Stay ConnectedPresented by Barstool Sports, Cracking Aces is the newest podcast tackling all things poker, hosted by Nate, Smitty, and Mintzy from Barstool and professional poker player Jake Toole. It will feature the fun side of the poker world and exclusive interviews with the top players. Buckle up and enjoy!
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We talk about the future of the podcast, the guy who faked cancer and scammed the poker world, and the Barstool Awards. We love you guys. Enjoy.
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Welcome back! We are coming at your live from the new, independent Barstool Sports! We talk about the huge deal where Dave is now the owner of Barstool Sports again, what it means, and what happens next! We then talk about Negreanu joining a high school friend group's home game and share some of our own stories. It's a brave new world out there! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Is this our last episode? Maybe! Probably not though. We do some inside Barstool talk and then talk some poker too, including the discussion on if WSOP POY should separate live and online results. That leads us to reflecting on Allen Kessler and sharing some Chainsaw stories. We touch on other poker stuff too (DNegs, Pads, BensBenz). A wild episode. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we talk to a former runner of a wild underground game, Tim Faro. We get incite into what that world is like, some wild stories from it, people doing PLO flips for cars, almost being robbed, and his poker life/journey. We also start the show talking about needing to go on diets. I am fat. Enjoy! Also this is episode 200, woah.
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Welcome back! On today's show we recap the Main Event as the WSOP sadly ends. We give our thoughts on the winner and the final table as a whole. We then talk about how WSOP is making ANOTHER WSOP in the Bahamas which will go head-to-head with the WPT in Vegas...we are team WPT on this one. We also talk about if PokerGo should be behind a paywall and our thoughts might surprise you. Thanks to everyone who followed along during this year's WSOP, time to start preparing for next year's!
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Welcome back! We hopped onto the podcast today to recap the last few days of the Main Event action. We talk the legend of Rigby, the huge flush fold, crazy HHs, and the other going ons the last few days. The Main Event is now on Day 7 with plenty of heroes still remaining. Get all caught up here! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Sorry for the delay! Today we go over our Main Events, how we all ended up as Main Event losers. Jake and Nate busted day 1, and Smitty on Day 3. We go over HHs, our tables, and general thoughts overall. Always a bummer to bust the Main, so let's talk about it. Plus, travel woes. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Another good one today- we talk about the dramatics of the $250k final table and go over every angle (no pun intended) on if Martin cheated/marked cards. We also talk about Chris Brewer's big win and what it means for him. Plus Nate is an illegal alien now, Smitty keeps winning, and Jake talks about his 2015 Main Event deep run. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today's episode kicks off with talking about Smitty's never ending heater. Guy is final tabling something new every single night! We then talk about if someone should play the $5k 6-max or the $600 deepstack, we do some discussion on if you should play the Main or attend a wedding, do some Hendon Mob scrolling, and Jamie Gold is on our shit list! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today Jake recaps his week at the WSOP - he discusses the Million Dollar Bounty event he bagged and the bad luck that followed. We recap the first week of WSOP- who has won bracelets, funny tweets, and Phil Hellmuth being exhausted after 2 days. Smitty shares big news, and we end by talking about LIV. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Smitty had a baby and Jake is in Vegas and Mintzy was fired so we are joined by (new co-host???) Hoodie Allen! We talk about how awesome the WSOP is, how fun and how devastating poker tournaments can be, some fun HHs, and the million dollar poker game with Rampage's crazy bluff. Hoodie made a deep run in an online $5k yesterday so we talk about that, and we share advice on how to approach your first ever WSOP tournament. A fun episode, enjoy!
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Welcome back! After all the build up to the WSOP, Nate has a terrible, no good very bad update. On the other hand, Smitty has an incredible update! One week away from the WSOP and everything just changed. Plus we discuss the Jason Koon/Dan Smith drama about talking at the poker table. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by an up and coming superstar, Jeremy Becker. He's making waves in the poker world right now because he wins every daily at the Wynn (shout out 53o) and he's caught the eye of all the superstars, like Daniel Negreanu. We get JBex's full story and he shares insight into how he's dominating these dailies, and what the future holds in store for him. Plus we reflect on Doyle's life. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we are joined for the full hour by Shaun Deeb! We talk about his million dollar weight loss bet and how he plans on winning it. We discuss how he is doing it now, how he plans on doing it while playing WSOP, and how he is a whole new man with a whole new perspective. Life coach Deeb! A very fun, inspiring hour of the podcast, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we welcome Hoodie Allen back to the show!! The superstar musician and big winner from the HCL stream talks about his recent poker wins and his thoughts on the direction poker is going with the TikTokers and influencers. We talk about the Bryce Halls of the world getting into the poker space and what the future looks like. We also talk summer plans, as it is WSOP MONTH!!! Jake is playing for $250k this month, will he win?! Fun episode, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by WSOP bracelet winner and all around nice fella Rob Kuhn. He tells us degen stories, his thoughts on the heads up grudge matches, his opinion on if ACR is rigged, gives us some coaching strategy tips, and more. He is a poker coach and we had a great chat with him. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's episode Jake tells a lovely HH of the time he bluffed Phil Ivey in the 2nd level of the Main Event and got him to fold a set. We also touch on WSOP online canceling Smitty's poker night, ACR is still rigged, Chance played poker for 69 hours straight and made $500k, the heads up match that is still going, and your questions from IG. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today is a great episode of the podcast. We talk how painful tournaments can be when you don't win, the new Wake Up Mintzy extravaganza, Cowboy Jake's old staking business where he lost and was stolen from to the tune of mid 6 figs, and then a hand history where Nate flops a set of 4s. It's a really good one, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by the legend himself, Joey Ingram. We talk about his new, quiet life, what he's been up to, and his plans for the future. We talk about content creation with him, his WSOP/Summer plans, and the emotional toll it took to play poker at the highest stakes. We also discuss this heads up match between Nik and Berkey and if we actually care. And finally, RIP to the OG Thayer.
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Welcome back! Today we have a full recap of the Hustler Casino game Nate played in with the TikTokers. They discuss the big hand where Nate blasted off $10k, what the players were like, and the reaction from Twitter. Also on the same night Smitty won 2 tournaments! We take questions from the DMs and then discuss the high stakes poker drama with all the names- Doug, Berkey, Garrett, Nik, and the rest. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we prep Nate to play the 10/25 game at Hustler in the "Creators Game". We talk exploits vs the Tik Tokers, the best strategy in this game, and read all of your DM'd tips to beating the game. We'll have a recap episode after it aired to discuss if the tips worked or not. This is the biggest cash game Nate has ever played in...Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we get a lesson from Mr. Jake in tournament strategy. A Smitty hand history and your questions from IG (follow us! IG/CrackingAAces), Jake gives answers and advice that can improve your tournament game TODAY! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we are joined by Southern poker crusher/Ben Mintz's best friend Jared Ingels. Jared has been on quite a heater recently, with over $500k in live scores in the last few months. He also told us the story of how he had 90% of his net worth on Full Tilt when Black Friday hit and shares how he survived. We also have a Mintzy life update and Nate is inching closer to the entire WSOP out in Vegas. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We start today's show talking about a final table Mintz made over the weekend and going over a couple hands, and we touch on the Dan Bilzerian story that Chance Kornuth shared on Twitter and people's reactions to it. Then Smitty shares what he believes are his bigger leaks in tournament poker (bubble play+deep with 20ish bbs) and Jake gives advice. Lots of good strat talk! We finish with your DMs where Jake spreads more knowledge. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we start by talking about the huge million dollar cash game results, Hellmuth losing on stream and blocking us (sad!), and birds. Then we are joined by the leading Poker CPA to talk all about how pros and amateurs should pay taxes. We discuss the weird laws, what "writing off" really means, and other bits of info everyone who plays/gambles should know. Then we finish the show talking about our YouTube plans (cross your fingers) and potential full Summer in Vegas for the WSOP (cross them again). Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we are joined by the poker legend Ari Engel. Ari has been crushing poker for 20 years now, both online and live. He has 2 bracelets and an Aussie Millions Main Event victory, and is known for constantly traveling the world playing all the best value tournaments he can find. He tells us about his life on the road, how he broke the news to his VERY conservative parents that he wanted to play poker, his aspirations, and more! Very, very, very awesome guy, please listen and enjoy!!
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Welcome back! We are joined from the jump by the lovely Brent Hanks of PokerGo who just put together what could be the biggest televised cash game in Vegas history- each player buying in for $1 million. He talks to us about the game, the players, and the wild stipulations + side money. Brent is always a delight, full of wisdom. We also talk about what a beast Jeff Platt is, obviously. Then a quick recap of Natey Seven-Bullet as they are calling him, plus 2 bullets in the Venom. It was an expensive weekend. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by the expert in all things legalization of online poker, Steve Ruddock. We have a great, fascinating, and somewhat depressing convo with Steve who talks to us about the status of online poker in the US. Where we can expect legalization next, why some states can't get it done, the red tape and hoops states must jump through, whether we should be optimistic, and more. Everything you've ever wanted to know about iPoker, answered here. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we discuss an INSANE situation at a final table where the hand should have been chopped, but the dealer/the players misread it and a player was eliminated from the tournament. The fellas discuss how this could happen, what we would do if we were in the situation, and then open the door to talking about more moral dilemmas at the poker table and what we would do in those situations. Also, Jake has ANOTHER ailment, Nate is about to become a NJ poker grinder, and Smitty and Mintzy are still living the dream. Enoy!
