Thinking Poker

Dad, data engineer, and poker player Chad Gardner talks about (not) making time for poker and how, as an amateur, he prepared to compete in Day 3 of WPT Jacksonville.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.  CHAD GARDNER Chard Gardner is a dad and Data Engineer at BlocPower, with a side of poker. Twitter

Former professional poker player and podcast co-host Nate Meyvis returns to discuss the evolution of poker strategy in the last few years. They delve into topics like optimal plays based on stack size, playing the bottom 30 percent of hands in Irish stock poker, prevalence of small bets post flop, and the 'Jedi mind trick' in poker. They also touch on live vs online poker and their experiences in Las Vegas.

Justin Moyer is a poker player, musician, and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist with the Washington Post. Among other topics, he covers poker, gambling, and casinos for the Post and has interviewed both Carlos and Andrew for articles.His post-dance-punk band, Light Beams, have just released their new album via Dischord Records. All their links are here.Poker at Charles Town Races and GreenbrierMike Postle articleSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  JUSTIN MOYER Justin Moyer is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with the Washington Post. He is also a musician and poker enthusiast who covers gambling-related topics for the Post. Twitter Link

Ed Miller, author of classic poker books like The Course and frequent Thinking Poker guest, has a new book out tomorrow called Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting. It’s all about how modern sports books operate and how to find the best bets they offer. Even if you aren’t interested in sports betting, it’s a fascinating read. Ed shares some juicy details and other stories with Carlos and Andrew.Some of Ed’s previous appearances include:Episode 25: General StrategyEpisode 71: Poker’s 1%Episode 113: The CourseEpisode 178: Finding EdgesEpisode 373: Noted Sports Betting Authority Ed MillerSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  Ed Miller Ed Miller is the co-founder of DeckPrism Sports and the author of many poker books, including Playing the Player, The Course, and Poker’s 1%. Twitter Link

Pure strategy this week, as Carlos and Andrew review a bunch of tricky decisions from Andrew’s recent final table finish in the $109 Warm Up on ACR. 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. Hand Histories and GTO Wizard Sims99 facing check-raise and barrel on paired board Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=3q2qtbKoBarreling overs and gutter in 3BP Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=5q2qtrFONut Flush Draw vs loose/active chip leaderhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=2q2quhqL C-Betting 99 on 862r Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=2q2qulaUExplo 3-Bet A8o from BB Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2quJyFToo Cute with AA? Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2quOZcCheck-Shove Big Draw Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qv4GzFinal Table Bubble Sim (this has raise coming from HJ)https://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qvVxt Final Table facing BTN shove Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qw53c

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 Andrew to task for failing to fold top pair, top kicker to a flop raise in a multway pot.Please support the Boston Debate League.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.  Kimberly Willingham Kimberly Willingham is the Executive Director of the Boston Debate League. She has a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and previously served the BDL as an Instructional Coach and as Director of Culture and Engagement. Twitter Link

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 podcast, Heart of Poker!More information about coaching is available at www.thinkingpoker.net/coaching.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.  Kara Scott Kara Scott is a poker player, broadcaster, and host. She has appeared on WSOP, WPT, and PokerGo broadcasts and is an ambassador for 888Poker. Kara hosts the Heart of Poker podcast. Twitter Link

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 his view of the world.In the strategy segment, Carlos and Andrew discuss playing draws from out of position.Bert previously appeared on Episode 285. His review of Carlos’s WSOP bracelet win is available from PokerCoaching.com. He streams on Twitch.Backstory on Bryn Kenney and the frog venom.Backstory on Ali Imsirovic multi-accounting.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.  Bert Stevens Bert Stevens is a professional poker player specializing in online MTTs. He lives on a farm in Belgium with a menagerie of dogs, cats, sheep, goats, and other rescued animals. Twitter Link

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 how she combines her passions for acting, comedy, and poker.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos explain why “range reading” is better than “hand reading”.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.  Caitlin Comeskey Caitlin Comeskey is a professional poker player and content creator. She co-hosts the Aceholes podcast with Niki Limo. Twitter Link

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 at the feature table with Daniel Negreanu, and more.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses the infmaous KK vs QQ vs JJ from the final two tables of the 2023 Main Event.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.  Shelby Wells Shelby Wells is a poker dealer, player, and fan. After winning Twitter contest for a seat in the 2022 Main Event, she finished 97th for $73,100. Twitter