Dan "Jungleman" Cates

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/Join me as I chat with John Dorsey (IG: @goob_u2), a relentless crusader on a mission to expose scams, take down predators, and shine a light on the dark corners of the fitness world—and beyond. From calling out 5D energy coaches waving hands for $400 an hour to uncovering influencers with more Photoshop than honesty, John shares the bold, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking stories behind his crusade for justice.We’ll also tackle the tricky balance of accountability and compassion, delve into the psychology of fraud, and swap tales of poker scams and personal vendettas. This episode isn’t just about exposing lies; it’s about protecting people and finding the courage to do what others won’t. Packed with humor, insight, and a touch of chaos, this one’s not to be missed!Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/Here is what you can expect on this episode:0:00 - Introduction and Guest Overview2:31 - Exposing the Fitness World Scams8:46 - The “Shitfluencer” Chronicles15:11 - When Scams Get Personal22:31 - Navigating the World of Fraudsters29:01 - Dealing with Poker Debts and Scammers36:51 - The Goobies: Awards for Scammers43:21 - Tales of Redemption and Change50:11 - The Cost of Doing Good57:41 - Collaborations and Crusades1:05:21 - Behind the Scams: Funny and Wild Stories1:12:01 - Fitness Meets Poker: The Shuffle and Shred Tournament1:18:46 - The Bigger Picture: Justice and Wellness1:25:11 - Closing Thoughts 

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/What's up everyone, Jungleman here with another episode that's gonna blow your mind about how gaming and poker are literally connected in ways you wouldn't believe. I brought together some of the sickest minds in both worlds - from Ninja who dominated Halo to Elky who crushed it in Starcraft before becoming a poker beast. We dive deep into how gaming skills translate to poker mastery, and trust me, the parallels are INSANE.These champions share their journey from grinding video games to crushing poker, and how their competitive gaming background gave them an edge. From reading opponents and handling pressure to quick decision-making and strategic thinking - turns out those countless hours of gaming weren't just for fun. Fun fact: did you know I was obsessed with Command and Conquer before poker? That's actually where I developed my strategic thinking.Whether you're a gamer thinking about poker, or a poker player curious about how gaming skills transfer over, this episode is packed with insights that'll change how you think about both worlds. We've got Lex, Chidwick, Ninja, and more sharing their unique perspectives on how gaming shaped their poker careers. The insights here are PURE GOLD for anyone looking to level up their game - literally and metaphorically. Let's dive in!Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/Here is what you can expect to hear on this video:00:22 Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins09:57 Elky Grospellier21:25 Mustapha Kanit26:50 Nacho Barbero32:46 Bill Chen34:55 Stephen Chidwick35:48 Lex Veldhuis37:10 Jungleman41:54 Espen Uhlen Jorstad

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/What separates a crushing defeat from a defining moment?In poker, as in life, it's not about the cards you're dealt - it's about how you play them when everything's on the line. Join 10 of poker's most iconic players as they reveal their darkest hours and greatest triumphs.From million-dollar losses to sleeping on floors, from crypto hacks to Black Friday devastation - these aren't just comeback stories. They're masterclasses in human resilience.Because sometimes, rock bottom is just the beginning.Featured players include: Phil Hellmuth, Fedor Holz, Phil Galfond, Jason Koon, Steve O'Dwyer, Ben Heath, Cole Keenan, Ben Rolle, Chris Hunichen, Mariano GrandoliThis powerful compilation shows that even poker's elite have faced devastating setbacks - and reveals the mental fortitude that helped them rise again. Whether you're a poker player or not, these stories of resilience will transform how you think about overcoming life's biggest challenges.Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/Here is what you can expect to here on this video:00:22 Phil Hellmuth06:20 Phil Galfond07:51 Mariano Grandoli08:57 Jason Koon10:50 Steve O'Dwyer14:32 Ben Heath17:47 Cole Keenan20:02 Benjamin Rolle21:52 Fedor Holz23:40 Chris Hunichen

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/This episode is absolutely wild.You know those stories that sound made up? Like, who actually stitches their own face between rounds? Or bets on a 24-hour cycling challenge when they can barely ride a bike?Meet Lincon "Bad Boy" Rodrigues. Ex-underground fighter turned mental game coach. The stories this guy told me had me like "wait... is this actually real?"But here's what's crazy - this isn't even about the fighting.There's this one moment where he breaks down why poker players (including myself) have been thinking about mental toughness all wrong. Made me completely rethink my approach to the game.Want to know why some of the highest stakes players are now putting themselves through physical challenges? Or why this dude got me doing things I never thought I'd try?Watch till the end for his theory on pain that'll blow your mind. Also, wait till you hear what he did with $800 in his early fighting days...Trust me, just watch. You'll see what I mean.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Introduction to "Bad Boy" Rodrigues02:32 Origin of the "Bad Boy" Nickname07:10 First Fight Story: 17-Year-Old vs. 240lb Opponent13:42 $800 Fight: The Bloody Nose Battle19:15 The 24-Hour Cycling Challenge26:38 Fighting Through a Broken Jaw31:54 The DIY Stitch-Up Story38:20 Making Friends with Pain43:15 From Fighter to Mental Coach48:30 Power Doesn't Corrupt, Power Reveals52:45 The Warriors vs. Gardeners Philosophy57:10 Training High Stakes Poker Players01:02:35 Simple Habits That Change Everything01:08:40 The Truth About Longevity01:14:25 Advice for Poker Players01:19:50 The Pain Philosophy01:24:30 Final Thoughts on Mental ToughnessFollow "Jungleman" Dan Cates: Instagram:@thedancates X (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandan 

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/When I booked this chat with Espen, I had NO IDEA he'd won the WSOP Main Event (legit didn't know lol). But what he revealed about winning $10M was NOT what anyone expects...Turns out winning millions can actually be a curse? The PURE TRUTH about what happened in those first 6 months (spoiler: he couldn't even access the money), the CRAZY people who came out of nowhere, and a SHOCKING hand against Chris Brewer that shows what really goes down at the highest stakes.This Norwegian crusher went from gaming addict to world champion, but at what cost? The answer might surprise you...Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/Here is what you can expect to here on this video:3:45 "Wait, You Won the WSOP Main Event?"8:23 The Six-Month Wait for $10 Million12:46 Why Tag Team Victory Hit Different16:32 Breaking Down the Brewer Hand21:05 From Gaming Addict to Army Life25:48 How a World Champion Prepares29:17 When Everyone Wants a Piece34:52 Playing Against the World's Best39:13 Life Between Norway and High Stakes43:25 Inside a Champion's Study Routine48:36 The Reality of High Stakes Poker52:41 Success, Ego, and Finding Balance56:19 What's Next for Espen1:01:34 Final Reflections

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/Caitlin Comeskey, she's not your typical poker player. NYU drama grad turned stand-up comedian who's been secretly crushing poker while making viral content roasting everyone (including me lol). Just copped the Global Poker Awards Short Form Creator of the Year and signed with PokerStars... not bad for someone who started in $100/day burlesque shows.We dive into some crazy shit:Why she turned down massive gambling dealsSome dark stories from her underground game daysWhat really happens in private Texas gamesThe truth about women's opportunities in high stakesHow improv skills = poker profits (??)She even tried teaching me comedy... some of it might actually work at the tables.Watch if you wanna know why being funny might make you more money than being good at poker.Chapters:00:00 Intro - The Comedian Who Roasted Jungleman 03:01 Doug Polk Twitter Drama & Viral Content 05:16 From $100 Burlesque Shows to Poker Success 10:31 Underground Game Stories & Strip Club Networking 14:44 Making Money: Cash Games vs Content Creation 21:17 Being the Only Woman in Private Games 25:33 The Dark Side of OnlyFans & Poker Influencers 31:42 Why Tournament Life Beats Cash Games37:15 Comedy Lessons for Poker Players42:51 The Real Economics of Poker Content48:33 Turning Down Gambling Sponsors52:14 Why Most Poker Creators Are Going Broke57:44 The Party Girl Phase & Transformation01:02:38 Getting Healthy: The Ozempic Journey01:08:52 Improv Skills That Win at Poker01:13:09 Future Plans: Merging Comedy & Poker01:18:21 Danny McFanny Moment01:22:28 Final Thoughts on Poker's FutureJoin The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/This week I sit down with Blake Eastman from The Nonverbal Group, who's analyzed over 550,000 poker player blinks and is probably the world's top expert on human behavior. Most of what people think about reading tells is complete BS - Blake breaks down what actually works, why your "gut reads" are probably wrong, and how trying to hide tells often makes you more readable.We go deep into how different cultures communicate, why First World social dynamics are kind of messed up, and even a tell he caught on me in mixed games (fixing that one). His insights on behavior aren't just about poker - he's worked with major CEOs, can predict when relationships will fail, and understands how people tick in a way that's actually mind-blowing.One of my favorite parts was breaking down why people think they're good at reading others but are actually terrible at it. Also got into some fascinating stuff about how writing daily and understanding social patterns can transform your life.Looking to understand people better and improve your life at and away from the tables? This is the episode you need.Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/Here is what you can expect to here on this video:Chapters:0:00 Intro & Blake Eastman's Background3:35 Why Most Poker Tell Books Are Wrong6:00 The Truth About Hand Movements & Behavior13:00 How People Give Themselves Away Through Concealment21:00 Live Tells vs Online Play Dynamics30:00 Real-World Applications of Behavior Reading42:00 Cultural Differences & Social Intelligence50:30 Understanding Charisma & Social Skills1:04:00 Corporate Leadership & Communication1:13:00 Dating & Relationship Dynamics1:23:00 The Power of Being Complete & Writing Daily1:29:00 Final Thoughts & Personal Tells

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/ Got my Hustler nemesis @MarianoPoker in the JUNGLE today. This guy went from delivering pizzas to running PURE EVIL BLUFFS against me for 50k+ (still thinking about that hand bro). Now he's got 163k YouTube subs and is playing in games with 800k pots... pretty nuts.We're getting into how to BUILD your way into the biggest games, why being charming > GTO (usually), and Mariano's secret weapon - bringing that Latin smoothness to the table (there's a reason why he's called the KING of Argentina). He walks us through getting OWNED by Dennis the Menace and some twilight zone hands that'll make your head spin.BONUS: Mariano tries to be humble about outplaying me but I make him talk proper trash. Can't let these young guns get too respectful.For aspiring crushers, content creators, and anyone trying to win the game of life - this episode shows how poker skills can unlock doors you didn't even know existed. Even if those doors lead to forming a punk band in LA.Watch to see how deep the rabbit hole goes... or just to hear Mariano finally admit he owned my soul in that bluff spot.Ever wonder how a pizza delivery guy becomes a poker sensation AND starts a band? This is the episode for you. The magic is real folks!0:00 - Introduction1:42 - Meet the King of Argentina3:01 - Losing It All and Starting Over5:00 - Entering the YouTube Poker Scene6:34 - Finding Success in Indian Casinos8:13 - First Breakthrough on the Hustler Stream10:16 - The Importance of Soft Skills in Poker12:39 - The Social Side of High-Stakes Poker15:04 - Challenges of Poker Content Creation18:35 - Viral $800K Aces vs. Kings Hand21:04 - Bluffing Jungleman: Mariano’s Bold Move27:47 - The Psychology of Bluffing35:18 - Dennis the Menace’s Ultimate Bluff37:00 - Losing to Dennis the Menace46:15 - Advice for Aspiring Poker YouTubers50:00 - Poker’s Social Value and Misconceptions53:41 - From Poker to Pursuing Music55:54 - Mariano’s Band and Creative Goals

