When former online professional Sammy Reid returned to poker after a 7-year hiatus, he sought to relearn the modern game from the ground up using progressive theories and strategies. Reid 'em and Weep is a poker podcast detailing the hands from this journey - both the wins and the fails. Whether you're a high-stakes grinder or a home game casual, this fun and thought-provoking podcast will help you along on your own poker journey.
If you're a loyal listener of the Gillcast, you'll be just as pumped as I was to discover Sammy pumping out poker pods. Sammy's podcast, Reid 'em and Weep: A Poker Podcast, is not only hilarious but also surprisingly sharp. His storytelling abilities, self-deprecating humor, and occasional self-congratulation bring life into the hands he discusses. Along the way, you might even learn a thing or two about live poker. The world of live poker is filled with nuance, mishaps, and all sorts of nonsense, and Sammy captures this perfectly, reminding us that sometimes it truly is an art.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Sammy's honest self-assessment and how it helps listeners reflect on their own sessions. He does an excellent job telling stories in a captivating manner that makes you feel like you're right there at the card table. The added bonus is his ability to explain the reasoning behind his moves, allowing listeners to understand the strategic elements of each hand. The episodes are just the right length, with two hands discussed in each episode – one good hand and one bad hand – giving enough material to chew on without feeling overwhelmed.
Unfortunately, like any podcast, there are some areas where improvement could be made. For instance, while Sammy's storytelling is engaging and insightful, there could be a bit more focus on providing practical tips or strategies that listeners can implement in their own games. Additionally, although it's understandable that live poker games can be unpredictable and full of randomness, it would be great to have more consistency in terms of opponents and situations presented.
In conclusion, Reid 'em and Weep: A Poker Podcast is a must-listen for any poker enthusiast looking to improve their game. It offers realistic scenarios that occur frequently in mid-stakes live poker games and presents them in an interesting manner while discussing strategy. Sammy's fun, witty, humble approach makes the podcast relatable and thought-provoking, ensuring that listeners stay engaged throughout. Overall, this podcast provides an enjoyable and educational poker experience, making it a standout in the genre.
Hand 1: JTo on AQ378 (3/5)Hand 2: A2s on K42JJ xssxs (10/20)Epilogue - 2023 recap, current status of poker career
Hand 1: Getting blown off a would-be flopped set by absurd playHand 2: Getting blown off a would-be turned straight by absurd playHand 3: Getting drawn out on in a $5k pot by absurd play
Hand 1: Making a big bluff on J5366 with 3 heartsHand 2: Getting sucked out on in a big pot with top set on 652 two-toneHand 3: Sucking out on someone else in a big pot on QJ485 with 3 clubsHand 4: Calling a big bluff on 763K7 with 2 hearts on the flop
Hand 1: Checking the river with the nut straightHand 2: Checking the river with the (essential) nut full houseHand 3: Checking the river with top full house when the flush draw missed
Hand 1: Bluff w KJ on AT58, Valuebet with T9 on TT552Hand 2: Bluff w JTs on 963, Valuebet with JJ on 9537J
Hand 1: KT on AKJHand 2: K5 on KT72AHand 3: QJ on AK68Hand 4: 44 on JJ7AA
Hand 1: Top set on K76 ddxHand 2: Flopped flush w J9dd on T64dddHand 3: Bluffing with AK on Q33 xhxHand 4: AK on K43rHand 5: 77 on T87ccc
Hand 1: Calling a nit with top two pairHand 2: Hero calling an overbet with 3rd pairHand 3: Calling multiple bets with top pair/no kicker
Hand 1: AA heads up, out of positionHand 2: KK heads up, out of positionHand 3: 3-betting with Q9s out of position and flopping top pair
How to recognize one of the low-key most profitble spots in poker
Hands from my first session in a new private game
When you have 4th pair, sometimes you just gotta call it all off
When you have 4th pair, sometimes you just gotta call it all off
When firing the 3rd barrel ain't it, Chief
A conversation with Adam Levitan about playing the $25K WSOP High Roller (and other things)
How seemingly minor preflop decisions can have big implications later in the handHand 1: http://mysmp.me/h_rcrHand 2: http://mysmp.me/h_rcs
The importance of choosing the right hand candidates to bluff with
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