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The Drew Lane ShowJon Gosselin’s Poor Learning Curve – November 24, 2025Jon (and Kate +8) Gosselin got married again, Me-me-Meghan Markle Harper's Bazaar interview, Tara Reid claims she was drugged, Gary Graff joins us with rock music news, and more of Akaash Singh's terrible wife.
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The Killer Cares fundraiser is one week away. Make sure to join us in Keego Harbor Friday December 5th. PLUS! Black Friday/Small Business Saturday is Giving Weekend at Kimball Appliance. This year’s beneficiary is The Tom Kowalski Foundation which is dedicated to helping children in need. Everything store-wide will be at the lowe...
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Upswing Poker Level-UpAlways Bet in These 5 SituationsPlay and improve for free with Lucid Poker GIVEAWAY: Want to win a $3,000 trip to Las Vegas to play the WPT Prime Championship? Sign up for Lucid Poker and play just 1 hand on any leaderboard to give yourself a chance to win. If you start your free trial and climb into the top 10 of a leaderboard, you can unlock even more entries in the giveaway. Good luck! Watch 'STOP C-Betting Out of Position (It's Costing You Money)' Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood reveal five key flop scenarios where...
2025-11-1216 minUpswing Poker Level-Up7 Cash Game Tips that Print MoneyThe Lucid Poker Trainer is FREE starting on November 10th! Watch 'Top 5 Spots to Bluff in Poker'. Learn seven essential strategies to dominate live and online cash games with host Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood. From value betting thinly to attacking capped ranges, this episode breaks down the habits that separate winners from everyone else at the table. View the written version of this episode. 00:00 Tip 1 03:52 Tip 2 07:42 Tip 3 12:30 Tip 4 15:08 Tip 5 18:50 Tip 6 22:55 Tip 7 In this episode...
2025-11-0525 minUpswing Poker Level-UpTop 5 Spots to Bluff in PokerUse coupon code LEVELUP and get $50 off the new Lab 2.0 Watch the 'Winning Money in Multiway Pots' episode on YouTube Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood reveal the five most profitable bluffing spots in poker that every serious player should master. Learn how to identify and exploit bluffing opportunities—like paired boards, delayed c-bets, and favorable runouts—to outthink your opponents and win more pots. View the written version of this episode here. 00:00 Tip 1 05:06 Tip 2 09:15 Tip 3 12:28 Tip 4 16:03 Tip 5 In this episode of the...
2025-10-2219 minUpswing Poker Level-Up5 Solver Strategies That Suck in Real LifeUse coupon code LEVELUP and get $50 off the new Lab 2.0. Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood reveal five popular solver strategies that actually hurt your win rate against real-life opponents. From misguided three-bets to weak river plays, they break down when and why "playing like a computer" can cost you money—and how to exploit human tendencies instead. View the written version of this episode here. 00:00 Tip 1 03:05 Tip 2 05:30 Tip 3 08:38 Tip 4 10:19 Tip 5 In this episode of Upswing Poker Level Up, hosts Mike Brady and Gary Bl...
2025-10-1511 minUpswing Poker Level-Up3 Mistakes That Cost You Money in PokerAvoiding just a few critical mistakes could be the key to unlocking your win rate at the poker table. In this episode of the Upswing Poker Level-Up podcast, Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood break down the three biggest leaks that crush players at low stakes—and how to fix them. Get instant access to the Preflop Prodigy app View the written version of this episode 00:00 Mistake #1 – Playing Too Passively 02:03 Mistake #2 – Missing Thin Value Bets 08:06 Mistake #3 – Calling with Bluff Catchers 12:52 Bonus Mistake – Playing While Tilted In this episo...
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F-Buddies with Mike and AndyEpisode 189 - Caitlin Clark (F-Buddies with Mike & Andy)Mike Wendt and Andy Ferg preview next week's LIVE show from the Cabaret Lounge! Plus, Caitlin Clark sold out the Boston Garden, Tom Brady is banging EVERYONE, TSA is annoying, and our MOUNT RUSHMORE of Always Sunny episodes... and other nonsense. We're the food show your deserve.Special THANKS to The Gary Girolamo Group, Ben Franklin Print Co., Twisted Fate Brewing, Anthony's Roast Beef, Cabaret Lounge & Jamie's Roast Beef!Thanks to the very talented Mark DiChiara for the original F-Buddies theme music.