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Welcome back! We start today's show talking about the return of Mike Postle and if the poker world needs to be tougher on cheaters (yes, yes they do!). Then we bring on special guest Cole Ferraro. Cole has an amazing poker story- at just 22 years old he won his first WSOP bracelet. He lives in Vegas full time and discovered poker during COVID and now works his butt off to be one of the best up and coming tournament players. We got his story of how he found poker, how he ended up in Vegas, and other very cool tidbits and stories. Definitely an inspiring tale of a young, hungry player you'll definitely want to root for. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show Mintz's best friend Michael Rocco joins the show. He has been playing professionally for over a decade now, and has been on a terror the last couple of years with several 6 figure scores. He talks about going from play chips to real money, going broke, his come to Jesus moment with poker, and more. Really sharp guy who has had lots of success, enjoy!
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Welcome back and happy new year! Great show today talking about some past binks playing online poker, our hopes of getting online legalized takes us down memory lane, Mintzy has a new show premiering soon, Smitty made some money playing poker, Nate went to Mexico, Jake is sneaky a live pro now, and some other odds n ends are discussed on the new episode. Enjoy!!
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Welcome back! On today's show we discuss how massively successful the WPT series has been, shout out Matt Savage. We then talk about our friends at ACR once again and the bots and what have you. More of the same from that place. Also Nate has booked a poker trip, and Jake is playing live poker again soon too! Ho ho ho Merry Christmas everyone, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we talk to Rampage the entire episode just hours after he won the WPT $25k for $894,000!!! And he had 100% of himself in it! Very happy for our friend Rampage. We talk about his poker mindset, why he decided to play, key hands, the money, and more. The next Rampage? Possibly you! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We start the show talking about our plans to make the podcast even better in 2023- we want to get on up-and-coming poker superstars and hear their stories. We've talked to almost all the big names (Ivey and Durrr still out there) but now want to talk to new guys and gals making a splash in the poker world. Then Smitty walks us through a hand history from a tournament he played over the weekend, we talk WPT results (shout out Matt Savage), Smitty dreams of an Xmas of drinking and gambling, and we finish the show talking about the NFL. Enjoy!
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Episode 2 of the week! Welcome back! We did 2 episodes this week so we could talk to our friend Tana from the RunGood Poker Tour. He created the best mid-stakes poker tour in the world and this weekend they have a 1 million dollar gtd tournament in California. He talks about the creation of the tour on bar napkins, expanding, and the future of the tour. Plus the upcoming ProAm at the PokerGo Studio in Vegas. Before he joins Nate gives an update on his meth head neighbor and Jake is down in Cherokee. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We have 2 episodes this week, so don't mind the shorter run time on this one. On today's show we riff about our sports teams, our year of sports betting, Mintzy's fancy dinners, and answer the question "if you could go back in time to any era of poker, where would you go?" Would you go back to the wild west days? The early online days? The Jamie Gold era? Something else? We'll see you for part 2 of the show on Thursday!
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Welcome back and happy Thanksgiving! Today we thank you the listeners! In this episode Mintz has returned from San Antonio and poker/life did not go his way. He tells his tale and then we open some DMs from listeners. Enjoy! PS: New merch is out on Friday.
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Welcome back! A nice chilly Tuesday episode with tips on how to win the Main Event this weekend, a Matt Savage WPT Segment of the Week, discussing if the WSOPE (Europe) matters/do rings or bracelets matter?, and your DMs about relationships, playing GTO, ACR yay or nay, and more! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We start the show talking about the lottery and Nate's take that having a billion dollars would be too stressful. We talk Smitty's streams with Tiko, Mintzy moving down south, playing a $10k WPT or WSOP, and your poker strat DMs including limping, adjusting to live poker vs online, how to count chips at the table, and more! Appreciate you listening and joining us, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we start with some inside Barstool stuff and a walk down memory lane with Smitty, we talk some sports, Mintzy teases a big announcements, Smitty answers a Dozen phone a friend live on the show, we talk about the next few months of live poker and Nate suggests he might play the entire WSOP (just needs a hot stock tip to double his money first), we make fitness goals, and go Phillies! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! A lot of strategy talk in this one. We're going to get better at poker or die trying. In this one Jake explains terms like "randomizing" and when/how to do it, reverse implied odds, check/raising in cash games, and more tips on how to improve at poker. We also talk some Phillies World Series, Mintzy's new contract at Barstool, the human element of live poker vs playing GTO/by the book, and some other odds n ends. Another great episode with great Jake advice, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we mostly talk about how one could quit their day job to chase the poker dream. What are the pros/cons, and what mistakes do people make while attempting the jump. Plus, Mintzy and Jake plan a trip together, Jeff Platt can't stop winning, how to find a poker coach, and more odds n ends. And very little cheating scandal talk, finally! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we give the latest in the cheating scandal and our takes on how big of a circus this entire thing is now, we talk about a Texas poker room that was raided by the police, and Jake answers your poker questions about ZOOM poker, game selection, how to play in the re-entry period, and a couple Jeff Platt HHs. Enjoy!
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Emergency episode! We recorded today because last night a Hustler steam employee was fired after taking $15k off Robbi's chip stack! He also had access to the hole cards and looks very suspicious. Then while talking with Josh Arieh, Robbi posted what appear to be fake DMs from Bryan attempting to clear her name. It's madness! We cover the last couple of days of events in this emergency podcast episode as this cheating scandal takes yet another turn. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's episode we are joined by the writer of "Rounders" and creator of "Billions" Brian Koppelman! He didn't want to talk too much Rounders which is ok, but he shared his thoughts on the Hustler stream controversy, his dealings with cheating in poker games, and shared a deleted scene from Rounders! It was very cool to talk to him, and hopefully next time he's on he announces the Rounders sequel we've all been waiting for! Enjoy!
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Emergency episode!!! We hopped into the lab to break down the insane Hustler Stream hand between Garrett and Robbi that has taken the world by storm! Did she cheat? Is he being a baby? Why did she refund him? Why do none of her stories add up? But seriously, WHY DID SHE REFUND HIM!?!? The whole thing is fascinating and full of conspiracies. Is she a time traveler? Maybe! Come along for the ride with us, my friends!
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Welcome back! A big week for the podcast as Jake won the WSOP-C NJ Main Event for $50k and a circuit ring, while our friend Rampage beat all the best players out in Vegas in a $10k for $200,000 and a PokerMasters victory. Jake reviews his run to victory, and Rampage calls in to talk about his out in Vegas. Some good strat talk with Jake, plus we talk a little football with Smitty's Eagles taking the world by storm. Another fun one, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show the fellas riff on Mintzy's drastic weight loss, the NFL and college football, bad football takes, the booming state of live poker, Smitty shares a hand history, Nate's trip report from his date night with Dave Portnoy, the Venetian is a scumbag casino, and Mintzy danced out of his pants, literally. A fun episode with the boys, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by the legendary Papi GTO Joey Ingram! He updates us on his life- where he's been, what he's been up to, his Bryn interview, his thoughts on the current state of poker and poker content, his pitch FOR the Barstool Poker Tour, and lots of other great nuggets. Joey joins us around the 15 minute mark and we have a wonderful hour long talk that flew by. He's such a delight. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by the king Jeff Platt, a day after he won the MSPT Main Event for $100,000! He talked us through his career evolution as a poker player and how his broadcasting career has helped his game on the felt. He also tells us a Hand History from the final table and discusses it in detail with Jake which was interesting. We had a lovely chat with him, definitely worth checking out. Also on the show we talk about Mintzy's Sugar-gate, the fallout from the ACR/Rampage discussion, and a few other topics. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we put on our tin foil hats to bash ACR for being shady, part 1,505,849. Rampage Poker joins the show to give his thoughts on ACR as well, plus we talk about the content game, his thoughts on money, tournaments, and interning at Barstool. We also discuss the Hustler steam vs Live at the Bike, including if Hellmuth moves the needle for poker fans anymore. A very fun episode with the fellas, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show Jake talks poker strategy. He reviews a couple of Ben Mintz's hand histories, answers DMs including a question from our friend RampagePoker, solver reads vs live reads, and talks about wanting to be a triathlete. We will be doing more poker strategy episodes moving forward so we all get rich. We also really need him to open Kool Beanz. Keep DM'ing us on IG and we will get to more of your questions, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we interview one of the best players in the world Patrick "Pads" Leonard for about 90 minutes. Pads has an unreal story about how he got better at poker, how he grinded his way up, his mental approach to the game, why he hates taking vacations, and much more. He also talked a lot about poker theory, some very valuable NLHE information you can't get anywhere else. A very, very informative episode with an up and coming legend. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today's episode is all about poker player, Big Brother winner, and Calgary's favorite son Kevin Rob Martin. The content creator, poker smasher, and reality show beast joined us on the podcast to talk WSOP, making content, getting crushed at high stakes, his dreams, his goals, and Phil Hellmuth's you know what. It was one of the most fun interviews we've had in a while, KMart is such a gem, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we talk about the massive fields in Florida, Smitty is now a cash grinder, leading to our in depth conversation with Jake on playing cash vs tournaments, a Summer of Mintzy update, ACR cheating ring uncovered, and more! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by the man who folded queens full to kings full with 15 left in the WSOP Main Event, David "Lefty" Diaz! He walks us through his life- from his childhood cancer, grinding tourneys with Mintzy, the feeling of running deep in the Main, almost being shot in Texas (UNREAL story), and more. A really cool, interesting guy. We also chat with Mintzy about Widespread Panic, and update on Kool Beanz, and we close the show talking NFL because football rules. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we wrap up the WSOP Main Event and reflect on what a fun WSOP it was! We touch on the Diaz huge fold, Espen Jorstad's victory, the quality of play at the final table, and more. We also talk about what we have in store for Cracking Aces- more live poker, streams, coaching, strat talk, and YouTube videos. Onwards and upwards, my friends. Enjoy!
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A big show today! We are back from the WSOP and we debrief our runs- we talk about the pressure of the Main, how freaking good the structure is, how it messes with your mind, and more. Mintzy talks Ivey, and Smitty tells Jake some hand histories and lets Jake correct them. We also discuss the possibility of a Barstool Poker Tour, which obviously would crush, and briefly touch on the Twitter drama that unfolded last week. Thanks to everyone for your support during the Main, it was awesome and we appreciate all of you. Enjoy!
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WELCOME BACK!!! A quick emergency podcast as General Spank has bagged over 300k chips and is moving on to day 3 of the Main Event. He tells 3 key hand histories and talks through his incredible fold with pocket ACES. Shout out to all the listeners, new and old, and ALL HAIL GENERAL SPANK!!!
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Welcome back!!! This episode is Smitty and Nate recapping their big day 1's of the WSOP Main Event. Both fellas found BIG BAGS and go over key hands and their overall thoughts on the day. Recording right after a 12 hour day of poker, raw and unedited, with the hands and thoughts that allowed them to move on to day 2 of the WSOP Main! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We have a fast-paced, fun episode today! Mintzy is a national champion, Nate is at the WSOP cashing tournaments, and Smitty's trip is booked! We start the show by recapping Mintzy's shine in Omaha. We then get a recap of Nate's 2 cashes in WSOP events. And Smitty is booked, locked, and loaded for Vegas. Jake is on a plane from Ireland and will be in Vegas in a couple of days. We will have an episode LIVE FROM VEGAS next week! The WSOP rolls on! Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we start the show with General Spank telling us how he won ANOTHER tournament, kid is on a heater. We get a squatter/life update from Jake, and then are joined by the $25k heads up bracelet winner Dan Smith. Dan talks about Ivey, Hellmuth, who he thinks the best high stakes player is, and much more. Very thoughtful chat with Dan, who also runs the doubleupdrive charity, check that out. We are off to Vegas, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Jam packed show today. We go over all the big story lines from the WSOP - Ivey, Seiver, Arieh, Deeb, and more. Mintzy breaks down the MILF fight that is destroying friendships and Smitty tells us why General Spanks shoved 93ss into Aces. We are then joined by Faraz Jaka who is a wealth of poker knowledge. He has $10 million in live earnings (and a ton online too), and he tells us about his poker journey, his life, and his travels, plus he answers some of your DMs. A very cool conversation with the legend, enjoy!
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Welcome back! A loaded episode today. First we recap the first week of the WSOP with who has been winning (shout out Chance!). Then Smitty aka General Spanks tells us about a 42o hand he played online...and Jake rips him about it/gives valuable coaching lessons about how to play multi-way pots. We are joined by 2012 Main Event Winner/POY Greg Merson who just finished 3rd in an online $5k bracelet event for $96k. Him and Jake talk a bunch of high level strategy, but also a ton of knowledge dropped for anyone to understand. A very fun and educational action packed episode, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On King Mintzy's 39th birthday, the WSOP has returned! We talk about the $25k fantasy draft all the rich folks had and bring on Brent Hanks from PokerGo to discuss it, the different players, Phil Hellmuth, and cheaters. Jake talks about his various deep runs in WSOP events, and a Main Event hypothetical about never being able to final table it. A very fun episode, enjoy!
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Welcome back! We kick off the show recapping our baby boy Jake's lovely wedding, shout out to all his family who listen! Nate gives his thoughts on New Haven pizza too. We then talk WSOP, which starts in 1 week! We go over the schedule and Mintz tells his plans for it. Next we answer DMs, including which events we think Ivey will play and which events a first timer should fire at. Can't wait til WSOP, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we are joined by MTT crusher Chance Kornuth, who is currently at the final table of a WPT with $486k for first. We shoot the sh-- with him for a while about his poker career, some bad beats, degen'ing it up, and moving out of Vegas. He's such a humble, chill guy who is killing the MTT scene right now with unbelievable 2022 results so far. Before he hops on we do a little inside Barstool chatter, particularly Mintzy's relationship with Dave and Smitty's as well. Make sure to check out Chance's training site, Chip Leader Coaching. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We start the show talking about the weird times in the last couple of days at Barstool. We then talk a little about Jake getting married in a couple of weeks and if he's NERVOUS! We talk poker after that- starting with the fact women in poker are tired of being harassed at the table. We are the official anti sexual harassment poker podcast, kind of sad we haven't heard others say the same, hmmmm. Jake then answers poker questions from the DMs, we talk about getting hobbies, some WSOP chat, and more! Thanks to everyone who listens, subscribes, leaves a 5 star review, etc. Appreciate you all!
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Welcome back! On today's episode we all give our views on the wild, wild cash game with the biggest streamers/influencers in the world including MrBeast, Ninja, Alex Botez and Phil Hellmuth. We give our takes on Phil's behavior- if he's good or bad for poker, and if we are on the verge of another poker boom. We are also joined by the man who put together the game, Ryan Feldman, to learn how it all came to be and his views on Phil's antics. Another fun episode, enjoy!
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On today's episode we are joined by Shaun Deeb who lays into Bryn Kenney, Mark Herm, Ali, and the other cheaters in the poker world. Deeb issues a $1 million challenge to Kenney to play the WSOP without cheating, and tells us about why the cheating happens, what should be done, and how a poker "black list" would work. Deeb is candid and honest about the poker community, but also hopeful this scandal can help turn things around. A must-listen, enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we tackle the big news in the poker world- if Ali Imsirovic is cheating at high stakes. Alex Foxen called him out directly, claiming he is running a stable that all cheats in online poker. Plus he got nabbed hole-card peeking on stream (which while not technically cheating, is frowned upon). We break down why he would cheat and what happens now. Then Mintzy recaps his trip to Cherokee, NC and the WSOP Circuit event he played, with key hand histories. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we are joined by 2021 WSOP POY Josh Arieh to share some stories with us. He tells us what it was like to golf with Michael Jordan (spoiler: it sucked!), what it's like to play with Phil Ivey (it's scary!), and some funny Tiger Woods stories too. Before he joined us we talk about Phil Ivey's GOATness, his old fans who used to follow him around, Mintz returning to the felt, and a few other things. Enjoy!
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On today's episode the fellas talk about the newest ACR scandal- someone internally is stealing money from the players. Also in the episode Mintzy talks about the latest leg of his tour in New Orleans- going to the NCAA championship game, Hogs For A Cause, and where the next leg of the tour might take him. Nate tells a story about how he lives next to a meth/crack head and how very un-fun that is. Jake is getting his cast off on his busted elbow, and Smitty is Emo Smitty. Another fun show, enjoy! (And get your money off of ACR!)
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Welcome back! On today's show we are joined by Zachary Elwood who is a poker live tell expert. He has written a book on how to spot and use live tells at the poker table to your advantage and we asked him all about it. Before he joined the show we talked about the Hellmuth Q4o hand, got a Mintzy update from NOLA, and a Jake update post-surgery. Over an hour with the fellas, enjoy!
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Welcome back! We have a great fellas episode today. We answer your poker DMs and give some life updates- Jake is getting married and having surgery, the second leg of the Mintzy Tour has ended, Smitty needs a hug, and Nate might move to Vegas. We also talk some WSOP, give beginner cash game advice, and talk about The Dozen trivia show. A fun fellas show with the Destroyer and the boys. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's episode, Garrett "Gman" Adelstein joins us for over an hour to talk about poker and life. He talks about shot taking, going busto, the mental side of poker, how poker and life intersect, and so much more. He gives advice, insight, wisdom, and knowledge that every poker player (and person) should hear. Just an incredibly smart guy spreading his knowledge to the rest of us. You'll leave this episode feeling smarter, wiser, and happier. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We always get asked for more strat talk, so today Jake gives a lot of in depth strategy advice. Lots of good discussions including 4bet bluffing, live vs online play, developing a range, WSOP advice, spicy tuna rolls, and more. We also welcome Ben Mintz back from the Mintzy Tour, but don't worry, he'll be back in Louisiana soon. Take out a pen and paper and learn a thing or two, and enjoy!
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Welcome back to the show! One today's show we are joined by YouTube poker superstar Rampage. The last time he was on the show he was a humble 1/2 grinder who just binked an online WSOP bracelet, and now he is playing high stakes cash and just moved to Vegas. He talked to us about his rise in stakes, playing a $10k at the Aria with Daniel Negreanu, the art of the punt, his goals and aspirations, and much more. Rampage is one of the best poker content creators out there, enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today we talk to 2021 WPT Player of the Year Jake Ferro. He tells his incredible story about playing poker, going busto, and then going from playing $150 nightly tournaments in November to cashing a $50k buy-in tournament in December. Awesome guy and amazing story for all you degens out there. The boys also talk some online poker, Jake is back in the saddle, and General Spank let us know how his weekend was. A very fun episode, enjoy and please rate 5 stars on itunes!
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Welcome on back! Today is the Ben Mintz Show. The King recaps his Super Bowl weekend in Louisiana, including his huge halftime show performance. He also tells us about how he got banned from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more or less how he's just the king of the south. Smitty broke bread with WSOP legend The Diaper, Nate has food poisoning from week old sushi, and Jake is finally about to start working this year. Plus, we answer your DMs about live poker and some other fun odds n ends, including a contest to win free stuff. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today's podcast rules. A squatter update from Jake, great stories from Smitty and Mintz, and Nate can't stop losing at poker. Can't stop, won't stop. We also talk Mintz's plans for the future and our Super Bowl picks. Really just a fun episode, enjoy! (And please rate us 5 stars on iTunes).
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Welcome back! For the 3rd episode in a row we are joined by an OG in the poker world, this week it's Adam Levy, better known as Roothlus, often remembered as the man on the receiving end of Phil Hellmuth's "he called my raise with the queen ten hunny!" rant. He told us about playing with Phil and JRB, learning how to play poker with the legend lilholdem (RIP), what he's up to now, how poker can really mess with your head sometimes, some tips and advice, and more. Was a great, chill convo about poker and life. We think everyone will love this one, so enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we interview the legendary Apestyles. He has been crushing high stakes tournaments for 15 years, and is one of the best online MTT players to ever do it. We talk about his huge wins, his battles with alcohol, coaching, streaming, degen bowling stories, and much more. Apestyles is the absolute man (with a very sexy voice) and we are lucky to have sat down with him on this show. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today is a jam packed poker episode with the boys. We touch on some things like Dipthrong's multi-accounting allegations, and then are joined by tournament crusher Chance Kornuth, fresh off back to back tournament victories out in Vegas. He tells us about how to play different spots in poker tournaments, the mental side of thing, how to improve, his coaching, and lots of other cool inside info about how to win tournaments. Chance was great, and is giving CA listeners 1 week of free coaching (listen to get the code!). Enjoy!
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Hi all! Poker is slow right now but the show goes on! We have a presenting sponsor now so please support us and them! The show is a good one this week- Smitty is dying, possibly from a disease the doctors will ultimately name after him. We touch on the Rico Bosco situation, Jake's condo squatter situation, a #BenMintzMonitorUpdate, how much money you can make on YouTube, and we could use YOUR help (maybe). Plus, Smitty's kid and dog join the show. Thanks for all your support, rate 5 stars please!
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Welcome back and happy new year! We have a great show today- who is the best poker player who gets not enough recognition? Also, Jake has a squatter at his condo that he can't get rid of and Nate might move to Florida and start doing a bunch of acid. Plus is Annie Duke a witch? Enjoy!
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Nate and Smitty wrap up the year talking New Years resolutions in life and poker, they talk about how weird life is and how strange the rituals we do on Earth are, dive into how the human race survived the 1300s, what a funny guy Trump is, more life talk, and Jake joins to wish us all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thanks to everyone who checks out the show, leave us a 5 star Xmas review and we appreciate the love and support as always
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Welcome to a very special episode of CA with your hosts, former enemies Smitty and Nate. They talk about Smitty's trip to Vegas, the inner-drama at Barstool, their former beef, Covid ravaging NYC again, being depressed, and a bunch more. First time they've ever done a show together, you'll love it.
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Today we are joined by Shaun Deeb, who we could have talked to for another 2 hours. He doesn't hold back his thoughts on anything...and anyone. Tells us who in the poker world he wants to fight, some good stories from the old online days, why he considers his WSOP a failure despite winning the $25k PLO bracelet, and much more. Plus, should Ben Mintz and Nate fight at RnR???? Enjoy!
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Welcome to episode 113! Today we are joined by old school legend Josh Arieh who just won the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year! He picked up 2 bracelets in a heroic series, beating Hellmuth and Negreanu for the title of POY. We learned about his gambling background, going busto, getting rich, and going busto time after time, how his mental state effects his poker approach, old gambling stories, his 3rd place finish in the 2004 Main Event, and much more. Before he hops on the line we talk about BBQ. Because obviously. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
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We are thankful for each and every one of you. The episode starts with a quick therapy session about life, happiness, and what it means. After we dig deep into our souls (go to therapy, you won't be disappointed) we are joined by Rhett Wiseman, a college world series champion and 3rd round pick by the Washington Nationals who just finished 249th in the Main Event. He tells great stories about life in the minors while also crushing cash games in podunk minor league towns. There is a lot of overlap between the baseball study grind and poker study grind, and Rhett is very sharp with both. This is a very cool and thoughtful episode, please enjoy. And if you need help, seek it. No shame in that.
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It's the day after the WSOP Main Event and we had to do a bonus episode to talk about George Holmes heroic battle and the rest of the major storylines from the Main. We are joined by the legendary Jeff Platt of PokerGo to get an inside look at all the great stories from the last week. The Dirty Diaper, the hand that was played blind, Norman Chad, and some bozo who dusted off 100bbs with 43ss. Enjoy!
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Jake is back from Vegas with a 67th place MAIN EVENT finish under his wing. He walks us through all 6 days- hand histories, mind set, strategy, stories, and more. A very cool episode inside the mind of one of the best poker players (and our hero) in the world.
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Day 1 of the Main is in the books and Smitty is moving on, Mintz is moving on, Jake is moving on...and Nate punted in spectacular fashion. We talk about what happened, Smitty calls Nate an asshole 1,000 times, and Jake is mostly just disgusted by it. Enjoy!
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Welcome to episode 108. We start with the breaking news that the entire crew is playing the WSOP Main Event, and our fearless leader Dave Portnoy will be in the house on Sunday to "cheer" us on. We talk more about Main Event starting days, the mental side of playing the Main, Doyle Brunson the legend, being free vs having a family, climbing mountains, and more! We're on our way out west for the Main, so follow us on social to follow along.
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The full crew is back today and we spend a good chunk picking Jake's brain about WSOP tips, playing deep stacked with long structures, adjustments, and more. We also talk sandwiches, tips for youngins who want to be pro poker players, Jeff Platt, and some good ol' other odd n ends.
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The boys are back in town, talking about the time Mintz was possibly bamboozled by a fake Channing Tatum at the 1/3 table in New Orleans. They also talk about when Creed from The Office walked in on Nate in the bathroom taking a dump, when Smitty heckled a band into submission in college, and some poker talk too. A very fun episode, enjoy!
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Mintzy is back so we had to get him on to talk about his 9 (9!!!) day stay in Vegas. We also talk a little Hellmuth blow-up aftermath, the reaction to the CA crew in Vegas, and Mintz is apparently going to ask Dave to back him for the Main Event. A fun episode for all.
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-- Ben Mintz interviews Phil Hellmuth, Nate reacts to the new footage of a meltdown, we talk about Addamo winning everything, who is the best tournament player in the world right now? & much more
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-- We made it! Nate & Mintz are in Vegas for the WSOP with plenty to talk about -- Enjoy & buy some merch!
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-- Nate, Smitty & Mintz have an awesome conversation with poker superstar Maria Ho. We discuss our WSOP schedules, give away a coaching lesson with Daniel Negreanu & much much more! -- Buy some merch and stay tuned on social all month for behind the scenes WSOP content! -- Twitter: @CrackingAAces, IG: @crackingaaces, show some love!
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On today's very special show presented by 3Chi promo code ACES we are joined by none other than Kid Poker himself, Daniel Negreanu. He dishes on his WSOP plans (you'll want to hear how confident he is!), on his battle with Doug Polk, his thoughts on Phil Hellmuth, how he stays mentally sharp while grinding the series, and what it's like to play the high stakes games. KB No Swag also joins us to intro and outro the interview because why the f not? Happy WSOP week, everyone. Enjoy!
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-- Nate, Smitty, & Jake are joined by cash game vlogger/overall legend Brad Owen. We discuss taking the leap into playing poker full-time, what it's like to play in front of 500K people, & what's in store for the future -- Thank you guys so much for listening! 100 episodes!
