Chasing Poker Greatness

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is the author of the most recommended book by guests on the pod “The Mental Game of Poker”, Jared Tendler.It was a genuine thrill catching up with Jared and learning how he’s personally coped with the Covid crisis, what his plans for the future are (Here’s a hint, there are more “Mental Game of …” things headed your way), In today’s episode, you’ll learn:- How Jared, who is NOT a poker pro, found himself mixed up in the world of poker and leaving a legacy that’s more powerful than many poker hall-of-famers.- Jared’s wisdom for improving your mental game on a step-by-step basis.- Why being able to speak the same language is vital in a student/coach relationship.- And MUCH more!So, without any further ado, I bring to you the OG poker mental game master himself, Jared Tendler.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

19 Mai 20201h 8min

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is tireless elite poker coach and course creator Matt Hunt.Matt is one of the head coaches for two of my favorite poker training entities SolveForWhy (Founded by past Chasing Poker Greatness guest Matt Berkey) and PokerDetox (Founded by multiple time Chasing Poker Greatness podcast guest Nick Howard).Going into my conversation with Matt I didn’t really set any specific expectations for how things would go. Outside of Twitter, him and I hadn’t had any sort of interaction in any other setting before I was just working under the assumption that if this dude is trusted so explicitly by Berkey and Nick then, well, he’s probably an awesome guy.What I came away from after our conversation was that whatever expectations I could have set, he would have absolutely blown them out of the water. It’s a rare thing that someone in the poker space hits me with something I have never even thought about or considered but Hunt did exactly that and now I am so stoked to share this episode with you.If our conversation today, you’ll learn:- How Hunt found himself hunkered down in Vegas after traveling the world with his future wife.- Hunt’s theory as to why geo specific poker styles are a thing.- What Hunt believes is absolutely necessary for online poker to survive and thrive moving into the future.- And MUCH more!So, without any further ado, I bring to you one of (if not THE) most valuable teachers that exist in the poker world today … Solve4Why and PokerDetox’s Matt Hunt.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

12 Mai 20201h 43min

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is one of the foremost authorities on poker coaching and one of the founders of Red Chip Poker James “Splitsuit” Sweeney.James has been in the poker coaching and training business for over a decade and it was easy for me to see why … helping guide folks in their poker journey lights him up like the fourth of July. As a man who has seen and heard about his fair share of shady coaches and, quite frankly, bullshit spewing in the poker training world, it’s always refreshing to cross paths with someone who genuinely cares about the success of the people who give them their trust and hard earned dollars. And James absolutely fits the bill.In our conversation you’ll learn:- Why poker is not your game if you’re looking to simply memorize strategies.- James’ personal process for regularly improving his game on a daily basis.- The surprising thing James feels is easy that causes massive confusion and suffering in the poker world.- And much, MUCH more!So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with Red Chip Poker founder and world-class poker teacher, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney.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

5 Mai 20201h 43min

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is the always tenacious and thoughtful Veronica Brill.Veronica has been in and around the poker world for over a decade and was, of course, recently thrust directly into the spotlight for blowing the lid off of the alleged Mike Postle cheating scandal.While we do touch base on the Mike Postle scandal, I wanted to make a conscious effort to avoid a conversation fully focused on a man who has done so much harm to the poker community.A single chapter may be what you’re most familiar with when it comes to Veronica’s story, you’ll soon learn it’s simply that … a singular event in an amazing human being’s journey through life.In our conversation today, you’ll learn:- How Veronica fell into the poker world in the first place.- The events that led to her getting involved with Stones Casino.- My ideal poker student (When Veronica turns the tables and starts interviewing me).- And much, much more!So, without any further ado, I bring to you the indomitable Veronica Brill.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

28 Apr 20201h 51min

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is Swedish poker BEAST Anton Wigg.At just 33 years of age, Anton has managed to rack up $10.8 million in combined online and live MTT cashes.Some of his career highlights include:- A $672k EPT main event victory in Copenhagen in 2010.- Victories in the Sunday Milly and Sunday 500 on Stars.- And recently vanquishing past Chasing Poker Greatness guest Ari Engel at LAPC back in the good ole days of February when live poker was still a thing.I very much loved my conversation with Anton as he dropped greatness bombs all over the place. He’s a dude who exemplifies strength and leadership on and off the tables. A man who pushes his friends to be the best possible version of themselves which, in my opinion, is what friendship is all about.In our conversation, you’re going to learn:- Why Anton believes it’s vitally important to compartmentalize his “poker emotions”.- Why being a leader in the poker space means being honest about the mistakes you make at the table.- Why adding more complexity to your poker game is not necessarily a good thing.And much, much more.So, without any further ado, I bring to you the world-class Anton Wigg.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

21 Apr 20201h 54min

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is someone the entire poker world ought to be thankful and grateful for, one half of the 2 man crew who wrote Rounders, a movie near and dear to the hearts of all poker players, Brian Koppleman.Brian and his writing partner David Levien are also the men behind films like Knockaround Guys and Oceans Thirteen as well as the critically acclaimed Showtime series “Billions”.(Which ramps back up for season 5 in a month or as of the release of this episode.)As someone who has watched “Rounders” at least a bajillionty times, I think you can believe me when I tell you that I very much looked forward to this interview and Brian of course knocked it out of the park.In our conversation today you’ll learn:- Why Brian fell in love with the game of poker so much that it became a world he has invested himself into for decades.- The way cardplayers often surprise Brian with their generosity off the felt (And how David and Brian wrote that into the character “Knish”).- Why playing on random poker apps is probably a scarier proposition than you might think (Even if you think it’s extremely scary already).- And much, much more!So, without any further ado, I bring to you the man behind some of the most beloved fictional characters in poker history (Mike McDermitt, Worm, Teddy KJB, Knish, etc.) Brian Koppleman.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 Apr 202044min

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is one of the GOATs and a man I have looked up to for many years Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.Andrew has racked up over $10 million in live MTT winnings as well as being one of the foremost crushers of all-time in any form or setting or poker he decides to dive into. Just a few of his MTT career highlights include:5 WSOP final tables, including a bracelet earning victory in 2016 for $569k.Winning the $100,000 entry high roller Alpha8 in Las Vegas for $1.7 million in 2014.A 2nd place finish in the $50k WSOP high roller for $917k just last year in 2019.Chewy and I’s conversation leads us down the path of his continual love of poker, using intangible intuition at the poker tables, separating your biases from your intuition which can be very tricky, and what Chewy believes to be true about our lives.Today you’ll learn:- How Chewy goes about integrating his intuition with tactical analysis at the poker table.- How-to build awareness of your “spidey sense” so that you can more trust your gut.- Our opinions on why poker players tend to play much longer sessions when losing despite all conventional wisdom telling us to do otherwise.- And much, MUCH more.So, without any further ado, I am honored to bring to you not only one of the greatest poker players of all-time but also a genuinely amazing, amazing human being Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger.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

14 Apr 20201h 16min

To support the show visit https://ChasingPokerGreatness.comToday’s guest is author and teacher Zachary Elwood.If you’ve ever been interested in diving deeper in the art of reading and interpreting physical tells, this is the show for you.Zach is a former professional poker player and the author of the “Reading Poker Tells” trilogy (That has now been translated into 7 languages) as well as the man behind the uber popular and valuable Reading Poker Tells YouTube content.In our conversation today we’re going to dive into Zach’s origin story, what it was like consulting for two WSOP Main Event final table participants, and how Zach has dealt with anxiety and depression while navigating a game well-known for emotional roller-coasters.You’re also going to learn:- Why Zach felt compelled to to expand the information regarding poker tells..- Why Zach believes poker tells got so undervalued in the arsenal of poker players.- How to effectively think about and incorporate poker tells to your thought processes at the table.- And much, MUCH more!So, without any further ado, I bring to you my conversation with the brilliant Zachary Elwood.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 Apr 202059min