Charlie Wilmoth - Podcast Details

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Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 90: Putting Luck to the SideYour correspondent reviews some of his recent activities, then journeys to the $5/$5 tables and tries to control for luck in evaluating his recent play.FORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE0:21 Thoughts on Hustler Casino Live's Million Dollar Game3:33 Appearing on the Thinking Poker Podcast: https://www.thinkingpoker.net/2024/05/episode-439-charlie-wilmoth/3:57 WSOP plans5:27 Thoughts on downswinging and variance in live poker10:31 $5/$10 hand: JJ on 877ssx7...2024-06-0533 min

Thinking PokerEpisode 439: Charlie Wilmoth Charlie Wilmoth made the financially responsible decision to leave a career as a musician and baseball writer and begin a career as a professional poker player. He documents this journey with remarkable candor on his Third Man Walking podcast, and in this interview with Carlos and Andrew.As a staple of LA cash games, Charlie has some experience with Double Board PLO Bomb Pots. In the strategy segment, he joins the guys in a discussion of essential strategic principles for playing them profitably.Third Man WalkingFox JapanSupport the podcast, get...2024-05-201h 09

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 87: Anatomy of a Downswing Part IIYour correspondent returns to the subject of his downswing, which continues despite his best efforts to jinx it into going away by talking about it.0:21 Downswing Part 21:31 Taking variance is part of the job4:25 The downswing leads to bad habits8:53 Why I'll keep grinding instead of focusing on teaching15:04 5/10 NLHE hand: TT on T85rJxQxFORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HEREhttp://twitter.com/thirdwalkinghttp://crushlivepoker.com 2024-04-1727 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 86: Anatomy of a DownswingYour correspondent discusses his thought process as he endures the worst downswing of his poker career. He also reviews a recent $5/$10 session.0:17 Maintaining a healthy relationship to the game in the midst of a big downswing8:29 Dealing with a long stretch of boredom, in which moneymaking opportunities are few and far betweenFORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE20:22 $5/$10 NLHE session21:13 AKo all-in preflop22:24 AA (no club) on 762ccc9x8x24:55 "Feel it in the heart of the cards"26:05...2024-04-0337 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 85: Traveling and Running BadYour correspondent visits poker rooms in the Bay Area and Sacramento, folding flopped straights and finding ways to lose ridiculous amounts of money with ace-king. Along the way, he compares live poker in Los Angeles to poker elsewhere, and reflects on a recent bad run.FORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE0:20 Traveling to Northern California0:42 Poker in American cities that are not Los Angeles or Las Vegas1:57 What it feels like to enter a new poker room2:57 3/5/10 at Lucky Chances...2024-03-2027 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 84: The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide KingYour correspondent discusses Michael Craig's poker-boom-era classic "The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King." He follows up on how he finished in the tournament discussed in the last episode, then reviews a double-board PLO bomb pot he played that left him feeling frustrated with himself.FORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE0:20 "The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King"12:32 A correction regarding a hand in...2024-03-0631 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 83: I Finally Make a Day 2Your correspondent gets through Day 1 of a tournament for the first time in over five years. He reviews the tournament hands that brought him to Day 2 glory, then recaps a cash session of $5/$5/$10 (with straddles of up to $160) and $5/$5.FORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE0:16 Your correspondent bags a tournament! ($1200 LAPC Million at Commerce)3:42 AJhh on J95r (big blind = 800)6:04 AA on A98r2r (bb = 1200)7:44 K4o on K32r4hhJhhh (bb = 3000)917 JJ all-in preflop (bb = 4000)13:19 T6o on 953xccKx (bb = 6000)2024-02-2134 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 82: Two Thousand DollarsYour correspondent discusses why two thousand dollars is an important sum at $5/$10 and $10/$20. He also discusses his recent experiences playing $10/$20, then reviews a recent $5/$10 session.FORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE0:21 Why $2,000 is such an important threshold in mid-stakes cash games4:40 Comparing $10/$20 to $5/$107:17 KsJx on JT8xssTx7x9:54 $5/$10 NLHE session10:23 AKo on Q83rThh12:33 JJ on 993r3T14:16 A5cc on 932ccx8x15:36 AJo on 754r2cc16:32 AA on KK7rK219:13 QJo on T32r8r20:21 AJhh on 832xhh5...2024-02-0730 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 81: Filtering Poker AdviceYour correspondent discusses how to filter poker strategy advice -- which advice should be ignored and which is worth taking? How can you tell them apart, and when should you feel satisfied with uncertainty?FORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE0:16 How do you find good advice in poker?12:47 5/10 NLHE session12:56 AKss all-in preflop14:04 QJss 4bet preflop15:29 AQss on AT5r3dd4x17:42 JTcc on 942xxc9x19:03 AJo on A84ssxJx8x21:15 QQ on KQ9J723:46 QQ (again) on K75ddxKcc7x26:37 JJ all-in preflop33:01 Jackpot hand!2024-01-1737 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 80: A Tournament StoryYour correspondent explains why he chose not to go to Las Vegas to play tournaments last month, and relays how his experience playing the WSOP Main Event in 2019 shaped his skepticism about playing tournaments at all. He then reviews a recent 5/10 session.0:21 Tournament skepticism and the 2019 Main Event13:49 5/10 NLHE session (and staying off my phone)15:09 KK all-in preflop17:41 98hh QT7dxdQx9ddd19:58 99 all-in preflop23:07 QQ on T22hhxQcc5x25:26 98ss on Q98ddx4x2x28:32 AQdd 965cxc8ddTdddFORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK...2024-01-0332 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 79: Making Big Hands at 5/10/20 (And a Couple Poker-Culture Items)Your correspondent reviews a recent 5/10/20 session, then discusses "Game of Gold" and Alex O'Brien's new book "The Truth Detective."0:21 5/10/20 NLHE session1:22 AKcc on KT7r3x2:36 KQo on KK2rTdd6x4:00 AKss all-in preflop5:09 KTdd on QT8xxd6hhQx6:32 AKo on AJ4r2ss7x9:19 AQcc on AQ4ddx4xAx13:07 AA on 632rKhh15:52 QTss on JTThhx9hhh4x17:53 AdAx 995xdd3xAx19:38 T9dd on Q85hhdThhhQx21:29 J6hh on AT2hhxQxAx25:27 Thoughts on "Game of Gold"29:10 Thoughts on Alex O'Brien's "The Truth...2023-12-2040 