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Thinking PokerEpisode 487: Alex Livingston
Mixed game master and Main Event final tabler Alex Livingston joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss playing mixed games, coaching mixed games, teaching in Rwanda, and coining the term Old Man Coffee.Alex and Chris Vitch teach the Mixed Minds video training course.Support the Podcast:You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs wit...
2025-11-171h 08Thinking PokerEpisode 487: Alex Livingston
Mixed game master and Main Event final tabler Alex Livingston joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss playing mixed games, coaching mixed games, teaching in Rwanda, and coining the term Old Man Coffee.Alex and Chris Vitch teach the Mixed Minds video training course.Support the Podcast:You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs wit...
2025-11-171h 08Thinking PokerEpisode 486: Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman
Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman is one of the best no-limit cash game players in the world, and he’s an even better teacher! With Andrew and Carlos, he discusses his rocky journey to the top and the lessons he learned along the way about bankroll management, mindset, and success.More from Rene:The Mechanics of Poker coaching programThe Mechanics of Poker PodcastSupport the Podcast:You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off you...
2025-11-031h 12Thinking PokerEpisode 486: Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman
Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman is one of the best no-limit cash game players in the world, and he’s an even better teacher! With Andrew and Carlos, he discusses his rocky journey to the top and the lessons he learned along the way about bankroll management, mindset, and success.More from Rene:The Mechanics of Poker coaching programThe Mechanics of Poker PodcastSupport the Podcast:You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off you...
2025-11-031h 12Thinking PokerEpisode 483: Jenny Westerlund
Swedish pro and mother of two Jenny Westerlund recently had the biggest score of her career when she shipped the Main Event of the WSOP Circuit in Tallinn, Estonia for over €200,000. She talks to Nate and Andrew about her background as both a dealer and a kindergarten teacher and how she balances traveling the live circuit with (co-)parenting two kids as a single mother.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign...
2025-09-2346 minThinking PokerEpisode 483: Jenny Westerlund
Swedish pro and mother of two Jenny Westerlund recently had the biggest score of her career when she shipped the Main Event of the WSOP Circuit in Tallinn, Estonia for over €200,000. She talks to Nate and Andrew about her background as both a dealer and a kindergarten teacher and how she balances traveling the live circuit with (co-)parenting two kids as a single mother.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign...
2025-09-2346 minThinking PokerEpisode 482: Ian Gavlick
Software engineer and avid mixed games player Ian Gavlick is bringing games like triple draw into the modern era of poker strategy with Stud Flop Draw. He shares his passion for mixed game strategy and software with Andrew and Carlos and offers some predictions for how AI will shape the future of poker.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with...
2025-09-081h 01Thinking PokerEpisode 482: Ian Gavlick
Software engineer and avid mixed games player Ian Gavlick is bringing games like triple draw into the modern era of poker strategy with Stud Flop Draw. He shares his passion for mixed game strategy and software with Andrew and Carlos and offers some predictions for how AI will shape the future of poker.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with...
2025-09-081h 01Thinking PokerEpisode 481: Pure Strategy
Andrew and Carlos answer strategy questions from the Patreon, and Carlos discusses his move from Las Vegas to Jacksonville.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
2025-08-181h 01Thinking PokerEpisode 481: Pure Strategy
Andrew and Carlos answer strategy questions from the Patreon, and Carlos discusses his move from Las Vegas to Jacksonville.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
2025-08-181h 01Thinking PokerEpisode 480: Royal Redux
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues, a journey they shared with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson on Episode 459. Now they’re back to discuss the joys and challenges of their rapid growth plus some thoughts on the 2025 World Series of Poker.Thanks to Caitlyn Arnwine for connecting us with them!Follow Royal Queens Poker on Social Media:InstagramFacebookTiktokYou can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgo...
2025-07-2849 minThinking PokerEpisode 480: Royal Redux
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues, a journey they shared with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson on Episode 459. Now they’re back to discuss the joys and challenges of their rapid growth plus some thoughts on the 2025 World Series of Poker.Thanks to Caitlyn Arnwine for connecting us with them!Follow Royal Queens Poker on Social Media:InstagramFacebookTiktokYou can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgo...
2025-07-2849 minThinking PokerEpisode 479: Craig Savage
Craig Savage is an educator by trade, but he’s been a competitive poker player and a student of Carlos’s for many years. Hot on the heels of his bracelet victory in the $500 NLHE Freezeout, he speaks with Andrew and Carlos about the experience and how he stays on top of the game despite family and professional obligations.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusse what exactly “targeting” means and why so many people get it wrong.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Recei...
2025-07-141h 27Thinking PokerEpisode 479: Craig Savage
Craig Savage is an educator by trade, but he’s been a competitive poker player and a student of Carlos’s for many years. Hot on the heels of his bracelet victory in the $500 NLHE Freezeout, he speaks with Andrew and Carlos about the experience and how he stays on top of the game despite family and professional obligations.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusse what exactly “targeting” means and why so many people get it wrong.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Recei...
2025-07-141h 27Thinking PokerEpisode 476: Sam Greenwood
Nosebleed MTT crusher Sam Greenwood is one of the most successful poker players of all time. But how did he get started, how did he rise to the top, and why is he now giving away his secrets in a daily newsletter? Carlos and Andrew get to the bottom of it all in this fantastic interview.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in y...
2025-06-011h 11Thinking PokerEpisode 476: Sam Greenwood
Nosebleed MTT crusher Sam Greenwood is one of the most successful poker players of all time. But how did he get started, how did he rise to the top, and why is he now giving away his secrets in a daily newsletter? Carlos and Andrew get to the bottom of it all in this fantastic interview.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in y...
