Thinking Poker

Joel Dias-Porter is a true renaissance man, capable of mastering a metaphor, programming a computer, hedging a parlay, spinning a record, and bluffing your face off. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss pre-Boom Atlantic City poker, whether poker is a creative pursuit, why we need more poker literature, and what exactly depends upon a red wheelbarrow. Plus, he reads a few poems for us and gives Carlos a run for his money in the hip hop trivia department.Joel’s blogOld Man JamesDJ Renegade on SoundcloudJoel’s book Ideas of ImprovisationSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  Joel Dias-Porter Joel Dias-Porter is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press. Twitter Link

High stakes cash pro and prolific content creator Saulo Costa talks big data, population reads, exploits, and more in this wide-ranging, mind-expanding conversation. Plus a little Marvel Snap strategy in the intro.Saulo’s YouTube channelFive Tips to Study Poker via GTO WizardSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  SAULO COSTA Saula Costa is a HSNL professional, a prolific content creator, and founder of Metagame Poker. Twitter Link

Dayanna Ciabaton finished second in the recent Women’s Event at the Seminole Hard Rock. The first place winner was a man. Dayanna, Caitlyn Cobb, and Gloria Jackson join Andrew and Carlos to discuss the need for women’s events and the problem of men who insist on playing them.Caitlyn invites all women, including trans women, to join the #WomenPlayPoker Twitter Events Committee. DAYANNA CIABATON Dayanna Ciabaton co-owns Naples Print Source and aspires to play poker semi-professionally upon her retirement. Besides poker, Dayanna’s proudest accomplishments are raising 4 amazing children, taking in 2 homeless youth, and volunteering many thousands of hours to help disadvantaged youth. Twitter Link Caitlyn Cobb Caitlyn Cobb describes herself as a force that makes change. Caitlyn is the former Coordinator of Public Education for @NationalHomeles and Social Media Director of @TJC_DC. Twitter Link Gloria Jackson Gloria Jackson is a mother of five and a 10+ year professional poker player. Twitter

Ebony Kenney has been playing serious poker longer than Andrew or Carlos, but she only recently started serious studying. That didn’t keep her from making three final tables at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, including a $1.7 million dollar score for her 5th place finish in the $200K event. In this extraordinary interview, she discusses the life-changing experience, her unique career, and her unique approach to life.In the strategy segment, Andrew and Carlos discuss playing the turn after the pre-flop raiser declines to continuation bet the flop.This three-part documentary tells the story of Ebony’s trip to Cypress for the Triton Poker Super High Roller series.Women can join Ebony Kenney’s Embodied Confidence group at https://www.ebonykenney.com/confidence.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. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com. Ebony Kenney Ebony Kenney is a professional poker player, Twitch streamer, confidence coach, and overall badass. Twitter Link

EPT Paris runner-up Peter Jörgne joins Carlos and Andrew to talk about entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and holding his own against seasoned professionals at the highest stakes. Plus, Carlos and Andrew discuss out-of-position c-betting.OOP C-BettingPlaying as the IP Cold CallerSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com. PETER Jörgne Peter Jörgne is an entrepeneur, investor, and poker player. He recently finished second in the EPT Paris Main Event for €780,100.

From PC gaming to pool to competitive skydiving to poker, Lara Eisenberg has always crushed the competition. And she does it all while still working as a radiologist! Carlos and Andrew pry from her a few of the secrets to her success, plus we’ve got a major life update from Carlos!Poker League of NationsThe Art of LearningHeroic appSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Pick up our new ICM-focused tournament review and other premium strategy products at www.nitcast.com. LARA EISENBERG Lara Eisenberg is a radiologist, a serious poker player, and a former competitive skydiver. She has a WSOP bracelet from the 2021 Ladies Championship and recently took second in the WPT Prime Championship. Twitter

Poker cashier Jesse Segall joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss his experience in the Wynn $10K, why dedicated poker cashiers are valuable, and much more. Plus Andrew explains how to play a big stack at the final table.New! ICM-Focused Tournament ReviewGTO Wizard BlogThinking Poker Daily JESSE SEGALL Jesse Segall, now the cage manager at the Lodge, is a poker player and former poker cashier at Aria. Twitter Link

Matt Glassman discusses his prize-winning poker essay and how he prepared to take on the best players in the world in the PSPC $25K. Plus a bonus interview with Tommy Angelo discussing his new article How to Meditate While You Play Poker.New! ICM-Focused Tournament ReviewGTO Wizard BlogThinking Poker Daily MATT GLASSMAN Matt Glassman is an avid card player and a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Government Affairs Institute adept at explaining politics through the lenses of game theory and card strategy.Matt is a frequent Thinking Poker guest who first appeared on Episode 191. Twitter Link TOMMY ANGELO Tommy Angelo has been practicing and coaching painless poker for decades. His many books and videos are seen as essential teachings for any serious player. Tommy’s site is tommyangelo.com.Tommy is a frequent Thinking Poker guest who first appeared on Episode 2. Twitter Link

Not many people have worked harder than Gloria Jackson to get a poker career off the ground. She left school with only an 8th grade education to take care of her family, but later went back to get a GED and enroll in college. With a little help from her sister Chantell and her friend Brendan Shiller, she details her journey from nanny and housekeeper to praline peddler to home game chef to poker professional. 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.  Gloria Jackson Gloria Jackson is a mother of five and a 10+ year professional poker player. Twitter

Carlos and Andrew present and reflect on clips from the first four hundred episodes of Thinking Poker, with an emphasis on memorable characters and early predictions.Episode 2: Tommy AngeloEpisode 6: Gareth ChantlerEpisode 10: Leo WolpertEpisode 21: Tubby BootsEpisode 25: Ed MillerEpisode 29: Carlos MailbagEpisode 39: Carlos WelchEpisode 42: Faraz JakaEpisode 47: BluffcatchingEpisode 50: Keone YoungEpisode 53: Dave Eggers RantEpisode 59: Sean Lango, bank robbery, and travel lentilsEpisode 67: Gareth’s big winEpisode 70: Jen ShahadeEpisode 125: Angela JordisonEpisode 128.1: New Theme SongEpisode 131: Dara O’KearneyEpisode 139: Craig Savage MailbagEpisode 189: Will KassoufEpisode 196: Jamie KerstetterEpisode 200: Andrew & Nate on CarlosEpisode 219: $600 Phone BillEpisode 230: Christian SotoEpisode 243: Jamal HansonEpisode 247: Maria KonnikovaEpisode 249: Dick CarsonEpisode 260: Teeth are not for bitingEpisode 330: Jane HitchcockEpisode 337: Betting into drawsEpisode 350: Keith DunlapEpisode 356: Uri PelegEpisode 355: Carlos predicts bracelet winAnd here’s the picture of Andrew with Jamal Hanson: