#118 Tactical Tuesday: River Raise Redux! Value & Bluff Spots in SIX HANDS from 500 Zoom & 5/10 NL

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Martin Jacobson who has racked up over $17 million in poker cashes in his live MTT career.Some of his career highlights include:- Winning the 2014 WSOP ME for $10,000,000. Hard to top this one on the highlight reel.- An $800k score at the 2013 $111,111 buy-in One Drop for $807k.- And a $762k runner-up finish at the 2011 EPT Deauville Main Event.If you’ll notice, Martin’s WSOP ME victory came AFTER his other two largest scores which means dude’s been operating on an extremely high level for a very long time and it also begs the question…How does conquering the Mount Everest of poker challenges affect your motivation moving forward? Martin shares his thoughts about how he stayed hungry in our conversation as well as revealing just how razor-close his poker career was to never happening at all.In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:- How getting ghosted might be one of the biggest blessings to ever happen to Martin.- The story of Martin’s fateful WSOP ME run.- What the future holds for the Great Martin Jacobson.- And much, MUCH more! So without any further ado I bring to you one of the top players of his generation and an amazing, amazing human being … the 2014 WSOP Main Event World Champion Martin Jacobson.New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

15 Apr 20211h 49min

On this week’s episode Coach Brad answers a handful of questions that his student Jon prepared in anticipation of his return to live cash.New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

13 Apr 202129min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the winner of the 2016 $300k buy-in Super High Roller Bowl who has racked up over $21 million in live poker tournament cashes Rainer Kempe.If that sounds like a lot of money and success, that’s because it is.Here are just a few highlights of the 31-year-old’s poker career thus far:A $2 million score for a 3rd place finish in 2018’s Super High Roller Bowl in Macau.A $900k victory in the 2019 $50k event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.A ridiculous 41 cashes of $100k+. That’s right, 41!Simply put, Rainer is one of the very best in the world at his craft and in just a few moments you’re going to learn all about Rainer’s origin story as a member of the German crew (That includes past CPG Guest Fed Holz) whose poker triumphs are already the stuff of legend.In today’s episode with Rainer Kempe, you’re going to learn:How Rainer hooked up with Fedor Holz in Vienna.How Rainer felt in his first $10k buy-in event (Hint: it was NOT confident).A Greatness Bomb on how you ought to measure your success.And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you the witty and clever Superstar of Poker Rainer Kempe.New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

9 Apr 20211h 12min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is professional poker player, YouTube’r, and future New York Times Bestselling Author the multi-dimensional Kristy Arnett.Kristy’s first appearance on Chasing Poker Greatness was packed so full of Greatness Bombs you almost had to listen to it twice so I had very high hopes for this Round 2…And, of course, Kristy knocked it out of the park.In today’s show with Kristy, she’s going to go deep on all the things she’s been up to since the last time she and I talked. With that said, a little backstory:In Kristy’s world, poker’s a family affair.Her first step into the world of poker began many years ago when her boyfriend (Now husband) Andrew Moreno (Who’s now a high stakes live cash game crusher) took her to check out a home game. She went in as one person, stepped out as another, and poker has been a huge part of her and her family’s life ever since.From packing up her bags and moving to Vegas to being the face at Cardplayer Magazine to calling her own number and going pro, Kristy’s adventures in the world of cards is both aspirational and inspirational.The poker world is just a much better place for having her in it. In today’s Round 2 conversation with Kristy, you’re going to learn:How Kristy has struggled with an inherent aversion to taking risks and how she navigates her fears.Why working hard at your craft day in and day out is all you can control. Kristy’s incredibly powerful and amazing technique for setting intentions.And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado I bring to you my conversation with the thoughtful crusher of poker souls, the one and only Kristy Arnett.New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

7 Apr 20211h 17min

On this week's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad and Jon discuss two hands where Coach Brad decides to execute one of his least used plays: the hero fold. Listen in to hear Coach Brad's reasoning for folding top pair/top kicker in a 3bet pot and an over-pair with the nut flush draw blind vs. blind. Could either of these massive folds be correct? Stick around to the end of each hand to find out!New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

