The Runchuks Podcast

Elliot Roe is one of the best mental game and performance coaches in the poker industry. This time we talk about the role sleep plays in helping us maintain high levels of performance, Eliot shares useful tips and tricks for improving our performance at work and some tips for finding and maintaining a life/work balance, and how to make sure we don't confuse being busy with being productive.  I highly recommend Elliot's  A-Game Poker Masterclass course, I found it very useful myself, as have many of my friends. The list of testimonials for the course is very impressive. This course served as a springboard for advancing many poker careers to the next level. So at least have a look at it: http://www.runitonce.com/a/runchuks I also recommend that you also listen to our first conversation with Elliot from last year, where we talk about the common roadblocks to realizing your potential in poker, that episode has received lots of great feedback as many listeners found it very useful. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/OB__aOZJxz4 Audio Version: https://runchuks.podbean.com/e/elliot-roe-on-whats-holding-people-back-from-becoming-successful-in-poker/   CONNECT WITH ELLIOT: Website: https://elliotroe.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElliotRoe1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotroe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotroe PrimedMind App: https://primedmind.com/   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt  Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker  Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching    PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF  Podcast Website: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod  YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:00 Working on your sleep 00:09:43 Moving to a better time zone 00:15:03 Techniques to improve your sleep 00:19:19 A word for the young listeners 00:25:07 Why do we play poker? 00:33:30 Removing labels and transitioning 00:38:33 Work and study ethics 00:44:50 Techniques to improve your performance 00:49:15 How to know what you don't know 00:51:57 Admitting your mistakes 00:56:24 Taking care of your bankroll 01:01:15 Having a meaningful hobby 01:06:15 Setting yourself a long-term plan 01:16:27 A-Game Poker Masterclass 01:17:53 Pandemic impact on poker 01:21:19 Dealing with FOMO  

Steffen Sontheimer is a poker player and coach. His total live tournament winnings exceed $13,700,000. And he's also enjoying great success in online and live cash game tables. Steffen joins us once again and this time we dive deeper into optimal techniques for studying poker, discuss GTO vs exploitative play, talk about what it takes to reach the high stakes and remain successful there, we outline the importance of staying flexible in your career as a poker player. We also discuss the importance of legitimizing your income and staying healthy and lots more. CONNECT WITH STEFFEN: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rungo0serun/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go0se.core/ Pokercode website: https://www.pokercode.com/   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt  Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker  Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching    PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF  Podcast Website: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod  YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:00 The impact of the pandemic on Steffen's plans 00:08:59 Transitioning back to high stakes cash games 00:13:38 New Germany regulations 00:21:37 Stay flexible 00:26:36 Weight your options 00:35:43 Paying taxes and bank accounts 00:42:44 Explaining what you do for a living 00:55:59 New players joining the game 01:00:03 Body signals 01:11:09 Gameplan to play high stakes 01:30:49 Deviating from GTO 01:44:05 Reaction game 01:51:57 Vladimir Kramnik on the best solutions 02:01:13 Pokercode 02:09:32 Who is Pokercode for? 02:13:31 Coaching plans 02:16:12 Links in the description below   You might also want to check out our first conversation with Steffen here: https://youtu.be/LfCuMWvpHWc  

Poker player and gambling author Mason Malmuth joins us once again to discuss his new book, Cardrooms: Everything Bad and How to Make Them Better. We talk about the importance of the proper balance between luck and skill in poker, how poker managers can promote the game, and what can players do to sustain the profitability of the game. In his 34 years as a full-time gambler and gambling writer, Mason has co-authored 15 other books. Mason's publishing company Two Plus Two LLC has sold over two million books on gambling. Two Plus Two has published over three dozen books on poker, written by some of the biggest names in the field.   CONNECT WITH MASON: Twitter: https://twitter.com/masonmalmuth Two Plus Two Poker: https://www.twoplustwo.com/   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt  Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker  Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching    PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podcast Website: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:05 Cardrooms: Everything Bad and How to Make Them Better 00:09:04 Keeping recreational players in the game 00:12:48 The balance between luck and skill 00:15:28 Small stakes are dying 00:18:46 Railing tables 00:26:35 Win rate and speeding up the game 00:31:28 Running it twice 00:39:17 Dealers 00:48:53 Favorite rooms 00:52:11 Tips for poker players 00:53:22 Maximum buy-in 01:02:11 Straddles 01:14:05 High stakes area 01:15:26 Sucker privileges 01:20:47 Private list 01:23:13 Table structures 01:26:08 Promotion ideas 01:44:59 Rake structure 01:49:48 Low stakes games 01:51:31 Online poker environment 01:56:07 Live poker environment 02:00:52 Poker variants post solver era 02:04:56 Sixteen different games that cardrooms might want to try 02:10:24 If there was one change 02:13:49 Feedback from a cardroom manager and players 02:16:06 Must move tables 02:21:01 The ever-changing poker environment 02:22:43 Free book for cardroom managers

Professional poker player and teacher Cory Mikesell talks about his book on PLO theory and practice. Also, as a National Chess Master, he talks about approaches to learning chess that also apply to poker, and shares his insights about efficient learning. Cory spends tremendous effort to dig down to the first principles in poker theory. For example, he constructed a database of analyses covering every line and stack size in Heads-up. He shared how visualization helps him strategize his plays.   SPECIAL OFFER Cory is giving a 20% discount on his newest book to my audience. This book is a great and valuable resource. To apply the discount just use promo code RUNCHUKS20 at checkout. You can find the book here:  https://www.corymikesell.com/store-1/p/heads-up-plo-the-definitive-guide   CONNECT WITH CORY: Website: https://www.corymikesell.com/   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt  Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker  Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching    PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podcast Website: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:00 PLO Book 00:10:43 Most common mistakes in studying process 00:12:37 Deviating from solvers 00:20:51 Surprising learning concepts 00:33:12 Chess approach applied to poker 00:40:13 Developing your methodology 00:52:50 We are playing against humans 00:57:10 Phil Hellmuth vs. Doug Polk 01:00:22 Assuming that your opponent thinks like you 01:04:12 Observant player 01:09:27 Advice for playing anonymous tables / HUD-less tables 01:12:59 Focusing on live poker 01:18:56 Not willing to put in the work or pay for the work 01:25:30 EV from the book 01:29:49 How to approach studying 01:36:07 Podcast world 01:39:51 What top athletes have in common 01:48:40 Discipline equals freedom 01:52:56 One less decision you have to make 01:55:50 Studying hand histories 02:04:45 Laser focus 02:08:18 Learning through interesting material 02:15:48 Links in the description below

Australian poker pro Rory Young shares valuable advice for poker players. We talk about the life lessons we've learned from poker, and we hear the details behind the "30 days in a dark bathroom bet". Rory also talks about his journey to becoming a success and shares the importance of connecting with our emotions and being surrounded by the right people.   Check out Rory's business project here: https://odinpoker.io/   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podcast Website: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:44 Meet Rory Young 00:06:21 Getting into poker back in the day 00:10:48 Variance is nasty 00:14:13 Leave work at work... And be absolutely obsessed 00:19:49 Not doing it for the money anymore 00:26:17 Successful poker players can REALLY achieve anything? 00:27:52 Figure out your hourly and where you're in your life 00:32:04 Getting into business 00:38:05 Valuing your freedom 00:43:19 Perseverance 00:44:49 Having the right people around you 00:50:33 Bidding 00:52:51 Learning from friends 00:56:55 Identifying blind spots 01:04:07 Don't have an assistant 01:07:01 The people who think they're the most self-aware 01:10:29 Do you hate poker? Poker is like a job for you? 01:19:58 Connecting with your feelings 01:22:12 Negativity 01:29:24 Not everything is for everyone 01:31:37 Hate culture 01:36:43 Censorship 01:41:49 The Dark Bathroom bet 01:56:16 The Huck Seed call 01:59:14 Would you take the bet? 02:02:53 Sauna 02:06:14 Las Vegas climate

Lukas Robinson went from a recreational player to a sponsored pro with his remarkable feat of streaming 1000 hours of poker on Twitch in 100 days without a single day off. Tune in to learn how he was able to achieve it, and learn his habits, routines, and tricks.  This episode is packed with useful tips and great insight into the world of streaming poker. If you are aspiring to become a professional poker player, want to play poker for fun, want to start your own poker stream, are looking for new ideas and directions in your poker career, including how to improve your routine, your schedule, your approach to nutrition and sleep - there's a lot of value to be found in this conversation.    Connect with Lukas:  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robinpoker/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/robinpoker_?lang=en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQnroFIgh-0JmGqyTGY-_Q/featured Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/robinpoker/about   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podcast Website: https://runchuks.podbean.com/ YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 0:00:00 Intro 00:01:23 Lukas Robinson 00:04:51 Streaming 1000 hours in 100 days 00:11:37 Quitting mid-challenge? 00:14:28 Worst and best moments during the challenge 00:21:25 Community aspect 00:23:22 Becoming a poker pro 00:31:22 Physical preparation for the challenge 00:38:03 Burning out 00:42:34 Keeping a routine 00:48:02 Achieving your dreams and having no regrets 00:54:20 Things to look for if you want to improve 00:56:25 Streaming poker vs gaming 01:01:21 Having a day off to reset your mindset 01:03:49 Last days of the challenge 01:07:39 Reality vs expectation 01:12:05 How the rest of the day looked like 01:16:54 Parents take on poker (wait for it) 01:20:54 Getting into poker, mistakes, excuses, and goals 01:27:20 Learning from mistakes 01:30:40 Being emotional 01:33:50 Finding a way to achieve your dream 01:40:21 Life after the challenge 01:42:57 What made me get better at poker 01:45:49 What's next for Lukas Robinson? 01:47:14 Collab stream 01:53:11 "it's not the end, it's the beginning" 01:55:46 Leaving the comfort zone 02:00:44 Who is going to break this record? 02:07:04 The role of variance in early stages of poker career 02:16:54 Taking the leap of faith 02:21:24 Negative society 02:23:26 Achieving full potential 02:30:44 Links in the description below

Learn the value of having a mindset coach for poker players. Karim Chelli joins us to share his experience in helping poker players unlock their full potential. We talk about the value of having a mindset coach to improve your performance, about the biggest lessons he has learned from being a coach for seven years. Aside from helpful tips about changing your mentality, he also gives us a few keys to improve our socializing skills and maintain relationships. Find out more about Karim on his website https://karimchelli.com/   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podbean: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:18 Key advice for poker players 00:02:59 Recognizing the need for a mindset coach 00:04:50 Areas where poker players struggle the most 00:06:42 One universal advice 00:09:50 Cooldown after wrapping up your session 00:11:16 Quitting the session 00:16:40 Coaching since 21 00:21:10 Dating coaching 00:25:19 How to overcome the fear of rejection 00:38:24 I want a girlfriend 00:46:23 List five reasons why you play poker 00:52:42 Poker journey 00:56:36 Getting better and better 01:00:54 Keeping the relationship fresh 01:05:17 Biggest lessons from being a coach 01:10:29 Figuring it out by yourself 01:12:33 The value of a mindset coach 01:17:10 Karim Chelli social media

Learn more about the healthy approach to a poker player's lifestyle! High-stakes professional poker players are brilliant people in many ways. They know they have the potential and capability to be on top of their game. However, intellectual giftedness comes with a price. Poker pros may find themselves burnt out, overworked, and crippled by their fear of failure. In this episode, Coach Bahman shares his experiences in coaching professional poker players. He talks about the concept of intellectual giftedness and the challenges, fears, and struggles of high-stakes players.   Connect with Coach Bahman Website https://www.coachbahman.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/coachbahman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachbahman/   CONNECT: Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Website: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:26 Coach Bahman 00:03:40 Youth counselor 00:12:15 Mentor 00:16:48 What is intelligence? 00:23:09 Finding your potential 00:32:33 The common struggles of poker players 00:40:17 Goal setting 00:45:02 The key traits of a poker professional 00:48:11 The problem with poker freedom 00:54:23 High expectations 01:04:20 Mental performance and bad habits 01:13:16 Fear of missing out 01:18:12 Having time for yourself 01:24:32 Good diet 01:28:26 Keeping a journal 01:33:18 How to approach poker and life 01:49:54 Diversifying your skillset 01:53:56 Intellectual giftedness 02:01:29 Keeping the score 02:08:49 Struggling 02:14:54 The high stakes poker player lifestyle 02:19:50 Transitioning from NLHE to PLO 02:31:16 The podcast for smart people

Fedor Holz has won the WSOP, EPT, and WTP titles and has over $40 million in tournament earnings. When it comes to building a successful poker career, he really knows what he's talking about. A few years ago he was voted #1 online poker player and #1 live poker player in the world.  In this conversation, Fedor shares lots of powerful insights and advice about poker, business, and life. He explains his learning process, the way he gets in the zone when it really matters, how maintains full focus, how to avoid common pitfalls when working with solvers - so much of this is truly valuable. And of course, we also talk about his upcoming HU battle vs Wiktor 'limitless' Malinowski.  I'll share my key takeaways from this episode in my newsletter, so sign up for it on https://www.runchukspodcast.com CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Podcast Website: https://runchuks.podbean.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:25 Match against Wiktor 'Iimitless' Malinowski 00:08:49 Mental game 00:16:31 In the zone 00:21:01 New information 00:27:10 How to ask the right question 00:30:56 Ways of learning 00:37:25 The right questions 00:44:45 Beating mid and high stakes 00:48:06 Focus level 00:53:51 Out of the comfort zone 00:58:13 Solver traps 00:59:53 Who is Fedor Holz? 01:05:15 What do you want to do? 01:09:15 Identity 01:13:46 Opportunities 01:26:01 Picking your dreams 01:30:33 I can do anything, but I can't do everything 01:31:37 Current challenges 01:37:57 Nothing is everything 1:42:43 Taking time off 01:47:17 The path is not straight  

Richard Turner is one of the best close-up card magicians in the world. He has entertained millions of people around the world and won several prestigious awards for his achievements in magic. In this conversation, we talk about the extraordinary way Richard's brain works and how he turns his weaknesses into his strengths. Richard describes how he lives with the Charles Bonnet syndrome and how it allows him to achieve extraordinary feats. Richard also recalls multiple great stories about his interaction with Muhammad Ali. We also talk about the upcoming movie project and about the big lessons Richard took away from his 4 great mentors - John Murphey, Steve Terrell, Gene Fisher, and Dai Vernon.    Make sure to check out Richard's website http://www.RichardTurner52.com    CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt Podcast Website: https://runchuks.podbean.com   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:04 Richardturner52 00:02:14 Trip to Russia 00:05:34 Charles Bonnet Syndrome 00:07:27 How Richard's brain works 00:11:16 Superhuman Incredible People 00:14:22 Using Charles Bonnet Syndrome 00:30:42 Runchuks plays Batty 00:38:59 Upcoming feature film about Richard's life 00:42:54 Talent trumps wealth 00:45:05 Muhammad Ali 00:53:13 The four mentors - John Murphey 00:53:44 Steve Terrell 00:54:42 Gene Fisher 01:01:48 Dai Vernon  