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-- Nate, Mintz, & Jake are joined by 15-time bracelet winner, WSOP main event winner, poker hall of famer, Phil Hellmuth. We discuss the WSOP schedule, the cheapening of bracelets, old school vs. new school style of play, & Phil shares some stories and praise of the late Norm Macdonald. RIP
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-- Nate, Smitty, Mintz, & Jake are joined by poker player/WSOP commentator Jamie Kerstetter! We have an awesome conversation with her, discuss Nate's appearance on the Dave Portnoy Show, Smitty's poker play in marriage and fatherhood, Jake's relocation due to Hurricane Ida, & much more --Thanks for listening, and buy some merch!
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-- Nate, Smitty, & Mintz discuss adapting to balance life & poker, debate playing with/without headphones/glasses, answer listener questions, & look ahead to our trip to Vegas for the WSOP
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-- Nate, Smitty, Mintz, & Jake our joined by a VERY special guest, 2013 WSOP Main Event Champion: Ryan Riess. We discuss Hellmuth vs. Mr. Beast heads up NLH, crypto punks & the NFT market space, & look forward to the WSOP circuit. -- Thanks for listening, buy some merch, cheers!
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This week, we are joined by a VERY special guest, the 2003 WSOP Main Event Champion, Chris Moneymaker. We have an unreal interview with the man who changed poker forever, & discuss the WSOP, NFT's, playing cards in Hoboken, & much, much more
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This week, we discuss the fate of the WSOP as Covid continues to rear its ugly head, we break down Smitty's deep run in the Pennsylvania bracelet event, Nate shares stories from playing blackjack at Greektown with the Spittin' Chiclets boys, Mintz moving to a legal state, & much much more
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This week, we discuss Jake's biggest downswings, Mintz' search of an apartment in a legalized state, our experiences with different online poker sites, tips on how to better focus at the table, Nate and Smitty's balancing of playing in tournaments while also being members of the media, Hellmuth vs Nick Wright, Hellmuth vs Tom Dwan, & the Hellmuthian schtick as a whole, and we pray there's no lockdown 2.0, for the sake of poker.
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Another full house today with Nate, Smitty, Jake Toole, Ben Mintz, & Ryan Laplante. We break down Jake's huge weekend, how to play against wild cards, ranges, pay jump implications, etc. - & Ryan Laplante from Learn Pro Poker joins us for an awesome convo you can learn a lot from. Enjoy!
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Awesome episode today with a packed studio; Nate, Smitty, Mintz, Jake Toole, & Christian Harder. We break down hands from recent and distant memory, discuss the upcoming WSOP schedule, changes and updates, check in on Smitty's online grind (which includes a big score!) & give him (and the listeners) some advice on how to get better at playing heads up.
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Full studio with Nate, Smitty, Mintz, & Jake. We discuss Nate's trip to Colorado, hands stories, poker news, & our upcoming plans
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Barstool Sports is out of office this week, so we decided to give you guys a "Summer Special," with some of our favorite interviews from the past 88 episodes. These include: the original interview with Ben Mintz (Ep 82) from when he first got hired; he tells stories from the online days, being 7-bet at the WSOP main, & bluffing Patrik Antonius... as well as interviews with Ryan Riess (Ep 3), Scott Blumstein (4), Greg Merson (5), Maria Ho (8), Galen Hall (13), Jessica Dawley (15), Jaime Staples (18), Alex Rocha (20), Jeff Platt (23), and Daniel Negreanu (27)... cheers friends!
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Our guys Jake Toole joins us in studio! We share some stories, discuss the state of poker, and talk about an 11-way EVEN chop that happened this week...
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We have poker stories about Hellmuth and Esfandiari, Phil Ivey makes a run and wins the $25K WPT heads up; he is a god, Mintz calls in from Omaha to talk about his gambling drama, and Nate and Smitty breakdown the Trysta Krick Sixers saga
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Nate is joined by Smitty & Ben Mintz. We discuss how we got into poker, how we ended up at Barstool, how we ended up sitting down to record this episode, and what's in store for the future. We also break down the upcoming WSOP schedule and reminisce on past runs of our own.
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Jordan Drummond is the founder of BBZ Poker, a poker staking and coaching company. He joins us for about an hour to talk about the wild world of high stakes poker staking- giving players money to play off on and hoping to make money back. He discusses being stolen from, the crazy swings, flying in players to live with him, guys getting into 6 figure make-up, having "a guy", and much more. It is FASCINATING, and Jordan crushes it. Enjoy!
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Don't worry, we don't talk politics! But we do talk how crazy election night's betting line swings were, watching the candidates go from heavy favorites and underdogs and back again. We then talk about Nate busting his roll at 15/30 PLO...oops. We continue conceiving our new coffee shop "Cool Beanz", and have some Doug vs Daniel talk as well. Enjoy!
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Start spreading the news, High Stakes Poker is BACK with Ivey and Durrrr. Jason Koon, Hellmuth, and some others are in the mix as well. Before that we discuss Jake's long history at the WSOP, including some deep runs and close calls. We then talk some PKO (progressive knock-out) strat because we might degen HARD in this Venom 5mil GTD PKO tournament. Great idea! Jake gives some bet sizing strategy, and much more! Enjoy!
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On today's episode we are joined by the newest hire at Barstool Sports, Ben Mintz. Hired as a college football/sports gambler guy, Ben also is a former professional poker player with over $600k in live earnings. He tells awesome stories from the online days, being 7 bet at the WSOP Main Event, bluffing Patrik Antonius, and much more. He's wildly entertaining and a hell of a poker player to boot. Enjoy!
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Polk vs Negreanu is the poker feud that never ends. They are gearing up to play a massive heads-up battle, and Doug Polk is firing shots left and right at anyone who gets in his way (on Twitter). We break the whole thing down, preflop charts and all, and give our hot takes on all of it. We also talk about mid-cashing tournaments, doing your taxes, and answer a few of your poker questions. F Norman Chad.
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So Phil Galfond might have just conceded that Phil Hellmuth is actually the greatest of all time, but Fedor isn't so sure. We also talk about Nate finally doing well in a poker tournament, talk about if the asteroid from "Armageddon" is considered a movie villain, and Jake answers some poker questions about online timing and bet sizing tells, x/raising for value vs bluffs, and more. Rate 5 stars if you can, thanks and enjoy!!
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We talk to mega high stakes poker player for almost 2 hours about everything from grinding up a bankroll, the biggest games he ever played with million dollar swings, Ivey and Dwan stories, how his life has gotten to the point he's at now, the pressure of playing the biggest games in the world, advice to amateurs, and so much more. Jason is possibly the best guest we've ever had on.
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We start by talking about David Williams and how he used to ball out, flying private and buying new clothes when he got there. We also talk about the rest of the 2004 Main Event final table, shout out Fossil Man. We then talk about scammers and thieves in the poker world, notably Erick Lindgren. He stole a lot! Allegedly. Some stock chatter, and then your questions, including if you should drop out of med school to play poker. Lots of other good stuff in between too, enjoy!
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WHY IS EVERYONE CHEATING?!?! On today's show, we talk about the Postle case being basically over, with the court system finding him technically innocent, but that's because the court system isn't built to understand poker. We also talk about another cheating scandal, with a player using a solver in real time to beat the cash games. We also talk about ACR banning Jonathan Little for being mean to them. Plus some sports chatter, NFL picks, and Jake's nana. Enjoy!
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On today's episode we talk some Netflix, we talk about what resources you can use to plug holes in your poker game, the feeling of winning $15 million in 1 Drop, MD poker players vs NJ- who ya got, a little ACR chatter because they banned Jonathan Little for being mean to them, and Jake's fridge situation. All in all one of the best shows we've done. Enjoy!
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The quarter quell episode! Thanks for joining us on episode 75. On today's show we spend some time talking about all the things that go into being a professional poker player- things you think about and some you might not. We also talk about how all Fedor does is win, the legendary Dang brothers, the biggest pots we ever won/lost, our favorite snacks, and our best wishes to the legend Mike Sexton. Enjoy!
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BIG episode today. We are joined by up and coming poker legend Rampage, who has the best, most relatable story. He's been playing poker for 2 years, lives at home and lies to his parents about playing poker, and just won an online WSOP bracelet. If you want to be a poker pro, this is the episode for you. We also talk the Timex prop bet controversy, health, and some other odds n ends. Love this episode, enjoy!
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Today's episode kind of brings us all up to date on the world. We talk about how life has been weird for the last 6 months, Timex's bet where he can make $200k if he makes 90/100 free throws by the end of the year, Coronavirus, betting on the Lakers, Jake's health, and some other odds and ends. A nice relaxing refresh if you will, enjoy!
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Episode 72!!! Today we talk about GG Poker banning players who are winning *too much* on their site, we talk about the morals of sitting out when playing heads up if your opponent doesn't show up, Jake running terribly in swaps over his long career, and some Jake vs LeBron in tennis to close the show. We also answer a bunch of your Twitter questions and welcome Deion Sanders to Barstool. Enjoy!