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 78: Don't Play Private GamesYour correspondent reviews a recent break-even stretch. He then considers recent rumors of cheating in high-stakes private games and offers a simple solution: Stop playing private games, and come play poker at casinos instead. Finally, he reviews a recent 5/10 session.0:58 Why we shouldn't assume downswings have obvious causes1:34 Whiny bad-beat story: 5/5/10/20/40 KK on TT3rAx3:26 Nearly a catastrophic punt: 5/10/20 AKcc on 543ssc9sss8ssss9:37 Thoughts on Nik Airball's accusations against Mars10:45 Don't play private games12:19 *Do* play poker in casinos15:13 5/10 NLHE session16:07 KQss on 764hsh5ss4sss18:48...2023-12-0644 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 77: Challenges in Live Poker in the Next DecadeYour correspondent asks whether, in the next ten years, poker will get tougher at the same rate it has in the last ten. Then, he reviews a recent $10/$20/$40 session.2:37 Vanessa Selbst (44) vs. Kevin MacPhee (A9o) in the 2012 EPT Main Event (Watch here: )6:10 How and why players will get better in the future7:35 Why non-NLHE poker variants will continue to grow in importance13:25 $10/$20/$40 NLHE session (and an explanation of the rules of the many sub-games we played)16:20 Capped double-board PLO bomb pot: K764 on a top board of KK4 and a bottom...2023-11-1536 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 76: Blockhead's "Seat Open"Your correspondent rereads Blockhead's gritty gambling memoir "Seat Open," then reviews a 5/5/10 session that blossomed into a bigger game.11:36 5/5/10 session11:47 A7cc on 553xccAxKccc14:41 KQo on A53rJcc16:52 KTss on AKTccx7ccc6cccc19:17 We switch the game to 5/10/2019:41 55 on QT9r8dd4x21:17 J9hh on QT8ddhAx22:18 AdAx on 875xdd8xKx25:17 AcTx on 542ccxQssTxFORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HEREhttp://twitter.com/thirdwalkinghttp://crushlivepoker.com 2023-11-0128 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 75: Cash Sessions at $5/$10 and $5/$5Your correspondent recovers from a minor illness, then plays a pair of cash sessions, one at 5/10 and another at 5/5.0:22 Going to Las Vegas and getting COVID2:45 5/10 NLHE session2:51 AsAc on J53hxh2x5hhh4:12 AQo (no spade) 762sxsAsss8x7:01 77 on T82dxdKx8x10:27 AQdd on AQ2rAss7sss15:03 99 on Q97dddTx4x19:46 5/5 NLHE session20:29 TT on 993xss2x21:32 K6hh on 642cxcJccc4x23:28 KTcc on Q73xcc25:31 Q9dd on Q32xcc4ss26:57 KJdd on J52ssx2sss2x29:07 KK on 965r8...2023-10-1835 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 74: A Big Mistake in a Big GameYour correspondent ties off some loose ends from the last episode about private games, sharing his own limited experience playing in them. He also reviews a session where he made a disastrous call.0:55 Private games compared to home games2:27 What are private games actually like?6:35 My experience with a private game in a casino9:18 What can be done about more and more games going private?11:58 5/10/20 and 5/10/20/40 session12:40 (at 5/10/20) AJdd on KJJ6r415:36 (at 5/10/20/40) AQo (no heart, no club) on A76hxhTccJx23:53 A2o on A777825:25 AhKx...2023-10-0431 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 73: On Private Games and Cash Game Poker's Identity CrisisYour correspondent contemplates cash-game poker's identity crisis as more and more games go private. What do the increasing number of private games tell us about what players want poker to be? And how have pros and other serious players contributed to the downfall of public games?0:48 Is poker fundamentally a competitive activity or a friendly gambling pastime?5:05 How pros are dependent upon recreational players7:14 How the pandemic changed many players' attitudes11:07 Private games in casinos14:47 Other reasons players' attitudes towards pros have changed over time17:11 How pros have driven recreational players away 2023-09-2028 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 72: Rough Going in Cash and Tournament SessionsYour correspondent struggles with bad luck and bad vibes in a recent cash session and in a big tournament.0:20 Why this episode is what it is1:15 5/10 NLHE cash session3:33 AQo (no spade) on AJ7sxsAxTx7:22 JJ on AA4r3ddKddd9:12 KK (no heart) on 543r2hh5hhh11:30 TT on K83r13:40 KJhh on K54xxh6hhAhhh15:55 Q8hh on 964xhh3x2x18:38 KQo on KQJssx21:08 $3600 tournament review29:21 AQo all-in preflop29:52 J9ss on T96sxs2x2x34:37 AKo all-in preflop 2023-09-0636 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 71: Doyle Brunson's "Poker Wisdom of a Champion"Your correspondent looks back at the late Doyle Brunson's 1984 book "Poker Wisdom of a Champion" to see what it has to teach us about poker in 2023. He then reviews hands from a recent $1400 buyin tournament in Los Angeles, asking himself in the process if the tournament life makes sense for him. 0:19 "Poker Wisdom of a Champion"9:26 Tournament hand review - $1400 million-dollar guarantee20:11 98ss on 887xdd22:18 K4dd on A52rQccJx26:00 J9hh on T72hhx27:47 AA all-in preflophttp://twitter.com/thirdwalkinghttp://crushlivepoker.com 2023-08-1631 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 70: Poker Is Stupid (But a Jackpot Is Not)Your correspondent discusses a recent score of $16,000 in a bad-beat jackpot, then reviews an annoying day of 5/5 and 5/5/10/20. 0:15 Jackpot hand! JJ on A65AA4:53 Session review (starting at 5/5)8:38 QQ on J83ssxQcc10:01 QQ all-in preflop11:14 Double-board PLO bomb pot: A997 with A9dd on A95ccx and 842xdd14:18 (at 5/5/10/20) 85ss on 976xsx4cc6x16:28 K6dd on T74hdh3ddTddd18:03 KQdd on 982r5hh4x19:14 KhKx on J94hhx6x21:33 AJo on A85dxd5ccAx22:58 AQo (no club) on 853ccx2ss25:55 QQ on K86ddxKx4x 2023-08-0230 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 69: Trying Tournaments AgainYour correspondent reports back from a recent week-long trip to play tournaments in Las Vegas. Along the way, he compares tournaments to the cash games he usually plays and wonders if it's time to try playing tournaments more seriously. Also, he battles intense hunger while playing, then faces an ethical dilemma in a hand against an opponent who keeps exposing her cards.3:10 88 on 753ccx5x5x5:54 A7dd all-in preflop14:14 ATdd on T82rThh16:53 KQo on KJ8Q6FORUM DISCUSSION:CLICK HERE 2023-07-1926 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 68: Molly's GameYour correspondent reviews Aaron Sorkin's movie "Molly's Game" and the Molly Bloom memoir upon which it's based, finding one of the two narratives to be much, much more compelling than the other.0:55 "Molly's Game" the movie10:46 "Molly's Game" the bookThe Indiewire interview with Sorkin: https://www.indiewire.com/awards/industry/mollys-game-aaron-sorkin-jessica-chastain-idris-elba-oscars-1201915147/http://twitter.com/thirdwalkinghttp://crushlivepoker.comFORUM