John Curry is quite familiar with the underground poker scene in New York and Philadelphia. We talked about how those games are organized, how they are run, and what kind of risks everybody's taking. John shares some crazy personal anecdotes from the time when he was involved in that business, like the story about armed robbery in the game he was running. Expect plenty of fun facts and degen stories.   John is the author of We Run Bad. The story is set right after the housing market crash in the US. There are some really good anecdotes from the underground poker scene, some great characters. It's dark, it's funny and I really enjoyed it. I think most poker players would like this book, so check it out here https://amzn.to/3cEzxox   Follow John on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/curry_writer   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:19 How John Curry got into writing 00:05:32 The casinos came to town 00:09:30 Moving to New York and sleeping on a couch for one year 00:11:18 The three generations of New York poker games 00:18:53 The gun incident 00:29:33 Running the first home game 00:38:19 Playing in your own game 00:40:14 New York 00:43:30 Why do people play in the underground games? 00:49:27 Casino legislation 00:53:28 The craziest thing that happened while running a home game 01:07:55 The stolen gun 01:18:38 New York home game raids 01:23:51 Home game rake 01:29:33 Rigged games 01:36:45 A word for nits 01:41:10 John Curry 01:44:40 Publishing the book 01:52:43 Self-publishing books 01:57:12 The thing with art 02:03:30 Process of writing a book 02:04:51 "We Run Bad" 02:10:05 Oh, what a loser 02:12:10 Give it a try 02:15:11 Movies 02:22:12 The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind 02:23:44 It's all about how it's written and how it is sold 02:30:03 GameStop short squeeze wave 02:55:07 Ponzi scheme 02:56:52 We Run Bad on Amazon

Alex Livingston finished 3rd in the WSOP Main Event in 2019. He shares several crazy stories from his professional poker career spanning over a decade. As an example - he once lost $40k playing beerpong at a time when he had less than that to his name.  Another one is about how he went to Amsterdam with a couple of friends for a week and ended up quitting his studies and staying in Amsterdam for 3 months. Of course, he also shares his experience of playing in the final table of the Main Event, random stories about Vegas, casinos around the world, life as a poker player, and his advice to people getting into poker.   Follow Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rumnchess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumnchess   CONNECT: Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 Alex's background 00:04:14 The turning point 00:12:20 Making a decision to stay in Europe 00:14:05 The key takeaways from the Europe trip 00:15:36 The key qualities to winning at live poker 00:18:30 Top 3 Casinos 00:22:29 Player profiling 00:23:12 Family reaction 00:24:14 The conventional path 00:25:50 First steps on poker 00:31:55 What happened after staying 3 months in Amsterdam 00:34:10 WSOP Main Event Final Table 00:42:11 Approach to live poker 00:45:49 Focus and fun 00:48:13 Keeping it fun in the final table? 00:50:39 Overthinking and playing fast 00:52:50 Writing a book about the lifestyle of a poker player 00:57:42 How to lose 40k playing Beer Pong 01:00:39 What Alex Livingston learned from poker 01:03:40 Overcoming gambling 01:06:03 Life after winning $ 4,000,000.00 on WSOP Main Event 01:11:36 Mixed games 01:20:05 What Alex Livingston learned from poker 01:21:50 Best advice for poker newcomers 01:27:49 How well would you do if you started playing poker today? 01:29:32 How much the poker industry has changed in the past decade 01:31:42 RaúlGonzalez 01:33:35 Isildur1 vs Patrik Antonius $1.3 million pot 01:35:47 Playing at the Wynn, Bellagio, and Aria 01:38:16 Private games in casinos 01:41:32 The GOAT casino floor 01:44:52 Miss playing live poker 01:47:42 Social skills that poker teaches 01:49:56 The beauty of poker 01:52:10 The goal of the upcoming book 01:54:35 Every Hand Revealed - Gus Hansen 01:56:56 Winning 45 buy-ins in a single day 02:00:37 Fun low/mid games 02:02:28 Christmas charity

Jason Su is a mindset and performance coach and the author of Poker with Presence. We talked about how living with presence can help guide you through the ups and downs of the game, why it is the missing piece in the field of mindset work, and what are some of the best ways for you to start feeling more centered and get “in the zone” as often as possible. Jason's advice can definitely help us build a more fulfilling career in poker and feel happier with our life.   Poker With Presence on Amazon https://amzn.to/3sGlQLo Jason on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jasonbsu Jason's website -  https://www.pokerwithpresence.com/   CONNECT Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podcast Website: https://runchuks.podbean.com YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:19 Jason Su 00:04:48 How do we achieve the state of flow 00:06:45 First step - Take a breath 00:07:47 The way poker players deal with emotions 00:15:15 Jason's personal journey 00:18:52 Career goals and balance 00:22:23 Biggest Aha! moments 00:25:59 The most common problems 00:31:11 How to deal with fear during a session 00:35:59 The fear of failure 00:39:48 Focusing on what's in front of you 00:42:17 Playing when you don't want to play 00:48:47 Learning how to acknowledge both ideas being true 00:51:36 The perfect day 00:53:43 Inner voice 00:56:08 Building a solid foundation 01:00:26 Poker freedom 01:09:40 Try a different poker format 01:12:51 Poker as a profession 01:15:20 Burn-out 01:23:05 Fast money mentality 01:26:57 The path to happiness 01:32:34 Mental state during the pandemic 01:36:56 Take a breath 01:42:49 The role of the coach 01:54:52 Self-discovery with the help of the coach 01:59:44 Jason's social media and final thoughts

Joe Ingram is a famous poker player and content creator. We talk about the outlook for the future of the poker industry, some of the challenges it is facing, what is it like to be a professional poker player in 2021, the poker economy, poker media, and content and how it compares to other industries. And there's so much more as we cover topics as personal productivity, time-management, creativity, and a lot of other stuff.   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podcast Website: https://runchuks.podbean.com YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:07 How Joey got into poker 00:07:18 Starting the 'joeingram1' YouTube channel 00:08:42 A record 50k hands in one day 00:10:30 The making of joeingram1 YouTube channel 00:15:30 Bringing stories to the spotlight 00:20:28 Poker challenges and the poker industry 00:27:40 Identity crisis 00:29:17 Business 00:33:52 What would you do if you knew you cannot fail? 00:40:16 Productivity 00:53:34 Poker player or content creator 01:00:21 Bill Perkins quote 01:03:17 Business ideas 01:09:48 Negative comments 01:13:22 PR and marketing of politics 01:17:51 What's the problem with the poker marketing 01:27:41 German new legislation 01:30:18 Grey zone 01:32:46 Poker compared to other industries 01:34:23 Poker molding who you are 01:39:55 Mental health 01:43:57 Everybody has problems 01:46:25 Why do successful poker players think they can do anything? 01:50:31 World Series of Poker 01:53:34 Poker customer 02:00:56 Run It Once Poker 02:04:37 Party Poker 02:08:12 The people behind the company 02:11:54 Big vs small companies 02:16:08 Grandpas' perspective 02:20:54 Problems and opportunities 02:23:50 The Great Game Of... No Limit Hold'em 02:26:56 Burnout and productivity 02:35:59 The love for learning 02:41:21 Happiness 02:43:06 Once you understand business 02:47:06 24 million views 02:51:41 Consistency and goals 02:59:24 Where do I go from here 03:02:48 Putting yourself out there 03:06:50 Podcasting

