Best Carlos Welch Podcasts (2023)

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Episode 417: Kimberly Willingham 1:55:19

3d ago1:55:19

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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 Andr…

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Episode 416: Kara Scott 1:21:45

18d ago1:21:45

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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 pod…

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Episode 415: Bert “girafganger7” Stevens 1:42:38

1M ago1:42:38

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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…

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Episode 414: Caitlin Comeskey 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

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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 ho…

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Episode 413: Shelby Wells 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

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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 …

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Episode 412: Ari Engel 1:27:24

3M ago1:27:24

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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 …

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Episode 411: Glo and Lo 2:02:18

3M ago2:02:18

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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 fa…

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Episode 410: Your Strategy Questions Answered 1:18:10

3M ago1:18:10

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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 Questions https://i.gyazo.com/a7c40326f662b4b0cafc39516aa5d362.png william https://i.gyazo.com/8099523d5edc1cb20730948a42e85a20.png michael https://i.gyazo.com/821e71…

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Episode 409: Joel Porter-Dias 2:38:11

4M ago2:38:11

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Joel Dias-Porter is a true renaissance man, capable of mastering a metaphor, programming a computer, hedging a parlay, spinning a record, and bluffing your face off. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss pre-Boom Atlantic City poker, whether poker is a creative pursuit, why we need more poker literature, and what exactly depends upon a red …

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Episode 408: Saulo Costa 1:14:28

4M ago1:14:28

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High stakes cash pro and prolific content creator Saulo Costa talks big data, population reads, exploits, and more in this wide-ranging, mind-expanding conversation. Plus a little Marvel Snap strategy in the intro. Saulo’s YouTube channel Five Tips to Study Poker via GTO Wizard Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible …

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Episode 407: Women’s Events 1:00:07

5M ago1:00:07

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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 #WomenPlayP…

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Episode 406: Ebony Kenney 2:01:05

5M ago2:01:05

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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 …

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Episode 405: Peter Jörgne 1:13:57

5M ago1:13:57

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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-Betting Playing as the IP Cold Caller Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible…

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Episode 404: Lara Eisenberg 1:29:03

5M ago1:29:03

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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 Nations The Art of Learning Heroic app Support the …

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Episode 403: Jesse Segal 1:25:57

5M ago1:25:57

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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 Review GTO Wizard Blog Thinking Poker Daily JESSE SEGALL Jesse Segall, now the cage manager at the Lodge…

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Episode 402: Matt Glassman and Tommy Angelo 2:14:03

6M ago2:14:03

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Matt Glassman discusses his prize-winning poker essay and how he prepared to take on the best players in the world in the PSPC $25K. Plus a bonus interview with Tommy Angelo discussing his new article How to Meditate While You Play Poker. New! ICM-Focused Tournament Review GTO Wizard Blog Thinking Poker Daily MATT GLASSMAN Matt Glassman is an avid …

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Episode 401: Gloria Jackson 2:05:58

6M ago2:05:58

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Not many people have worked harder than Gloria Jackson to get a poker career off the ground. She left school with only an 8th grade education to take care of her family, but later went back to get a GED and enroll in college. With a little help from her sister Chantell and her friend Brendan Shiller, she details her journey from nanny and housekeep…

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Episode 400: Clip Show 4:42:21

6M ago4:42:21

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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 Angelo Episode 6: Gareth Chantler Episode 10: Leo Wolpert Episode 21: Tubby Boots Episode 25: Ed Miller Episode 29: Carlos Mailbag Episode 39: Carlos Welch Episode 42…

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Episode 399: Justin Arnwine Part 2 2:42:35

7M ago2:42:35

2:42:35

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…

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Episode 398: Justin Arnwine 1:35:54

7M ago1:35:54

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In the first installment of this epic, four-hour interview Justin Arnwine discusses his poker career, his Hello Kitty wardrobe, and the influence of his mother, a civil rights activist and attorney. Justin’s Hello Kitty Everything music video Barbara Arnwine in action Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a o…