DISCUSSION: CLICK HERE 2023-07-0528 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 67: An Argument for the Poker DreamYour correspondent argues that the poker dream is still alive, and that poker should still market itself to players who want to win.0:22 The Jonathan Little / Matt Berkey Twitter thread13:38 Phil Galfond's argument for aspiring winning players as engines of poker's futureThe Galfond video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVw2k4D0fsc18:32 5/5/10 NLHE session18:50 TT all-in preflop21:16 AdAx on KQ8ddxTx22:41 AA on 964rJss24:56 JJ on J83ssx25:56 KK on 9723r9http://twitter.com/thirdwalkinghttp://crushlivepoker.com 2023-06-2129 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 66: Mike Matusow's "Check-Raising the Devil"A no-hand-history episode! Your correspondent shares some speculative thoughts about the future of RTA in live poker. He argues that casinos and floor staff need to be proactive about learning what solvers and RTA are and taking steps to prevent players from using them at the table. He then reviews Mike Matusow's 2009 autobiography "Check-Raising the Devil," contrasting poker of the boom era with poker today.0:21 Thoughts on the recent controversy regarding use of solvers/RTA during hands in live poker7:08 Mike Matusow's "Check-Raising the Devil"http://twitter.com/thirdwalkinghttp://crushlivepoker.com 2023-06-0725 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 65: Maintaining PerspectiveYour correspondent shares his thoughts on a recent downswing, then reviews a difficult 5/5/10 session.0:17 Your correspondent returns from Europe and reflects on taking a break4:52 Annual thoughts on tournaments and whether to play them12:52 5/5/10 NLHE session13:21 99 on 852r4ss3x15:42 AQhh on J33r16:55 K7cc on 732r18:09 88 on A95sxs2hh5hhh19:42 KK all-in preflop22:28 A tangent on spots where KK can be a preflop fold27:12 8763 in a double-board bomb pot on 643ccx9cccc2x and 854r6ss5x30:25 QsQh on J63xss9hhAhhh 2023-05-1733 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 64: Two Swingy SessionsYour correspondent, still on vacation, reviews two recent 5/5/10 sessions.1:05 Session 11:26 QQ no spade on T64ssx5x4:12 TT on T42r3ss8:27 KdKx on T75ddx3ddd11:04 AKo all-in preflop13:03 3s3x on J96ssx4xAsss14:58 KK no club on AQ5ccx7ccc3cccc18:06 AJo no diamond on QT2dxd6xKx19:49 QQ on T86r6hhTx25:51 Session 226:10 (at 2/5) AA on 875hhx27:49 (at 5/5/10) 53hh on 764shs30:38 AA all-in preflop 2023-05-0333 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 63: Ego in PokerYour correspondent discusses the role of ego in poker as it relates to the game's recent surge of heads-up challenges, and then to the state of games in LA. He then reviews a session that began with a hand he played very badly. 0:16 Upcoming plans1:08 Ego in poker11:26 The state of games in Los Angeles5/5 NLH16:24 KQcc on Q92ssx7x18:36 AKss A63xss4x9x5/5/1020:46 AKo all-in preflop22:35 AA all-in preflop23:42 KTcc all-in preflop 2023-04-1926 min

Playing High Stakes Poker Podcast#1 - Charlie WilmothCharlie Wilmoth was born and raised in West Virginia. A composer of contemporary classical music by trade, he previously taught music theory at a small liberal arts college in Ohio. He also once worked as a sportswriter. Charlie took up cash-game poker in 2015 and eventually moved to Los Angeles to play professionally. He can usually be found in public mid-stakes games, although he has played as big as 25/50/100. Charlie currently runs the poker podcast Third Man Walking and commentates for Hustler Casino Live. In addition to poker, he continues...2023-04-1351 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 62: Good For the GameYour correspondent reviews a portion of Nik Airball's recent interview with Doug Polk, in which Nik describes what it means to be "good for the game." Your correspondent discusses what being "good for the game" means in for the games he plays in and for the the lives he and other mid-stakes pros are trying to lead. The Airball/Polk interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/WTFM_dEj_XU?feature=share&t=27730:17 On being good for the game15:30 A brief recap of an annoying few weeks of poker16:10 Mistaking variance for dynamics...2023-04-0534 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 61: On Running It TwiceYour correspondent discusses running it twice -- what it does, whether it changes anything, and why it can lead to conflict in poker. He also reviews two recent 5/5/10 sessions.0:19 On running it twice12:14 5/5/10 session review12:26 Q4o on AQ3ccxQxKx14:42 K9ss on J32xssTx6sss17:58 77 on 533rTx620:57 97cc on JT6ddc9dddAx23:56 A second 5/5/10 session24:00 TT on T95rQss7x26:16 AcQx on KT8cxc27:19 AQo on Q74rAhh29:27 AKo on AAKr4532:16 KdKx on 874dxd9ddd 2023-03-1537 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 60: The Strangeness of StraddlesYour correspondent discusses the weird tension between cooperation and competition in the negotiations of ongoing straddles in cash games. He then reviews two recent midstakes cash game sessions. 0:55 On straddling9:05 5/5/10/(20) session no. 110:17 AA on AT7ddx6ddd14:47 99 all-in preflop18:06 KQo T65r6xT22:44 AJcc on 983xhh4xKx25:07 5/5/10/(20) session no. 225:15 64o on QQ7r4727:41 KTss T65r6x29:38 99 on J83r6ddJx31:02 AJo on AJ3ccxKdd8x32:00 KcKx on AT6ccc8x5x34:00 Some quick thoughts on double-board PLO bomb pots 2023-03-0136 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 59: Not Losing Versus Really WinningYour correspondent answers some requests for elaboration on a tweet he recently wrote, leading to a wide-ranging discussion that covers the live mid-stakes poker ecosystem and the distinction between not losing and really winning in live public poker games. He also discusses the (dodgy) possibilities of playing in private games or collecting rake from those games.0:22 The tweet in question, leading to a discussion about maximizing winnings in public casino games3:49 Not losing versus really winning in live cash-game poker6:42 Traveling pros as test cases10:25 Private games17:53 5/5/10 session review18:16 8c8x...2023-02-1533 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 58: Action Games in TexasYour correspondent travels to play poker in San Antonio and a city where the game was so juicy he won't even tell you where it was. Along the way, he plays double-board PLO bomb pots, encounters novel local poker customs, and wonders whether pros have it all wrong about the best places to play public live poker games.0:32 Los Angeles as compared to other poker towns1:42 A wild game in a mystery city4:39 How huge games can hide in plain sight5:20 Poker in San Antonio6:54 NLHE and double-board PLO bomb pots round...2023-02-0128 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 57: Consistency