2025-06-011h 11Thinking PokerEpisode 475: Chris Vitch
Chris “DeathDonkey” Vitch joins Carlos and Andrew for a lively discussion of poker in all its forms, including why he prefers non-hold ’em games, what hold ’em players get wrong about mixed games, and he approaches mixed game tournaments differently than cash games.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE epi...
2025-05-2659 minThinking PokerEpisode 475: Chris Vitch
Chris “DeathDonkey” Vitch joins Carlos and Andrew for a lively discussion of poker in all its forms, including why he prefers non-hold ’em games, what hold ’em players get wrong about mixed games, and he approaches mixed game tournaments differently than cash games.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE epi...
2025-05-2659 minThinking PokerEpisode 473: The Joy of Poker with Jason Su
Five years ago, Jason Su taught the poker world to play with presence. Now he’s back to advocate for playing with joy. We discuss his new book, why most poker players motivate themselves in unsustainable ways, and how to change those habits both at the poker table and in life.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses game theory in the real world and whether strategic uncertainty has a role to play in trade negotiations.Jason previously appeared on Episode 327.His new book is The Joy of Poker.You can join An...
2025-05-131h 25Thinking PokerEpisode 473: The Joy of Poker with Jason Su
Five years ago, Jason Su taught the poker world to play with presence. Now he’s back to advocate for playing with joy. We discuss his new book, why most poker players motivate themselves in unsustainable ways, and how to change those habits both at the poker table and in life.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses game theory in the real world and whether strategic uncertainty has a role to play in trade negotiations.Jason previously appeared on Episode 327.His new book is The Joy of Poker.You can join An...
2025-05-131h 25Thinking PokerEpisode 471: Ariel Shefer
Ariel Shefer wants to be a world champion. He’s tried backgammon, he’s tried bridge. Now, he lives in his car, driving for Uber to earn buy-ins for poker tournaments. He’s not broke (or at least, he wouldn’t have to be); this is how he keeps himself hungry. And maybe how he nets a sponsorship from Toyota, Hilton, Uber, or Virginia Slims…Ariel shares with us his remarkable life and his unique philosophy, and of course he and Carlos compare notes on car living. In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses betting in multi-way pots and why pr...
2025-04-211h 37Thinking PokerEpisode 471: Ariel Shefer
Ariel Shefer wants to be a world champion. He’s tried backgammon, he’s tried bridge. Now, he lives in his car, driving for Uber to earn buy-ins for poker tournaments. He’s not broke (or at least, he wouldn’t have to be); this is how he keeps himself hungry. And maybe how he nets a sponsorship from Toyota, Hilton, Uber, or Virginia Slims…Ariel shares with us his remarkable life and his unique philosophy, and of course he and Carlos compare notes on car living. In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses betting in multi-way pots and why pr...
2025-04-211h 37Thinking PokerEpisode 470: Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher
Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher are titans of the industry, with over 100 years of poker experience between them. They share stories with Carlos and Andrew about poker rooms in the 1970s and 80s, how and why they changed, the history of Card Player Magazine, the history of Card Player Cruises, the founding of the Tournament Directors’ Association, and Poker Gives, a charitable project feeding hungry people in Las Vegas.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss bluffing frequencies, polarized betting, and multi-way pots.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up...
2025-04-081h 41Thinking PokerEpisode 470: Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher
Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher are titans of the industry, with over 100 years of poker experience between them. They share stories with Carlos and Andrew about poker rooms in the 1970s and 80s, how and why they changed, the history of Card Player Magazine, the history of Card Player Cruises, the founding of the Tournament Directors’ Association, and Poker Gives, a charitable project feeding hungry people in Las Vegas.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss bluffing frequencies, polarized betting, and multi-way pots.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up...
2025-04-081h 41Thinking PokerEpisode 469: Glo and Lo, Two Years On
It’s been two years since Carlos met Gloria Jackson when he contacted about for an interview. Now he lives with her and her two youngest sons, and both their lives have changed dramatically. The two of them share with Andrew what their lives look like now, both on and off the felt.If you aren’t familiar with Gloria, her original interview is well worth listening to even if you don’t care about Carlos’s love life. For those who do, the story of how they got together is a great listen, too.You can...
2025-03-311h 22Thinking PokerEpisode 469: Glo and Lo, Two Years On
It’s been two years since Carlos met Gloria Jackson when he contacted about for an interview. Now he lives with her and her two youngest sons, and both their lives have changed dramatically. The two of them share with Andrew what their lives look like now, both on and off the felt.If you aren’t familiar with Gloria, her original interview is well worth listening to even if you don’t care about Carlos’s love life. For those who do, the story of how they got together is a great listen, too.You can...
2025-03-311h 22Thinking PokerEpisode 468: Paul O’Reilly
Co-owner of the Irish Poker Open Paul O’Reilly discusses the historic event with Carlos and Andrew. Plus the Irish poker scene, tips for visiting Dublin, and more!You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!Website: www.irishpokeropen.comX: @Irish_PokerOpenInstagram: irishpokeropenYou can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
2025-03-241h 00Thinking PokerEpisode 468: Paul O’Reilly
Co-owner of the Irish Poker Open Paul O’Reilly discusses the historic event with Carlos and Andrew. Plus the Irish poker scene, tips for visiting Dublin, and more!You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!Website: www.irishpokeropen.comX: @Irish_PokerOpenInstagram: irishpokeropenYou can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
2025-03-241h 00Thinking PokerEpisode 466: RecPoker Featuring Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner
Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner join Andrew and Carlos to talk about the RecPoker community and how the needs, goals, and experiences of recreational players differ from those of professionals.LoriAnn first appeared on Episode 394 of the Thinking Poker Podcast.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get...
2025-03-111h 06Thinking PokerEpisode 466: RecPoker Featuring Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner
Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner join Andrew and Carlos to talk about the RecPoker community and how the needs, goals, and experiences of recreational players differ from those of professionals.LoriAnn first appeared on Episode 394 of the Thinking Poker Podcast.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get...