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Episode 397: Caitlyn Cobb 2:04:56

7M ago2:04:56

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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 …

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Episode 396: Sam Grafton 1:03:34

7M ago1:03:34

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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 Levy Jorge Amado W.G. Sebald Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-mon…

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Episode 395: Jamie Kerstetter 1:17:57

7M ago1:17:57

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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 Ja…

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Episode 394: LoriAnn Persinger 2:25:24

8M ago2:25:24

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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. Timestamps 11:39 WPT World…

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Episode 393: Tom “Tombos21” Boshoff 1:30:23

8M ago1:30:23

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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 ICM Tom’s video about ICM More free strategy from Tom and Andrew Tom Boshoff Poker…

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Episode 392: Ben Kushigian 1:17:39

9M ago1:17:39

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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 node Op…

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Episode 391: 2022 In Review 1:37:04

9M ago1:37:04

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Andrew and Carlos recap their year, starting with poker highlights and then branching out into their favorite music, shows, podcasts, 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. Andrew’s articles for the GTO Wizard blog include…

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Episode 390: Rapid Fire Strategy 1:04:01

10M ago1:04:01

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Carlos and Andrew give rapid fire (by Thinking Poker standards) answers to questions from the Thinking Poker Daily patreon. Strategy Rob – https://i.gyazo.com/e144ebfc1ab58bc81e02ee5292fb7080.png Mark – https://i.gyazo.com/b8d03c642f807d8971798128c635a9f0.png Mackenzie – https://i.gyazo.com/e0f881dd8bdd6040add76682aa20eca3.png Kevin – https://i.gya…

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Why We Don't Always See the Needle Move 17:41

10M ago17:41

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Poker can be very discouraging. We can put a lot of study into the game, and we don't always see the results we desire. Dell talks about some of the reasons this happens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Episode 389: Big Raises 1:02:39

11M ago1:02:39

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Carlos talks about playing on a livestreamed cash game at Best Bet Jacksonville. He and Andrew follow up on the discussion of big opening sizes from Episode 388 and review a hand where Andrew defended his big blind poorly off a 20bb stack. GTO Wizard analysis of Andrew’s hand Now you can support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be…

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Poker Face Ash: Ashley Frank 37:37

11M ago37:37

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Ashley Frank speaks to Jordan and Christine about poker, vlogging, music and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Long Lost Episode 93: Andrew “BalugaWhale” Seidman 1:50:07

11M ago1:50:07

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In this long lost episode from 2014, Andrew and Nate Meyvis review a hand from a live $1/$2 cash game before talking with semi-professional poker player, entrepreneur, and DeucesCracked coach Andrew Seidman about a myriad of topics, including his book Easy Game (Andrew’s review here), his travels, his studies, and much more. Now you can support the…

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Talking About RFID Tech With Maanit Madan 30:21

11M ago30:21

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With all the recent poker scandals, poker is suffering from integrity issues. Jordan and Dell talk with RFID expert Mannit Madan on ways to bring trust and integrity back to poker streaming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Minding Our P’s and Q’s with Quené Forée 38:54

11M ago38:54

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Christine Park and Dell Hamilton talk with Happiness Influencer and Poker Vlogger Quené Forée @psandqspoker about happiness in poker and life. IG @queneforee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Episode 388: Wizards 1:04:47

11M ago1:04:47

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Andrew and Carlos announce a new sponsorship from GTO Wizard! They also discuss responding to unconventional raise sizes, why tournament players are always downswinging, and more. Now you can 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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Ethics Part 3/J4o 59:09

11M ago59:09

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Jordan Sweet and Dell Hamilton discuss the now infamous J4o call by Robbie Jade Lew. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Over/Under Realizing Equity 30:04

12M ago30:04

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Fighting through bad audio, Zoom malfunctions and a laptop with no cord, Dell, Jordan and Christine persevered to bring Truth, Justice and the ways of over realizing equity to the poker nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Episode 387: Kevin Rabichow 1:07:41

