Cracking Aces

We talk about the future of the podcast, the guy who faked cancer and scammed the poker world, and the Barstool Awards. We love you guys. Enjoy.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We are coming at your live from the new, independent Barstool Sports! We talk about the huge deal where Dave is now the owner of Barstool Sports again, what it means, and what happens next! We then talk about Negreanu joining a high school friend group's home game and share some of our own stories. It's a brave new world out there! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Is this our last episode? Maybe! Probably not though. We do some inside Barstool talk and then talk some poker too, including the discussion on if WSOP POY should separate live and online results. That leads us to reflecting on Allen Kessler and sharing some Chainsaw stories. We touch on other poker stuff too (DNegs, Pads, BensBenz). A wild episode. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we talk to a former runner of a wild underground game, Tim Faro. We get incite into what that world is like, some wild stories from it, people doing PLO flips for cars, almost being robbed, and his poker life/journey. We also start the show talking about needing to go on diets. I am fat. Enjoy! Also this is episode 200, woah.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we recap the Main Event as the WSOP sadly ends. We give our thoughts on the winner and the final table as a whole. We then talk about how WSOP is making ANOTHER WSOP in the Bahamas which will go head-to-head with the WPT in Vegas...we are team WPT on this one. We also talk about if PokerGo should be behind a paywall and our thoughts might surprise you. Thanks to everyone who followed along during this year's WSOP, time to start preparing for next year's!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We hopped onto the podcast today to recap the last few days of the Main Event action. We talk the legend of Rigby, the huge flush fold, crazy HHs, and the other going ons the last few days. The Main Event is now on Day 7 with plenty of heroes still remaining. Get all caught up here! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Sorry for the delay! Today we go over our Main Events, how we all ended up as Main Event losers. Jake and Nate busted day 1, and Smitty on Day 3. We go over HHs, our tables, and general thoughts overall. Always a bummer to bust the Main, so let's talk about it. Plus, travel woes. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Another good one today- we talk about the dramatics of the $250k final table and go over every angle (no pun intended) on if Martin cheated/marked cards. We also talk about Chris Brewer's big win and what it means for him. Plus Nate is an illegal alien now, Smitty keeps winning, and Jake talks about his 2015 Main Event deep run. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today's episode kicks off with talking about Smitty's never ending heater. Guy is final tabling something new every single night! We then talk about if someone should play the $5k 6-max or the $600 deepstack, we do some discussion on if you should play the Main or attend a wedding, do some Hendon Mob scrolling, and Jamie Gold is on our shit list! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today Jake recaps his week at the WSOP - he discusses the Million Dollar Bounty event he bagged and the bad luck that followed. We recap the first week of WSOP- who has won bracelets, funny tweets, and Phil Hellmuth being exhausted after 2 days. Smitty shares big news, and we end by talking about LIV. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Smitty had a baby and Jake is in Vegas and Mintzy was fired so we are joined by (new co-host???) Hoodie Allen! We talk about how awesome the WSOP is, how fun and how devastating poker tournaments can be, some fun HHs, and the million dollar poker game with Rampage's crazy bluff. Hoodie made a deep run in an online $5k yesterday so we talk about that, and we share advice on how to approach your first ever WSOP tournament. A fun episode, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! After all the build up to the WSOP, Nate has a terrible, no good very bad update. On the other hand, Smitty has an incredible update! One week away from the WSOP and everything just changed. Plus we discuss the Jason Koon/Dan Smith drama about talking at the poker table. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today we are joined by an up and coming superstar, Jeremy Becker. He's making waves in the poker world right now because he wins every daily at the Wynn (shout out 53o) and he's caught the eye of all the superstars, like Daniel Negreanu. We get JBex's full story and he shares insight into how he's dominating these dailies, and what the future holds in store for him. Plus we reflect on Doyle's life. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we are joined for the full hour by Shaun Deeb! We talk about his million dollar weight loss bet and how he plans on winning it. We discuss how he is doing it now, how he plans on doing it while playing WSOP, and how he is a whole new man with a whole new perspective. Life coach Deeb! A very fun, inspiring hour of the podcast, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today we welcome Hoodie Allen back to the show!! The superstar musician and big winner from the HCL stream talks about his recent poker wins and his thoughts on the direction poker is going with the TikTokers and influencers. We talk about the Bryce Halls of the world getting into the poker space and what the future looks like. We also talk summer plans, as it is WSOP MONTH!!! Jake is playing for $250k this month, will he win?! Fun episode, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today we are joined by WSOP bracelet winner and all around nice fella Rob Kuhn. He tells us degen stories, his thoughts on the heads up grudge matches, his opinion on if ACR is rigged, gives us some coaching strategy tips, and more. He is a poker coach and we had a great chat with him. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's episode Jake tells a lovely HH of the time he bluffed Phil Ivey in the 2nd level of the Main Event and got him to fold a set. We also touch on WSOP online canceling Smitty's poker night, ACR is still rigged, Chance played poker for 69 hours straight and made $500k, the heads up match that is still going, and your questions from IG. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today is a great episode of the podcast. We talk how painful tournaments can be when you don't win, the new Wake Up Mintzy extravaganza, Cowboy Jake's old staking business where he lost and was stolen from to the tune of mid 6 figs, and then a hand history where Nate flops a set of 4s. It's a really good one, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today we are joined by the legend himself, Joey Ingram. We talk about his new, quiet life, what he's been up to, and his plans for the future. We talk about content creation with him, his WSOP/Summer plans, and the emotional toll it took to play poker at the highest stakes. We also discuss this heads up match between Nik and Berkey and if we actually care. And finally, RIP to the OG Thayer.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today we have a full recap of the Hustler Casino game Nate played in with the TikTokers. They discuss the big hand where Nate blasted off $10k, what the players were like, and the reaction from Twitter. Also on the same night Smitty won 2 tournaments! We take questions from the DMs and then discuss the high stakes poker drama with all the names- Doug, Berkey, Garrett, Nik, and the rest. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we prep Nate to play the 10/25 game at Hustler in the "Creators Game". We talk exploits vs the Tik Tokers, the best strategy in this game, and read all of your DM'd tips to beating the game. We'll have a recap episode after it aired to discuss if the tips worked or not. This is the biggest cash game Nate has ever played in...Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we get a lesson from Mr. Jake in tournament strategy. A Smitty hand history and your questions from IG (follow us! IG/CrackingAAces), Jake gives answers and advice that can improve your tournament game TODAY! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we are joined by Southern poker crusher/Ben Mintz's best friend Jared Ingels. Jared has been on quite a heater recently, with over $500k in live scores in the last few months. He also told us the story of how he had 90% of his net worth on Full Tilt when Black Friday hit and shares how he survived. We also have a Mintzy life update and Nate is inching closer to the entire WSOP out in Vegas. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We start today's show talking about a final table Mintz made over the weekend and going over a couple hands, and we touch on the Dan Bilzerian story that Chance Kornuth shared on Twitter and people's reactions to it. Then Smitty shares what he believes are his bigger leaks in tournament poker (bubble play+deep with 20ish bbs) and Jake gives advice. Lots of good strat talk! We finish with your DMs where Jake spreads more knowledge. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we start by talking about the huge million dollar cash game results, Hellmuth losing on stream and blocking us (sad!), and birds. Then we are joined by the leading Poker CPA to talk all about how pros and amateurs should pay taxes. We discuss the weird laws, what "writing off" really means, and other bits of info everyone who plays/gambles should know. Then we finish the show talking about our YouTube plans (cross your fingers) and potential full Summer in Vegas for the WSOP (cross them again). Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we are joined by the poker legend Ari Engel. Ari has been crushing poker for 20 years now, both online and live. He has 2 bracelets and an Aussie Millions Main Event victory, and is known for constantly traveling the world playing all the best value tournaments he can find. He tells us about his life on the road, how he broke the news to his VERY conservative parents that he wanted to play poker, his aspirations, and more! Very, very, very awesome guy, please listen and enjoy!!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We are joined from the jump by the lovely Brent Hanks of PokerGo who just put together what could be the biggest televised cash game in Vegas history- each player buying in for $1 million. He talks to us about the game, the players, and the wild stipulations + side money. Brent is always a delight, full of wisdom. We also talk about what a beast Jeff Platt is, obviously. Then a quick recap of Natey Seven-Bullet as they are calling him, plus 2 bullets in the Venom. It was an expensive weekend. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today we are joined by the expert in all things legalization of online poker, Steve Ruddock. We have a great, fascinating, and somewhat depressing convo with Steve who talks to us about the status of online poker in the US. Where we can expect legalization next, why some states can't get it done, the red tape and hoops states must jump through, whether we should be optimistic, and more. Everything you've ever wanted to know about iPoker, answered here. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we discuss an INSANE situation at a final table where the hand should have been chopped, but the dealer/the players misread it and a player was eliminated from the tournament. The fellas discuss how this could happen, what we would do if we were in the situation, and then open the door to talking about more moral dilemmas at the poker table and what we would do in those situations. Also, Jake has ANOTHER ailment, Nate is about to become a NJ poker grinder, and Smitty and Mintzy are still living the dream. Enoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We start today's show talking about the return of Mike Postle and if the poker world needs to be tougher on cheaters (yes, yes they do!). Then we bring on special guest Cole Ferraro. Cole has an amazing poker story- at just 22 years old he won his first WSOP bracelet. He lives in Vegas full time and discovered poker during COVID and now works his butt off to be one of the best up and coming tournament players. We got his story of how he found poker, how he ended up in Vegas, and other very cool tidbits and stories. Definitely an inspiring tale of a young, hungry player you'll definitely want to root for. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show Mintz's best friend Michael Rocco joins the show. He has been playing professionally for over a decade now, and has been on a terror the last couple of years with several 6 figure scores. He talks about going from play chips to real money, going broke, his come to Jesus moment with poker, and more. Really sharp guy who has had lots of success, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back and happy new year! Great show today talking about some past binks playing online poker, our hopes of getting online legalized takes us down memory lane, Mintzy has a new show premiering soon, Smitty made some money playing poker, Nate went to Mexico, Jake is sneaky a live pro now, and some other odds n ends are discussed on the new episode. Enjoy!!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we discuss how massively successful the WPT series has been, shout out Matt Savage. We then talk about our friends at ACR once again and the bots and what have you. More of the same from that place. Also Nate has booked a poker trip, and Jake is playing live poker again soon too! Ho ho ho Merry Christmas everyone, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! Today we talk to Rampage the entire episode just hours after he won the WPT $25k for $894,000!!! And he had 100% of himself in it! Very happy for our friend Rampage. We talk about his poker mindset, why he decided to play, key hands, the money, and more. The next Rampage? Possibly you! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We start the show talking about our plans to make the podcast even better in 2023- we want to get on up-and-coming poker superstars and hear their stories. We've talked to almost all the big names (Ivey and Durrr still out there) but now want to talk to new guys and gals making a splash in the poker world. Then Smitty walks us through a hand history from a tournament he played over the weekend, we talk WPT results (shout out Matt Savage), Smitty dreams of an Xmas of drinking and gambling, and we finish the show talking about the NFL. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Episode 2 of the week! Welcome back! We did 2 episodes this week so we could talk to our friend Tana from the RunGood Poker Tour. He created the best mid-stakes poker tour in the world and this weekend they have a 1 million dollar gtd tournament in California. He talks about the creation of the tour on bar napkins, expanding, and the future of the tour. Plus the upcoming ProAm at the PokerGo Studio in Vegas. Before he joins Nate gives an update on his meth head neighbor and Jake is down in Cherokee. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We have 2 episodes this week, so don't mind the shorter run time on this one. On today's show we riff about our sports teams, our year of sports betting, Mintzy's fancy dinners, and answer the question "if you could go back in time to any era of poker, where would you go?" Would you go back to the wild west days? The early online days? The Jamie Gold era? Something else? We'll see you for part 2 of the show on Thursday!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back and happy Thanksgiving! Today we thank you the listeners! In this episode Mintz has returned from San Antonio and poker/life did not go his way. He tells his tale and then we open some DMs from listeners. Enjoy! PS: New merch is out on Friday.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! A nice chilly Tuesday episode with tips on how to win the Main Event this weekend, a Matt Savage WPT Segment of the Week, discussing if the WSOPE (Europe) matters/do rings or bracelets matter?, and your DMs about relationships, playing GTO, ACR yay or nay, and more! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! We start the show talking about the lottery and Nate's take that having a billion dollars would be too stressful. We talk Smitty's streams with Tiko, Mintzy moving down south, playing a $10k WPT or WSOP, and your poker strat DMs including limping, adjusting to live poker vs online, how to count chips at the table, and more! Appreciate you listening and joining us, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! On today's show we start with some inside Barstool stuff and a walk down memory lane with Smitty, we talk some sports, Mintzy teases a big announcements, Smitty answers a Dozen phone a friend live on the show, we talk about the next few months of live poker and Nate suggests he might play the entire WSOP (just needs a hot stock tip to double his money first), we make fitness goals, and go Phillies! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Welcome back! A lot of strategy talk in this one. We're going to get better at poker or die trying. In this one Jake explains terms like "randomizing" and when/how to do it, reverse implied odds, check/raising in cash games, and more tips on how to improve at poker. We also talk some Phillies World Series, Mintzy's new contract at Barstool, the human element of live poker vs playing GTO/by the book, and some other odds n ends. Another great episode with great Jake advice, enjoy!