2025-03-111h 06Thinking PokerEpisode 465: AK is Hard to Play
Carlos shares his experiences from the GPI awards banquet and a visit with Tom McEvoy. Then he and Andrew discuss two tricky tournament spots with AK.We interviewed Tom McEvoy on Episode 450. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. ...
2025-03-031h 16Thinking PokerEpisode 465: AK is Hard to Play
Carlos shares his experiences from the GPI awards banquet and a visit with Tom McEvoy. Then he and Andrew discuss two tricky tournament spots with AK.We interviewed Tom McEvoy on Episode 450. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI!You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. ...
2025-03-031h 16Thinking PokerEpisode 463: Black History Month with Caitlyn Arnwine
Organizer, advocate, and poker pro Caitlyn Arnwine returns to the show for Black History Month! With Carlos and Andrew, she discusses why Black history is American history, how historical voting rights movements can inform contemporary struggles, how to advocate for Women’s Events, and what this all has to do with poker strategy.Plus, Carlos and Andrew discuss risk premiums in everyday life and whether cash games or tournaments better model the real world.Caitlyn Arnwine first appeared on Episode 397 as Caitlyn Cobb. She also appeared on our earlier episode on women’s events, on Episode...
2025-02-101h 35Thinking PokerEpisode 463: Black History Month with Caitlyn Arnwine
Organizer, advocate, and poker pro Caitlyn Arnwine returns to the show for Black History Month! With Carlos and Andrew, she discusses why Black history is American history, how historical voting rights movements can inform contemporary struggles, how to advocate for Women’s Events, and what this all has to do with poker strategy.Plus, Carlos and Andrew discuss risk premiums in everyday life and whether cash games or tournaments better model the real world.Caitlyn Arnwine first appeared on Episode 397 as Caitlyn Cobb. She also appeared on our earlier episode on women’s events, on Episode...
2025-02-101h 35Thinking PokerEpisode 461: Ivonne Montealegre
Ivonne Montealegre is best known in the poker world for organizing the popular Malta Poker Festival and the new Costa Rica Poker Festival. She shares with Carlos and Andrew about growing up in Costa Rica, living in Malta, how her mother got her into poker, what goes into organizing a poker festival, and her now role as Manager of the SiGMA Poker Tour.You can join Andrew and Carlos in the ClubWPT Gold beta by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. They’ll be hosting a homegame tournament on Sunday, February 1 at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pa...
2025-01-2855 minThinking PokerEpisode 461: Ivonne Montealegre
Ivonne Montealegre is best known in the poker world for organizing the popular Malta Poker Festival and the new Costa Rica Poker Festival. She shares with Carlos and Andrew about growing up in Costa Rica, living in Malta, how her mother got her into poker, what goes into organizing a poker festival, and her now role as Manager of the SiGMA Poker Tour.You can join Andrew and Carlos in the ClubWPT Gold beta by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. They’ll be hosting a homegame tournament on Sunday, February 1 at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pa...
2025-01-2855 minThinking PokerEpisode 460: Triple Barreling with Matt Matros
Matt Matros is a professional poker player and writer whose works include both fiction and poker books. With Carlos and Andrew, he discusses concepts from his new book, 24 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2024, and the three apply game theory concepts to a triple barrel bluff Andrew attempted. Matt previously appeared on Episode 301, Episode 379, and Episode 425.You can join Andrew, Carlos, and Patrick on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKReceive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your...
2025-01-201h 10Thinking PokerEpisode 460: Triple Barreling with Matt Matros
Matt Matros is a professional poker player and writer whose works include both fiction and poker books. With Carlos and Andrew, he discusses concepts from his new book, 24 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2024, and the three apply game theory concepts to a triple barrel bluff Andrew attempted. Matt previously appeared on Episode 301, Episode 379, and Episode 425.You can join Andrew, Carlos, and Patrick on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINKReceive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your...
2025-01-201h 10Thinking PokerEpisode 452: On the Edge with Nate Silver
Nate Silver is back on the felt, but there’s a lot more than poker in his new book, On the Edge. He gets deep into it with Andrew and Carlos, discussing everything from the physiology of poker to coaching with Andrew to a an accidental prediction about Carlos.We previously interviewed Nate Silver on Episode 318.Other recommended episodes:Maria KonnikovaEd MillerCarlos WelchJamal HansonMatt GlassmanStoyan ObreshkovJon “Apestyles” Van FleetIsaac HaxtonDick CarsonTom McEvoyGame Theory and Ci...
2024-09-301h 43Thinking PokerEpisode 452: On the Edge with Nate Silver
Nate Silver is back on the felt, but there’s a lot more than poker in his new book, On the Edge. He gets deep into it with Andrew and Carlos, discussing everything from the physiology of poker to coaching with Andrew to a an accidental prediction about Carlos.We previously interviewed Nate Silver on Episode 318.Other recommended episodes:Maria KonnikovaEd MillerCarlos WelchJamal HansonMatt GlassmanStoyan ObreshkovJon “Apestyles” Van FleetIsaac HaxtonDick CarsonTom McEvoyGame Theory and Ci...
2024-09-301h 43Thinking PokerEpisode 450: Tom McEvoy
1983 WSOP Main Event champion Tom McEvoy’s new autobiography, Poker Pioneer, is the perfect impetus for celebrating his storied, decades-long career. With Carlos and Andrew, Tom discusses going pro in the 70s, defeating Doyle Brunson in the Main Event, rubbing elbows with Stu Ungar, writing books with TJ Cloutier, dating Kathy Liebert, repping PokerStars, auditing Ultimate Bet, and much more!