Versus VarietyYour correspondent looks back on his approach to poker in 2022 and looks ahead to 2023. Along the way, he wonders whether it's better to stay in one stake at one casino, or to play a variety of NLHE cash games at different venues. Then, he reviews a 5/10 (and then 5/10/20) cash session.0:18 How much I played poker in 20220:59 The advantages of usually playing at the same casino4:09 The case for playing at a variety of casinos and stakes7:45 5/10 NLHE session9:14 66 on J65cxcQx13:01 KK all-in preflop14:45 AQcc on 882rQhh7hhh19:01 QdQx...2023-01-1830 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 56: Don't Make It WorseYour correspondent reviews two 5/10 sessions in the midst of an annoying downswing.0:18 An extremely long metaphor about luck in poker3:25 The venerable tradition of lying about your cards after you muck5:17 Bad luck and downswingingForum Discussion on this episode: CLICK HERE8:00 5/10 NLHE session no. 18:09 JJ on T73cxcJx9:46 A9o on 976r3cc5x13:38 AKdd on 862ssxAsssKx15:13 33 on Q43r6cc17:31 JJ on AT6r19:53 Q9o on JT8hxh21:46 5/10 NLHE session no. 222:07 J5o on J52...2023-01-0436 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 55: Finding Drama in PokerYour correspondent ruminates on the way poker is used for dramatic purposes in books and movies, and contrasts that with the reality of winning in cash-game poker, which, if you're doing it right, isn't terribly dramatic. He then reviews an interesting but sometimes frustrating 5/10 session.0:20 Your correspondent appears in a poker scene in a music video3:25 Where does drama in poker come from, and how does the reality of poker conflict with traditional fictional narratives?4:45 The plot arc of "Rounders," and some speculation about Mike McDermott's life since the end of the movie7:54 Parallels...2022-12-2132 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 54: Running a Poker Staking Business, With Marc GooneYour correspondent talks with Crush Live Poker coach, Hustler Casino Live commentator and high-stakes poker pro Marc Goone about staking up-and-coming poker players.2:10 Marc joins2:39 What this business is and how it developed3:32 Why do you back players, and how do you find the right players to back?8:00 How do you prevent theft?9:45 On finding players who don’t fit the typical demographic profile13:23 What’s difficult about teaching poker, and what’s hardest to learn15:28 On teaching players how to decide what pieces...2022-12-0732 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 53: Listener Q+A: Poker Coaching and That Huge HCL PotYour correspondent turns to his new assistant Robert to relay his poker thoughts as he recovers from laryngitis. Robert, though, has other ideas.0:18 Introducing Robert5:25 Life update and thoughts on the current state of poker in Los Angeles9:10 The $870,000 Hustler Casino Live pot between Nik Airball and Buttonclickr, and its aftermath18:32 Listener Q+A: Benefits of poker coaching21:25 Do you need an accountant who specializes in poker income?23:07 Getting started as a pro25:33 What are the lowest stakes where you can make a living?http://twitter.com/thirdwalking 2022-11-2328 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 52: Double-Board PLO Bomb Pots, With Bart HansonYour correspondent discusses double-board PLO bomb pots with Crush Live Poker head honcho Bart Hanson, who helps him through two hands and explains core strategies for these sorts of pots.3:02 Bart joins12:29 $50 double-board PLO bomb pot, eight-handed. Hero has A753hhxx on the buttonFlops 400: T32ccx, Q65hhx. Everyone checksTurns 400: Accc, 7x. Everyone checksRivers 400: 8x, 2hhh. (So hero has aces and threes on the top board and the nut flush on the bottom board.) Small blind bets 300, big blind calls. It folds...2022-11-0247 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 51: Getting Better Over TimeAfter a brief look at recent developments in the Garrett Adelstein / Robbi Jade Lew controversy, your correspondent reflects on changes in the poker landscape since the start of the poker boom. (Topics include the 2003 WSOP Main Event and the recent YouTube release of the 2011 poker documentary "Grinders.") He then reviews an overbet jam in a recent 5/10 hand.0:23 Adelstein/Lew controversy3:36 Keeping up with (or surpassing) the poker competition over time4:45 Two hand reviews from the 2003 WSOP Main Event5:17 AcAx vs. KcQx vs. 77 on K83xcc5x2ccc6:52...2022-10-1928 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 50: The Robbi vs. Garrett Poker Cheating AllegationsYour correspondent discusses last week's controversial Hustler Casino Live hand, in which Robbi Jade Lew called Garrett Adelstein's massive all-in with J4o on TT93chch, leading Adelstein to accuse her of cheating. He discusses whether he thinks Robbi was cheating (maybe not?) and whether Garrett handled the situation well. In the second half, he reviews a recent 5/10 session that featured two especially difficult decisions in response to aggression from his opponents.0:16 The J4o hand20:15 5/10 NLHE session20:27 AKo (red) on KQ8ssxJxQx23:15 AQo (red) on AQ8rJss6x 2022-10-0535 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 49: An Anarchic Weekend 5/10/20 SessionYour correspondent tries to dodge variance and an especially surly opponent in a weekend-evening 5/10/20 session.5/102:32 Lojack vs. cutoff on 532ddx4ddd9dddd8:55 JhJd on 872hhxQx2x5/10/2013:43 QTdd on QT9ssx15:19 A9cc on 986ssx16:15 AQo on AQTr6hh3hhh18:50 KQo on 852ddxQx20:23 33 on 432hhx7x8x23:01 KQo on KJ6ssx8sss4x24:45 AhJx on T53rKhhAxhttp://twitter.com/thirdwalkin...thirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.comhttp...2022-09-2127 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 48: Winning Is BoringYour correspondent thinks about why winning in poker can feel less intense than losing, then reviews a complex bluff at 5/5/10/20.0:30 TT hypothetical3:01 Feeling less when you're winning6:34 What losing streaks feel like9:13 Why high-stakes poker culture can be so dull10:48 Why narratives about non-crushers are more interesting14:42 Interesting pot at 5/5/10/20: 99 on 865ssx2x5ssshttp://twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com http://crushlivepoker.com 2022-09-0726 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 47: On Giving ActionYour correspondent looks back on a fun couple of weeks that included winning a table share of a $100,000 jackpot, running hot in poker, and debuting as a commentator at Hustler Casino Live. He then considers what it means to give action and why giving action can be good, especially in streamed games.0:21 Winning a jackpot table share5:49 Running hot8:17 Giving actionHand discussed: Andy Stacks' Q8o vs. Double M's AA on T872522:33 On whether Garrett Adelstein is one poker's greatest