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Sunday PapersSunday Papers w/ Greg and Mike Ep: 272 7/13/25What’s Happening with Gary Coleman, Tom Brady is on the prowl and a chatbot on X’s AI is edgy enough to have his own podcast.
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2025-07-131h 20The Drew Lane ShowMary Lou Retton: America’s Sourpuss – July 8, 2025Mary Lou Retton's DUI Cop Cam, Gary Coleman murdered, Jennifer Anniston hypnotized by new boyfriend, grifter Billy McFarland, Scarlett Johansson: highest grossing actor, and Michael Madson's final days.
Andy Green gracefully turns down our money. He's still cranking out content though.
Maz is planning on working out with Drew tomorrow. Maz was in the Home Plate Club last night.
Amal Clooney will not let you use your cell phone in her house.
The Mary Lou Retton DUI cop cam has been released.
Gary Coleman's widow failed a lie detector test about murdering the Diff'rent Strokes actor.
Billy McFarland is trying...
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Tread PerilouslyTread Perilously -- The Brady Bunch: The WinnerTread Perilously's WandaVision month continues with an episode The Brady Bunch called "The Winner." When Cindy comes home with a trophy for winning a jacks tournament at the park, Bobby laments that he is the only member of the family to lack an award. Talking it over with Mike and Carol, he resolves to win at something. Anything. It soon leads to strife with the other kids as he becomes an increasingly sore loser. But will the Kartoon King offer him the chance to be the right sort of winner? And will Bobby learn the true value of co...
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The Sports Card CEO PodcastEpisode 8: Baseball Special Preview | Player EvaluationsIn this episode of the SportsCard CEO, the hosts discuss various aspects of the sports card hobby, including personal updates, market trends, and evaluations of player prospects. They delve into the significance of recent card sales, the impact of player performance on card values, and the dynamics of the market as they assess both established players and rising prospects. The conversation also features a segment called 'Hot or Not,' where they evaluate the potential of various players in the current market landscape. The conversation also touches on strategies for buying and selling cards, emphasizing the importance of timing...
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The Overdogs PodcastTransgender Boxing Champ Wants to KO "Transphobic" Jake Shields in Dirty BoxingFor this week's episode of the Overdogs Podcast, hosted by "Platinum" Mike Perry, Mac Mally, and Ice Bagz, we’re joined by Brady, the “Non-Binary Ninja,” and the first-ever trans boxing champion. In this episode, the guys discuss MMA fighters hitting on Brady, a potential fight with Jake Shields in Dirty Boxing, why Brady doesn’t fight women, being kicked out of gyms as a trans athlete, and much more.
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0:00 - 1:10 - Coming Up
1:11- 2:25 - Intro
2:26 - 6:29 - Mike’s Hurricane Shot & Tequila
6:30 - 10:37 - Brady’s Background & Transgender Discussion
10:38 - 11:31 - Rough n Rowdy Inter-Gender Fight
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GenX Time MachineHere's A Story! The Brady Bunch: America’s Favorite Blended Family-WEEKEND FLASHBACKThe blended family sitcom *The Brady Bunch* holds a unique place in American television history, capturing hearts and sparking laughter for decades. Created by Sherwood Schwartz, the series emerged in 1969 during a time of changing social norms and was inspired by the increasing number of blended families. "I wanted to create a show that spoke to the challenges and joys of bringing two families together under one roof," Schwartz once explained. The result was a light-hearted yet impactful portrayal of a modern American family.
The show followed Mike Brady (played by Robert Reed), a widowed architect, who marries...