High stakes online poker legend RaulGonzalez retires and shares his insights. One of the most successful online poker players, he battled against some of the toughest poker players. Most notable are his multi-year battles against Isildur1 and BerriSweet. Many of you might recognize him as RaulGonzalez on PokerStars or San1ker on FullTiltPoker.  In his 13 years as a professional poker player, he quickly rose through the ranks in No Limit Holdem ring and heads-up games, transitioned to draw games, and eventually to mixed-games. He shares a lot of useful tips on how to study efficiently and improve at the game. And we get to talk about some of his most memorable matches.   You can find links to AMA thread and Hand History graphs on the Podcast's thread on TwoPlusTwo   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Podcast Website: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:58 Meet 'RaúlGonzalez' 00:03:54 Why RaúlGonzalez is retiring from poker 00:06:45 Sauce123 or BERRI SWEET 00:07:51 Setting up a high-stakes HU match 00:11:46 The journey to the top 00:17:28 Switching from 6max to Heads Up 00:19:11 Studying the game 00:30:43 Switching to Mixed Games 00:34:22 The most memorable matches 00:36:09 Isildur1 insane career 00:39:34 Dealing with swings 00:44:45 Meteoric rise 00:47:28 Germany's new poker legislation 00:53:17 Key lessons from poker career 01:00:27 What does it take to reach the top? 01:08:22 Being self-critical 01:15:00 Using solvers and enjoying your studies 01:19:21 Biggest misconceptions about solvers 01:23:42 Recognizing mistakes 01:30:14 Deviating from GTO 01:34:25 Future of poker 01:38:21 Real-Time Assitance 01:45:12 Why people cheat? 01:51:09 App games 01:54:12 It's time to retire 02:00:36 The match against BERRI SWEET 02:06:59 How do we measure who are the best poker players? 02:12:02 Qualities to look for in other poker players 02:15:47 Life after retiring from poker 02:21:34 How much RaúlGonzalez improved in the past year? 02:25:31 RaúlGonzalez graphs 02:26:27 Achieving success in poker 02:28:38 At what point money stopped being a factor 02:35:08 The origin of 'RaúlGonzalez' screen name 02:36:47 What did his family and friends think of him playing poker professionally

14th World Chess Champion and one of the most respected players in the game, GM Vladimir Kramnik talks about what goes on behind the scenes during major chess tournaments and World Championship events. We uncover what goes on beyond the chessboard and take a peek into the politics and power plays in the chess organization. Being the decorated player that he is, Vladimir has a lot of very interesting stories, and experiences to impart to our audience. Vladimir also tells us how he got his start in the world of chess. He shares his views on some practical questions about match preparation, adjustments from mistakes, identifying your own weaknesses, how to get the most out of your team, and a whole lot more. Of course, a popular topic that has recently injected life into some of the dormant chess players, and sparked interest from those who have yet to try the sport is the Netflix show, The Queen's Gambit. Vladimir shares his thoughts on the series and the story behind it.    Follow Vladimir on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KramnikVb Here is Vladimir's first appearance on the show: https://youtu.be/EF926Piiumo Here is the documentary Vladimir talked about, Bobby Fischer Against the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqA7WE-12Po   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:35 The politics behind chess 00:05:05 Bobby Fischer Against The World 00:06:12 Major Chess Tournaments 00:09:10 Soviet Union chess 00:13:05 Alexander Alekhine 00:16:32 Chess during the Cold War period 00:21:00 The path to World Chess Championship 00:29:04 Official and unofficial World Chess Champions 00:31:29 Kasparov vs Karpov 00:43:12 Kasparov leaving FIDE 00:48:21 FIDE and PCA 00:49:56 Financing the road to the top 00:59:17 The story behind The Queen's Gambit 01:00:40 Judit Polgár 01:05:44 Back to The Queen's Gambit 01:08:56 Vladimir Kramnik's first chess teacher 01:13:18 What hooked Vladimir to play chess 01:17:10 First competitive match 01:20:50 Dealing with losses 01:24:34 Help with the preparation 01:30:34 Eye-opening moments 01:36:30 Understanding the pattern of mistakes 01:40:27 Chess and poker parallels 01:44:15 Vladimir Kramnik Round 3

Jennifer Shahade is a 2 time US Women's Chess Champion, she's a PokerStars ambassador. She is also an author, speaker, and host of The Grid, which received the award for the best poker podcast this year. We started off by discussing the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit, and what made it click for the wider audience. We talked about how games like chess and poker mold us – what we learn from these games, and what makes them beautiful. We also talk about Jennifer's own podcast, its underlying idea, and where she's going with it.    Connect to Jennifer:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenShahade Web: https://jennifershahade.com/ Podcast: https://thepokergrid.com   CONNECT: Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:51 The Queen's Gambit 00:09:15 The chess boom 00:11:01 What chess teaches us about life 00:22:34 Learn to lose 00:29:51 A privilege or a curse 00:34:25 Garry Kasparov on The Queen's Gambit 00:39:59 The next big poker movie 00:43:46 Community and culture 00:48:17 Women in chess 00:52:48 What makes a movie appealing to a wider audience 00:58:47 Molly's Game 01:00:00 Getting stuck in the game - a blessing or a curse 01:06:08 Achieving balance 01:07:44 Sticking with the game because of sunk cost 01:13:26 Teaching chess 01:17:51 What makes chess beautiful? 01:24:03 Limited time to make a decision 01:28:51 Memorization and pattern recognition 01:32:17 Chess end-game and poker river 01:35:20 Is poker beautiful? 01:40:38 The Poker Grid podcast 01:49:41 Favorite podcasts 01:54:06 Learning from the guests 01:59:57 169 hands 02:08:01 Choosing guests 02:14:21 Having fun 02:18:36 Blindfold chess 02:21:13 The goal of The Poker Grid   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like my conversation with GM Vladimir Kramnik (14th World Chess Champion) - https://youtu.be/EF926Piiumo

David Sklansky is one of the top authorities on the topic of gambling, author of several hugely successful books. He coined several commonly used terms - such as semi-bluff, implied odds, effective odds. Many of the poker theory concepts that David came up with 40 years ago are still relevant in your games today and maybe forever. He has rubbed shoulders with many of the greats in the industry. Poker players, casino owners, businessmen. In this conversation, David shares some great anecdotes from his encounters with Bob Stupak, Steve Wynn, Donald Trump, and many more. And we also talk about some big stories about cheating and collusion in live games throughout the years. David lifts the curtain up on what's been happening in Vegas in the 70s and 80s when the gambling industry there was still pretty much a wild-west.  Here are some of David's books: The Theory of Poker Applied to No-Limit - https://amzn.to/3eXGGzu Geeking, Grifting, and Gambling Through Las Vegas - https://amzn.to/32EKdxC DUCY? - https://amzn.to/2K23dzL Seven-Card Stud for Advanced Players - https://amzn.to/2IwUTYe   CONNECT:  Subscribe on YouTubel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:36 How David Sklansky got into poker 00:10:57 The math and theory of gambling 00:18:10 Bob Stupak – the legendary casino owner 00:24:07 Trump - The Game 00:27:03 Ignorance 00:31:05 The Stratosphere Tower 00:37:23 Gambling exploits 00:44:13 The Theory of Poker 00:57:18 Logic and common sense 01:04:16 Thinking outside of the box 01:15:24 Smart people making mistakes 01:20:54 Think beyond the obvious 01:26:17 Covid research 01:27:47 Father 01:35:08 Finding exploits 01:40:43 The crooked games 01:49:33 Crooked WSOP champions 01:51:33 Mixed games 01:58:39 Cheating in poker 02:05:45 ROI on tournaments 02:08:19 Gambling ideas to find creative solutions 02:17:09 Solving problem of innocent people in jail, and other ideas 02:25:40 Larry Flynt story 02:33:22 Who was cheating and who was not 02:37:47 Collusion 02:40:35 Game selection 02:42:25 Cheating business 02:58:35 Poker Hall of Fame 02:59:41 All it takes is one chapter 03:01:44 Please don't ever say the word EV to me 03:03:19 Algebra and logic 03:11:39 Is Doyle Brunson still a winning player? 03:17:25 Bob Stupak running for mayor of Las Vegas 03:26:49 US elections 03:32:49 Floyd Mayweather story 03:38:03 Morris Chestnut story 03:41:37 What David got from poker 03:45:36 Maybe you better call a doctor 03:48:35 Steve Wynn story 03:54:28 Carl Icahn story 03:58:29 One good thing about not having a real job 03:59:18 Solving problems   If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy some of the following: Mason Malmuth - David's long-time friend and colleague. We had a very interesting conversation about Mason's latest book, where he looks at some key events fin history of the world through a lens of gambling - https://youtu.be/5lutiDJkXcE Richard Turner - The legendary card mechanic, card magician, and card cheat. Richard shared many personal anecdotes about his life, his career, his encounters with the mob, card cheats, and much more - https://youtu.be/Htx2gYBDgD4 Michael Franzese - Michael used to be a high ranking member of the feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated 5-8 million dollars per week from legal and illegal businesses and became one of the biggest moneymakers in mob history. Michael is the only high-ranking official of a major crime family to ever walk away without protective custody, and survive -  https://youtu.be/GQu9uMXA3ws  

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is one of the leading experts on the topic of AI safety. In this podcast episode we cover a wide variety of questions - such as - what is AI, what is intelligence, how does the future look like, how it affects our lives, what does it mean to be human, does AI have emotions, does it perceive art? And we also discuss the dangers that AI, the bots, and the real-time-assistance pose to the poker industry.  Is the future of online poker is at risk and what can be done about it?   Dr. Yampolskiy: Twitter - https://twitter.com/romanyam On Controllability of Artificial Intelligence https://philpapers.org/archive/YAMOCO.pdf Roman's Arxiv https://arxiv.org/search/cs?searchtype=author&query=Yampolskiy%2C+R+V Roman's Google Scholar Page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0_Rq68cAAAAJ&hl=enArtificial Intelligence Safety and Security - https://amzn.to/31VSP2R Artificial Superintelligence: A Futuristic Approach - https://amzn.to/381iwm6   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:02:18 What is AI? 00:07:35 How AI is going to affect poker 00:13:11 What can poker sites do to combat AI and RTA 00:17:06 Online poker bots 00:22:53 Will online poker find a way? 00:29:42 AI affecting careers 00:31:52 Explainability 00:38:01 Human decision making is biased 0:41:17 Human-level intelligence 00:44:59 Art and Artificial Intelligence 00:49:32 Can humans understand a higher level of intelligence? 00:51:12 Recommendation algorithms 00:58:17 False beliefs 01:03:52 Dangers of recommendation algorithms 01:08:12 The point of no return 01:11:14 Do we know what we really want? 01:16:53 Removing humans from the equation 01:18:58 How far are we from the technological singularity 01:22:30 Optical illusions 01:24:41 Is poker a special game? 01:29:09 Can we mitigate the risks of AI 01:36:03 The meaning of our life 01:40:57 AI in politics 01:47:33 What's the best outcome? 01:50:21 Our fate is in the hands of a few scientists 01:52:37 Neurolink and other fascinating applications of AI 01:55:46 What can we learn from AI? 02:00:38 Roman Yampolskiy on social media

We discuss a wide range of topics focused on the mental game of poker, achieving peak performance, optimizing your mindset, and achieving success in poker and in life. Adam is a mindset and performance coach, make sure to check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CvZw1IsxtBVH94ByhxoQ   CONNECT:  YouTube: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 Overcoming 2020 00:07:48 Variance and probabilities 00:19:27 Emotional vs Rational conversation 00:30:47 Emotions 00:39:48 Small trigger, huge tilt 00:41:59 Labeling the emotions 00:43:16 Zoom out to solve problems 00:47:38 Graph building business 00:54:21 How to stop checking your graph 01:05:47 Rewards 01:18:28 Days off 01:24:53 Flotation tank 01:27:52 When poker is your life 01:32:51 Value of time 01:38:41 I wish I worked more. Really? 01:42:24 Poker gives me freedom 01:47:28 There's always a way 01:52:05 Long-term thinking

Nathan was 12 years old when he started playing poker in his father's regular game, fast forward less than two decades and now he has 2 WSOP bracelets to his name. His is a fascinating story. We talk about him growing up as a kid playing an adult game, college years, Nathan's 4 years in the military, him being kidnapped as a teen, and of course the WSOP glory. Eventually, we get to the topic of the Galfond Challenge and poker on Twitch. There is a lot in between, I won't give you spoilers. Hope you enjoy it and please leave a comment about your favorite part!   Follow Nathan on:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Surfbum4life Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/surfbum4lyfe   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   TIMESTAMPS: 00:03:52 The poker kid 00:08:37 A child among men 00:13:39 Life lessons from poker 00:18:30 The first WSOP Bracelet 00:29:33 "Costa Rica" trip 00:38:32 Playing poker during class 00:43:39 Joining the army 00:48:55 Boston Bombing 00:57:49 North Korea 01:08:41 Life lessons from Poker to Army 01:12:36 Playing poker while in the army 01:17:38 The wedding story 01:22:49 The kidnapping 01:40:09 The book project 01:45:13 War books, movies, and series 01:53:28 Living the history 01:58:44 Post-traumatic stress disorder 02:01:47 Jocko Podcast with Dakota Meyer 02:03:57 Situation in United States 02:09:59 War is always ugly 02:12:02 There's no grey area in any argument anymore 02:17:28 Phil Galfond on Phil Hellmuth 02:25:16 Haters gonna hate 02:32:34 The Galfond Challenge 02:42:26 Chance Kornuth 02:44:35 Twitch viewer numbers in perspective 02:45:52 Getting into games 02:50:10 The individual viewer matters 03:01:17 Full circle 03:03:52 Podcasts  

This episode originally aired in mid-February 2020. It's a wide-ranging conversation with Fernando “JNandez” Habegger. Topics are listed in the Outline below.   Follow JNandez on Twitter https://twitter.com/JNandezPoker and Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/jnandezpoker   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   OUTLINE: 00:01:01 Runchuks & Toby chatting 00:06:16 Welcome JNandez 00:08:07 Introductions 00:11:16 Expand your poker horizon 00:13:39 Getting into coaching 00:16:43 1-on-1 coaching is not scalable 00:20:31 Success is muli-dimensional 00:25:36 Repetition and feedback are key 00:30:35 Learn from your mistakes 00:31:02 The Galfond Challenge 00:44:21 Variance and different playing styles 00:47:49 PLO GTO play, how to gain an edge 01:04:20 Growing popularity of PLO and 5-card PLO 01:10:51 What's the future of PLO and NLHE? 01:16:08 Short Deck Hold'Em 01:20:13 How JNandez sees poker after he became a Poker Business Man 01:30:54 On friendships 01:35:53 Seasons of Life 01:41:01 JNandez advice for social media 01:45:36 Value of sharing ideas and stimulating conversations  

Bill Perkins is one of the world's most successful hedge fund managers and entrepreneurs. Now Bill is the CEO of a consulting services firm BrisaMax Holdings. These days, Perkins is recognized for his glamorous lifestyle, high-stakes poker games, and outrageous novelty wagers. He very much lives every day to the fullest.  Bill's book DIE WITH ZERO is a labor of love project. Bill has been developing the principles outlined in the book since his first job making $16,000 a year in the 90's as a screen clerk for the New York Mercantile Exchange. The principles described in the book are timeless and at the very least will make you look at your life from an angle you might not have considered before. It is full of actionable advice and is overall a very enjoyable read.  US market: Get the book DIE WITH ZERO: https://amzn.to/3jqHyOM Get the book Your Money or Your Life: https://amzn.to/3jlLVKG Get the book Tiny Habits: https://amzn.to/36oHnj8   UK market:  Get the book DIE WITH ZERO: https://amzn.to/3n2ieRj Get the book Your Money or Your Life: https://amzn.to/3jljqwO Get the book Tiny Habits: https://amzn.to/2Se06p8   Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bp22 Follow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billperkins/   CONNECT:  Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   OUTLINE:  00:01:40 The book - Die With Zero 00:02:44 Wall Street 00:06:41 The goal of Die With Zero 00:10:04 Pivotal moments of Bill's life 00:12:39 Your Money or Your Life 00:17:27 Time is money 00:26:04 Figure out what you want to do 00:30:56 We retire on our memories 00:37:58 Risk-taking 00:49:52 Life on autopilot 00:52:10 The greatest invention of mankind 00:54:03 Aha moment 01:02:52 Questions to ask yourself 01:05:56 Coin flip trip 01:09:22 Step out from the comfort zone 01:13:31 Gifting money vs gifting experiences 01:16:19 Movement is life 01:20:24 Galfond Challenge 01:24:36 Bill Perkins on Poker 01:29:57 Wasted talent

Bencb won several major online poker tournament series, including the WCOOP and SCOOP. He's also the champion of the largest poker tournament that has ever taken place, where he scored a win of $1,172,360.60 for a buy-in of $102,000.00. We cover a wide variety of topics, and Ben shares a lot of useful tips and talks about what it takes to become successful. Follow Bencb on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bencb789   YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   CONNECT:  Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   OUTLINE 00:02:19 Bencb's passion 00:03:43 Working with a team 00:05:36 When and why Bencb789 decided to take the next step? 00:10:04 Building a Skill Set 00:12:31 Why we got into poker 00:19:29 What were Bencb789's first experiences on business and limited time? 00:27:06 Poker is not different from sports 00:28:17 Coaching people, and a different point of view 00:36:22 What it takes to get an edge 00:39:09 Bencb789 Twitter and Marketing 00:46:09 Runchuks Poker Podcast 00:47:52 Giving away too much for free 00:50:24 Not being sponsored and piracy 00:52:43 Making the games harder? 01:02:44 Bencb789 studying ethics and brief journey summary 01:07:32 Ego 01:09:17 Bencb789 about career 01:12:35 Barry Greenstein's quote 01:14:24 Success is not static 01:18:06 Bencb's success in poker tournaments 01:22:13 Sacrifices 01:28:46 Runchuks' thought process on deciding to play the Galfond Challenge 01:30:27 Runchuks and Bencb798 face reveal 01:35:56 What is Runchuks grind and study schedule with having a family? 01:39:05 What do you use to study? 01:45:39 Grab your hands on as much studying material as you can! 01:47:22 Bencb789 presence in eSports 01:51:49 Working in a group and how to find a group 01:56:43 Bencb789 message to the viewers and leadership 02:00:15 Keeping a score of favors and honesty 02:08:18 Asking for an advice

At the beginning of 2017, Steffen Sontheimer close to $500,000 in live cashes and flew under the radar of many in the Poker world. But some seemed to notice the rising talent already: "Predicting the breakout year of Go0se.core! Best player in the game right now.", Fedor Holz wrote on Twitter. Well, Fedor was right. The same year, Steffen cashed for $7.052.324 and destroyed the Poker Masters series in the Aria Casino Las Vegas, when he claimed the Purple Jacket and cashed 4 out of 5 high roller tournaments against the best in the world. We cover a lot of topics in this conversation. It's always a pleasure to talk to Steffen, he's one of the smartest people in the poker world. I hope you'll enjoy this rerun (the episode was originially published on YouTube in March 2020)   Also, make sure to check out Steffen's Instagram profile "coachgo0se" You can find it here: https://www.instagram.com/coachgo0se/   YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   CONNECT:  Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   OUTLINE: 00:01:18 Steffen “go0se.core!” Sontheimer Introduction by Toby 00:05:59 What are Steffen current goals 00:08:00 Why Steffen stopped traveling for Super High Rollers 00:16:30 “My biggest freedom that I have is never setting an alarm clock” 00:18:45 Steffen enjoy online poker more than live poker? 00:21:40 Travelling for High Rollers Tournaments 00:23:23 The pressure from investors? 00:24:53 Super High Roller Bowl 00:28:02 Where is the pressure coming from? 00:31:27 Proofing to himself 00:31:58 Insane amount of work for playing Super High Rollers 00:35:05 Natural confidence 00:39:05 Fedor Holz influence 00:40:35 Steffen first High Roller Tournament 00:43:48 First live tournament and Fedor Holz story 00:44:57 Steffen Hand against Nick Petrangelo on first High Roller Final Table 00:46:59 The German High Roller Team lead by Fedor Holz 00:56:43 The Content Hiding Mafia 01:00:02 Crushing without a group and LLinusLLove story 01:02:38 Will Steffen stream again? 01:04:39 Does Steffen plan to move up the stakes? 01:06:33 It will be possible to make 3-4 bb/100 on NL200 Zoom for the next 5 years? 01:08:57 Motivation to keep playing and browser game 01:15:36 The difference from NL2 to NL500 is the same from NL500 to NL10k? 01:18:06 Steffen plan for 2020 and taxes 01:21:14 Decision to settle down 01:23:23 Achieving Super Nova Elite 01:30:37 Multi-tabling now and then 01:37:51 WSOP or UEFA Euro for 2020? 01:40:36 COVID-19 canceling WSOP? 01:44:17 Steffen toughest online opponents 01:50:02 Meeting a poker celebrity for the first time 01:52:54 Meeting Phil Ivey 01:54:05 Meeting Gerard Piqué 01:56:01 Meeting Kevin Hart and Usain Bolt 01:59:15 Runchuks meeting Russell Westbrook 02:00:59 Runchuks meeting Phil Kessel 02:02:20 Becoming a celebrity 02:06:03 And becoming a role model too? 02:07:56 Blackjack Degen stories 02:11:05 Test-drive in Las Vegas desert 02:16:43 Where Steffen is going towards to? 02:19:39 From the bottom to the very top and remaining a down to earth guy 02:23:46 Steffen on social media

