The Mechanics of Poker Podcast

In this episode, high-stakes cash-game player Owen Messere discusses his poker journey, including his recent 100k heads up match. They explore the psychology behind decision-making in poker, the balance of talent versus hard work, and the importance of joining supportive communities. They also touch on analyzing specific hands for poker strategy insights and the benefits of solvers in gameplay. Additionally, they discuss biases in poker, navigating variance and luck, and the importance of being open-minded in the game.

Fernando "Jnandez87" Habegger, a high-stakes PLO player and entrepreneur, shares his journey from No Limit Hold'em to Pot Limit Omaha, highlighting strategic shifts and the challenges faced. He discusses leveraging data in poker and treating it as a business, embracing risks while balancing personal fulfillment. Fernando also delves into the importance of adaptability and open-mindedness in both poker and entrepreneurship. Packed with valuable insights, he offers advice on skill development and making informed career choices in a competitive landscape.

In this episode, we chat with high-stakes player Barak Wisbrod who transformed himself from a degenerate gambler to a pro. He shares his journey of overcoming going broke, transitioning from MTTs to cash games, and finding his place among poker's elite. Gain insights into mindset and strategies that separate mid-stakes players from high-stakes contenders. Discover the differences in poker games at different stake levels and the process of transforming into a high-stakes crusher. Explore the differences between playing online and live poker and the importance of maintaining belief in tougher variants. Reflect on enjoyable moments in a poker career and key takeaways on decision-making and mistakes in in-game performance.

Matt Marinelli, a professional poker player, shares his experiences and strategies for online cash games. He discusses his transformation from 100NL to 5KNL, overcoming downswings, and shaping a winning mindset. Topics also include the importance of professionalism, deliberate practice, and maintaining work-life balance. The power of grit, cultivating a routine, and quantifying the importance of different poker situations are also discussed. Matt emphasizes the significance of confidence and provides insights into switching to ACR as well as prioritizing leaks to improve poker strategy.

Matheus Pinheiro, a brazilian high-stakes cash-game player, shares his journey in professional poker, including setbacks, anxiety attacks, and therapy. He emphasizes the importance of presence, setting goals, self-care, and mindset shifts. He also discusses topics like finding balance in poker, transitioning with solvers, key concepts for improving the game, psychology of tagging players, and prioritizing recovery. Don't miss this insightful episode!

In todays episode we talk with dutch high-stakes MTT pro Jans "Graftekkel" Arends on the back of his Triton wins in Vietnam where he took home close to 1.5 milion dollars. We cover the road he had to walk in order to get himself in the position to compete daily in some of the thoughest fields in the world. Enjoy!

Professional poker player Josef Schusteritsch shares his journey from 50NL ZOOM to 5KNL in just 2.5 years, providing tips on effective studying and approaching the game. The podcast also explores the challenges of playing poker with family support, the importance of open-mindedness, managing emotions in poker, overcoming ego, and understanding opponents' strategies.

In this episode, we will chat with Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger. Andrew has been in poker for a long time and has reinvented himself many times over. We will talk about how he has changed his views on life, career, money, and health while constantly developing his poker game to keep up with modern-day strategies. We will discuss the hardest moments he had to overcome in his career and what he learned by going through these periods, and relive his high points. Another episode packed with wisdom to learn from, enjoy!

In todays episode we have a chat with high-stakes MTT player Ben Heath. Ben gives us an insight about the mentality one needs to have in order to play super high-rollers. Learn about the road Ben took in order to reach these super high-stakes, and the obstacles he had to overcome to become one of the best MTT players in the world.

In this episode we speak with high stakes cash game crusher Naoufel "Bonk30" Smires in one of his rare public appearances. He shares with us how he uses poker as a path to personal growth, including using meditation and breath work as performance enhancing tools. You will learn how his holistic approach to poker gives him an edge in some of the biggest online games around and how he was able to play a ridiculous 1 million hands at 500NL Zoom in one year when he transitioned to online poker