playerstwitter.com/thirdwalking...2022-08-1726 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 46: Fighting Against OurselvesYour correspondent fights against his default tendency to play poker too cautiously, especially in double-board bomb pots and bounty games. He also reviews a 5/10 session in which he develops unusual dynamics with his opponents.1:19 "Natural" talent in sports and poker4:00 How studying poker can make us play it less distinctively7:42 How we can improve at poker by fighting against our default tendencies9:06 My difficulties with double-board hold-em bomb pots, double-board PLO bomb pots, and bounties16:50 5/10 NLHE session17:06 QQ on JT5r4rQ22:15 KJss on KJ5...2022-08-0334 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 45: Two Strange 5/10 SessionsYour correspondent recaps two 5/10 sessions on consecutive days, reviewing 15 hands, including four that fell within a single hour of poker that nearly broke his brain.0:48 The effects of switching casinos2:28 AA (no heart) on JT8r2hh7hhh5:10 KdKx on J52ddx3x8:17 KK (no diamond) on 732rJdd6x11:16 KK on Q76rJssAx13:12 KK (not a typo!) (and no spade) on AJ8sxs16:08 QTo on T54r3ddQx18:28 QQ preflop spot19:22 AQdd on 554dhh2x22:35 Session two (5/10 no limit)2022-07-2043 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 44: Mixed Games, Poker Culture & Rock Music, With Steve AlbiniYour correspondent speaks with iconic rock guitarist and recording engineer Steve Albini, who has recorded Nirvana, the Pixies and PJ Harvey, and who recently won his second WSOP bracelet.0:16 Introduction2:16 Steve Albini joins3:10 Albini discusses his job as a recording engineer5:04 What kinds of sounds Albini is known for7:31 How Albini became a serious poker player8:35 Mixed games10:03 Adjusting to new constraints in poker14:42 What Albini likes about poker16:40 Stylized sociopathy in poker and music (excerpt: Shellac, "Crow," used with permission)2022-07-0645 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 43: Listener Q+A: Dealing With BurnoutYour correspondent returns to his review of new Live at the Bike executive producer Houston Curtis’ book, then answers three questions from listeners.1:41 Joey Ingram’s interview with Houston Curtis and the fallout from the last Third Man Walking episode9:27 Dealing with burnout (and why burnout might not be a bad thing)15:59 Having discipline as a pro (in interacting with recreational players, in game selection, and in bankroll management)19:57 Should we worry about professional poker players?twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.comcrushlivepoker.com 2022-06-1525 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 42: New LATB Executive Producer’s Shady ‘Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist'Your correspondent reviews new Live at the Bike executive producer Houston Curtis’ 2020 book Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, which chronicles Curtis’ sketchy past as a card mechanic and as a player featured in the movie Molly’s Game. Then, your correspondent reviews an overbet bluff jam in a fun 5/10 session.0:16 My leaving LATB and why I read this book3:04 Houston Curtis’ bio4:45 Curtis’ book Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist5:54 Curtis’ cheating in an underground blackjack game6:22 Deck-switching in an underground poker game7:52 How Curtis got to play in Molly Blo...2022-06-0127 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 41: Self-Awareness in Poker and More on CheatingYour correspondent discusses whether self-awareness is a good trait for a poker player, then connects that topic to the recent spate of cheating allegations in the high-stakes poker community. From there, he examines what, if anything, can be done. In the second half of the episode, your correspondent reviews a recent late-night 5/10 session.0:33 Self-awareness5:10 Is it good to be self-aware in poker?9:15 Why poker resists introspection10:14 Why someone might cheat16:43 5/10 NL session17:04 7d7x on Q75dxd19:27 TT on AT6r8dd9x21:19 JJ all-in preflop23:30 AxJs on A87...2022-05-1831 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 40: Cheating, Hidden Effects on Winrates, and a Tricky 5/10 SessionYour correspondent briefly discusses the series of cheating allegations tearing through the poker world. He then describes two hidden factors that can bring a live winrate down, before reviewing a 5/10 session full of tricky decisions. 0:27 Cheating4:27 Two hidden factors that can affect a winrate5:15 Rake6:09 Pro playing an open-limp strategy from the small blind in a flat-drop game7:44 Recs (correctly) adjusting to the loosest players11:52 5/10 NLHE session12:27 KK on K76r8ss4x15:20 KK vs. AQ all-in preflop16:11 Black QQ on 965rJhhJx20:26 AThh on QJ8hxh5xQx25:17...2022-05-0433 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 39: Poker & Pop Culture, With Martin Harris2:15 Where poker came from3:36 Gambling on steamboats5:41 Poker in the Old West -- why was poker popular despite the possibility of violence?10:35 Early poker strategy books13:13 Poker in the middle and upper classes16:02 Early club poker in Los Angeles/Gardena19:15 How fictionalized poker games help writers develop characters22:19 How poker is depicted as masculine25:54 Reality TV as a precursor to cards-up televised poker28:53 Cliched plot elements in fictionalized pokerBuy Poker & Pop Culture: twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Poker-Pop-Culture-Americas-Favorite...2022-04-2037 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 38: Allow Me to Reintroduce MyselfYour correspondent reviews some 5/10 hands from a frustrating week of poker, then introduces himself to the CLP audience.HANDS:0:46--Hand 1: KK $2900eff 5/103:50--Hand 2: AK5:36--Hand 3: AA7:10 My history in poker 18:13 Playing poker on stream 20:25 Becoming a pro 21:21 Moving to Los Angelestwitter.com/thirdwalking thirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2022-04-0629 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 37: On Having a Life Separate From PokerThe transition of Third Man Walking to Crush Live Poker will happen next episode, which will be released Wednesday, April 6.0:18 Win rates and what stakes to play4:15 High-stakes poker feels weird7:17 Why I *need* high-stakes poker to feel weird14:26 Why playing bigger games is hard18:20 10/20 NLHE TT 5bet all-in preflop20:36 20/40 NLHE AKo (no heart) on AQ6r2hh7hhh22:27 AxKh on 822hhx4x23:20 QQ on 662r9hh25:18 AA on AK8r8828:35 AxKh on J97hhhQxTx29:56 KK on...2022-03-1534 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 36: Tournament TroublesYour correspondent reflects on his recent tournament frustrations and upon the difficulty of assessing his level of ability.0:48 An announcement2:21 Tournament session review: $1100 LAPC event6:24 800 bb KQdd on K96xxdJdd15:17 Bullet no. 215:56 600 bb KThh on Q97hhxTxKx18:57 800 bb AKdd vs AQcc all-in preflop20:18 $1100 satellite review20:29 1500 bb J8o on QT5hxxAhh23:58 General tournament thoughts and anxietiestwitter.com/thirdwalkinginstagram.