day in mid-April of 2011 changed everything.
Shaundle had just binked a tourney for $5k on his BIRTHDAY, April 14th, when all of a sudden *POOF* online poker disappeared overnight. I guess there’s a lot that can happen in life but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this has to rank up there in worst birthday memories of all time for Shaundle.
After Black Friday, Shaundle couldn’t bring himself to continue playing the game he had invest so much of his heart and soul into anymore and quit playing poker for about 4 years before eventually returning to the game.
As is par for the course, the man has had some big ups and big downs over his career, but if there’s one adjective I would use to describe him it would be this: gritty. He’s never stays down for long and continues to grow and improve his game on a daily basis.
As we talk today, you’re going to hear what he considers his biggest success in poker, and his biggest failure too. He’ll let us in on any regrets he may be harboring and explain what has allowed him to thrive in online tournaments regardless of the year or the competition.
He’s got some great words of advice about what you should be thinking about — and what you shouldn’t — if you want to make it on the green felt. He’ll also let you in on some secrets for finding methods of study that will improve anyone and everyone’s game.
Shaundle is a shining example of what perseverance and hard work can get you if you’re willing to put in the time and chase your dreams.
And so, if you’re ready to do what it takes to be successful in Chasing Poker Greatness, Mr Shaundle Pruitt has most definitely got some advice for you…
Let’s get to it.
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#8 Maurice Hawkins: $4 Million, 13 Rings, WSOP Circuit GOAT Nov 01, 2019

Maurice currently holds the record for both earnings and titles on the World Series Of Poker Circuit.
He has earned more than $1.7 million on the WSOP circuit and is the proud owner of an astonishing 13 gold rings (Now 14!), including 4 from main events.
He made his first tournament cash back in 2005 and has since managed to reach 86 final tables, raking in lifetime wins worth more than three and a half million dollars in the process.
He exudes confidence and has every reason to do so.
As our conversation progresses, Maurice will let you in on what changed his mind and turned a future heart surgeon into one of the best tournament poker players in the world.
He will also, of course, shed some light on what has helped and hindered him on his poker journey.
I absolutely loved his thoughts and views on game theory as well as his disdain of everything “standard”. Maurice also dives into the importance of family, happiness, and life away from the green felt.
The man shoots from the hip and pulls no punches. He’s not afraid to say what he thinks about himself or the game. What you see is what you get, and in our conversation he was very, very generous with dispensing his wisdom.
And so, without any further ado, I give you the winningest WSOPC tournament player of all time, Maurice Hawkins…
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#7 Scott Long: Co-Founder of Ante Up Magazine Oct 29, 2019

Today I’m going to be talking with co-founder, publisher, and business operations manager of Ante Up Magazine, Scott Long.
Ante Up is the most widely distributed poker magazine in the United States and has managed to survive where so many other prominent poker magazines have failed.
Scott and his partner, Chris, worked together at the St. Petersburg Times, which was Florida’s largest newspaper publication. In 2008, when they were told a project they were both passionate about wasn’t going to get the funding they thought it deserved, they decided to quit their good-paying jobs and risk it all by going out on their own.
Ante Up Magazine was born and they haven’t looked back since.
Ante Up is a unique poker magazine, aimed squarely at the recreational player. Rather than just covering the big tournaments and pros, Ante Up gives recreational players real and relevant information about the games they play. From getting more out of weekend home games to finding the best places for organized amateur games, Ante Up caters to the vast majority of poker players who aren’t professionals.
Over the years, Ante Up has spawned several other features and events that have taken things farther than Scott ever thought he would go. Ante Up publishes a weekly podcast hosted by Scott and Chris, runs regular poker cruises, and even hosts their own poker tour.
Scott has proven to be one of the most influential poker ambassadors in the industry. His views from inside and outside the game, and especially within the recreational player community, give him great insights into the game, how it’s played, and the real people who play it.
As we talk today, Scott will share how and why he and his partner decided to create Ante Up, what it was like in the beginning, and why they’re still around when so much of their competition has disappeared,
He talks about the dangers of making too many assumptions and how he deals with failures.
You’ll hear what he values the most and what, to him, embodies poker greatness. He’ll speak on the importance of adapting as you grow, why they call him the short stack ninja, and the concept of card destiny.
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#6 Jack Laskey: How-To Use Poker as Preparation For Life Oct 25, 2019

Today I have the pleasure of sitting with the co-host of JustHandsPoker Jack Laskey.
At 25 years old, it’s safe to say he’s one of the most experienced young players currently in the game and speaks with a wisdom well beyond his years.
He’s enjoyed success in the online and live poker world since turning 18 in 2012, although his career and love for the game go back quite a bit before then … like, it started when we was 12 years old … TWELVE!
Jack is currently a mid-stakes live cash game specialist who currently spends most of his table time playing in private games in New York City.
You can find him at JustHandsPoker.com where him and his co-host Zach do an amazing job of in-depth hand analysis.
At the site, you’ll find a weekly podcast, poker strategy blog, and access to coaching services, among other things.
He’s also signed on as a mid-stakes coach at Solve For Why, a training site created by another “Chasing Poker Greatness” podcast guest Matt Berkey that focuses specifically on live poker strategy.
In Jack and I’s conversation you'll hear us talk about:
- What poker can teach you about life.
- The benefits of making negative EV moves.
- Why you should learn to make decisions and act quickly at the table. - Why you should be questioning all common poker advice.
- And much more.
Jack’s an amazingly deep thinker who asks a lot of philosophical questions. It’s clear that in his mind, there's a thin line of separation between poker and life.
He finds a way to use almost everything from one world to sharpen his senses and improve his actions in the other.
Many of the answers he gives to my questions weave in and out between poker and life, but somehow they all make perfect sense and leave you with a feeling that you’ve just been given a new perspective in which to think about things.
I loved talking to Jack so much that we went WAY over the normal 1 hour in what felt like 10 or 15 minutes and, even after we turned the recording off, still kept going for another 30 minutes.
So settle in and get ready to look at your game, and possibly your life, in a whole new way.
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#5 Lyle Bateman: Managing Editor of PokerNews Canada Oct 17, 2019

Today’s guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is Lyle Bateman.
For those who aren’t familiar with his name, Lyle is a contributing editor at PokerNews Canada.
He began writing for the magazine after he was discovered by then Chief Editor Lane Anderson. Lane saw a blog post that Lyle had written, which he’ll tell you about during our conversation, and asked him if he’d be interested in writing something for PokerNews. The rest, as they say, is history.
Full showpage here: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/lyle
Lyle has a long list of articles published, going all the way back to 2013. He specializes in covering some of poker’s biggest events. He’s written on just about all of the world’s top live and online tournaments.
He’s an avid online poker tournament player himself and conducts his own poker stream on Twitch.
Lyle is most certainly one of poker’s greatest ambassadors. It’s easy to see that he has a genuine love for being around the game as well as mingling with many of the world’s greatest players as he does his job.
As we talk today, Lyle will share stories about what got him into poker, why he actually sold the first big tournament ticket he ever won, and the strange way his life has gone from working in insufferable heat in Africa to working in insufferable cold in Canada.
He speaks about why he prefers tournaments to cash games, what it’s like to be a part of the press covering live tournaments, and why he likes to have an audience watching when he plays himself.
You’ll also hear some interesting, insightful, and unique advice from someone who is intimately involved with the professional poker world, yet not a professional poker player himself.
His unique viewpoint from somewhere in between inside and outside the game reveals a perspective that few people have.
Also, *HINT* ... if you'd like to get more (or less) coverage when playing live poker tournaments, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
Lyle is an amazing guy to talk to, and very easy to listen to as he moves from one story to another.
He’s also someone that you just might be talking with yourself one day as you get closer to your goals while Chasing Poker Greatness.
And so without any further ado, click that download or play button to listen to my awesome conversation with Lyle Bateman
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#4 Q: Harnessing Vulnerability to Power Your Poker Career Oct 17, 2019

Today I’m speaking with one of the most fun and animated women to ever mix it up on the green felt.
Known simply as “Q”, she recently began publishing a chronicle of her own poker plays and thoughts through the ”P’s and Q’s Poker Vlog” on YouTube and it has skyrocketed in popularity.
Full showpage: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/Q
She’s a well-established cash game player who admittedly likes to take advantage of the men at the table who underestimate her simply because she’s a woman. By the time you get to the end of this episode you’ll understand what a big mistake it really is to underestimate Q.
To say that Q is determined to reach her goals and dreams would be a gross understatement. I don’t want to spoil anything ahead. As we move through the conversation, though, you’ll learn not only how she’s already far along the path to poker greatness, but also how she’s willing to push it all to the side, start over, and do it again.
You’ll get her views on what it means to be great in the world of poker, how she’s been able to keep growing consistently, and her somewhat unusual ideas on how to find and utilize coaches.
She’ll even share her best advice on what to do if you can’t find a coach to help you with your own game.
In what has become a sort of regular theme that many guests seem to talk about naturally, Q goes into quite a bit of detail about how the things we learn from playing poker can affect our lives away from the game and vice versa.
She’s got opinions on just about every facet of the game and the people who play it and she’s not afraid to express them. She also has a very special quality of always speaking in a way that gets her point across with respect, and very often with humor.
Q is such a delight to listen to and I had such a blast talking with her. Can't wait for Round 2 in the future!
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#3 Jesse Yaginuma: A World Class Poker Combatant Oct 17, 2019

Today I’m speaking with Robbie Strazynski, founder of CardplayerLifestyle.com.
Robbie has made immeasurable contributions to the beautiful game of poker through his own blog as well as other poker media since he got started around 2009. He’s a well-respected member of the community who is admired by both the players and the fans.
Robbie knows and is known by many people in the poker world. He’s interviewed greats in the game like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Helmuth, and Phil Ivey.
Cardplayer Lifestyle is considered to be one of the top poker entertainment websites on the Internet. Robbie himself is the main writer and also acts as editor for all of the contributed content that he also publishes. The site delivers in-depth interviews with some of the most well-known industry faces, exciting news about happenings and invents, must-read strategy articles, and, of course, all kinds of articles about living the poker lifestyle.
In today’s episode you’ll get Robbie’s insights on what it means to reach the the level of high achievement—at poker or anything else, the players he considers to be truly great, and why.
He speaks on the benefits of keeping your brain active by playing poker as well as other ways that the game can benefit you when you’re away from the table.
He explains how he learned to stop thinking about the money and just play the game as he tells an amazing comeback story that starts with him losing all of the money he took with him to the WSOP.
Robbie also relates two quite personal stories, one about Daniel Negreanu and another about Phil Hellmuth, that will show you exactly why you shouldn’t always believe everything you see on TV.
I don’t want to give too much away here, so go ahead subscribe + download the show and dive into my conversation with Robbie Strazynski.
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#2 Robbie Strazynski: Living The Dream in a World of Cards Oct 17, 2019

#1 Matt Berkey: Surviving and Thriving in Poker's Nosebleeds Oct 17, 2019

Today's guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is a high stakes nose bleed legend.
I could not be more excited to share with you my conversation with guest Matt Berkey (Hereafter known as Berkey … poker players and their original nicknames, amirite?) a professional player since 2003 who’s known for playing in some of the highest of high stakes games on the planet—and that’s the way he likes it.
He’s gone from playing $1/$2 and $2/$5 games in college to claiming his seat among the world’s elite in the famed “Ivey’s Room” where he plays no-limit hold’em at stakes as high as $300/$600/$1200.
Not just a nose bleeds cash game crusher, Berkey also has over $4 million in lifetime tournament winnings to go along with 6 WSOP final tables despite playing a very limited tourney slate.
He also loves to write, whether it be for his own blog thevoicewithin.me, print and online magazines, or as a contributor to the Huffington Post.
Being one who thrives with multiple balls in the air, Berkey’s also the founder of elite live cash game training site SolveForWhyAcademy.com.
During our conversation today you'll get Berkey’s input on what it means to be not just a good player but a good competitor at the table.
He’ll talk about his feelings on moving up stakes, the fear of taking shots, and how to overcome that fear.
He also has invaluable insights into game theory, exploitative play, and how to make sure that you’re always maximizing and increasing your edge.
Aside from all that, he’s got some great stories too.
Like a lot of players in their poker career, Berkey has won and lost millions of dollars—with the notable point that sometimes he does it in only one hand!
You’ll hear how he deals with the stellar highs of raking in seven figure pots as well as the crushing lows of watching a small fortune being pushed in someone else’s direction … and then being asked to pose for a picture with the dude that just won!
There are very few people in the poker world who can say they’ve seen and done as much as Berkey.
He’s truly a gift to the game, not just because he’s one of the elite players in the universe but also because he does everything in his power to give back to the great game of poker as well.
So what are you waiting for?
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