#40 Philosophical Friday: Poker Addiction or Obsession?

On today's show Coach Thomas and Coach Brad go deep on two $500 NL cash game hands they recently played on Ignition.As eluded to in the title, things don't go super well in today's hands but both coaches manage to find an exploitable decision on the river that saves them their stack.Enjoy.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 Dec 202037min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the winner of the 2004 WSOP Main Event and Author of “Winning Tournament Strategies” Greg “Fossilman” Raymer.Before I dive too deep into the intro, big thanks for D&B Poker publishing for putting this interview together (As well as the current & future CPG episodes with Amanda Botfeld, Ashley Adams, and Tricia Cardner).In the world of poker, “Fossilman” is a living legend. I remember the exact moment in time I was watching the 2004 WSOP Main Event with my old roommates. The Moneymaker boom had just begun and the WSOP was primetime must-see-TV on ESPN.That was the year David Williams burst onto the scene, Josh Arieh became a household name if your household loves poker, and “Action” Dan Harrington went to back-to-back Main Event final tables.It was a great year for poker.Something that may be a little underappreciated today is Greg’s 2005 ME run one year later where he nearly defended his title but ultimately finished in 25th place.I hope you’re ready and chomping at the bit to take a trip back to the golden age of poker.In today’s episode, you’ll learn:Why Greg thinks limit poker is underappreciated and wishes more limit games were spread.Greg’s hilarious poker origin story after first learning how to count cards playing Blackjack.Why Greg believes theory ought to be learned before tactics.And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you the patent attorney turned poker legend Greg “Fossilman” Raymer.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

27 Nov 20201h 55min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is cash game beast, YouTube poker vlogger, and (Along with his wife Jody) host of the Raising the Nuts podcast Trevor Savage.I can’t overstate to you how great of a dude Trevor is. He’s one of those guests who I didn’t know too much about heading into our conversation and yet when we shut it down it felt like I had gained a friend.Our time together was so enjoyable, in fact, that this will be one of them there 2 parter type CPG episodes because your favorite podcast host simply couldn’t reign his curiosity in about Trevor’s poker journey.In today’s Part 1 with Trevor Savage, you’re going to learn:Why 2013 laid the foundation for Trevor’s current projects.All about the incredible Play Every Hand challenge Trevor is documenting on his YouTube channel.How Trevor continually learns and grows from the elite players he battles against on the green felt.And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you the Beast from the East Trevor 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

25 Nov 20201h 20min

Today's episode of the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast features two recent hands Coach Thomas played on Ignition with a Queen Deuce and a Queen Trey.You're going to hear straight from the horses mouth why Coach Thomas opted to put in three-bets with hands that don't really have much business putting extra money into the pot and gain some valuable lessons as it relates to counting combos when bluff catching.If you love today's episode, the best way you can support the show is to hop on the CPG VIP Newsletter at https://chasingpokergreatness.com/VIPNew 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

24 Nov 202037min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is legendary MTT reaper of souls Mark “Dipthrong” Herm.Mark has been on my radar as a force in the poker world for a very, very long time. Like 2007 Absolute Poker long. Back in those days I was grinding away at cash games but allowed myself to take some shots here and there at some of the $200-$1k MTTs on Absolute for fun, and I specifically remember being aware of Dipthrong in every single tourney I played.The fact that he’s still doing extraordinary things in the world of poker all these years later does not surprise me one bit.What was very surprising to me was just how alike Mark and I are. We’re about the same age, we’ve been playing cards for about the same amount of time, and we both lean towards the intuitive side of poker more so than the analytical side.I’m also extremely grateful that he’s also a genuinely open dude who isn’t afraid of discussing some of the more taboo areas of the poker lifestyle like struggling with mental health and adderall.In today’s episode you’re also going to learn:Why Mark bashes GTO every chance he gets.How Elliot Roe has been especially impactful in Mark’s career.Why Mark only plays on Sundays.And much, MUCH more!And now, without any further ado, it’s my absolute delight and pleasure to bring to you my conversation with the legendary Mark Herm.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

20 Nov 20201h 25min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is one of my absolute favorite human beings in the poker world, universally respected teacher and author of Elements of Poker Tommy Angelo.I’m gonna be honest with you, I’ve been looking forward to releasing this one ever since the second I hit the stop button.This is a Round 2 CPG episode so if you happened to miss episode #25 with Tommy and you love our conversation today, I highly recommend you go back and listen to our original episode. You know what they always say about sequels and originals...Before you dive into this episode, I wanna give you fair warning:In my mission to tap into some of Tommy’s great stories, mind-bending perspectives, and massive poker wisdom our conversation went to some pretty unexpected places.Places that may make you feel a little uncomfortable and that you may not be expecting on a poker podcast.You’re going to hear Tommy and I talk about stuff like spirituality, death, and tripping on mushrooms. If those kinds of topics are your jam, I’ll venture to guess you’re about to be pleasantly blown away.In our conversation you’re going to learn:How Tommy hopes to die.Why Tommy’s goal is to not have any goals.Tommy’s views of enlightenment.And much, MUCH more!This interview is brought to you by Poker w Presence if you wanna get inthe zone and play your best when you need it most visit pokerwithpresence.comSo, without any further ado, I bring to you the legendary Tommy Angelo.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

18 Nov 20201h 8min

Today's episode features Coach Brad and Coach Thomas breaking down two hands where the HERO is facing a Turn check/raise:Hand #1 is a live hand Coach Thomas played at the Commerce Casino.Hand #2 is an online poker hand Coach Thomas' CFP student recently played at $200 NL. I hope dude's parents don't listen to today's episode ... it's going to be brutal!There are Greatness Bombs aplenty just patiently waiting for you to dive right in.To join Greatness Village (Our Slack Community) visit: https://bit.ly/greatness-villageTo join the VIP Newsletter visit: https://chasingpokergreatness.com/VIPNew 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 Nov 202042min

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is the author of Winning No Limit Hold’em Ashley Adams.If there’s one thing I can tell you straight-away about Ashley it’s that dude is a natural born storyteller and has gone out of his way to collect more than his fair share of amazing poker stories. Luckily for you, he’s just about to share some of his favorites in this here conversation. You’ll hear about the time he traveled to a home game down a dirt road in the middle of the sticks in Alabama to the time he battled in a game that makes your favorite podcast host salivate in a now extinct Asian casino.In today’s episode you’re also going to learn:- The resourceful ways Ashley was able to find home games in towns where he had literally zero connections.- What really grinds mine and Ashley’s gears as it relates to poker content creation.- And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado I bring to you the poker Storyteller Supreme himself Ashley Adams.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 Nov 20201h 34min