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2022-03-0130 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 35: Multi-Way Pots and Funky Showdowns at 5/10Your correspondent reviews a 5/10 session that includes plenty of tricky multi-way pots.1:31 AdKx on AT9xdd3:00 KK on KJ77A5:08 KQo (no club) on K32xcc7:23 KJo on 544rKdd2x9:05 AK facing big blind 3bet and small blind 5bet jam11:17 AKcc on Q55ddx3ddd13:07 99 on 433ccxJhh5hhh15:09 KQo (no diamond) Q62r7ddTdddtwitter.com/thirdwalkinginstagram.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2022-02-1518 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 34: A Fresh Look at the Live Poker EcosystemYour correspondent reexamines the live poker economy, then reviews a swingy 5/10 session.1:17 The effects of rake3:42 Hypothetical hand: AA on A74ddx4ddd5:13 The effects of tighter games6:25 Live poker vs. online poker8:48 The effects of poker vlogs10:57 The effects of pros, especially international pros12:47 The emergence of live poker markets throughout the US14:23 5/10 NLHE session16:23 KcKx on Q84ccxThh6ccc19:37 AA no clubs on K94xcc22:10 AsKx on K52xss7x6sss23:24 AQo no diamonds on A83xdd7cc9x25:16 ATo on QTXT 2022-02-0134 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 33: Coolers and Double-Board Bomb Pots at 10/20Your correspondent reviews an ill-fated recent 10/20 session.0:56 5/10 vs 10/204:50 AKo on AKTddx7x8:43 NLH double-board bomb pots12:47 Double-board bomb pot: KK on KQ7r and 763 two-tone15:03 AdKx on K32xdd8x9ddd17:29 KdKs on T62ddxJss9x19:58 (at 5/10) AA on 653xss3xtwitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2022-01-1823 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 32: Tips for Aspiring ProsYour correspondent lists 12 tips for poker players who'd like to play the game for living.1:54 Consider other options3:15 Be realistic4:13 Understand how you think about money5:14 Ask yourself if you're a gambling addict5:29 Focus on cash games unless you have good reasons not to6:32 Learn from other pros, but don't compare yourself to them too much9:29 Don't be ego-driven10:48 Work hard12:16 Learn about money14:09 Create a lifestyle that's sustainable for you15:46 Be open to side revenue streams16:33 Keep your eye on the exit17:10 5/10 NLH...2022-01-0432 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 31: Don't Be This GuyYour correspondent reflects on an annoying recent experience, then reviews a recent 5/10 session where he tried to induce bluffs, and did some bluffing of his own.0:18 Don't be this pro4:38 5/10 NLHE4:52 AhAx on 765hxh6x2x7:45 Brief reflection on the AA hand, two days later9:16 QTcc on 642xccThh2hhh12:00 87dd on 976hhh9x6x15:25 AThh on T88ssh9xJxFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2021-12-2121 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 30: The Importance of Having a PlanYour correspondent discusses why it's important to approach poker with a coherent strategy.Dan Zack's tweet: Q9cc call-in to Bart Hanson's show: twitter.com/Dan__Zack/status/1391133363067670530www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7WAEQF2TsE1:33 Why pros can win despite not necessarily being smarter than their opponents5:22 QQ as a limp-call preflop and the expanding-brain meme8:09 Humility and making the obvious play9:24 5/10/20 session10:00 QJo on button in $50 bomb pot on QJ7ccx11:32 AA on button on J97rAdd15:03 AKo UTG on KQ4r17:49 AKo in...2021-12-0731 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 29: Tough Spots at 5/10Your correspondent reviews a recent 5/10 session that shows how tricky Los Angeles opponents can be.1:20 TcTx on J86ccxJxJx6:15 6s6x on A73ssx9:30 T7hh on T76cxx2cc5x11:30 QQ first blind vs. second blind13:19 $50 bomb pot with QJo on T92cxcAxFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2021-11-1619 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 28: The Live Poker Economy and Poker Vlogging, With Yale GreenfieldYale Greenfield rejoins Third Man Walking to discuss the aftereffects of COVID on the poker economy; traveling to play poker in the Southwest; playing at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas; and his new vlog, LiveKingPoker.Check out Yale's vlog: LiveKingPoker.comtwitter.com/LiveKingPoker0:52 Yale "LiveKingPoker" Greenfield1:28 Traveling for poker2:17 Did quarantine make you a better poker player?5:25 Poker in Arizona, Las Vegas and LA10:20 Post-COVID live poker games and how they're changing17:20 Tournaments at the World Series of Poker19:50 LiveKingPoker24:11 5/10/20 NLHE cash...2021-11-0246 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 27: I Hate Las VegasYour correspondent reviews a brief trip to play in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and discusses why he probably won't be going back anytime soon.0:37 Why I used to like tournaments2:48 QQ (no club) on JJTcxx8cc5:55 JJ all-in preflop7:30 I don't like Las Vegas!10:10 Waiting in line and playing 5/1012:15 The experience of playing the Millionaire Maker14:50 Why play tournaments?16:20 Tourmanent FOMOTwitter: @Email: thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2021-10-1919 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 26: Back to Tournament PokerYour correspondent prepares to return to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.0:19 Tournament poker as a psychedelic art exhibit5:35 $1100 tournament at Commerce Casino7:00 Frustrating aspects of tournament culture8:33 QsQc on T73hxh5xJhhh10:06 A2cc in lojack on AJ5hxhAdd5ddd11:32 KsKx in cutoff on QJTr5ssJx14:05 Are tournaments worth my time?14:58 5/10/20 session15:12 97hh in cutoff on J93r9cc7x18:51 KJcc in straddle on T88rQdd23:19 TT in sb on KT8xdd6x4xFollow me on Twitter: twitter...2021-10-0528 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 25: Big Pots at 10/20/40In the first mid-month session review episode, your correspondent looks back at a juicy 10/20/40 NLHE session.5/100:38 AQss on J43sxs5x10/20/403:32 JJ on J65AT5:22 QJhh on K55ddxTx7:19 JJ on 852dsdJss10:00 85o in bomb pot on 764r8hh2x(There's 1295 in the pot on the turn, not 1195, and 2495 in the pot on the river.)12:02 A8ss on A98rJssKxtwitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2021-09-2116 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 24: The Biggest Game of My LifeYour correspondent reviews the biggest session of his life, a 25/25/50/50/100 stream on Live at the Bike.Here's the Live at the Bike stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DIOM13h7wk1:16 Why poker is humbling2:22 5/5/50/50 86dd on AA9xdd5x4ddd5:58 