12M ago1:07:41

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Coach and high stakes heads up pro turned MTT player Kevin Rabichow joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss the evolution of the heads up arena, efficient studying, and his new course The Game Plan. Support the podcast and hear daily strategy segments at www.patreon.com/thinkingpokerdaily. Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/NL7NztIlBPgHzJcS7-r3Y6mBkL4 KEVIN…

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Poker Guru, Tommy Angelo 1:07:36

12M ago1:07:36

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We are always saying that getting better at poker can make you better at life and that getting better at life will make you better at poker. This Week Jordan and Dell got to talk with Tommy Angelo who help them see that they can improve their poker even while waiting at a stop light. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Episode 386: Ten Years of the Thinking Poker Podcast 1:18:09

1y ago1:18:09

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Original hosts Andrew Brokos and Nate Meyvis and frequent guest turned current host Carlos Welch look back on ten years of the Thinking Poker Podcast. How has poker changed? How has the podcast changed? How has the podcast changed poker? Plus, we revisit our first ever strategy segment, which earned us the title of The Nitcast. Carlos put together …

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Mistakes 42:43

1y ago42:43

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Jordan and Christine talk about the common mistake that get overlooked by most players --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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The Frugal Poker Pro: Carlos Welch 54:49

1y ago54:49

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Whether it's living in a Prius, starting a Hip Hop trivia company, or cohosting The Thinking Poker podcast, Carlos Welch www.twitter.com/HipHop101Trivia travels the less beaten path of frugality. Dell and Christine talk to Carlos about Coaching http://www.tinyurl.com/CarlosWelch, and his frugal lifestyle. check out his latest offerings also. How To…

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Episode 385: Josh Nixon 1:51:22

1y ago1:51:22

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Josh Nixon was a student in the Boston Debate League when Andrew was the director. In the years since then, Josh been a serious Magic: The Gathering player, taken an interest in poker, and become a Program Director for the BDL. In this wide-ranging interview, he, Carlos, and Andrew discuss win rates in the micros, streaming, making music, dealing p…

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The Chip Racers 59:29

1y ago59:29

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Dell Jordan and Christine get to talk to the cohosts of Dell's favorite poker podcast. The chip race with David Lappin and Dara O'Kearney. We talk about tournament formats, long distance running, how to make poker more 50/50 between men and woman and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingthebli…

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You are Your Own Worst Enemy: Boredom 21:11

1y ago21:11

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Boredom is eventually going to be a part of everything we do. Dell and Christine delve into ways to combat boredom at the poker table and the fact that boredom isn't always a bad thing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Episode 384: Alex Jacob 58:12

1y ago58:12

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Jeopardy! champion Alex Jacob got his start in poker alongside Thinking Poker host emeritus Nate Meyvis, who also joins Andrew and Carlos for this conversation about poker, trivia, Jeopardy! strategy, and more. This week only, take 25% off Andrew and Carlos’s new Venom Video Hand History Review with discount code VENOMPOD at checkout. Show transcri…

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You are Your Own Worst Enemy: Resilience 33:51

1y ago33:51

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There are many qualities you need to be a good poker player. Right at the top of the list is resilience. This week Dell and Christine talk about the pillars of Resilience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Digging Up Gems with James "SplitSuit" Sweeney 1:00:03

1y ago1:00:03

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Dell and Jordan talk to James about accountability, life, balance, his new book GTO Gems and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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Episode 383: Angela Jordison and Jacki Burkhart 45:49

1y ago45:49

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Angela Jordison and Jacki Burkhart have one of the sweetest friendships in poker. Fresh off deep runs in the WSOP Main Event, they join Carlos and Andrew to talk about how friendship helps you navigate the pressures of high stakes poker tournaments. Support the podcast and get daily strategy segments from Andrew and Carlos by subscribing to Thinkin…

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Play Optimal Poker with Andrew Brokos 1:00:14

1y ago1:00:14

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Can game theory make you a better driver? Jordan and Dell talk to Andrew Brokos and take a look at poker and life through the GTO lens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblindstealingtheblinds/support

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