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We kick off today's show talking about Dave Portnoy possibly joining Bitcoin Twitter and all the poker players who are going nuts about it. We then talk about the Venom FT and some storylines around that. Then at the 17 minute mark Brad Owen joins the show for over an hour to talk about everything: Grinding tournaments in Mexico, MTT emotions vs cash games, the possible return of meet up games, his desire to be a pro rollerblader, and SO MUCH MORE. Enjoy!
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Ep 70! What a doozy. We get into all the poker drama from the week- Deeb vs Daniel, LaPlante vs racism, Jaffe's tough convos, and of course, Polk vs Daniel, which has now created a HU 4 Rollz death match between the two. Plus an update on Jake's mangled foot, and the stock market is fake as hell. Jam packed awesome fun episode, enjoy!
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Episode 69 in the books! We cover Jake ripping his foot open on a nail, and then get into the cheapest things poker players have done to save a buck. Then we talk some poker tournament strategy- going in about how to know if you're actually good at poker tournaments, and going for the win vs playing passive when deep in tourneys. It's a nice episode, enjoy!
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Ryan Depaulo for over an hour talking poker, winning a WSOP bracelet in his car in a parking lot, degenerate gambling, ACR, content creating, vlogging, and much more. Get to know the Degenerate Gambler.
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Jeff F'ing Platt. That is all we gotta say about this one. The legend makes his return to the CA podcast to talk about his 7th place finish in the online WSOP event while streaming the entire thing. Poker beast and all around great guy. Plus we talk about staying in shape, fitness, and how difficult it is to maintain that stuff. Enjoy!
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Happy July 4th week. Lots of topics on today's episode including the WSOP online event drama, Jake and Nate share hand histories of recent hands they played, the dentist is open, Timex has started shooting free throws, what happens to your bitcoin when you die, and more. Be safe out there and enjoy!
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Welcome back! Today is a big Q&A episode, answering you questions about poker strategy and sharing poker stories, like the time Jake check/raised Phil Ivey on the river. We talk position, 3betting light, focus, and more. Good info, good times, good fun. Thanks for listening (sorry if the audio is a bit wonky) and enjoy!
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Darren Rovell stinks. STINKS. He played the worst hand of poker in recorded history and we break down if he's lying, an idiot, a troll, or all of the above. We then talk about if you got to play the WSOP Main Even "Groundhog's Day" style, how many tries would it take you win? We also talk some 'rona, blading, Hellmuth not believing in GTO, and some other shenanigans. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! On today's show we are joined by NYT best selling author Maria Konnikova. She started her poker career from the ground up and became a crusher and wrote a book about the journey. We talked to her for a solid hour and she is as good as a guest gets. Before her we chat about the 85 WSOP online bracelets and if bracelets officially have lost value. Are they vanity or are they important?
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The show starts talking about absurd tournament variance and why they are the dumbest things in the world aka the best things in the world. We then touch on the current events, BLM, and how the poker community fits into all of this. We talk about the stock market, billionaires being cheapos, and the world in general. It's another good one, thank you for listening!
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Welcome to the new episode! Today we talk about the cheating allegations tossed at Jungleman by Bill Perkins and discuss how prevalent cheating/ghosting is on the apps. We read their tweets, Jungle's apology, and talk about how rich we think Ivey/Negreanu/Antonio are. We also think about buying boat. Hop in, join the fun, and enjoy!
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Ep 60 BAY-BEEEE. We start the show recapping the Call Her Daddy saga because what else would a poker show talk about? We then talk about Poker Twitch and Lex's deep run in the SCOOP Main. Friend of the show Kelly Minkin calls in to shit on ACR, and then we talk about piling money into stocks that will make us rich. Another A+ episode in the books.
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Welcome to episode 59! On today's show we discuss how online poker could die unless the sites all agree to some guidelines to keep the poker economy alive, Jake gives tips on how to survive the poker grind, we talk about Norman Chad's horrendous article about not needing sports in our lives, Doug Polk is fighting the mob, and much more. Thanks for listening and leave that 5 star review if you like it.
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This episode we touch on a bunch of fun topics- we talk about what to watch on TV, quarantine life, live poker when this is all over, Jake gives poker tips to beginners including how to get max value vs bad players, and we fixed ACR while all the shills yelled at us and called us liars. Thanks everyone who listens, and watch out for the double queen of spades.
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Welcome to episode 57 of the podcast! This ep is a winner- a great mix of Jake breaking down his 3 final tables where he finished 5th, 4th, and 1st for a solid $60k night, some stock market chatter, we discuss the secret bars in NYC that only the super famous can get into, and all the ridiculous issues ACR had on Sunday. Thanks for listening!
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Welcome back! Today's show we talk about the Vegas mayor being a crazy person, the WSOP being postponed, the legend of Justin "Stealthmunk" Schwartz, the upcoming NFL Draft, feeding your dogs, and some other shenanigans. Oh, and how to play pocket Jacks. Always fun, rate/subscribe if you dig it. Enjoy!
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This episode is a beauty. We're joined by Mike "Timex" McDonald who has stories for days. Edibles on planes, his current free throw prop bet where he needs to make 90/100, his desire to own a Nandos, milkshakes being way overpriced, and much more. We had a great time talking to Mike, one of those fun episodes we love. If you enjoy, rate 5 stars and leave a nice review. Thanks!
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The show kicks off with us giving our honest opinions on ACR including some conspiracies and our thoughts on if we think it's shady or not. We then talk about people on Twitter who donation-shame online, those who HATE people who donate money, Jake answers rapid-fire questions to help people with their poker game, and then we finish the show talking about Timex's prop bet to make 90/100 free throws before the end of the year. Thanks for listening, love you, enjoy!
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Is the WSOP going to be cancelled? That's the question on everyone's mind right now. They haven't said anything...but it has to be, right? We brought in the King of the WPT, a man who knows more about live poker and the casino industry than anyone else, Matt Savage to discuss. We talked about when poker rooms would open back up, where to play poker online right now, and much more. In this episode we also discuss ACR and if it's safe. Plus we talk some about Jason Somerville's stream and how it helps you get better at poker. Enjoy!
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Matt Berkey was an awesome guest. We don't blame you if you want to jump right to him, it's around the 20 minute mark. It's great stuff. If you want to get better at poker, his "Solve For Why Academy" is a great place to start. Before that we talk about why Nate isn't allowed to stream poker anymore (f'ing lawyers) and Jake has been playing more than ever in NJ. Hope this episode distracts you from quarantine life! If you like it, please subscribe and leave a 5 star review. Thanks!
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Coronavirus is here and it's for real. Nate and Jake are still locked in their apartments- Jake is playing high stakes cash games online in NJ while Nate loses his mind about stupid people in NYC. STAY HOME, IDIOTS. Vegas has shut down the strip, online poker is still mostly illegal, our pets heads are falling off. If you're beaten down by coronavirus, use this episode as therapy. Rate 5 stars on iTunes if you would please, and enjoy!
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We have another fun episode here, folks. We start off talking about coronavirus and its impact on our lives and the world, as well as if it will cancel the WSOP. We also talk bitcoin, the stock market, and the dangers of grocery shopping. STOP TOUCHING ALL THE APPLES! Then we pass on some knowledge about how to study poker, especially now that we all have a ton of free time on our hands without sports. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
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The Cracking Aces Podcast is now nearly 1 years old! We cannot thank everyone enough for the support you've given us. And we also cannot thank our guests enough for taking time to come on the show. So on today's show, we highlight 10 of the best guests from the early days of the show. Little clips from each interview so if you dig the convo, you can go back and listen to the full thing. We highlight: Ryan Riess (Ep 3), Scott Blumstein (4), Greg Merson (5), Maria Ho (8), Galen Hall (13), Jessica Dawley (15), Jaime Staples (18), Alex Rocha (20), Jeff Platt (23), and Daniel Negreanu (27). 10 interviews in 50 minutes, boom. Thanks to all our guests and to you for listening. Enjoy!
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Welcome to episode 48. Nate has the flu (regular, not corona...maybe). Jake has a broken back. Cracking Aces is strong as ever! We debate if LeBron could beat Jake in tennis if LeBron trains for a year. Nate says obviously, Jake says it's impossible and 1000% no. We talk some weekend poker results, coronavirus canceling events around the globe, and our current conditions. It's a fun show, enjoy!
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Brad Owen is the guest that is requested more than anyone. He joined the show today to talk about his start in poker, how he got into vlogging, the ups and downs of it, and so much more. There's a reason he's the number 1 poker vlogger in the world. We also wish Jake a happy birthday and talk about the coronavirus which could end up canceling the WSOP. If you dig the episode, please subscribe and rate 5 stars! Thanks and enjoy!
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Joey Ingram the legend himself joins the show today to talk mostly about where you should feel safe and where you should avoid playing online poker in the USA. He also praises the podcast for being awesome and discusses the Galfond Challenge. Joey's great (10:00-44:00). And then we share our brutal bad beats of the week...honestly, you just have to hear them. So brutal (44:00-54:00). And then we close the show talking about poker streams, coronavirus cancelling the WSOP, and Brad Owen is on next week. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We open the show with a few things and then tell the follow-up story from last week about the $500 chip...shocker, Nate lost it like moron (0:00-8:50), we then talk to Tony Dunst (8:50) about a tonnn of things including balancing TV and poker (11:10), how bad poker Twitter can be (13:50), how hard he studies poker to improve (18:00), getting banned from Australia (25:40), balancing poker and life (29:30), favorite restaurant in Vegas (32:05), his beefs in the poker world/making TV poker better (33:15), Hollywood home games (36:15), sports betting/stock market/gambling chat (38:10). We wrap the show with our bad beats which are half depressing and half gross. Enjoy!
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Welcome back! A new Tuesday episode is up and today we talk: Jake shares the ridiculous amount they pay you to wear a patch when you're deep in the Main Event (0:00-5:15), Nate recaps his weekend at the charity event in DC and grades Phil Helmuth's emcee skills (5:15-8) and then we talk about the important stuff, taking too many edibles and hallucinating on a train (8-22:00), Jake talks about crushing 25/50 over the weekend (22-25:00), we discuss the Jen Tilly quads vs straight flush (25-30:20), answer a DM about beating low stakes cash and overall just improving your poker game (30:20-43:00), and we close the show be reading the best iTunes 5 star reviews (43:00-end). Enjoy!
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Welcome back! We introduce the show and then talk: The ultimate bad beat that's been going viral - quads vs quads vs a straight flush (0-11:40), The WSOP quad aces vs royal flush hand with Ray Romano at the table (11:40-14:40), our own personal worst poker beat stories (14:40-22:15), with radio and poker superstar Cakes with great insight from the mind of an amateur player who just went deep in a Main Event (22:15-55:00), we recap the interview and discuss some interesting points from it and Nate shares his bad beat of the week (55-end). Enjoy!
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Jake recaps his trip to Mexico City (0:00-5:40) and Nate recaps his unhealthy weekend (5:40-10:30). Then we talk some poker; Galen Hall and Cakes' deep runs in the Potomac Main Event (10:30-16:40), getting a shoutout on PokerGo during a live broadcast (16:40-18:40), Zillion Beers update (18:40-22:30), if you need a good memory to be good at poker (22:30-28:00), Jake drops a BOMBSHELL about Greg Raymer (28:00-33:20), Jake's bad beat of the week (33:20-36:10), and we wrap up the show (36:10-end). Enjoy!
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We get right to it in this jam packed episode. We cold open with Kelly Minkin talking about slowrolling a racist misogynist at the table. We then set up the show (3:30-13:30) and get into the Minkin interview filled with AWESOME nuggets and insight (13:30-53:00). Then Christian "Charder30" Harder joins us to break down his legendary WSOPE hero call (53:00-1:09:00), and then we end the show discussing Phil Galfond's -$980,000 downswing. Enjoy!
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We open by talking about Zillion Beers and break down the entire saga (0-7:00). Then we go over some sad hand histories from a disastrous weekend of live poker (10:00-23:10) and the potential of a Barstool Poker Tour (23:10-30:00). Jake then updates us on Phil Galfond's PLO challenge where he's down almost a milly (30:00-37:00), we play a LEGENDARY Charder30 hand from WSOPE (37:35-41), and end the show talking VA legalizing sports betting (41-45:20) and preview next episode with Kelly Minkin (45:40-end).
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We start the show by talking about Norman Chad talking shit about Barstool once again and how he turtled in person when confronted about it (0:00-4:00). We then talk about the Galfond Challenge and how Phil is doing- spoiler: not great! (8:10-16:50). Next, tournament crusher Brian Altman joins the show (19:00-50:00) and drops a ton of knowledge and a huge bombshell about Nate's WSOP Main Event run (43:50). Finally we talk about vlogging, the return of High Stakes Poker, and other good things to wrap it up.
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Today's episode starts talking about Jake's Super Bowl prop bets and having Chiefs +800. We then talk about Nate's trip to Colorado including his attempts at snowboarding and his trip to Casa Bonita. Jake got food poisoning and then decided to wash it down with a milkshake. The boys go over how the WPT Borgata went, and talk about a few hands. Oh by the way Barstool is now valued at $450 million after an investment from Penn National so we talk about that. Plus lots more, enjoy!
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We start off today's show talking Nate's bad beat and Twitter outrage culture (3:00-13:40). We then talk some poker strategy/advice- how to adjust your game to playing higher stakes/out of your comfort zone (13:40-31:30). And then the big news- we won poker podcast of the year! (31:30-43:30). Jake gives his bad beat (43:30-47:00), online poker legalization news (47:00-53:30), iTunes feeds off of 5 star reviews, hedging Super Bowl bets, and other tidbits (53:30-end). Enjoy!
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We start the show with Jake talking more about his 34th place finish in the 2015 Main Event. We then talk about the 25 events at this year's WSOP that are $1k and under. Then we talk about how stupid New York is to not legalize online poker when NJ and PA both have done it. Finally, we talk about the old days of online poker and how Jake lost $200,000 backing another player. We finish with bad beats of the week with Jake's best story to date. Enjoy!
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Today we start by talking about the guy who jumped in front of a bus after blowing his life saving's at the casino, surviving, and then gambling away the insurance money. Then we talk about Phil Ivey's awesome bluff with 52o vs Lex Veldhuis, and talk about the different levels of poker thinking. Jake then breaks down the infamous fold with quad Queens, explaining what should have happened on every street. Finally, we answer a listener DM about a hand he played with Aces vs Jacks and if he played his aces too strong. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!
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Welcome to 2020! We come in hot this year answering your DMs, including how much money you actually need to play poker comfortably, talk some cash strategy, and more. We also give our poker new years resolutions, and Nate shares a sad story from his run in the Big 50 that he's been holding in this whole time. Appreciate everyone that listens, enjoy!
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Today we are graced by the LEGEND Chris Moneymaker. He is absolutely awesome as always, and talked meeting Senators to push online poker legalization, giving away $30,000 tournament tickets (possibly you?!), and his desire to become a Tik Tok star. Before that we talk about the Big Game on PokerGo where Rick Salomon is absolutely crushing souls, including the $992,000 pot he casually won. He is the man. Merry Christmas, please rate 5 stars and leave a comment in review section!
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What an episode! We start by talking about how the WSOP released part of their schedule and give advice to newbies on what to play/where to stay. Nate then recaps his trip to Kansas City where he got in a weird hand with QQ that Jake dissects (also shout out to the beer Tank 7). We are then joined by very smart person Steve Ruddock who explains why online poker isn't legal in every state and why it might never be. It's equally fascinating and frustrating. Thanks for listening, enjoy!
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Easily the most knowledge-packed episode to date! In this episode the boys discuss how to play live poker tournaments, answering a ton of questions and offering advice to help amateurs get better at live poker MTTS. Bet sizing, when to be aggressive, bubble play, live tells, shove/folding, and so many more topics are covered. If you're new to poker tournaments or just need some extra tips and advice, this episode will be sure to help you. Enjoy!
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Today we talk Thanksgiving- what we're thankful for in both the poker world and in real life, such as how much better trains are than busses. We also talk about the freedom playing poker gives you & how to chase your poker dreams. We then talk ab if there is a way to find out who the best poker player in the world really is. Finally, we discuss what's on the Thanksgiving menu and how the internet is trying to ruin turkey for all of us. Gobble, gobble, thank you for being awesome listeners of the pod! Enjoy!
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On today's episode we talk to the king of the WPT, the man who makes all the important decisions in tournament poker, Matt Savage. He share an awesome story from Chris Moneymaker's win in 2003 that shaped poker history. We also do lots of strat talk including how to properly play aces. If there is a go-to episode, this one is it, enjoy!
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Coming off the Daniel Negreanu episode we have another huge guest in this show, none other than Jason Somerville from Run It Up aka The Twitchfather. Dude basically invented poker streaming, and now has made it into a huge business. We also talk about the Astros cheating scandal and some Poker Masters as well. Jason was awesome to talk to, do enjoy.
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Daniel Negreanu joins the show fresh off of winning- and then *not actually winning* the 2019 WSOP POY. He gives his thoughts on Shaun Deeb and Doug Polk, changes that need to be made to the WSOP in general, and gives a ton, and we mean a TON, of insight into changes that need to be made in the poker world in general. It's nearly an hour with Kid Poker, buckle up, leave a 5 star review, and enjoy!
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Daniel Negreanu won the 2019 WSOP Player of the Year! We talk about how close he came to not winning, what he gets for winning, and the controversies that surround it. We then talk about how PokerStars has returned to the great state of Pennsylvania. Online poker is legal and running in PA and the games aren't too shabby. Finally we break down a cash game hand where we turn top 2 pair and it spells all sorts of trouble. Appreciate everyone who sticks with us, love you guys.
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Today we are joined by the legend himself, the GOAT Nick Schulman. We talk improving on your game, how he got so good at broadcasting, beef with Norman Chad, and potentially fighting at Rough n Rowdy. We also answer listeners questions- Jake goes very in depth about how to handle check/raises, as well as when to do it yourself. We also talk about how to decide what tournament flight to play, and finally, F THE VENETIAN FOR BEING SCUMBAGS. Enjoy!
