

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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Nov 22, 2019 • 1h 19min
The Part Time, 6 Figure Card Counter: “Overtime”| BJA059
Today we talk about how a part time card counter and full time construction worker has earned six figures counting cards. He's driving the company truck to the casino, using casino money to pay for his wedding; all while getting a lot of comps (cruises, flights, hotels, TVs, and a Dyson vacuum).

Nov 6, 2019 • 29min
Maximizing Credit Card Perks with ‘Jimmy Jazz’ | BJA058
Jimmy Jazz has been hacking the perks system since he was five. In this podcast, he shares how you can get 8 round trip flights for $200 and few other valuable credit card advantage plays.

Sep 11, 2019 • 1h 22min
Founder of Blackjack Apprenticeship and author of ‘The 21st Century Card Counter’ | BJA057
Colin Jones, founder of Blackjack Apprenticeship and author of 'The 21st Card Counter' sits down on the other side of the mic to be interviewed by BJA member 'GreaseMonkey'
In this interview we discuss:
– EV, AV (actual value), and Variance
– Losing $86k at the Hard Rock in a session
– Asking the Dealer to deal as fast as they'd like

Aug 16, 2019 • 49min
MMA Fighter, Real Estate Investor and Blackjack Professional ‘jcrox111’ | BJA056
Winning 150k from one local casino, getting comped a 2019 Mercedes and a $14,000 European Cruise. jcrox111 is a professional card counter.
In this interview we discuss:
– Winning 150k at a casino within walking distance of your house
– Getting comped a 2019 Mercedes lease and a $14k European Cruise
– “Blackjack bought me three houses” - jcrox111
– His unique and successful gameplan

Jul 31, 2019 • 53min
Author of “The Blackjack Insiders” Andy Uyal | BJA055
Our latest podcast interview is with Andy Uyal, author of ‘The Blackjack Insiders: How Two Pit Bosses Beat the Casinos at Their Own Game.’
In this interview we discuss:
– Having a partner to share the worst losing streaks (and the biggest wins)
– How casinos share the same superstitions that gamblers have
– Playing rooms when there is no one on shift that can back you off
– How suspicious is back counting?
– And a few tips on where to eat from an ‘LVA’ contributor

Jul 17, 2019 • 54min
The Gift of Getting Fired and Networking with Successful AP ‘PingPong’ | BJA054
Our latest podcast interview is with BJA Bootcamp Grad and a fellow ‘outside the box’ thinking AP “PingPong”
In this interview we discuss:
– Learning to think ‘outside the box’ for $8 million
– Advice for those considering transitioning from part time into full time card counting
– Trusting the math while continuing to explore new ways to generate EV
– To play rated or not to play rated?
– How the people having the most success are well networked

Jun 19, 2019 • 55min
Interview with Veteran Blackjack Apprentice ‘ambj21’ | BJA053
Our latest podcast interview is with multiple six-figure card counter "ambj21"
In this interview we discuss:
– Losing 80% of your bankroll
– Playing as an investment vs playing for survival
– Balancing Advantage Play while raising a family
– Putting your money where your values are

May 13, 2019 • 36min
Blackjack Players, Bootcamp Grads, and Barbers “BCD” and “SmurfAP” | BJA052
Our latest podcast interview is with BJA Bootcamp Grads "BCD" and "SmurfAP"
In this interview we discuss:
- How to handle winning and losing as team members
- Playing Blackjack after taking a break
- Bankroll Goals
- Business and Passion

Apr 25, 2019 • 60min
Member of the MIT Blackjack Team, and World Series of Poker Champ Andy Bloch | BJA051
Our latest podcast interview is a former member of the notorious MIT blackjack team and prolific poker player Andy Bloch.
In this interview we discuss:
- The Mental difference between Blackjack and Poker
- Training with the MIT team
- Attending Harvard
- Being an AP with a family

Apr 4, 2019 • 53min
Investing, Blackjack, and Skydiving with BJA Member ‘SD1’ | BJA050
Our latest podcast interview is an AP and active BJA Member who goes by the name “SD1”
In this interview we discuss:
- Starting your career with a massive downswing
- The similarities between skydiving and blackjack
- How to communicate wins/losses with your significant other
- Emphasizing your losses