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2024-09-161h 50Thinking PokerEpisode 450: Tom McEvoy
1983 WSOP Main Event champion Tom McEvoy’s new autobiography, Poker Pioneer, is the perfect impetus for celebrating his storied, decades-long career. With Carlos and Andrew, Tom discusses going pro in the 70s, defeating Doyle Brunson in the Main Event, rubbing elbows with Stu Ungar, writing books with TJ Cloutier, dating Kathy Liebert, repping PokerStars, auditing Ultimate Bet, and much more!
Support the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.
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2024-09-161h 50Thinking PokerEpisode 449: Royal Queens
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter met 8 years ago in a bar poker league. They founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues. They discuss with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson the challenges and rewards of running a poker business, their own experiences on the real money circuit, and more.Thanks to Caitlyn Arnwine for connecting us with them!Follow Royal Queens Poker on Social Media:InstagramFacebookTiktokSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker D...
2024-09-021h 19Thinking PokerEpisode 449: Royal Queens
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter met 8 years ago in a bar poker league. They founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues. They discuss with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson the challenges and rewards of running a poker business, their own experiences on the real money circuit, and more.Thanks to Caitlyn Arnwine for connecting us with them!Follow Royal Queens Poker on Social Media:InstagramFacebookTiktokSupport the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker D...
2024-09-021h 19Thinking PokerEpisode 448: Stoyan Obreshkov
Bulgarian poker pro Stoyan Obreshkov joins Carlos and Andrew for an incredibly deep and forward-thinking conversation about poker strategy. Topics include efficient study, exploits, ICM, post-ICM, preparing a friend for the Main Event final table, and much more!Get coaching from Stoyan!Support the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new featu...
2024-08-261h 13Thinking PokerEpisode 448: Stoyan Obreshkov
Bulgarian poker pro Stoyan Obreshkov joins Carlos and Andrew for an incredibly deep and forward-thinking conversation about poker strategy. Topics include efficient study, exploits, ICM, post-ICM, preparing a friend for the Main Event final table, and much more!Get coaching from Stoyan!Support the podcast and get daily strategy discussions by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.GTO Wizard AI has just received a new update: ICM Postflop Solutions!This new featu...
2024-08-261h 13Thinking PokerEpisode 444: Stack Size, Satellite Strategy, and So Forth
It’s pure strategy as Andrew and Carlos answer a series of listener questions about satellite strategy, pot commitment, deepstacked play, and more!Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
2024-07-221h 24Thinking PokerEpisode 444: Stack Size, Satellite Strategy, and So Forth
It’s pure strategy as Andrew and Carlos answer a series of listener questions about satellite strategy, pot commitment, deepstacked play, and more!Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now available from The Nitcast Store.Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard.
2024-07-221h 24Thinking PokerEpisode 442: A. R. Moxon
Andrew Moxon became Twitter-famous for his blunt, insightful threads about American culture and politics (the Nazi part, specifically). But before that, he authored a popular poker blog, The Goat Speaks. He talks to Carlos and Andrew about what drew him to poker, how Trump’s election changed the way he thought about America, and the dangers of writing about Nazis.In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss the merits of M vs big blinds as a measure of stack depth.Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now avai...
2024-06-171h 31Thinking PokerEpisode 442: A. R. Moxon
Andrew Moxon became Twitter-famous for his blunt, insightful threads about American culture and politics (the Nazi part, specifically). But before that, he authored a popular poker blog, The Goat Speaks. He talks to Carlos and Andrew about what drew him to poker, how Trump’s election changed the way he thought about America, and the dangers of writing about Nazis.In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss the merits of M vs big blinds as a measure of stack depth.Our latest poker strategy video, reviewing Andrew’s ACR Sunday Special win, is now avai...
2024-06-171h 31Thinking PokerEpisode 423: K.L. Cleeton
K.L. Cleeton returns to the show to discuss the highs and lows of his last few years, including memorable WSOP trips and getting stranded by a hotel that couldn’t accommodate his hospital bed. K.L. has previously appeared on Episode 224 and Episode 279.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses some counter-intuitive exploits against opponents who c-et too often.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
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2023-12-1855 minThinking PokerEpisode 423: K.L. Cleeton
K.L. Cleeton returns to the show to discuss the highs and lows of his last few years, including memorable WSOP trips and getting stranded by a hotel that couldn’t accommodate his hospital bed. K.L. has previously appeared on Episode 224 and Episode 279.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses some counter-intuitive exploits against opponents who c-et too often.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
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2023-12-1855 minThinking PokerEpisode 420: Justin Moyer
Justin Moyer is a poker player, musician, and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist with the Washington Post. Among other topics, he covers poker, gambling, and casinos for the Post and has interviewed both Carlos and Andrew for articles.His post-dance-punk band, Light Beams, have just released their new album via Dischord Records. All their links are here.Poker at Charles Town Races and GreenbrierMike Postle articleSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
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2023-11-061h 21Thinking PokerEpisode 420: Justin Moyer
Justin Moyer is a poker player, musician, and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist with the Washington Post. Among other topics, he covers poker, gambling, and casinos for the Post and has interviewed both Carlos and Andrew for articles.His post-dance-punk band, Light Beams, have just released their new album via Dischord Records. All their links are here.Poker at Charles Town Races and GreenbrierMike Postle articleSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
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2023-11-061h 21Thinking PokerEpisode 419: Interception with Ed Miller
Ed Miller, author of classic poker books like The Course and frequent Thinking Poker guest, has a new book out tomorrow called Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting. It’s all about how modern sports books operate and how to find the best bets they offer. Even if you aren’t interested in sports betting, it’s a fascinating read. Ed shares some juicy details and other stories with Carlos and Andrew.Some of Ed’s previous appearances include:Episode 25: General StrategyEpisode 71: Poker’s 1%Episode 113: The CourseEpisode 178: Finding EdgesEpiso...
2023-10-161h 11Thinking PokerEpisode 419: Interception with Ed Miller
Ed Miller, author of classic poker books like The Course and frequent Thinking Poker guest, has a new book out tomorrow called Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting. It’s all about how modern sports books operate and how to find the best bets they offer. Even if you aren’t interested in sports betting, it’s a fascinating read. Ed shares some juicy details and other stories with Carlos and Andrew.Some of Ed’s previous appearances include:Episode 25: General StrategyEpisode 71: Poker’s 1%Episode 113: The CourseEpisode 178: Finding EdgesEpiso...
2023-10-161h 11Thinking PokerWarm Up Wrap Up
Pure strategy this week, as Carlos and Andrew review a bunch of tricky decisions from Andrew’s recent final table finish in the $109 Warm Up on ACR. Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Hand Histories and GTO Wizard Sims99 facing check-raise and barrel on paired board Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=3q2qtbKoBarreling overs and gutter in 3BP Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=5q2qtrFO...
2023-10-021h 49Thinking PokerWarm Up Wrap Up
Pure strategy this week, as Carlos and Andrew review a bunch of tricky decisions from Andrew’s recent final table finish in the $109 Warm Up on ACR. Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Hand Histories and GTO Wizard Sims99 facing check-raise and barrel on paired board Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=3q2qtbKoBarreling overs and gutter in 3BP Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=5q2qtrFO...
2023-10-021h 49Thinking PokerEpisode 417: Kimberly Willingham
Kimberly Willingham is the Executive Director of the Boston Debate League, a non-profit organization Andrew founded in 2005. She talks to Andrew and Carlos about how the organization has grown and changed, the value of debate in urban public schools, and the challenges of navigating controversial subjects.In the strategy segment, Carlos takes Andrew to task for failing to fold top pair, top kicker to a flop raise in a multway pot.Please support the Boston Debate League.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to...
2023-09-181h 55Thinking PokerEpisode 417: Kimberly Willingham
Kimberly Willingham is the Executive Director of the Boston Debate League, a non-profit organization Andrew founded in 2005. She talks to Andrew and Carlos about how the organization has grown and changed, the value of debate in urban public schools, and the challenges of navigating controversial subjects.In the strategy segment, Carlos takes Andrew to task for failing to fold top pair, top kicker to a flop raise in a multway pot.Please support the Boston Debate League.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to...
2023-09-181h 55Thinking PokerEpisode 416: Kara Scott
WSOP/WPT/PokerGo presenter Kara Scott shares the person behind the famous face, from her youth living out of a camper in rural Alberta to her experiences as a Muay Thai competitor to her current life as a fiercely compassionate voice in poker media. In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss how to respond to donk bets.Listen to Kara’s podcast, Heart of Poker!More information about coaching is available at www.thinkingpoker.net/coaching.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GT...
2023-09-041h 21Thinking PokerEpisode 416: Kara Scott
WSOP/WPT/PokerGo presenter Kara Scott shares the person behind the famous face, from her youth living out of a camper in rural Alberta to her experiences as a Muay Thai competitor to her current life as a fiercely compassionate voice in poker media. In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss how to respond to donk bets.Listen to Kara’s podcast, Heart of Poker!More information about coaching is available at www.thinkingpoker.net/coaching.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GT...
2023-09-041h 21Thinking PokerEpisode 415: Bert “girafganger7” Stevens
Bert Stevens AKA girafganger7 is one of the most successful MTT players on the internet. He’s also intimately familiar with some of the biggest cheating scandals of recent years, as a victim of the multi-accounting on GG Poker and an associate of Bryn Kenney. Carlos and Andrew talk to him about all this plus how his life on a rescue farm has shaped his view of the world.In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss playing draws from out of position.Bert previously appeared on Episode 285. His review of Carlos’s WSOP bracelet win...
2023-08-211h 42Thinking PokerEpisode 415: Bert “girafganger7” Stevens
Bert Stevens AKA girafganger7 is one of the most successful MTT players on the internet. He’s also intimately familiar with some of the biggest cheating scandals of recent years, as a victim of the multi-accounting on GG Poker and an associate of Bryn Kenney. Carlos and Andrew talk to him about all this plus how his life on a rescue farm has shaped his view of the world.In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss playing draws from out of position.Bert previously appeared on Episode 285. His review of Carlos’s WSOP bracelet win...
2023-08-211h 42Thinking PokerEpisode 414: Caitlin Comeskey
The poker world is ripe for parody, and with formal training as an actress and Groundlings comedian, Caitlin Comeskey is the woman for the job. Her costume-changing skits are a hit on Twitter, and now she and fellow comedian Niki Limo are bringing fun sketches, games, and interviews to their Aceholes podcast. She talks to Carlos and Andrew about how she combines her passions for acting, comedy, and poker.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos explain why “range reading” is better than “hand reading”.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a...
2023-08-071h 10Thinking PokerEpisode 414: Caitlin Comeskey
The poker world is ripe for parody, and with formal training as an actress and Groundlings comedian, Caitlin Comeskey is the woman for the job. Her costume-changing skits are a hit on Twitter, and now she and fellow comedian Niki Limo are bringing fun sketches, games, and interviews to their Aceholes podcast. She talks to Carlos and Andrew about how she combines her passions for acting, comedy, and poker.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos explain why “range reading” is better than “hand reading”.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a...
2023-08-071h 10Thinking PokerEpisode 413: Shelby Wells
Shelby Wells is a long-time poker fan who got the chance of a lifetime when she won a Twitter contest for a seat in the 2022 Main Event. She made Day 6, ultimately winning $73K and a lot of clout at the poker room where she had recently started dealing. Carlos and Andrew talk to her about her journey as well as her experiences as a dealer, playing at the feature table with Daniel Negreanu, and more.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses the infmaous KK vs QQ vs JJ from the final two tables of the 2023 Main Event.