2024-12-1410 minUpswing Poker Level-Up5 Poker Tips for Playing PreflopEvery hand begins with preflop play, so making correct decisions is critically important. Upswing Poker VP Mike Brady and Scottish poker pro Gary Blackwood share five actionable tips that you can use to elevate your game and take advantage of your opponent's mistakes! Join the Upswing Poker Lab and check out the Low Stakes Launch Pad course. Make sure to use promo code LEVELUP when you sign up and you'll receive $50 off! Subscribe to the Lucid Poker GTO Trainer View the episode transcription 00:00 Tip 1: Tighten Your Big Blind Defense 01:57...
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Upswing Poker Level-Up (Video)5 Poker Tips for Playing Preflop (Video)Every hand begins with preflop play, so making correct decisions is critically important. Upswing Poker VP Mike Brady and Scottish poker pro Gary Blackwood share five actionable tips that you can use to elevate your game and take advantage of your opponent's mistakes! Join the Upswing Poker Lab and check out the Low Stakes Launch Pad course. Make sure to use promo code LEVELUP when you sign up and you'll receive $50 off! Subscribe to the Lucid Poker GTO Trainer View the episode transcription 00:00 Tip 1: Tighten Your Big Blind Defense 01:57...
2024-12-1116 minUpswing Poker Level-UpWhen to Slow-Play Your Strong HandsGet 25% off elite poker courses & tools during the biggest sale of the year right now! Click here to shop now! You might be tempted to slow play the next time you have a monster hand, but that could be a huge mistake! Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood discuss how carefully choosing when to take your foot off the gas is the best strategy to ensure maximum profitability. Don't play another hand until you've listened to this episode! Audio version available on all major podcast platforms. View the episode transcription here.
2024-11-2722 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Slow Playing Could Be a HUGE MISTAKE (Video)Get 25% off elite poker courses & tools during the biggest sale of the year right now! Click here to shop now! You might be tempted to slow play the next time you have a monster hand, but that could be a huge mistake! Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood discuss how carefully choosing when to take your foot off the gas is the best strategy to ensure maximum profitability. Don't play another hand until you've listened to this episode! Audio version available on all major podcast platforms. View the episode transcription here.
2024-11-2722 minGenX Time MachineThe Brady Bunch: The Enduring Legacy of America’s Favorite Blended FamilyThe blended family sitcom *The Brady Bunch* holds a unique place in American television history, capturing hearts and sparking laughter for decades. Created by Sherwood Schwartz, the series emerged in 1969 during a time of changing social norms and was inspired by the increasing number of blended families. "I wanted to create a show that spoke to the challenges and joys of bringing two families together under one roof," Schwartz once explained. The result was a light-hearted yet impactful portrayal of a modern American family.
The show followed Mike Brady (played by Robert Reed), a widowed architect, who marries...
2024-11-2010 minUpswing Poker Level-UpHow to Play Pocket Aces Like a ProYou look down at your cards and see pocket aces. It's the best starting hand in poker, but how do you extract maximum value from your opponents? On this episode, Mike Brady talks with poker pro Gary Blackwood about the best practices for navigating pocket aces across a wide range of scenarios. If you like winning more money at the poker table, then you need to listen now! Want to dominate every situation at the poker table? Take advantage of Upswing Poker's upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal! Everything site-wide is 25% off starting on November 25...
2024-11-2010 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)How to Play POCKET ACES Like a Pro (Video)You look down at your cards and see pocket aces. It's the best starting hand in poker, but how do you extract maximum value from your opponents? On this episode, Mike Brady talks with poker pro Gary Blackwood about the best practices for navigating pocket aces across a wide range of scenarios. If you like winning more money at the poker table, then you need to listen now! Want to dominate every situation at the poker table? Take advantage of Upswing Poker's upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal! Everything site-wide is 25% off starting on November 25...
2024-11-2010 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Do Blockers Really Matter? (Video)This podcast reveals the truth about blockers in poker. Upgrade your tournament skills and save up to 51% during the World Series of Tournaments sale at Upswing Poker https://upswingpoker.com/wsot-sale/ Blockers are a fundamental part of poker strategy, but they’re also one of the most misunderstood parts of poker strategy. Many players disregard blockers and leave money on the table. Other players over-value blockers in certain situations and flush money down the toilet as a result. ***CORRECTION 11:36*** Gary meant to say "where your opponent's FOLDING range is Jacks and Tens" (he mi...
2024-09-1029 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)How to Beat the Rake (Video)They're taking your money. Here's what you can do about it. Upgrade your tournament skills and save up to 51% during the World Series of Tournaments sale at Upswing Poker https://upswingpoker.com/wsot-sale/ You may be surprised to learn that these different rake structures should impact the way you play. Put simply, when money is being taken out of the pot, your pot odds and strategic incentives change. If you’re playing the same regardless of the rake structure, you’re likely leaving money on the table. But you won’t make that mistake after finishing this episod...
2024-09-1021 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)5 Tips for Playing Overpairs (Video)This podcast will help you win more money with hands like pocket aces, kings and queens! Poker pro Gary Blackwood shares his top 5 tips for playing overpairs in No Limit Hold’em. These tips will help you get better results with your strong overpairs like Aces on a King-high flop, as well as your vulnerable overpairs like Pocket Eights on a Seven-high flop. Get Gary Blackwood’s master class on making money with overpairs inside the Upswing Lab training course. Use coupon code LEVELUP to get $50 off at: https://upswingpoker.com/the-poker-lab-coaching Written Version of this...
2024-09-0918 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)5 Tips for Playing the River (Video)The river is when the pot is at its biggest. That means good plays are heavily rewarded and mistakes are magnified. In this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up, you'll learn how to improve your strategy on the river so you make better decisions on this extremely consequential street. Poker pro Gary Blackwood shares his 5 most valuable tips for playing the river alongside Mike Brady. If you want your bluffs to work more often and your strong hands to bring in as many chips as possible, listen closely to tips #3 and 5. Episode Transcription Upswing...
2024-09-0422 minF-Buddies with Mike and AndyEpisode 145 - Eating Contests (F-Buddies with Mike & Andy)Mike Wendt and Andy Ferg cover the Chestnut vs. Kobayashi - Netflix Hot Dog Eating Contest! Plus, Tom Brady, Adam Sandler, crasing bachelor parties, and other nonsense. This ain't your average food show... this is the food show you deserve. It's F-BUDDIES!
Special THANKS to The Gary Girolamo Group, Ben Franklin Print Co., Twisted Fate Brewing, Anthony's Roast Beef, Cabaret Lounge, Nick's - Essex St., Ocean Breeze & Nick's Place!
Thanks to the very talented Mark DiChiara for the original F-Buddies theme music.
2024-09-042h 16Upswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Preflop Raise Sizes That Win (Video)Poker success starts before the flop. If you make preflop mistakes, like raising too big or too small, you won't be able to maximize your winnings on the flop, turn and river. But the optimal preflop raise sizes aren't always intuitive. It's only since the advent of solvers that poker pros have truly been able to dial in their preflop sizing. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood walk you through the optimal open-raise, 3-bet, and 4-bet sizes in this episode. Plus, sizing adjustments you should make based on stack sizes and opponent tendencies. Join...
2024-08-3028 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Pocket ACES! 3 Simple Tips For Slow Playing (Video)Get in on the biggest sale of the year on UpswingPoker: https://upswingpoker.com/advanced-poker-training/ Playing your strong hands aggressively is usually the best way to maximize profit in poker. Generally speaking, fast playing equals more money, but you are about to discover three situations where you'll actually make more money by slow-playing with Pocket Aces in both tournaments and cash games from Level-Up Host Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood. Episode Transcription 00:00 Introduction to Slow Playing Pocket Aces 02:25 Tournament Strategies for Slow Playing Pocket Aces 04:09 Applying Slow...
2024-08-3026 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)How to Play Suited Connectors (Video)Poker starting hands that are both suited and connected can be massive money-makers. But they can also cost you your stack if you over-play them. Do you know the proper times to raise, 3-bet, and call a 3-bet with suited connectors? And are you aware of the preference towards lower suited connectors in certain scenarios? Alongside host Mike Brady, poker pro Gary Blackwood gives you the answers to those key questions and more in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up. Episode Transcription 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:54 Defending the Big Blind with Suited...