6 Apr 202127min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of “The Total Poker Manual” Sasha Sutton.Sasha’s path, which you’re about to learn all about, to the world of poker is unlike pretty much anyone I’ve met in the poker world.After spending 3+ decades as an extremely successful creative and financial writer, she made the fated decision to attend a workshop at the age of 55 where she was introduced to the world of poker.After getting bitten by the wily poker bug initially, a few weeks later she received a cosmic sign from the universe that poker was meant to be a major part of her life when none other than past Chasing Poker Greatness guest 3-time WSOP bracelet winner Matt Matros attended one of her writing workshops.When she figured out who he was she asked him for private coaching, he accepted, and poker has been a major part of Sasha’s life ever since.In today’s conversation with Sasha Sutton, you’re going to learn:How amazing of a human being Sasha is. Seriously, she’s led a life so full of excitement and adventure that you won’t be able to help but leave this conversation inspired.How ignorance is not only just bliss… It can lead you to accomplishing amazing things you otherwise wouldn’t have been able to.More great stories about the New York underground poker scene.And much, MUCH more!And before you dive into my conversation with Sasha, I just wanted to take a second to let you know I’ve recently completed my third cash game course and it’s called “Neutralize Flop Leads”.With one PDF and a couple of hours of study, you’ll never again feel confused when facing a donk bet in a single raised pot.You can check it out at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/nuffleNow without any further ado I bring to you author, business builder, and poker player…The brilliant and insightful Sasha Sutton.New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

2 Apr 20211h 41min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of my all-time favorite human beings in the poker world Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet.Besides being one of your favorite podcast hosts' favorite humans in poker, Apestyles is also an absolute legend who has racked up more than $17 Million+ in lifetime online MTT cashes with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.As a matter of fact, since the last time the Great Ape was on Chasing Poker Greatness, he’s began a brand new adventure:Twitch Streaming.It shouldn’t come as any surprise to you that because of his authentic nature, elite level of play, and tireless work ethic he’s now one of the most popular poker streamers in the world.If you’ve ever had aspirations of making it big in the MTT streets and are looking for somewhere to learn and grow, I can’t imagine a more valuable MTT poker stream to check out. The link to Ape’s Twitch stream will be in the showpage of this episode.Now in today’s conversation with Jon Van Fleet, you’re going to learn:Why challenging games with zero financial risk manage to tilt the living bejesus out of even the most stoic of poker players.What NOT to do when you enter a brand new poker community.The one thing that is absolutely necessary to make it in the world of poker.And much, MUCH more!And before you dive into my conversation with Apestyles, I just wanted to take a second to let you know I’ve recently completed my third cash game course and it’s called “Neutralize Flop Leads”.With one PDF and a couple of hours of study, you’ll never again feel confused when facing a donk bet in a single raised pot.You can check it out at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/nuffleSo without any further ado, I bring to you one of the greatest poker players of all-time Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet.New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

31 Mar 20211h 10min

Tactical Tuesday returns this week with a breakdown of two AQ hands that Coach Brad played recently at 5/10NL on Ignition. Coach Brad gets to the river in both hands, yet finds himself with two very different decisions. Should he fire a bluff on the river in a 4bet pot with nothing but AQ high? Should he raise a river bet for value with top pair-top kicker? Find out on today's episode!Hand 1Hero Hand: AhQdHero Position:UTGEffective Stack:133 BBAction:PREFLOP: Hero raises to 2.5 BB, BTN raises 8.5 BB, Hero raises to 22 BB, BTN Calls.FLOP (45.5 BB): Jc 4c 2cHero checks, BTN ChecksTURN (45.5 BB): Jc 4c 2c KdHero checks, BTN ChecksRIVER (45.5 BB): Jc 4c 2c Kd 4sHero bets 22.5 BB, Villain calls 22.5 BB with KsQs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hand 2Hero Hand: AcQdHero Position:BTNEffective Stack:100 BBAction:PREFLOP: Hero raises 2.5 BB from BTN, the BB 3b to 11 BB, Hero calls.FLOP (22.5 BB): Qh 9c 8hBB bets 7 BB, Hero calls.TURN (36.6 BB): Qh 9c 8h 3sBB checks, Hero checks.RIVER (36.6 BB): Qh 9c 8h 3s 3DBB bets 12.1 BB, Hero goes all-in for 81 BB, BB calls with TT.New CPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

30 Mar 202134min