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This week on episode 694 of the RecPoker Podcast we welcome Chad Holloway to help answer a question we see a lot in our chats and forums: how do people start working in the poker industry? While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses different kinds of jobs that are available in the poker world, entry-level positions, the ups and downs of covering tournaments, what life skills can help you get the door open, and more!Chad also talks about supporting the Beyond Blessed food bank in Wisconsin, and how you can help him raise as much money for them by supporting his cause in a new Minnesota-based reality TV show he’ll be competing in this summer called Live to Give!Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today, and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review.Follow Chad on Twitter: https://x.com/ChadAHollowayFind our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://

This week on episode 693 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Lance Bradley! Lance shares some of his favourite stories from nearly 20 years as a poker writer, editor, and consultant - what job has he enjoyed the most, who was his favourite interview, what does the poker world need to do differently, the end of the WPT media team, his expectations for this year’s WSOP, and a lot more!We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack with Brad Willis, Maria Konnikova, and Chad Holloway! Plus of course we raffle away SEVERAL free prizes at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!Sign up for Lance’s Substack: The Overlay: https://theoverlay.substack.com/Lance is active on Twitter as https://x.com/Lance_BradleyWe also go over this week's home game results and discuss these topics:How to help us out - https://

This week, Jim Reid and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing Limit Omaha 8 or Better - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics of the game, and then we are joined by several mixed game enthusiasts and experts. Get some advice and tips from Chad McVean, Chris ‘Fox’ Wallace, Kathy Chang, Louie Hillman, Mike '08Grinder' Serrano, Mike Patrick, Norman Chad, Robbie Strazynski, and Shannon Van Den Berg on how to get the most out of each game we feature.If you are curious about how to play Limit Omaha 8 or Better, then this is the episode for you! And if you are more of a holdem player and don't really get into mixed games, we heartily recommend that you give them a try - maybe you’ll feel more comfortable about dipping a toe in once you’ve heard from our panel about how to avoid some

This week on episode 691 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew bring Kevin Mathers back on the show to talk about all things WSOP! As a RECing Crew member himself, Kevin has lots to share about: moving money around the WSOP, buying in and cashing out, the new app players are encouraged to use, tax rules for satellites, how to save time registering, new rules about when to use your phones, how to keep RTA away from the tables, and more!We also play Stake/Study Stack with Jesse Fullen, Chad Holloway and Jeff Platt and of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!Kevin is active as a resource on Twitter for all things WSOP as https://x.com/Kevmath and you can also follow along on his non-WSOP adventures at https://x.com/KevmathVegasWe also go over this week's home game results and discuss these topics:How to

This week on episode 690 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid takes pity on our listeners and leads the RECing Crew through a REAL conversation about what Chris Jones has dubbed “The Sandwich Play” when you get postflop in position to one player but out of position to another player. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses the relative importance of being in or out of position, bet sizing, betting frequencies, fold equity, calling ranges, having a plan for future streets, and more! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review!Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp us out: https://rec.poker/supportFind more info on our sponsors at:https://RunAces.comExplore our socials and more: https://linktr.ee/therecpokercommunityRecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning

This week for episode number 689 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew go over all the different ways they prepare for a big tournament series like the WSOP! Whether it’s what to pack, where to eat, how to save time in line, some strategic adjustments to make on the tables, other tournaments in Las Vegas at the time, or even some tips on getting into the cash games and satellites - there’s a smorgasbord of good information here for anyone looking to make the trip this year, or any year!Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!Kenny Hallaert’s spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bLQp-AVwiSk9JKHvfzlyBzU2fIJLdbOG7rAk0v3oPf4/edit?usp=sharingKim Unger’s spreadsheet; https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/wizardofviz/viz/AGuidetothe2025SummerLasVegasPokerScene/2025SummerPokerTDA ru

This week on episode 688 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through part three of a conversation about what makes big tournament series like the WSOP so different from those we are used to playing in our home games or the local cardroom dailies, and how to adjust for the next time you are planning to take a shot at the biggest game around! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review!Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp us out: https://rec.poker/supportFind more info on our sponsors at:https://RunAces.comExplore our socials and more: https://linktr.ee/therecpokercommunityRecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enj

This week for episode number 687 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew discuss some fun events at the LIPS Spring Festival and the Irish Poker Open!LoriAnn talks about a hand where she overshoved preflop with AQ and wants to know if it was the right play. Jim talks about several hands from the Irish Poker Open, why he enjoys a breakfast Guinness, how he DOESN’T look like Ryan Reynolds, almost punching David Lappin, and a lot more! He also describes a situation where he resorted to stalling near a bubble and wants to know if that makes him a jerk.Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!Is Jim a villain for stalling? Tag him on Twitter https://x.com/RecPokerJim or email him jim@rec.poker and let him know!We also go over this week's home game results and discuss these topics:How to help us

This week on episode 686 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through part two of a conversation about what makes big tournament series like the WSOP so different from those we are used to playing in our home games or the local cardroom dailies, and how to adjust for the next time you are planning to take a shot at the biggest game around! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review!Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp us out: https://rec.poker/supportFind more info on our sponsors at:https://RunAces.comExplore our socials and more: https://linktr.ee/therecpokercommunityRecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjo

This week on the RecPoker Podcast Chris Jones and the RECing Crew interview our very own invisible producer Rob Gardner! Alex talks about his collaboration on his latest book, common mistakes he sees poker players making, preparing for the WSOP, and a lot more! We also Open The Action with our speed round. Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too! Rob is active on Twitter at Rob Gardner (@RobGardnerLive) on X You can access his poker course through the rec poker website: https://rec.poker/item/learning-partners/ramp-poker-core-training-full/How to help us out - https://rec.poker/support/ Home Games - https://rec.poker/homegame/ Go Premium! - https://rec.poker/premium/ Find our free videos at: / recpokercommunity Join the Discord group here: / discord Find more info on our sponsors at:https://RunAces.comExplore

