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**The Rake**

A weekly podcast dedicated to all things poker. Tune in to hear our hosts Jamie Kerstetter & Ben Wilinofsky discuss current events, share stories and personal experiences, and interview special guests from the poker community.

Latest Episodes:

E021: Hot Tips for Downswings | Poker AHA! Moments | The Return of High Stakes Poker Feb 17, 2020

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On this week's episode of The Rake Podcast:

00:08
Jamie and Marle talk about the bummer of downswings in poker, and how having other income can help by creating the opportunity to take a break for mental recuperation.

01:39
Phil’s uniquely difficult position during his current downswing in the Galfond Challenge. Due to commitments to his opponents, etc, he’s unable to take a break for mental health.

02:13
Hot tips for coping with downswings! Dipping down in stakes. The danger of attaching yourself to a specific stake level. Taking the time to slow down and analyze your own decisions. The importance of exercise.

07:52
Elliot Roe. His involvement in Scott Blumstein’s 2017 WSOP Main Event win, Jamie’s experience working with him, his Run It Once masterclass, and the overall positive potential of working with a mindset coach.

14:58
Pray for Chauncey! Serious injuries from a recent fight with another animal.

17:20
We need a new couch for the podcast. Please send help.

18:36
Marle’s Tweet about “AHA!” moments in poker.

20:29
Marle & Jamie talk about how they played when they were just baby poker players.

21:29
Jamie shares her own “AHA!” moment. Gus Hansen’s “Every Hand Revealed”.

23:22
Kevin Rabichow as the first Run It Once ambassador, his informative response to Marle’s tweet, and his recent videos on Run It Once Training.

25:33
Reminiscing about the Chris Kruk episode.

26:17
More on the Galfond Challenge, Phil’s recent winning day, and his related tweets.

28:46
High Stakes Poker is coming back! Will it be as compelling given today's very different landscape in poker?

E020: Mike Del Vecchio on Aussie Millions, Tournaments vs Cash, and Private Game Woes Feb 10, 2020

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On this week's episode of The Rake Podcast:

00:08
The girls give Mike Del Vecchio an especially warm welcome.

00:17
Mike gives us a bit of his poker backstory, why he prefers live tournaments over live cash games, and the girls weigh in with their opinions.

06:58
Mike’s history of success at Aussie Millions. Why it’s his favourite tournament.

09:16
His transition from cash to tournament play.

11:51
Mike shares his experience at this year’s Aussie Millions, and discusses the ins and outs of tournament play in general.

15:28
His first ever big score at the 2017 WPT Rolling Thunder Main Event.

17:54
Mike recounts his biggest bluff at Aussie Millions.

19:47
Mike tells us how taking control of his health and fitness helped him overcome a huge downswing.

23:09
Mike talks about high stakes private games, and his take on the practice of cutting people from games who could potentially be winners.

26:42
Jamie shares a similar story of being kicked out of an underground private game in New York.

28:31
Mike talks about being treated similarly by Live at The Bike. The hosts discuss the difficulty of being perceived as a winning player, or a tight player, and how that perception can make it difficult to get into private games, regardless of whether or not it’s based on truth.

36:59
Mike discusses how his negative experiences in private games helped push him toward live tournament play. More on Aussie Millions and how it’s generally a fun environment.

38:01
More discussion regarding the regs who run private games, and how they make decisions to cut players based on protecting their own interests, plus the practice of objectifying fish as a commodity for private games.

42:57
Mike discusses a recent tweet regarding swings in confidence leading up to the Aussie Millions, and the rush of pulling off a big bluff.

E018: Phil Trails VeniVidi in Galfond Challenge | Global Poker Awards Nominees Breakdown | Coronavirus Concerns for Triton Jeju? Jan 27, 2020

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On this week's episode of The Rake Podcast:

00:09
An update on the first few sessions of the Galfond Challenge vs Phil's first opponent, VeniVidi1993

07:05
The girls discuss the challenges of commentating short deck poker without knowing much about the format

09:13
The girls discuss and commend Joe Stapleton for providing solid commentary on the Galfond Challenge despite being relatively unfamiliar with PLO, and facing the added obstacle of hole cards down

09:57
The possibility of hand histories and analysis after the Galfond Challenge, potentially led by Joe Ingram

11:43
The girls share thoughts on how even a short break from poker can make a player feel rusty when returning to the tables

13:52
Will the current coronavirus outbreak affect the upcoming Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju?

17:21
The girls discuss the Global Poker Awards, including their respective nominations, their favourite nominees, and Doug Polk's complaints about being snubbed

31:17
Paying tribute to Jamie's lovely man candy, Chris Horter

35:11
Marle talks about her upcoming trip to Peppermill Reno, and her messy bday weekend

E017: Joe Stapleton on The Galfond Challenge, Standup Comedy, Tacos, and More! Jan 21, 2020

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On this week's episode of The Rake Podcast:

00:09
Joe tells us about his monthly Las Vegas standup comedy series "Fear and LOLing"

05:23
The hosts discuss Jess Welman's comedy chops, as well as her history in the poker community.

10:58
Joe talks about his upcoming role as lead commentator for the Galfond Challenge.

16:55
The hosts reveal how Joe played matchmaker for Marle and Spraggy.

20:54
Marle recounts her recent birthday trip to Cabo.

24:19
Joe tell us about starting his own Twitch channel. Taking cues from the greats. And frying food for the people.

29:26
The hosts chat about the challenge of maintaining privacy when you're also a known person on social media.

36:08
Joe breaks down the latest Galfond Challenge updates.

E015: Galfond Challenge Update | Berkey BitB Twitter Drama | Kym Lim Folds Quads Jan 06, 2020

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On this week's episode of The Rake Podcast: