

The Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast
Blackjack Apprenticeship
Everyone wants to beat the casino. Hear from those who actually have. From practical tips and hard earned wisdom to epic stories of blackjack careers that went far better than expected, the Blackjack Apprenticeship podcast is for anyone interested in blackjack, card counting, or just ”sticking it to the man.”
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Dec 16, 2020 • 1h 14min
Husband & Wife AP Team ‘Ltrain’ and ‘Pocketqueens’ | BJA074
Today Colin is joined by BJA members 'Ltrain' and 'Pocketqueens', a married AP team that have taken 6 figures from casinos in 2020 alone. They discuss how they got into blackjack, being spotted by another AP, unexpectedly hitting a jackpot, the dynamics of married AP life, and more!

Nov 18, 2020 • 1h 8min
Gambling, Advantage Play, and Losing Streaks with “Ballaboy2234” | BJA073
BJA member and Bootcamp grad "Ballaboy2234" joins Colin on Episode 73 of the BJA podcast to discuss:
Training with a co-worker -
Taking advantage of a side count early in his career -
Mid career losing streak and reality check -
The effects of Covid on his career -
And more!
See the Opportunity/Risk video here: https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/opportunity-risk-graph-video/

Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 7min
From Poker to Pro Blackjack: “Pokrplyer” | BJA072
BJA Member "Pokrplyer" joins Colin for episode 72 of the BJA podcast and the discuss things such as: The transition from poker to Blackjack, Using credit cards to build his bankroll, How the pandemic has affected a "¾ time" pro, And the expectations vs the reality of professional advantage play.

Oct 7, 2020 • 35min
BJA Mailbag and (Belated) Reflections on the Blackjack Ball | BJA071
Every day our inbox fills up with all types of questions about blackjack. In this podcast, Colin shares his thoughts and advice on many common situations, as well as his observations from the most recent Blackjack Ball this last February.

Aug 26, 2020 • 1h 12min
The True-Life Adventures of ‘Nickels’ the Advantage Player | BJA070
On episode 70 of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin is joined by BJA pro 'Nickels'. They discuss topics such as his route to becoming an advantage player, how to not miss opportunities in the casino, taking advantage of rare (and valuable) casino promotions, and more.

Aug 10, 2020 • 1h 16min
Blackjack Hall Of Famer Richard Munchkin | BJA069
Eight years after first appearing on the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, the illustrious Richard Munchkin returns to answer questions posed by our members. Colin and Richard discuss topics such as: The easiest play he ever pulled off, Winning millions from a casino in Korea, Avoiding CTRs, Richard's gambling superpower and more.

Jul 16, 2020 • 51min
Colin Answers Your Top Mailbag Questions | BJA068
Colin digs into his mailbag to answer your questions such as:
What would he do different if he was starting a team today?
Where should you keep (and not keep) your bankroll?
How fast can you count down a deck?
Tips on cashing out.

May 21, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Life of an AP Family: Part 2 with “Grace the Gorilla” | BJA067
"Grace the Gorilla" is back and talking about generating $500 an hour of EV as the BP, some of the blessings and lessons learned with having 6 children, and to laugh with Colin about some of their adventures as an AP family for the last 15 years.

May 11, 2020 • 57min
Married to a Card Counter for Over 15 Years: “Grace the Gorilla” | BJA066
Navigating a relationship while living the life of an AP is no simple thing. With over a decade of experience, Colin and his wife Grace are back on the podcast to talk about being married and building a bankroll, moving to full time card counting, and blackjack trips as a family.

May 5, 2020 • 1h
From a Dream Job to Full Time Card Counting: “Stan Podolak” | BJA065
Full time AP, and BJA Member, Stan Podolak hopped on a call with Colin to discuss: - Transitioning from full-time work to full-time advantage play - His strategy for playing (and keeping) his local casinos - Handling 15 months of unexpected variance - Starting a team - An off-the-charts EV "5-card Charlie" game