This week on episode 684 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through part one of a conversation about what makes big tournament series like the WSOP so different from those we are used to playing in our home games or the local cardroom dailies, and how to adjust for the next time you are planning to take a shot at the biggest game around! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review!Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp us out: https://rec.poker/supportFind more info on our sponsors at:https://RunAces.comExplore our socials and more: https://linktr.ee/therecpokercommunityRecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoy

This week on episode 683 of the RecPoker Podcast Rob Washam and the RECing Crew interview Alex Fitzgerald! Alex talks about his collaboration on his latest book, common mistakes he sees poker players making, preparing for the WSOP, and a lot more! We also Open The Action with our speed round. Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too! Alex is active on Twitter at Alex Fitzgerald (@pokerheadrush) on X Check out his books and training programs at: https://pokerheadrush.com/ How to help us out - https://rec.poker/support/ Home Games - https://rec.poker/homegame/ Go Premium! - https://rec.poker/premium/ Timestamps: 5:58 Alex’s current role in poker10:15 Explaining the Ten-Three offsuit13:35 Simplifying the book-writing process15:42 Coming up with ideas18:11 Hand reading & note-taking tips20:58 What playing looks like

This week, Jim Reid and and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing Limit Badugi - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics of the game, and then we are joined by several mixed game enthusiasts and experts. Get some advice and tips from Chad McVean, Chris ‘Fox’ Wallace, Mike Patrick, Norman Chad, Robbie Strazynski, and Shannon Van Den Berg on how to get the most out of each game we feature.If you are curious about how to play Limit Badugi, then this is the episode for you! And if you are more of a holdem player and don't really get into mixed games, we heartily recommend that you give them a try - maybe you’ll feel more comfortable about dipping a toe in once you’ve heard from our panel about how to avoid some beginner’s mistakes.Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommun

This week on episode 681 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Kenny Hallaert! Kenny shares some stories about being a November Niner, his role in the Tournament Director’s Association, what it’s like being the Live Events ambassador for Pokerstars, how we should handle cheating and cheaters, how poker venues and tours can make the game more secure and more fun for players of all skill levels, and a lot more!We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack with Davidi Kitai, Niklas Astedt and Lex Veldhuis!Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!Kenny is active on Twitter at https://x.com/SpaceyFCBCheck out his famous spreadsheet of poker tournaments in Las Vegas over the summer!We also go over this week's home game results and discuss these topics:How to help

This week on episode 680 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a mental exercise from RECing Crew member Scott Lum about how to play pocket Jacks! While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses preflop and postflop variables and factors, common mistakes players make with JJ, the value of visualizing your play when you are not at the tables, how to think about hands and make a plan, how to avoid losing big pots and wining small ones, and more! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today to post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review!Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp us out: https://rec.poker/supportFind more info on our sponsors at:https://RunAces.comExplore our socials and more: https://linktr.ee/therecpokercommunityRecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are c

This week on episode 679 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview pro player and fitness coach T.J. Jurkiewicz, and TJ shares a whole bunch of tips about diet and exercise that will really help any listener improve their health away from the tables. They also get into his time as a pro player, what it’s like getting backed as a cash player, life in Thailand, and a lot more!We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack with Phil Galfond, Matt Affleck, and Zach Gruneberg!!Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!Visit TJ’s website: https://t.co/cbkYjfLWzsSign up for his mini-course: https://t.co/UOzlq2tCs4Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_jurk/Twitter: https://x.com/TheFitnessJurkWe also go over this week's home game results and discuss these topics:How to

This week on episode 678 of the RecPoker podcast Jim Reid leads the RECing Crew through an exploration of the “sandwich” play, where we get postflop and find ourselves in position to one player but out of position to another, and we are ‘sandwiched’ in the middle. This is a very common situation for recreational players, and we share three EXTEMELY valuable tips you can use to immediately become a more profitable player in these spots. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses absolute versus relative position, player types, the importance of sizing, how to extract value from out of position, when to give up, and more! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today to post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review!Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvlHelp us out: https://rec.poker/supportFind more info on our sponsors at:https:/

This week on episode 677 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview new team addition Matt Matros! Matt talks about winning three bracelets in three formats, what he’s learned about the game as a writer and coach, common mistakes he sees from less-experienced players, how he approaches coaching a variety of student types, some details about the world pf poker staking, what makes the WSOP Main Event different from any other tournament, how he’s going to coach Jim up for this year’s main event, and a lot more!We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack with Andrew Brokos, Dara O’Kearney and Alex Fitzgerald! Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!Matt has been in the poker business as player, writer, and coach for more than two decades. After first breaking onto the

This week on episode 676 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RECing Crew through a question from Ben Enslow about how to play the edges of his range, and how to randomize when playing a mixed strategy. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses solver outputs, randomization methods, when to worry about it, what factors to consider first or instead, and more! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review!Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp us out: https://rec.poker/supportFind more info on our sponsors at:https://RunAces.comExplore our socials and more: https://linktr.ee/therecpokercommunityRecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not o

This week on episode 675 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Katie Stone! Katie talks about her evolution as a player, from recreational poker lover to full-time pro, to sponsored player, to coach and writer and commentator - and back to playing recreationally! The group discusses the problems facing poker in today’s world, how we should be showcasing poker to non-players, the importance of the player’s experience when it comes to welcoming new folks to the game, the impact of cheating scandals, what it’s like raising a son with two poker players as parents, what we need to do to improve as players but also as an industry - and a lot more!We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack with Jamie Kerstetter, Katie Dozier and Jen Shahade! Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and