2024-08-2923 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)How to Play vs Check-Raises (Video)Do you know how to respond when you get check-raised after betting? In theory (and if you're facing tough players), you have to continue with many more hands than you might expect on certain flops. But on other flops, you should actually play quite "A-B-C" versus check-raises by only calling or re-raising with strong, equity driven hands. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood walk you through how to battle back against check-raises on 4 different flop types in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up Join the early access waitlist for the Lucid GTO Trainer: https...
2024-08-2917 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Winning Money in Multiway Pots (Video)Multiway pots are incredibly common in live poker cash games and they warrant a completely different strategy than heads-up pots. You need to adjust your preflop hand selection, your postflop bet sizing, how you play as the aggressor, and how you play as the caller. Do you know the money-making adjustments to make in multiway pots? No worries if not, because Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood are about to walk you through the fundmentals of playing hands with 3+ players in the mix. Join the waitlist for Doug Polk's new course The End Boss...
2024-08-2725 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)How to Play Paired Flops in No Limit Hold'em (Video)Paired flops like A-A-5 or 7-7-4 are fairly common in No Limit Hold'em. As a result, the way you play them will have a pretty big impact on your overall win-rate. Do you know how often to c-bet on these flops as the preflop aggressor? And are you familiar with the (very aggressive) response you should use as the player in the big blind facing a bet? Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood cover the fundamentals of paired flops in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up, including some tips for multiway pots. Join...
2024-08-2422 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)STOP C-Betting Out of Position (It's Costing You Money) (Video)Playing out of position as the preflop raiser is one of the most misplayed situations among poker players. A lot of people think that just because they raised preflop, they should follow through with a bet on the flop at a high frequency. That’s largely true when you’re in position, but playing out of position calls for a much more passive and defensive strategy. If you’re continuation betting too often in these spots, you’re likely leaving a lot of money on the table. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood are going to...
2024-08-2217 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)How To Play Ace-King Like A Pro (Video)There's no doubt that Ace-King is one of the best starting hands in No Limit Hold'em. But "Big Slick" also gives some poker players a lot of trouble. If you want to avoid mistakes and maximize your profit when you're dealt Ace-King, this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up is for you. First, you'll how to play Ace-King in every common preflop scenario. Then, get tips for playing it after the flop (3 tips for when you hit, 3 tips for when you miss) from poker pro Gary Blackwood alongside Mike Brady. Written Version 00:00 Introduction to...
2024-08-2121 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Your Opponents Will Hate This Strategy (Video)The aggressive betting strategy known as "range betting" can be a big money-maker in poker...but it can also be incredibly costly if you try it at the wrong time. Do you know the flops and situations that warrant a range bet? And perhaps even more importantly, do you know which boards you should slow down and check at least sometimes? This episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up will help you answer those key questions. Mike Brady and poker Gary Blackwood teach you the fundamentals of range betting that you can use in your next poker session.
2024-08-2023 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)This Poker Tactic Makes Money (If You Do It Right) (Video)Imagine this. The flop has checked through after you defended your Big Blind against a player who raised preflop. Now, you're considering whether or not to probe bet (the term for a bet in this situation) on the turn. Do you know which hands to probe bet? And what about the size you should bet? That's exactly what you're about to learn in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood will cover the basics of probe betting to help you extract value and bluff effectively in this common spot. ...
2024-08-1921 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Inside the WSOP Main Event (Video)The $10,000 buy-in World Series of Poker Main Event is a special tournament. Even poker business people like Mike Brady and cash game pros like Gary Blackwood dust off their hoodies to register the big one and take a shot at glory. In this special episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up, Mike and Gary recap their respective runs (or lack thereof) in the 2023 WSOP Main Event. If you really want to take your tournament poker skills to the next level, join the Upswing Lab and watch the "How to Win the WSOP Main Event" module. It is...
2024-08-1955 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)The Best Small Blind Strategy is NOT Obvious (Video)The Small Blind is a unique position because you already have half a blind invested, which improves your pot odds, but you're also out of position against every player at the table. What's more, you've still got the Big Blind to worry about behind you. This unique position requires a unique strategy before the flop. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood walk you through the optimal approach from the Small Blind in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up. If you really want to take your poker skills to the next level, head over to...
2024-08-1629 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)STOP Being A DONKEY On Ace-High Flops (Video)Ace-high flops are the most common type of flop in the game, but they certainly aren't the easiest to play correctly. Many poker players use an over-simplified strategy on these flops, playing all Ace-high flops very similarly, but that is far from the best way to play them. Instead, you must consider the subtle factors that separate one Ace-high flop from the next and how those factors should impact your strategy. Learn those subtle factors and the strategies you should use on Ace-high boards from Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up.
2024-08-1526 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)The BIG BET Strategy Your Opponents Will HATE (Video)If you are a player who rarely bets big at the poker table, you are leaving a lot of money on the table. Betting big in the right spots allows you to build pots with strong hands when you have them, but it only makes sense to do when the rest of your range can support it. Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood help you understand exactly when to shovel big bets into the pot in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up. Pre-register for the upcoming Road to Victory tournament course by Darren Elias and Nick...
2024-08-1426 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)When to Bet Small (Video)15 or so years ago small bets were used quite rarely by great poker players. But since then, the usage of small bets has grown as players realized how much expected value they can add to their overall strategy. Using small bets at the right time will allow you to win more pots and put your opponents in tough spots, so this is a vital topic. Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood cover the factors that should push you towards betting small and cover specific hand examples in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up. Pre-register for the u...
2024-08-1426 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)STOP BLEEDING CASH On Monotone Flops (Video)Flops with three cards of the same suit can be very confusing to play. They're unlike any other flop texture type in poker, so they warrant a unique approach. Do you know what bet size to use on monotone flops as the preflop raiser? What about which hands to check-raise against a bet as the preflop caller? Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood help you understand the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up. If you really want to take your poker skills to the next level, head over to...
2024-08-1421 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)MAKE MONEY In This Common Tricky Poker Spot (Video)You might know when and how to check-raise in poker, but do you know how to proceed on the turn when your check-raise gets called? How should you decide which hands to continue betting for value? And when should you keep up the aggression with a bluff? Gary Blackwood and Mike Brady help you understand the answers to these questions and more so you're equipped to handle these tricky post-check-raise situations. If you really want to take your poker skills to the next level, head over to UpswingPoker.com and join the Upswing Lab. Use c...
2024-08-1421 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)Live Poker Is INCREDIBLY Easy (Video)Splashy live poker games with lots of action are incredibly profitable. But they can be incredibly frustrating too, especially if you don't know how to adjust your strategy for maximum profit. In this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up, Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood cover the most critical adjustments that you must make when playing in loose, splashy live poker games If you really want to take your poker skills to the next level, head over to http://upswingpoker.com. Upswing has hundreds of free articles, free quizzes, affordable crash courses, and advanced training courses that...
2024-08-1435 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)7 Solver Strategies That Changed Poker (Video)Poker has been changed forever. The best players in the world spend countless hours studying with tools like PioSOLVER, and that's enabled the discovery of crucial strategies that allow smart players to win more money at faster rates. In this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up, Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood list 7 of the most valuable strategic discoveries of the solver era. Whether or not you study with solvers yourself, you'll get a lot of value from this discussion. Get the new PioSOLVER Crash Course when you join the Upswing Lab at https://upswingpoker.com/piosolver-crash-course/
2024-08-1425 minUpswing Poker Level-Up (Video)When to 4-Bet (Video)Most poker players don't 4-bet often enough, and that's a huge mistake. 4-betting allows you to drive the action and build pots with your big hands while punishing aggressive 3-bettors. But in order to be a tough opponent, you have to 4-bet with some bluffs as well. This episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up covers how to build an optimal 4-betting range that includes the proper value hands and well-chosen bluffs. Mike and Gary also go over 4-bet sizing and how different factors should impact your 4-bet strategy. If you really want to take your poker...