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Lots of info bombs in this episode of the podcast. We start by talking about the WSOP-Europe and how dust it is. Hellmuth almost won a bracelet in a 45 person field, sad! We then answer a bunch of listener questions- topics include bankroll management, taking shots, and how to play underground games. Lots of knowledge and personal stories are shared, probably the most informative episode yet. Enjoy!
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We start the show with an update on Mike P the Poker Cheater. He hired a lawyer and boy, things aren't looking great for him. We then destroy the WSOP Europe for how poorly it's being run and marketed...did you even know it was happening? We then talk about annoying/frustrating questions people ask when they find out you play poker, and then finally we are joined by Jeff Platt from PokerGO to talk about a bunch of everything. A very fun episode, enjoy!
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Today's episode is a dandy. First we follow up with Mike P the poker cheater, going through our DMs with him where he pleaded his innocence. We break down each of his DMs and spoiler alert: He's a sociopath. We are then joined by the legend Phil Galfond who talks about running his own poker website, playing high stakes poker tournaments, and his thoughts on the cheater scandal. Finally, we answer a DM about how to play low stakes when you love the rush of the higher stakes so much more. Buckle up and enjoy!
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This episode is all about the biggest scandal to hit poker in YEARS, Mike P cheating on stream for a year at the Stones Gambling Hall. We dive into how he cheated, why it's 100% FOR SURE that he cheated, and run through theories on why he would do this. We are also joined by Joey Ingram who had a huge part in uncovering this whole thing and knows more about it than anyone. It's a story you would barely believe in the movies, but it happened in real life. We tackle it from all angles, so buckle up, it's a doozy.
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We start today's show by talking about the possibility of ROUNDERS 2 happening after the writer of Rounders put out a very promising tweet. We then talk about our top 3 favorite WSOP Main Event runs including Jamie Gold and reflect on some past final tables. We then talk about how to stay focused when you're completely card dead and how to deal with that. Next we talk about Draymond Green on Poker After Dark and how Maria Ho stuffed him in a locker. Finally we are joined by friend of the program Alex Rocha to talk about terrible crypto investments and some good times we had in the online days. A very, very fun episode, enjoy!
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On this episode of Cracking Aces we talk SURVIVOR. We are joined by season 39 contestant Ronnie Bardah to talk about his preparation for the island, his strategy, and how poker and Survivor overlap. We are also joined by the legend Tommy Smokes who is a Survivor savant. Ronnie and Tommy are incredible, enjoy!
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On today's episode we talk about some poker world drama- is Linus Loeliger a cheater and why was Phil Ivey backed for a $50k? We get emotional talking about Ivey and how awesome he is and how sad we'd be if he's actually broke. We then tackle listener DMs- how not to be "scared money" and Jake's path to being a successful poker pro. After some online nostalgia, we are joined by Twitch Gawd and prop bet master Jaime Staples. We talk the Twitch life and winning a $150k weight loss bet. Finally, we chat about live tournaments being played online until the money. It's a good one, enjoy!
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We start today's Cracking Aces with a little US Open tennis talk, and the similarities and differences between the skill edge in both. We then tackle a DM from a listener who flopped top set with a pair of aces. We tackle the hand both simply and in depth and show how complicated poker can be. We then answer another DM about rake back and mark up and talk about how they work. Finally, BHanks from PokerGo joins us to talk about the high rollers going on in London.
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This week we start off with the news PokerStars is running their 25k Platinum Pass promotion again, giving $25k freerolls to poker players around the world. We then talk about EPT Barcelona and Gerard Piqué finishing 2nd in the high roller. That transitions into our Top 3 lists of favorite athletes who play poker. Nate's #1 is the best. We are then joined by poker player/mogul/Michael Phelps' best friend Jeff Gross to talk all about the Twitch life, Burning Man, Michael Phelps and so much in between. Lots of inside info in this one, enjoy!
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This week we start off by going down memory lane and talking about our top 3 online OGs (4:30). We go down memory lane about Rail Heaven, the Durrr Challenge, Lil Holdem, Isildur, and more. We then talk to poker pro and media mogul Jamie Kerstetter about broadcasting the WSOP, quitting her job to play poker, and remaining positive in a world of negativity (30:20). Finally Nate and Kate from the military podcast talk with Jessica Dawley (1:04.00) about her time in the Air Force, her transition to poker, and winning $200k with $300 in her bank account. Enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we start off by recapping the "Big 4" in Florida and the players who won them. We then discuss the whole unionizing at Barstool situation and Scott Seiver's idiotic tweet about it. Finally, the boys break down the 3 most annoying things people can say at the poker table. And we cannot stress this enough, DON'T BE A CREEP TO DEALERS. It's a fast paced power hour of an episode, enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about a live tournament Nate played over the weekend and an old man at the table running an angle, albeit a hilarious one. That leads into a convo about the worst feelings at the poker table, what's up getting set over set! We then talk about Bryn Kenney being a badass in the million dollar tournament, plus the future of super high rollers, including a debate about if a poker player can ever out-earn a professional athlete. Finally we are joined by tournament crusher Galen Hall who gives incredible insight into his game, an absolutely awesome interview.
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This week on Cracking Aces we spend the entire time answering the age old question- "how do I get better at poker?". Nate and Jake talk for nearly an hour about how to improve your game, from what resources to use, how to study, and how to close leaks that stop you from being as good as the pros. Poker ain't easy, but hopefully this podcast helps you realize what tools you need to get to the next level and get rich.
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This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about our trip to AC and Jake folding KK preflop. We talk about the difference between playing wild amateurs and extremely good pros. We then talk about Randall Emmett and his antics at the table...not a fan. And then we discuss the "Dick Bandit" who got thrown out of the Main Event and how he might be on crack. Finally, the 4th place finisher in the Main Event and all around great guy Garry Gates joined us to talk about his legendary run. He was a delight. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
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Fedor F'ing Holz. We talk to Fedor for 34 minutes and need to do 3,400 more. He's the GOAT. We also talk about the Main Event final table, especially the tanking from Maahs and Livingston's QQ fold. Enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about Phil Ivey who is chipleading at the WSOP. We then talk about the legend of Tom Dwan and how awesome it is to see him playing at the WSOP. Nate talks about playing a $1500 WSOP with $2k to his name and also how much he loves tag team poker. The guys then talk to poker boss Jake Schwartz while he's eating lunch by himself. Jake is going deep in everything this year and offers great insight on the game. They also swap crypto bad beat stories. Finally, we answer your DMs and emails and get psyched for going to Vegas! Enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about the impacts NHL player Phil Kessel and Jeopardy James are having on the WSOP by being there. We then discuss a ridiculous pocket kings lay down in the ladies event, and then we're joined by one of the best tournament players in the world right now, Maria Ho. She talks about how she got started in poker, the prestige of winning a WSOP bracelet and if there are too many events now, her future aspirations in poker, and much more. She was AWESOME. Enjoy!
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We start out this week by talking about what's going on in the WSOP, including Phil Ivey stories and speculate why he's playing $800 NLHE events. We also talk about how wild Black Friday was...I mean, it still blows our minds how that all went down. We have a chit chat with pro poker player and PokerGO personality Brent Hanks about what's going on out in Vegas, and end the show by answering your poker-related emails. Enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we are joined by musician and poker player Hoodie Allen. While most known for his Billboard hits, Hoodie also crushes poker in his spare time. We talk to him about shaking the Main Event nerves, how to get better at live poker, being the fish at the table, and much more. If you're a recreational player, you'll love hearing from a guy who just loves the game as much as you do. Enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we are joined by the 2012 Main Event champion and Player of the Year, Greg Merson. He talks about coming back from 2.5 bbs to win the Main Event, his most memorable hand of all time, playing high stakes in Macau, his thoughts on the current live and online landscapes, and much more. It's a great hour of insight from a high stakes crusher, enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces, Nate talks about his deep-ish run in the 28,000 person BIG 50 at the WSOP, the boys talk to the 2017 Main Event winner Scott Blumstein about his life since winning 8 million dollars, and we answer YOUR email questions. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we break down the 2019 WSOP! We talk about what's new at the World Series, what and who to watch for, and we are joined by the 2013 Main Event champion and current high stakes tournament crusher Ryan Riess. He talks about his desire to stay on top of the game, his plans for the summer, and how he continues improving his game and making more money. Enjoy!
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This week on Cracking Aces we are joined by the one and only Chris Moneymaker. He talks about winning the 2003 Main Event, the very early days of Poker Stars, and how nervous he was to go on David Letterman. Jake and Nate also talk about playing underground games, where to play online these days, and Jake tells the best story ever. Enjoy!
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Cracking Aces is the newest podcast tackling all things poker, hosted by Nate from Barstool. It will feature the fun side of the poker world and exclusive interviews with the top players. Episode 1 introduces the show, co-host and professional poker player Jake Toole, and an interview with Kid Poker himself, Daniel Negreanu. Not a bad first guest, eh? We also break down Ryan Riess' 10 high call, Jake's 10th time playing the WSOP, and Nate going from the chipleader of the Main Event to punting it all away. Buckle up and enjoy!
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