Big hand, big pot rule7:20 Session review: 25/25/50/50/100 on Live at the Bike8:55 A6o in bomb pot on A64r4210:37 K9hh straight flush on A7658xhhhh14:39 K4o in bomb pot on KQ4hxhThhh2x16:27 Ax7d in bomb pot on A32xddAdddTdddd18:22 33 on 753...2021-09-0729 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 23: Normalize Calling the ClockYour correspondent discusses a high-variance month of LA poker, then rants about why it's okay to call the clock. Finally, he reviews a swingy 5/10/20 session.0:23 LA variance0:59 AcAh on button on Q87xss4x9sss4:24 QJdd on button on T64hddQhh7hhh8:35 Unpleasantness at the table10:14 Normalize calling the clock19:17 5/10/20 No-limit hold-em session19:58 88 in cutoff 998xhh7hhh2x23:12 AA in cutoff on KQ22725:15 A2o (no clubs) in middle position in bomb pot on 422xxx9cc5x28:59 AA in hijack30:15 86o (no spades) in hijack in bomb...2021-08-0334 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 22: Grinding in TexasYour correspondent recaps a week of poker in Dallas. Along the way, he discusses double-board PLO bomb pots, the perils of facing unknown opponents, and the differences between typical games and games that are streamed.1:00 The best aspects of Texas poker2:07 Double-board PLO bomb pots3:05 Double-board PLO bomb pot hand history$5000 effective, $15 bomb potMy hand: 7543xxssFlop $120:First board: Q98ssxSecond board: 763ssxChecks to middle position, who bets $60. I call in position. Small blind callsTurn $300:First turn: 5s (Q98ssx5...2021-07-0625 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 21: How Big a Bankroll Do I Need?Your correspondent discusses bankroll issues, then reviews a massive $5/$5/$50/$50 cash game session.Note: This episode does not address the question of when to go pro, which lingers in the background of many questions about bankroll. I may address that topic in a future episode.0:25 What bankroll do you need?6:50 Shot-taking9:30 Why getting better is the best way to address bankroll concerns13:11 Live session review: $5/$5/$50/$5015:48 AA in cutoff on Q739517:29 AA in hijack vs limp-3bettor19:53 QQ in small blind vs. button 3bettor on K96ddx21:47 AdKx in blinds...2021-06-0136 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 20: The Art of UnderreactingA series of stories about poker players underreacting to seemingly noteworthy events.Twitter: Email: twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com 2021-05-0423 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 19: A Former Detainee Becomes a Poker Champion, With Ilyas MuradiRecent WPT champion Ilyas Muradi joins Third Man Walking to discuss his improbable path to poker glory.I learned about Muradi's story from the following articles:Sean Chaffin: "WPT champion's journey: Ilyas Muradi transitions from detention to domination" www.worldpokertour.com/news/wpt-cham…o-domination/Charles Rabin: "From immigration 'cage' to newest poker champ at Hard Rock. An Afghan refugee's luck returns"www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immi…e248830954.htmlSpencer Woodman: "'Solitary Voices' detainee wins big, but remains in immigration limbo" www.icij.org/inside-icij/2021/0…immigration-limbo/2021-04-0654 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 18: Navigating the High Stakes, With Marc GooneRapper, YouTuber, Live at the Bike commentator and high-stakes crusher Marc Goone joins your correspondent to talk about what he likes and dislikes about big no-limit games.0:18 Introduction2:25 Marc Goone3:50 "Seeing people as bags of money"7:10 High-stakes politics14:25 Competition and variance20:55 Does poker have a low ceiling?26:38 $5/$10 NL KTdd40:20 Outdoor poker in LA42:05 Session recap: $5/$10 NLCheck out Marc's YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/marcgooneHere's the video we're talking about: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpct2yR3-acMarc's Twitter: twitter...2021-03-0257 min

Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 17: Poker and SurvivorA rant about live private home games, and a comparison of poker with the show Survivor that leads into a discussion of whether poker requires us to lie.0:23 Live private games and COVID7:45 What your correspondent has been up to10:05 Poker and SurvivorHere's the Reddit comment mentioned at around 16:00.2021-02-0221 min $NEPA Sports Radio The Game\'s Podcast$ NEPA Sports Radio The Game's PodcastAugust 6, 2014 Sports Blitz Interview with Charlie WilmothCK talks Pirates Baseball with Charlie Wilmoth, creator of the Bucs Dugout SB Nation Blog.2014-08-0709 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: On Russell Martin, Joel Hanrahan and the Pirates' offseasonThe Bucs Dugout Podcast is back. David and I discuss Larry Broadway and Kyle stark; the Jeff Karstens and Charlie Morton decisions; the signings of Russell Martin and Jason Grilli; whether the Pirates should trade Joel Hanrahan; and much more.2012-12-2000 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Reviewing our 2012 predictionsIn the latest edition of the Bucs Dugout Podcast, David and I review our preseason projections, which, as it turns out, were a little too pessimistic. We discuss the futures of Clint Barmes, Joel Hanrahan and Jason Grilli, wonder about the impact of Andrew McCutchen's August swoon on the Pirates' fortunes, and ask how the Pirates ought to evaluate Clint Hurdle after what turned out to be a rough season for him.2012-10-0400 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Is The Pirates' Minor-League System Good Enough?David, Wilbur Miller and I talk about the futures of Neal Huntington and Greg Smith, and we review the seasons the Pirates' top minor-leaguers have had. Thanks to Wilbur for joining us, thanks to David and Wilbur for working through a ton of technical issues with me, and thanks to me for spending like three hours editing this stupid thing. You are welcome.2012-09-2000 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: The Point In The Season Where Anything Can HappenDavid and I discuss the way we think about the remainder of the season. We also discuss the Astros series, the upcoming Cubs series, what's going on with the Pirates' injuries, and a few topics from around baseball.2012-09-0700 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: On The Pirates' Struggles And The Departure Of Erik BedardDavid and I are in fine ranting form as we discuss the release of Erik Bedard, the promotion of Chase d'Arnaud and Major League Baseball's TV deal with ESPN. We also examine the Pirates' recent struggles (taking on the Pirates' decisions to favor veterans over youngsters) and ask how much the Bucs' upcoming opponents matter.2012-08-2900 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: On The Bullpen And The Padres SeriesDavid and I discuss the Padres series; the Pirates' awful bullpen and roster management; the departure of Juan Cruz; the reasons for the Pirates' recent slide; and Melky Cabrera, Andrew McCutchen and the batting title.2012-08-2400 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: The Aftermath Of A 19-Inning WinDavid and I discuss the Pirates' draining 19-inning win, roster moves the Pirates might make in its aftermath, and the Pirates' chances of holding off the Cardinals and either the Dodgers or Giants down the stretch as they continue to battle for a playoff spot.2012-08-2000 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Tears For Travis SniderDavid and I discuss A.J. Burnett's one-hitter, as well as the Pirates' trades for Travis Snider, Gaby Sanchez and Chad Qualls and the impact of those moves on the Pirates' roster. After the flip, I talk about Snider with Tom Dakers of Bluebird Banter, who isn't a fan of the deal from the Blue Jays' perspective.2012-08-0200 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: James McDonald Struggles, Kevin Correia Requests TradeDavid and I discuss James McDonald's struggles, Kevin Correia's trade request, the debuts of Wandy Rodriguez and Starling Marte, the possibility of dealing Joel Hanrahan, what we expect the Pirates to do at the trading deadline, and whether the Bucs are well-positioned for a playoff run.2012-07-3000 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Weighing In On The Wandy Rodriguez TradeFinally, an actual trade to discuss! David and I discuss the Wandy Rodriguez trade -- what the Pirates are getting, what they gave up (in Robbie Grossman, Rudy Owens and Colton Cain), and what the addition of Rodriguez means for their rotation beyond 2012. We also discuss the possibility of adding an outfielder, specifically focusing on Shane Victorino and Alfonso Soriano. We talk about the ongoing Jose Tabata saga and briefly reexamine Neal Huntington's job performance.2012-07-2500 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Pirates Mid-Year GradesIn this All-Star break edition, David and I give out mid-year grades to the Pirates' players.2012-07-1000 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: What Should Pirates Do At Trade Deadline?David and I discuss the Pirates' recent play against the Astros, their status in the NL Central, Joel Hanrahan's recent pitching, the Pirates' outfield situation, and what the team might do at the trading deadline.2012-07-0600 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Previewing The CardinalsDavid and I talk Cardinals with Dan Moore of Viva El Birdos and SB Nation St. Louis. Also, we discuss last night's game, the Pirates' approach to the trade deadline, and recent roster moves.2012-06-2900 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Now That Things Are Going Well ...David and I discuss the Pirates' recent roster moves, Brad Lincoln and Kevin Correia, the upcoming series against the Phillies, the Kevin Youkilis trade and more.2012-06-2500 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Previewing The TwinsDavid and I discuss Pedro Alvarez and upcoming changes to the pitching staff. After the flip, I talk to Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com and HardballTalk about the upcoming series against the Twins.2012-06-2000 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: A Look At The 2013 RotationIt's just me and David in the latest edition of the Bucs Dugout Podcast. We discuss Charlie Morton's injury, the 2013 rotation, Jameson Taillon's struggles, and the rumors that the Pirates are interested in Chase Headley.2012-06-1400 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Reviewing The Pirates' DraftDavid, WTM and I talk about the first two days of the Pirates' draft. We started recording this at about 5:00 p.m., in about the ninth round. We discuss all the picks made up to that point, and also briefly discuss Stetson Allie and Alex Presley.2012-06-0600 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: MLB Draft PreviewIn this edition of the podcast, David and I discuss the upcoming MLB Draft with Baseball America's Jim Callis in the first half, and then Bucs Dugout's Vlad in the second. Topics: Will Albert Almora, Mike Zunino or another top talent fall to the Bucs at No. 8? Is Lucas Giolito worth taking? Why is everybody sleeping on Marcus Stroman? Are the Bucs still considering Deven Marrero? And might they end up with Max Fried when all is said and done?2012-06-0300 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Previewing The Brewers, And Assessing Charlie MortonIn this edition of the podcast, David and I talk to Kyle Lobner of Brew Crew Ball (@BrewCrewBall) about the Brewers' struggles this season. We also discuss the recent performances of Charlie Morton, Jose Tabata, Neil Walker and (on a more positive note) James McDonald. We also address the promotion of Jordy Mercer.2012-05-3100 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Previewing The Mets, And What To Do About The Pirates' OffenseWe talk about the Mets with Eno Sarris of Amazin' Avenue, Fangraphs, and Rotoworld and catch up on the careers of Jason Bay, Ronny Cedeno and Ike Davis in the process. David and I also discuss potential moves the Bucs could make to address their offense.2012-05-2100 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: On Following A Perennial LoserIn this episode: an interview with Sam Dingman of Baltimorons about the beauty and pain of following a losing baseball team. (I also recently did an interview for Sam's podcast, and as I mention, his podcast is very funny, and I recommend you check it out.) Also, David and I discuss the demotion of Alex Presley, the return of Evan Meek and other recent events surrounding the Pirates.2012-05-1800 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Minor-League EditionThis week features David and I chatting with Wilbur Miller in an extra-long episode about the Pirates' minor leagues, beginning with the Bucs' 40-man roster, then heading to West Virginia and moving up through the system from there.2012-05-1000 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Looking Ahead To The NationalsA smorgasbord this time: Updates on Jeff Karstens and Chris Leroux; a look ahead at Adam LaRoche, the Bryce Harper / Cole Hamels story, and the Washington Nationals in general; Charlie Morton's mechanics; the Pirates' lack of walks; and Jose Tabata and Pirates basestealing.2012-05-0700 min

Bucs Dugout PodcastBucs Dugout Podcast: Rob Neyer InterviewEpisode No. 10 of the Bucs Dugout Podcast features an interview with Baseball Nation's Rob Neyer about the current state of the Pirates and about goings-on around baseball. David and I also discuss last night's game, the demotion of Evan Meek, and the state of the Pirates' farm system.2012-05-0200 min