2024-08-1217 min
Upswing Poker Level-Up (Video)How to Check-Raise in Poker (Video)Imagine a player raises before the flop and you defend your Big Blind. You check on the flop, your opponent bets, and now it's back on you. Your check-raising strategy in situations like this will have a major impact on your overall poker results. This episode covers: Which hands to check-raise How often you should check-raise The critical factors to consider when considering a check-raise If you really want to take your poker skills to the next level, head over to UpswingPoker.com. Upswing has hundreds of free articles, free quizzes, affordable crash courses, and...
2024-08-0426 min
It's Everyday with John and JayEpisode 130: The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) // Here's a story.....Hey groovy people! This week on Back in the Day with John and Jay, we’re flashing back to 1995 to review the hilarious and nostalgic The Brady Bunch Movie. Join us as we dive into this brilliantly quirky film that brought the iconic 70s family into the 90s with a whole lot of laughs and love.John and Jay will break down the plot, where the Brady family, still stuck in their 70s ways, navigates the challenges of the 1990s. We’ll explore how the film brilliantly captures the essence of the original TV show while adding a mo...
2024-07-301h 11F-Buddies with Mike and AndyEpisode 135 - Tipping (F-Buddies with Mike & Andy)Mike Wendt and Andy Ferg celebrate the Celtics 18th Championship! Also, Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction was this week, Andy is quitting Fast Food, Justin Timberlake might have an issue or two, and other nonsense. This ain't your average food show... this is the food show you deserve. It's F-BUDDIES!
Special THANKS to The Gary Girolamo Group, Ben Franklin Print Co., Twisted Fate Brewing, Anthony's Roast Beef, Cabaret Lounge, Nick's - Essex St., Priority Capital & Mike's Amazing Mayo!
Thanks to the very talented Mark DiChiara for the original F-Buddies theme music.
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Here's What We KnowBeing A Woman In Construction With 'Good Bones' Star Mina Starsiak HawkSend us a textThis week on Here's What We Know Podcast, our guest is Mina Starsiak Hawk, the HGTV star best known for her hit show "Good Bones" and podcast host of "Mina AF." Join us as Mina shares her life behind reality TV fame, sharing insights from her journey as a woman in construction, a public figure, and a family-oriented person.Tune in now to catch all these revelations and more from one woman who truly knows how to build something great!In This Episode:Mina’s transition fr...
2024-06-051h 02Upswing Poker Level-UpDo Blockers Really Matter?This podcast reveals the truth about blockers in poker. Upgrade your tournament skills and save up to 51% during the World Series of Tournaments sale at Upswing Poker https://upswingpoker.com/wsot-sale/ Blockers are a fundamental part of poker strategy, but they're also one of the most misunderstood parts of poker strategy. Many players disregard blockers and leave money on the table. Other players over-value blockers in certain situations and flush money down the toilet as a result. ***CORRECTION 11:36*** Gary meant to say "where your opponent's FOLDING range is Jacks and Tens" (he mistakenly...
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Special THANKS to The Gary Girolamo Group, Ben Franklin Print Co., Twisted Fate Brewing, Anthony's Roast Beef, Cabaret Lounge, Nick's - Essex St., Bella's Roast Beef, Priority Capital & Nick's Place - Burlington
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2024-04-032h 35Upswing Poker Level-Up5 Tips for Playing the RiverThe river is when the pot is at its biggest. That means good plays are heavily rewarded and mistakes are magnified. In this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up, you'll learn how to improve your strategy on the river so you make better decisions on this extremely consequential street. Poker pro Gary Blackwood shares his 5 most valuable tips for playing the river alongside Mike Brady. If you want your bluffs to work more often and your strong hands to bring in as many chips as possible, listen closely to tips #3 and 5. Episode Transcription Upswing...
2024-02-0722 minUpswing Poker Level-UpPocket Aces! 3 Simple Tips For Slow PlayingGet in on the biggest sale of the year on UpswingPoker: https://upswingpoker.com/advanced-poker-training/ Playing your strong hands aggressively is usually the best way to maximize profit in poker. Generally speaking, fast playing equals more money, but you are about to discover three situations where you'll actually make more money by slow-playing with Pocket Aces in both tournaments and cash games from Level-Up Host Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood. Episode Transcription 00:00 Introduction to Slow Playing Pocket Aces 02:25 Tournament Strategies for Slow Playing Pocket Aces 04:09 Applying Slow...
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2023-11-1914 minUpswing Poker Level-UpHow to Play Suited ConnectorsPoker starting hands that are both suited and connected can be massive money-makers. But they can also cost you your stack if you over-play them. Do you know the proper times to raise, 3-bet, and call a 3-bet with suited connectors? And are you aware of the preference towards lower suited connectors in certain scenarios? Alongside host Mike Brady, poker pro Gary Blackwood gives you the answers to those key questions and more in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up. Episode Transcription 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:54 Defending the Big Blind with Suited...
2023-11-1523 minUpswing Poker Level-UpPreflop Raise Sizes That WinPoker success starts before the flop. If you make preflop mistakes, like raising too big or too small, you won't be able to maximize your winnings on the flop, turn and river. But the optimal preflop raise sizes aren't always intuitive. It's only since the advent of solvers that poker pros have truly been able to dial in their preflop sizing. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood walk you through the optimal open-raise, 3-bet, and 4-bet sizes in this episode. Plus, sizing adjustments you should make based on stack sizes and opponent tendencies. Join...
2023-11-0828 minUpswing Poker Level-UpHow to Play vs Check-RaisesDo you know how to respond when you get check-raised after betting? In theory (and if you're facing tough players), you have to continue with many more hands than you might expect on certain flops. But on other flops, you should actually play quite "A-B-C" versus check-raises by only calling or re-raising with strong, equity driven hands. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood walk you through how to battle back against check-raises on 4 different flop types in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up Join the early access waitlist for the Lucid GTO Trainer: https...
2023-10-1817 minUpswing Poker Level-UpWinning Money in Multiway PotsMultiway pots are incredibly common in live poker cash games and they warrant a completely different strategy than heads-up pots. You need to adjust your preflop hand selection, your postflop bet sizing, how you play as the aggressor, and how you play as the caller. Do you know the money-making adjustments to make in multiway pots? No worries if not, because Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood are about to walk you through the fundmentals of playing hands with 3+ players in the mix. Join the waitlist for Doug Polk's new course The End Boss...
2023-10-0425 minUpswing Poker Level-UpHow to Play Paired Flops in No Limit Hold'emPaired flops like A-A-5 or 7-7-4 are fairly common in No Limit Hold'em. As a result, the way you play them will have a pretty big impact on your overall win-rate. Do you know how often to c-bet on these flops as the preflop aggressor? And are you familiar with the (very aggressive) response you should use as the player in the big blind facing a bet? Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood cover the fundamentals of paired flops in this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up, including some tips for multiway pots. Join...
2023-09-2722 minUpswing Poker Level-UpStop C-Betting Out of Position (It's Costing You Money)Playing out of position as the preflop raiser is one of the most misplayed situations among poker players. A lot of people think that just because they raised preflop, they should follow through with a bet on the flop at a high frequency. That's largely true when you're in position, but playing out of position calls for a much more passive and defensive strategy. If you're continuation betting too often in these spots, you're likely leaving a lot of money on the table. Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood are going to help you...
2023-09-2017 minUpswing Poker Level-UpHow To Play Ace-King Like A ProThere's no doubt that Ace-King is one of the best starting hands in No Limit Hold'em. But "Big Slick" also gives some poker players a lot of trouble. If you want to avoid mistakes and maximize your profit when you're dealt Ace-King, this episode of Upswing Poker Level-Up is for you. First, you'll how to play Ace-King in every common preflop scenario. Then, get tips for playing it after the flop (3 tips for when you hit, 3 tips for when you miss) from poker pro Gary Blackwood alongside Mike Brady. Written Version 00:00 Introduction to...
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