Chasing Poker Greatness

One of Nick's on-contract coaching for profits players has a major problem: He feels like he has no choice but to move back into his unsupportive parent's home where his mental state and online poker results historically suffer.Listen today as Nick helps his player navigate a particularly dicey and emotionally charged situation by letting him know he isn't making full use of the resources at his disposal.If you wanna learn more about Poker Detox visit: https://pokerdetox.comNew 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

29 Sep 20201h 7min

In this episode of the Detox Files Nick Howard (Founder of Poker Detox Staking Group) has an optimization session with one of his contracted players who has a big problem:He's been trained his entire poker career to practice good game selection (The after-hours poker vampire lifestyle) but knows the times he plays poker have a major affect on his relationship with his wife and family.Listen in and follow along as Nick helps his player navigate what is most certainly a mine field.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

25 Sep 202048min

This Detox Files episodes features a one hour "optimization consult" with one of Poker Detox's contracted players. These are guys Nick and his team invest tons of resources into so it's going to be a bit more advanced than the previous Detox Files you all know and love.To listen to all the Detox Files, visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/detox-filesNew 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

22 Sep 20201h 6min

Today my guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast coming back for an overdue Round 2 conversation is the founder of PokerCoaching.com Jonathan Little.I don’t know if you’ve heard but Mr. Little has been featured fairly prominently in a couple of controversies over the past week that of course we’re about to dive into. The first is Phil Nagy smashing him with the ban hammer at ACR and the 2nd stemmed from accusations of rigging Twitter polls in my recent #PokerGOAT competition on Twitter.Before we go any further I want you to know that I’m biased in many, many ways in life but one of my core values is striving to be as fair as I can to the folks I interact with. On a personal level I’ve never personally had a single negative interaction with Jonathan or any of his PokerCoaching.com coaches and he’s been nothing but generous with his time and energy specifically with me.With that said I do wish to make it clear to you that it’s ok if you don’t like Jonathan Little. It’s also OK if you hate me as well. I don’t know exactly why you’d be listening to this podcast if that were the case but that’s a different matter entirely. Sometimes I feel like we live in a world where we don’t feel safe to have our own opinions, especially if they’re unpopular. I really, really hope that changes.In today’s episode, you’re going to learn:- Why Jonathan thinks Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold’em Games should be the next book in your poker library.- Why the #PokerGOAT controversy affected Jonathan more than getting banned from ACR.- How you should go about risk-taking in today’s poker environment.- And much, MUCH more.So without any further ado, I bring to you the founder of one of the largest and most successful poker training platforms in the entire universe, Jonathan Little.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

17 Sep 20201h 53min

Today’s guest on the podcast is MTT wizard and PokerCoaching.com coach Matt Affleck.Matt has over $4 million in live and online tournament cashes in his career with no plans on slowing down anytime soon.Just a few of his career highlights include:- A gold medal victory in a $3,150 SCOOP even for $550k.- A $264k victory in the $2,500 main event at the Coco Poker Open.- And a $139k victory in a $1,500 event at the Wynn Fall Classic.Matt was very easy to talk to and his pure passion for the game shines through bright and clear. It’s easy to see why he’s been able to sustain success such a high level of success for as long as he has. Also, to give you a little more perspective as to how Matt operates, here’s a little behind-the-scenes tidbit: After we stopped recording Matt wanted to pick my brain on some different coaching techniques and methodologies and we ended up talking shop for maybe another 30 minutes after the recording stopped. I only mention this because, in my humble opinion, this is the trait of a human being who pursues excellence in whatever venture they dive into. If you truly want to draw from a deeper well in the avenue in which you’re Chasing Greatness, finding folks who are already deeper into the forest than you and asking their opinion is one of the most impactful things you can do to expedite the learning process.With that said, today you’re going to learn:- A Greatness Bomb from Matt on efficiently using solvers to improve your MTT game.- Wise words on how to structure your off-days so that you can maintain your energy levels.- A hilarious story about the odd place in which Matt was sitting when he won his SCOOP for over $550k (Here’s a hint, there was no celebration).- And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you longtime MTT crusher Matt Affleck.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 Sep 20201h 37min

Today my guest on the podcast coming back for a very special Round 2 is my favorite tournament director of all-time Matt Savage.If you’ve forgotten, Matt’s the executive tour director of the WPT and has seen just about all there is to see at live poker tournaments.While recorded only a few weeks ago this conversation took place before the passing of longtime voice of the WPT and great personal friend of Matt’s, Mike Sexton. Expect to hear some tales of being on the road with Mike Sexton as well as how the Mike Sexton Champions Cup came to be.You’ll also want to be prepared for us to close on a somber note with Matt sharing stories about Ethan May, a WPT tournament director who tragically passed away at the way-too-young age of 30.In this Round 2 conversation with Matt, you’ll also learn:- How somehow despite there not being any live poker to go around Matt has less free time than ever.- What’s going on with those WPT final tables that have just been sitting around in purgatory since the beginning of the year.- Matt’s thoughts on the rise of online MTT’sSo without any further ado, I bring to you the GOAT tournament direct and poker hall-of-famer in my heart Matt Savage.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

10 Sep 202046min

Today’s guests on the podcast are dynamic poker-book writing duo Dara ‘O Kearney and Barry Carter.Their latest book, PKO Poker Strategy, has been a massive hit straight out of the gate. If you’re not familiar with PKO style tournaments or where they came from, don’t worry because Dara and Barry are going to explain it to you in-depth in our conversation.Since both of these men are veterans of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast we had a few talking points and spent the other 90% of the conversation just making fun of Barry. I might otherwise feel bad about that, but as I was putting together the #PokerGOAT book tournament on Twitter I realized Barry is the co-author of 3 if not 4 of the most influential poker books of all time:The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, PKO Poker Strategy, and Poker Satellite Strategy.Well done sir, well done. When it’s time for me to write a book I know who my first choice for co-author’s going to be.In today’s conversation, you’ll learn:- The writing process that Barry and Dara use to ensure their books are great for any level of player.- Our thoughts on the recent explosion of online MTT poker serieses.- The one thing you can do that will get under Barry’s skin.- And much, much more!So without any further ado I bring to you the authors of Poker Satellite Strategy and PKO Poker Strategy Dara O’ Kearney and Barry Carter.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

8 Sep 20201h 25min

Today’s guest is mediocre poker coach Carlos Welch who is back for a Round 2.Carlos and I’s first conversation was recorded right before the pandemic went nuclear and I had been wondering to myself how a man who lives out of his car would fare in these strange times. I mean, I can’t even drive my kids one hour away without catastrophe striking: One of them has to go to the bathroom.So how do you find a place that will let you inside to use the bathroom on a regular basis? How do you shower if your gym is shut down?Also, let’s be honest, I really just wanted an excuse to talk to Carlos again because he’s such an amazing human being which, if you have not yet been convinced, you will experience for yourself in just a few moments.In today’s episode you’ll learn:- How trusting your teacher relates directly to their impact.- Why Mike Caro may be the most under-appreciated all-time poker coaches.- Why Carlos doesn’t like interacting with strangers.- And MUCH more!Without any further ado I bring to you the nomad and “anything but mediocre poker coach” Carlos Welch.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

4 Sep 20201h 13min