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Chasing Poker Greatness

Pro Poker Player Brad Wilson dives deep with World Class Cash Game Players (No limit hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Mixed Games), poker tournament Superstars (WSOP bracelet winners, WPT champions, Online Poker Crushers), legendary poker ambassadors (Norman Chad, Matt Savage), and poker mindset coaches (Elliot Roe, Nick Howard, Jared Tendler) in this strategic poker podcast.

There are greatness bombs aplenty whether you’re trying to improve at live or online No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, or rise up the mixed games ranks.

Guests include PokerCoaching’s Jonathan Little, Run It Once’s Phil Galfond, Jason Koon, JNandez, Nick Howard, Marle Cordeiro, Kristen Bicknell, Maria Konnikova, Kevin Rabichow, Smart Poker Study Sky Matsuhashi, Andrew “Luckychew” Lichtenberger, Thinking Poker Andrew Brokos, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney of The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, Alex “Assassinato” Fitzgerald, The Poker Guys, Darren Elias, Phil Hellmuth, Fedor Holz, Tommy Angelo, PokerNews Sarah Herring, Twitch Streamers Matt & Jamie Staples, SolveForWhy’s Matt Berkey, JustHands Podcast Jack Laskey, Poker In the Ear’s Joe Stapleton, The Chip Race Dara O’ Kearney & David Lappin, and AnteUp Poker Podcast’s Scott Long.

Chasing Poker Greatness podcast features multiple new episodes each and every week.

Please visit us at https://chasingpokergreatness.com

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#90 Wayne Yap: Why a Nose Bleed Macau Supernova Spent $1 Million to Transition Out of Poker Nov 03, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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