2023-07-241h 04Thinking PokerEpisode 413: Shelby Wells
Shelby Wells is a long-time poker fan who got the chance of a lifetime when she won a Twitter contest for a seat in the 2022 Main Event. She made Day 6, ultimately winning $73K and a lot of clout at the poker room where she had recently started dealing. Carlos and Andrew talk to her about her journey as well as her experiences as a dealer, playing at the feature table with Daniel Negreanu, and more.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses the infmaous KK vs QQ vs JJ from the final two tables of the 2023 Main Event.
2023-07-241h 04Thinking PokerEpisode 412: Ari Engel
No one on Earth has played more live poker tournaments than Ari Engel. He’s a force to be reckoned with live and online, in every game under the sun. More impressively, he’s funny and humble and has great taste in podcasts.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss keeping track of the pot size and your opponents’ stacks in real time.Ari first appeared on Episode 82.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. ...
2023-07-041h 27Thinking PokerEpisode 412: Ari Engel
No one on Earth has played more live poker tournaments than Ari Engel. He’s a force to be reckoned with live and online, in every game under the sun. More impressively, he’s funny and humble and has great taste in podcasts.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss keeping track of the pot size and your opponents’ stacks in real time.Ari first appeared on Episode 82.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. ...
2023-07-041h 27Thinking PokerEpisode 411: Glo and Lo
Poker superfan Jay Kelly tried to hook Gloria Jackson up with Carlos more than a year ago, when the two women first met. She joins Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria to help tell the story of her and Gloria’s friendship and Carlos and Gloria’s podcast-born romance.We highly recommend listening to Gloria Jackson’s first appearance on Episode 401. It’s a fantastic episode in its own right and a good introduction to this conversation.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Think...
2023-06-262h 02Thinking PokerEpisode 411: Glo and Lo
Poker superfan Jay Kelly tried to hook Gloria Jackson up with Carlos more than a year ago, when the two women first met. She joins Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria to help tell the story of her and Gloria’s friendship and Carlos and Gloria’s podcast-born romance.We highly recommend listening to Gloria Jackson’s first appearance on Episode 401. It’s a fantastic episode in its own right and a good introduction to this conversation.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Think...
2023-06-262h 02Thinking PokerEpisode 410: Your Strategy Questions Answered
Carlos and Andrew answer a slew of strategy questions from the Patron: running it twice, folding a full house, playing short stacked in the Big Blind, and much more!Links to Strategy Questionshttps://i.gyazo.com/a7c40326f662b4b0cafc39516aa5d362.png williamhttps://i.gyazo.com/8099523d5edc1cb20730948a42e85a20.png michaelhttps://i.gyazo.com/821e71e62841ad6eafd388d7827b3905.png erichttps://i.gyazo.com/ea38d02a4a2e9b29de4fcd5a49df3394.png danielhttps://i.gyazo.com...
2023-06-121h 18Thinking PokerEpisode 410: Your Strategy Questions Answered
Carlos and Andrew answer a slew of strategy questions from the Patron: running it twice, folding a full house, playing short stacked in the Big Blind, and much more!Links to Strategy Questionshttps://i.gyazo.com/a7c40326f662b4b0cafc39516aa5d362.png williamhttps://i.gyazo.com/8099523d5edc1cb20730948a42e85a20.png michaelhttps://i.gyazo.com/821e71e62841ad6eafd388d7827b3905.png erichttps://i.gyazo.com/ea38d02a4a2e9b29de4fcd5a49df3394.png danielhttps://i.gyazo.com...
2023-06-121h 18Thinking PokerEpisode 407: Women’s Events
Dayanna Ciabaton finished second in the recent Women’s Event at the Seminole Hard Rock. The first place winner was a man. Dayanna, Caitlyn Cobb, and Gloria Jackson join Andrew and Carlos to discuss the need for women’s events and the problem of men who insist on playing them.Caitlyn invites all women, including trans women, to join the #WomenPlayPoker Twitter Events Committee.
DAYANNA CIABATON
Dayanna Ciabaton co-owns Naples Print Source and aspires to play poker semi-professionally upon her retirement. Besides poker, Dayanna’s proudest accomplishments are raising 4 amazing children, taking in 2 homele...
2023-05-091h 00Thinking PokerEpisode 407: Women’s Events
Dayanna Ciabaton finished second in the recent Women’s Event at the Seminole Hard Rock. The first place winner was a man. Dayanna, Caitlyn Cobb, and Gloria Jackson join Andrew and Carlos to discuss the need for women’s events and the problem of men who insist on playing them.Caitlyn invites all women, including trans women, to join the #WomenPlayPoker Twitter Events Committee.
DAYANNA CIABATON
Dayanna Ciabaton co-owns Naples Print Source and aspires to play poker semi-professionally upon her retirement. Besides poker, Dayanna’s proudest accomplishments are raising 4 amazing children, taking in 2 homele...
2023-05-091h 00Thinking PokerEpisode 406: Ebony Kenney
Ebony Kenney has been playing serious poker longer than Andrew or Carlos, but she only recently started serious studying. That didn’t keep her from making three final tables at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, including a $1.7 million dollar score for her 5th place finish in the $200K event. In this extraordinary interview, she discusses the life-changing experience, her unique career, and her unique approach to life.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss playing the turn after the pre-flop raiser declines to continuation bet the flop.This three-part documentary tells the st...
2023-05-012h 01Thinking PokerEpisode 406: Ebony Kenney
Ebony Kenney has been playing serious poker longer than Andrew or Carlos, but she only recently started serious studying. That didn’t keep her from making three final tables at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, including a $1.7 million dollar score for her 5th place finish in the $200K event. In this extraordinary interview, she discusses the life-changing experience, her unique career, and her unique approach to life.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss playing the turn after the pre-flop raiser declines to continuation bet the flop.This three-part documentary tells the st...
2023-05-012h 01Thinking PokerEpisode 405: Peter Jörgne
EPT Paris runner-up Peter Jörgne joins Carlos and Andrew to talk about entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and holding his own against seasoned professionals at the highest stakes. Plus, Carlos and Andrew discuss out-of-position c-betting.OOP C-BettingPlaying as the IP Cold CallerSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com.
PETER Jörgne
2023-04-241h 13Thinking PokerEpisode 405: Peter Jörgne
EPT Paris runner-up Peter Jörgne joins Carlos and Andrew to talk about entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and holding his own against seasoned professionals at the highest stakes. Plus, Carlos and Andrew discuss out-of-position c-betting.OOP C-BettingPlaying as the IP Cold CallerSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com.
PETER Jörgne
2023-04-241h 13Thinking PokerEpisode 404: Lara Eisenberg
From PC gaming to pool to competitive skydiving to poker, Lara Eisenberg has always crushed the competition. And she does it all while still working as a radiologist! Carlos and Andrew pry from her a few of the secrets to her success, plus we’ve got a major life update from Carlos!Poker League of NationsThe Art of LearningHeroic appSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tour...
2023-04-171h 29Thinking PokerEpisode 404: Lara Eisenberg
From PC gaming to pool to competitive skydiving to poker, Lara Eisenberg has always crushed the competition. And she does it all while still working as a radiologist! Carlos and Andrew pry from her a few of the secrets to her success, plus we’ve got a major life update from Carlos!Poker League of NationsThe Art of LearningHeroic appSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tour...
2023-04-171h 29Thinking PokerEpisode 403: Jesse Segal
Poker cashier Jesse Segall joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss his experience in the Wynn $10K, why dedicated poker cashiers are valuable, and much more. Plus Andrew explains how to play a big stack at the final table.New! ICM-Focused Tournament ReviewGTO Wizard BlogThinking Poker Daily
JESSE SEGALL
Jesse Segall, now the cage manager at the Lodge, is a poker player and former poker cashier at Aria.
2023-04-101h 25Thinking PokerEpisode 403: Jesse Segal
Poker cashier Jesse Segall joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss his experience in the Wynn $10K, why dedicated poker cashiers are valuable, and much more. Plus Andrew explains how to play a big stack at the final table.New! ICM-Focused Tournament ReviewGTO Wizard BlogThinking Poker Daily
JESSE SEGALL
Jesse Segall, now the cage manager at the Lodge, is a poker player and former poker cashier at Aria.
2023-04-101h 25Thinking PokerEpisode 400: Clip Show
Carlos and Andrew present and reflect on clips from the first four hundred episodes of Thinking Poker, with an emphasis on memorable characters and early predictions.Episode 2: Tommy AngeloEpisode 6: Gareth ChantlerEpisode 10: Leo WolpertEpisode 21: Tubby BootsEpisode 25: Ed MillerEpisode 29: Carlos MailbagEpisode 39: Carlos WelchEpisode 42: Faraz JakaEpisode 47: BluffcatchingEpisode 50: Keone YoungEpisode 53: Dave Eggers RantEpisode 59: Sean Lango, bank robbery, and travel lentilsEpisode 67: Gareth’s big winEpisode 70: Jen ShahadeEpisode 125: Angela JordisonEpisode 128.1: New Theme Song
2023-03-204h 42Thinking PokerEpisode 400: Clip Show
Carlos and Andrew present and reflect on clips from the first four hundred episodes of Thinking Poker, with an emphasis on memorable characters and early predictions.Episode 2: Tommy AngeloEpisode 6: Gareth ChantlerEpisode 10: Leo WolpertEpisode 21: Tubby BootsEpisode 25: Ed MillerEpisode 29: Carlos MailbagEpisode 39: Carlos WelchEpisode 42: Faraz JakaEpisode 47: BluffcatchingEpisode 50: Keone YoungEpisode 53: Dave Eggers RantEpisode 59: Sean Lango, bank robbery, and travel lentilsEpisode 67: Gareth’s big winEpisode 70: Jen ShahadeEpisode 125: Angela JordisonEpisode 128.1: New Theme Song
2023-03-204h 42Thinking PokerEpisode 399: Justin Arnwine Part 2
In the second half of this epic interview, Justin Arnwine speaks with Carlos and Andrew about merit, representation, and gatekeeping; riding poker’s emotional rollercoaster, recovering from frustration; and why high stakes games attract too much attention.Be sure to listen to Part 1 of Justin’s interview if you haven’t already. You’ll also want to hear our interview with Justin’s wife Caitlyn Cobb.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Justin Arnwine
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2023-03-132h 42Thinking PokerEpisode 399: Justin Arnwine Part 2
In the second half of this epic interview, Justin Arnwine speaks with Carlos and Andrew about merit, representation, and gatekeeping; riding poker’s emotional rollercoaster, recovering from frustration; and why high stakes games attract too much attention.Be sure to listen to Part 1 of Justin’s interview if you haven’t already. You’ll also want to hear our interview with Justin’s wife Caitlyn Cobb.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Justin Arnwine
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2023-03-132h 42Thinking PokerEpisode 397: Caitlyn Cobb
