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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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#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.
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

#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.
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

#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.
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

#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.
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

#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.
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

#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.
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

#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.
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

#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.
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

#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.
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

#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
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

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