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/ Pete Clarke, better known by his online alias "Carrot Corner," is a professional poker coach and strategist renowned for his unique approach to teaching the mental game of poker. Specializing in low- to mid-stakes poker, Clarke has built a reputation for helping players develop both their technical skills and emotional resilience at the table. His coaching methods focus on breaking mental habits and overcoming emotional barriers that hold players back, combining a deep understanding of Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategies with practical techniques for improving mindset. Clarke's poker philosophy emphasizes the importance of consistency and self-awareness, believing that mastering the psychological aspects of the game is just as crucial as technical precision for long-term success.Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show: IntroIntroduction of Pete Clarke (Carrot Corner)Carrot Corner Origins and Nickname BackstoryPete's Journey from Poker Player to CoachEmotional Barriers in Poker and LifeCourage and Discipline in PokerPoker Therapy Book: A Three-Step ProcessTriggers and Interpretations in PokerMisfires and Rewiring Mental PatternsLogic vs. Emotional ProgramsThe Role of Epiphanies in Mental CoachingRoot Causes of Faulty Mental ProgramsOvercoming Subtle TiltBuilding New Habits in GameReal World Applications of Poker LessonsProcrastination and ResistanceOvercoming Mental Resistance with Small WinsFinding Inspiration to Stay EngagedPoker as a Means to FreedomHow to Enjoy Poker's Mundane AspectsInjecting Fun into Tournament PlayThe Struggles of Live Poker and Small TalkThe Academic Approach to Poker EducationCarrot Poker School and Creating Effective TheoremsRiver Blunder Theorem and Strategic LearningGreed and Glutton Theorems in PokerTrue EV vs. Solver FrequenciesTeaching Poker Through Memorable ConceptsPhilosophical Insights Applied to PokerThe Challenges of Live PokerThe Allure of Bridge Over PokerComparing Poker and Bridge StrategicallyClosing Thoughts and Jungle 20 Promo CodeFollow "Jungleman" Dan Cates: Instagram:@thedancates X (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandan Poker strategy tipsPoker tournament highlights Poker player profilesPoker player rankingsPoker coachingPoker mental game

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/jungleman/Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/ Veronica Brill, known for her courage in the poker community, is a professional poker player and analyst who became a pivotal figure in exposing one of the most notorious cheating scandals in recent poker history. Her commitment to transparency led her to confront Mike Postle, a player accused of using illicit methods to gain an edge in live poker games. Beyond her role as a whistleblower, Brill offers insights into poker psychology, exploring how factors like sleep deprivation and narcissistic tendencies drive people toward dishonest strategies. Through her work, she underscores the importance of integrity in poker, believing that maintaining honesty and accountability is crucial to preserving the game’s reputation and trust among players.Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:IntroductionVeronica's Multifaceted World"Jungle After Dark"Poker Scene in AustraliaMotivations Behind CheatingNarcissism in CheatersThe Risks of Cheating as a "Winning Strategy"Lack of Empathy and Obvious CheatingInternal Help Prolongs CheatingHumor Amidst the ScandalThe Legal FalloutDOJ's Reaction to the Cheating ScandalSystemic Injustice in Cases of CheatingCheating in Online PokerDOJ's Misconceptions About Poker CheatingSimple Data Solutions for Detecting CheatingData in Healthcare Decision-MakingHealth Risks and Common OutcomesFitness Stats and American HealthValue of Being Open to CorrectionDecision Science and GroupthinkReligion, Group Dynamics, and Belief SystemsSpirituality and LogicNihilism and the Meaning of LifeEvolution and Human NatureReligion and Ethical EvolutionThe Ethics of Extended LifespansThe Potential Future of ImmortalityFinal Thoughts on Evolution and ReligionFollow "Jungleman" Dan Cates: Instagram:@thedancates X (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandan Poker strategy tipsPoker tournament highlights Poker player profilesPoker player rankingsPoker coachingPoker mental game