Once homeless, Caitlyn Cobb now grinds ApeStyles videos and recently shipped over $170K for her second-place finish in the Potomac Winter Poker Open. She shares her extraordinary poker journey with Carlos and Andrew, plus the hassles of staying in shelters, the joy of learning about Black history, and more. You can find Caitlyn’s poker tweets plus a month’s worth of Black history celebration at https://twitter.com/TheCaitlynBot.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Caitlyn Cobb
2023-02-272h 04Thinking PokerEpisode 397: Caitlyn Cobb
Once homeless, Caitlyn Cobb now grinds ApeStyles videos and recently shipped over $170K for her second-place finish in the Potomac Winter Poker Open. She shares her extraordinary poker journey with Carlos and Andrew, plus the hassles of staying in shelters, the joy of learning about Black history, and more. You can find Caitlyn’s poker tweets plus a month’s worth of Black history celebration at https://twitter.com/TheCaitlynBot.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Caitlyn Cobb
2023-02-272h 04Thinking PokerEpisode 396: Sam Grafton
Sam Grafton joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss moving up to the nosebleeds, staying competitive with the best players in the world, the politics of the super high roller circuit, and of course some literature recommendations:Deborah LevyJorge AmadoW.G. SebaldSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Sam Grafton
Sam “SquidPoker” Grafton is a
2023-02-201h 03Thinking PokerEpisode 396: Sam Grafton
Sam Grafton joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss moving up to the nosebleeds, staying competitive with the best players in the world, the politics of the super high roller circuit, and of course some literature recommendations:Deborah LevyJorge AmadoW.G. SebaldSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Sam Grafton
Sam “SquidPoker” Grafton is a
2023-02-201h 03Thinking PokerEpisode 395: Jamie Kerstetter
Jamie Kerstetter joins Carlos and Andrew to talk WPT, WSOP, commentating, and the politics of high stakes cash game streams. Plus Andrew offers an overview of turn strategy.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Jamie Kerstetter
Jamie Kerstetter is a poker player and commentator and the Creative Producer at WPT Global. She previously appeared on Episode 136 and Episode 196.
2023-02-131h 17Thinking PokerEpisode 395: Jamie Kerstetter
Jamie Kerstetter joins Carlos and Andrew to talk WPT, WSOP, commentating, and the politics of high stakes cash game streams. Plus Andrew offers an overview of turn strategy.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.
Jamie Kerstetter
Jamie Kerstetter is a poker player and commentator and the Creative Producer at WPT Global. She previously appeared on Episode 136 and Episode 196.
2023-02-131h 17Thinking PokerEpisode 394: LoriAnn Persinger
Poker lover LoriAnn Persinger won a social media contest that earned her an entry into the $10K WPT World Championship, ultimately finishing 30th for $119,000! She speaks to Carlos and Andrew about the experience plus her long love affair with poker, her history in poker media, her string of game show victories, and more.Timestamps11:39 WPT World Championship28:29 Game Shows56:22 Fitting the Profile1:23:00 Rapid Fire1:47:27 Diversity Benefits Everyone1:56:20 Introverts2:07:08 Living in Las VegasLinksGTO Wizard BlogLoriAnn on Celebrity Name GamePoker News...
2023-01-302h 25Thinking PokerEpisode 394: LoriAnn Persinger
Poker lover LoriAnn Persinger won a social media contest that earned her an entry into the $10K WPT World Championship, ultimately finishing 30th for $119,000! She speaks to Carlos and Andrew about the experience plus her long love affair with poker, her history in poker media, her string of game show victories, and more.Timestamps11:39 WPT World Championship28:29 Game Shows56:22 Fitting the Profile1:23:00 Rapid Fire1:47:27 Diversity Benefits Everyone1:56:20 Introverts2:07:08 Living in Las VegasLinksGTO Wizard BlogLoriAnn on Celebrity Name GamePoker News...
2023-01-302h 25Thinking PokerEpisode 393: Tom “Tombos21” Boshoff
Poker theorist Tom “tombos21” Boshoff joins Andrew and Carlos to geek out about everything from how solvers work to when ICM becomes a factor in tournaments (it’s sooner than you think!), balancing ICM and stack dynamics in PKOs, and so much more.Tom’s article about ICMTom’s video about ICMMore free strategy from Tom and Andrew
Tom Boshoff
Poker theorist Tom Boshoff is the head of content creation for GTO Wizard.
2023-01-171h 30Thinking PokerEpisode 393: Tom “Tombos21” Boshoff
Poker theorist Tom “tombos21” Boshoff joins Andrew and Carlos to geek out about everything from how solvers work to when ICM becomes a factor in tournaments (it’s sooner than you think!), balancing ICM and stack dynamics in PKOs, and so much more.Tom’s article about ICMTom’s video about ICMMore free strategy from Tom and Andrew
Tom Boshoff
Poker theorist Tom Boshoff is the head of content creation for GTO Wizard.
2023-01-171h 30Thinking PokerEpisode 392: Ben Kushigian
Computer scientist and poker player Ben Kushigian talks to Carlos and Andrew about the limitations of poker solvers, what we don’t know we don’t know about them, how they could be improved, the potential for open source solutions, and more. Plus, he’s got an interesting spot from a satellite bubble for the strategy segment.Weird GTO Wizard nodeOpen Source Solver The github repo is https://github.com/b-inary/postflop_solver. This is the backing solver (so no user interface). There are two user interface versions:+ https://github.com/b-inary/wasm-postflop+ https://github.com...
2023-01-031h 17Thinking PokerEpisode 392: Ben Kushigian
Computer scientist and poker player Ben Kushigian talks to Carlos and Andrew about the limitations of poker solvers, what we don’t know we don’t know about them, how they could be improved, the potential for open source solutions, and more. Plus, he’s got an interesting spot from a satellite bubble for the strategy segment.Weird GTO Wizard nodeOpen Source Solver The github repo is https://github.com/b-inary/postflop_solver. This is the backing solver (so no user interface). There are two user interface versions:+ https://github.com/b-inary/wasm-postflop+ https://github.com...
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