Fedor Holz is one of the most successful poker tournament players in the world. He played a key role in assembling "the German team", we discuss how Fedor keeps aiming at bigger goals, his approach to improvement, his mental game tips & tricks, and much more.   YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt   CONNECT:  Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   Outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:43 How Fedor Holz built his team 00:07:35 The desire for constant improving 00:11:40 Never settling down 00:13:15 Finding a way to play higher and higher 00:16:31 Bringing his friends to the (High Roller) party 00:19:28 The Rat Race 00:20:21 Playing Zoom $500 with Steffen Sontheimer 00:21:49 Sinergy and applying knowledge 00:25:14 Importance of a healthy mental game 00:27:44 When you follow what you want to do, then you're happy 00:30:40 Have a group of people to help you reflect 00:32:34 Taking a 5 months break… And then $2k to 1 million dollars 00:38:01 How the value of money changed over time 00:45:38 What do you actually want to do? 00:51:37 How do you spend your day and why? 00:55:17 Boredom is one of the most important drivers of creativity 00:58:50 Absolute love for getting better 01:04:37 Advice for those starting right now 01:05:44 Not enjoying poker anymore 01:07:22 Want to change something? Try the extremes! 01:09:26 But don't always try the extremes 01:10:07 Aligning YOURSELF to what you want TO DO 01:13:01 Only aiming to be the best 01:16:37 Fedor's poker course: The Pokercode 01:21:42 What Fedor wants to change in the world?

Helping overcome alcohol addiction and interviewing poker greats like Tom Dwan, Andrew Robl, Jason Koon, and  Timofey (Trueteller) Kuznetsov. That's what we talk about with Lee Davy, whom many of you know as the guy behind the mic on "I am High Stakes Poker" interview series. He is a great poker journalist and he's helped a lot of people recognize and overcome all sorts of addictions.   Make sure to check out 1000 days sober on YT: http://bit.ly/1000dayssober Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chingster23   CONNECT:  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   OUTLINE:  00:00:00 Intro 00:02:37 Quitting alcohol 00:07:11 Getting into the poker industry 00:10:26 Helping people to deal with addiction 00:16:40 Timofey 'Trueteller' Kuznetsov 00:19:35 Realizing you have an addiction 00:27:04 Pressure to take sides 00:34:15 A Species in Denial 00:39:41 The 1000 Days Sober 00:47:09 Meaning and purpose 00:52:49 In The Zone 00:55:01 Stimulus and response 00:58:47 Interviewing Tom Dwan 01:01:45 Dealing with negative feedback 01:05:02 I Am High Stakes Poker 01:11:14 Shame and purpose 01:18:24 Alcohol connections 01:26:53 The Inflammation Spectrum 01:30:57 It's only complicated if you believe so 01:34:26 Value of alcohol 01:40:16 How to work with Lee Davy

High Stakes online poker crusher MMAsherdog talks about how to improve at poker and discusses some of the best poker players in the world including Limitless, LLinusLLove on the Runchuks Podcast.    CONNECT:  Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to newsletter: https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/runchukspoker Coaching: https://bit.ly/bts-coaching   OUTLINE 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:27 limitless 00:06:10 Chinese poker market 00:08:30 limitless vs LLinusLLove battle 00:11:42 Reg Battles 00:17:30 RunItOnce Heads-Up Legends Showdown 00:21:15 I'm a max EV player 00:23:53 VeniVidi1993, Joey Ingram and poker publicity 00:26:46 Poker is not dead 00:30:23 Making the best of what you got 00:34:13 Being lazy at school and successful at poker 00:37:23 You have to really like what you do 00:39:04 Does MMAsherdog enjoy studying poker? 00:42:49 Different winning strategies 00:45:46 Play a good strategy perfectly than a perfect strategy poorly 00:48:54 Using an RNG 00:53:47 Telephone game 00:55:48 Wasting time 00:58:18 More on using an RNG 01:02:06 Dealing with swings on High Stakes Poker 01:06:51 Switching off after the session 01:09:49 A fresh perspective from a coach 01:12:16 Discussing strategy 01:17:20 Playing high stakes and Bill Perkins games 01:19:59 Bill Perkins: Die With Zero 01:24:18 Money and happiness 01:28:47 Value of time 01:30:30 Get things done 01:33:34 Negreanu vs Doug Polk 01:45:18 Twitch streaming 01:46:21 BluffTheSpot channel 01:47:21 Playing against celebrities   PODCAST INFO:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XlvTro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/runchuksgoogle OvercastFM: https://bit.ly/3k06Bsu Podbean: https://bit.ly/runchuks-pod YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/podcast-yt

David Reichelt is a mobile game creator who made Color Switch, which has over 250 million downloads and generated over seventy five million dollars in revenue.  We talk about his journey, how he created 40 unsuccessful games before finally hitting the home-run, where does he find inspiration, persistence, passion, and about his creative process. This is not one of those making a mobile game in a day type of story. David shares a lot of useful tips. It is quite a wide-ranging conversation and whether you're exploring a new hobby, are looking for creative ideas, or just want to broaden your horizon or find a new passion in life, there's definitely something here for you in this interview. And of course, we also take a look at the poker industry and the trend of making poker more fun. Online poker sites recently borrow a lot of ideas from the gaming world and in many ways, they are competing with EA Sports more than with the online casinos.  Subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay informed about new videos https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive content https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Connect to David:  Color Switch Academy: https://colorswitchacademy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr._color_switch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.reichelt.77  Books which were mentioned:  Thinker Toys: https://amzn.to/2DRyQJH The Art of Game Design: https://amzn.to/3fVJBaM Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:33 Don't show the same trick twice 00:05:23 Beauty of magic 00:07:08 Richard Turner 00:09:05 Nicholas James Vujicic 00:09:49 Kitten vs Monkey mindset 00:12:51 The most wealthy place on Earth 00:13:23 Passion 00:21:12 The number one indicator of a long life 00:25:35 Runchuks Newsletter 00:26:51 Steven Spielberg - Ready Player One 00:29:30 Getting into the games industry by accident 00:31:24 This is the game that's going to make it 00:35:03 Shift in the approach 00:37:26 Tearing ideas apart 00:40:26 Staying motivated after 40 failures 00:45:31 What people thought about a game design career 00:51:52 When the sample is big enough 00:56:49 Look at things in different ways 01:01:57 Designing a game to last 40 years 01:04:26 The need to switch off 01:06:29 What makes a great game 01:13:11 What makes people get back and play more 01:21:01 Changing games 01:25:27 Resistance to change 01:29:35 Waking up at 4 am 01:33:48 How does David's day look like 01:35:33 Working with a team 01:39:01 Went to buy a $10 gadget and bought a piano 01:42:45 Where is the app and game trend taking us 01:46:19 Virtual reality in video games 01:51:03 Heart attack 01:53:46 Virtual reality in movies 01:54:53 Finding direction in life 01:57:30 Color Switch 2 02:00:14 Game Design course 02:01:19 Social media 02:02:10 Color Switch brand

State of poker, online poker tournament structures and guarantees, private games, regulations, ethics, and Mason's new book "The History of the World from a Gambler's Perspective" are some of the many topics we discuss in this conversation. Mason is the founder of TwoPlusTwo publishing company and an author of several books. His latest book looks at the history of the world from a gambler's perspective. It's a great read, a novel take on some of the events that defined the course of history.  Get the book here: https://amzn.to/2DLS1nC   Subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive content https://www.runchukspodcast.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/runchuks-yt Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP iTunes: https://bit.ly/runchuks Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ECWIAF Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/runchuksgoogle   Follow Mason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasonMalmuth   Timestamps:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:40 The History of The World From a Gambler's Perspective 00:04:34 Defining gambling 00:07:16 Self-weighting and non-self-weighting strategies 00:10:17 Expert gambles 00:11:44 The battle is lost, if you pursue the normal strategy 00:15:54 Francisco Pizarro story 00:18:34 General Robert E. Lee semi-bluff 00:23:44 Gambling in the real world 00:29:33 Probability of getting aces twice in a row 00:32:41 Cat joins the podcast 00:33:28 Selection bias 00:35:31 He is a great craps player 00:36:34 How do we define who are the best poker players 00:42:06 GTO player vs Exploitative player 00:46:05 Multi-tabling 00:53:13 A good poker game 00:58:38 Rake and bonuses 00:59:52 Antes to balance out luck and skill 01:03:35 Online poker room regulations 01:04:41 Competition in the online poker market 01:06:29 Rake is a big threat to poker 01:08:48 Problem with rebuy tournaments 01:12:28 Tournament prize guarantees 01:14:42 Big private games and selling action 01:17:09 How is selling action and rebuys perceived by a new player? 01:20:48 More problems with rebuys and guarantees 01:24:25 What's best for poker in the long run… Or for me 01:26:39 Must move game 01:39:00 Private games held in casinos 01:42:00 TwoPlusTwo - the beginnings 01:53:32 TwoPlusTwo contributing to the poker boom 01:55:15 TwoPlusTwo podcast 01:56:18 TwoPlusTwo competition 02:00:14 Creating a better environment 02:08:06 Communication between management and players 02:10:03 Competition is good 02:13:07 Poker police and cheating scandals 02:15:32 Richard Turner 02:16:30 The new book will bring new people into poker 02:18:22 Leon Trotsky 02:21:51 History from all over the world from many periods 02:23:16 The role of Luck 02:29:07 Jack Johnson World Heavyweight Boxing Champion 02:32:58 Wyatt Earp gambling story  

Chess and poker - what do these games have in common. In this interview Grandmaster Robert Fontaine talks about how he got into chess and shares useful advice for those who want to learn how to play chess. We explore why the popularity of chess is booming, what it takes to reach the top, look behind the scenes of the major chess tournaments and of course explore the parallels between chess and poker and which lessons from the chess industry could apply to poker.   Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay informed about new videos https://www.youtube.com/RunchuksPoker?sub_confirmation=1   And if you'd like to receive my key takeaways from each latest podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter https://www.runchukspodcast.com   Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP   Time stamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:17 How Robert Fontaine got into chess 00:04:39 FIDE rating system 00:06:07 Chess tournaments 00:08:43 8 to 6 job 00:09:32 Playing the first chess tournament 00:14:30 Finding out the opponent's level of skill 00:17:39 What to focus on when first starting to play chess 00:22:22 What it takes to maintain the GM level 00:25:39 Chess is booming 00:29:24 Streaming and giving away information 00:35:41 Time pressure 00:36:28 Public available database 00:38:44 Poker and chess parallels 00:40:12 What separates a GM from a top-level GM 00:43:31 Chess time variants / poker variants 00:46:53 The huge gap between GM levels 00:51:12 Learning from better opponents 00:53:32 Analyzing the game together with the opponent 00:59:13 The difference between chess and poker 01:03:25 Chess lessons that apply in life 01:06:03 What keeps the top-level players motivated 01:08:51 AI changing the way top-level GM approach the game

GM Vladimir Kramnik talks about AlphaZero, the evolution of chess theory, how to achieve excellence, and his journey in chess. A lot of ideas we discuss apply not only to chess but also to poker and life in general. Vladimir is one of the most talented World Chess champions of the modern era and some of his insights are invaluable.    We talk about chess engines such as StockFish, the new chess AI - AlphaZero, and how those changed the way we approach studying, and understanding chess as well as what might the future hold and we also talk about the draw-backs of blindly following the engines or poker solvers for that matter. The poker industry is experiencing the same types of changes with the rise of the poker solvers and there are many lessons we can take-away from the chess world.    Vladimir also talks about his journey in chess, the famous match against Gary Kasparov, what it takes to compete at the highest level, how does his preparation look like, his approach to the competition, how Vladimir handles the pressure, aesthetics of chess and his work on creating new exciting variants of chess.    Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay informed about new videos https://www.youtube.com/RunchuksPoker?sub_confirmation=1   And if you'd like to receive my key takeaways from each latest podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter https://www.runchukspodcast.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP   00:00:00 Intro 00:01:42 Chess before and after chess engines 00:08:09 Custom chess engines 00:10:46 Using chess engines for preparation 00:12:04 Evolution of chess engines 00:22:15 Kasparov vs Deep Blue - The End of the Human Race 00:24:23 Vladimir Kramnik vs Deep Fritz 00:26:52 AlphaZero deep learning AI 00:33:49 AlphaZero vs Stockfish differences 00:37:25 Experiment with AlphaZero 00:38:57 AI doesn't explain why it plays a certain way 00:41:04 AlphaZero thinking pattern 00:44:29 Drawbacks of engines for top-level games 00:46:46 Keeping chess entertaining 00:50:59 No Castling Chess (a new variant of chess) 00:57:47 How long would it take to engines to solve No Castling Chess 01:02:56 Understanding aesthetics, patterns instead of memorizing 01:06:27 New arms race 01:09:42 Using a better machine as a decisive advantage 01:12:00 Vladimir's style 01:16:45 What all great players have in common 01:20:06 The human aspect of chess 01:26:59 How Vladimir Kramnik studied Gary Kasparov to become World Champion 01:29:58 Playing even better under high pressure 01:31:50 Knowing yourself and knowing your opponent 01:38:39 Slight advantage line vs chance of playing it well 01:43:51 Creating your unique style 01:46:16 Defeating Gary Kasparov without losing a single game 01:58:22 Emotions taking over 02:02:29 The impact of ego 02:08:52 Decisive career moments 02:16:17 Always be ready to learn 02:17:57 Lack of information is not the problem 02:19:25 New chess variations 02:21:26 How humans are going to use AlphaZero as a studying tool 02:23:43 Wrapping up 02:25:28 One final word of wisdom

Maria Konnikova is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, The Confidence Game. Her new book, The Biggest Bluff, is out now. Maria started as a complete beginner in poker and while researching The Biggest Bluff, Maria became an international poker champion and the winner of over $300,000 in tournament earnings—and inadvertently turned into a professional poker player. She got mentored by Eric Seidel, Phil Galfond, and several other highly successful poker players and her rapid success is a testament to what can be achieved in poker with the right approach to studies, the right guidance, and a lot of dedication. Maria is also a regularly contributing writer for The New Yorker whose writing has won numerous awards. Get Maria's wonderful new book The Biggest Bluff here https://amzn.to/2ZFdIyy Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay informed about new videos https://www.youtube.com/RunchuksPoker?sub_confirmation=1 And if you'd like to receive my key takeaways from each latest podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Follow Maria on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkonnikova https://www.mariakonnikova.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:20 Outsiders perspective 00:04:22 Mentored by Erik Seidel 00:05:59 Good at studying 00:07:04 Why get into poker? 00:09:17 Most complex parts of decision making in poker 00:11:53 Less certainty more inquiry 00:14:00 Time constraint 00:16:47 Always ask why players are doing what they're doing 00:18:11 Speaking several languages helps 00:21:27 Too much certainty 00:22:58 No expectations 00:24:07 Why the vast majority of poker players are male? 00:35:03 Resistance to accepting women in poker 00:36:38 Women - untapped poker market demographic 00:38:52 Trying to get new players into the game 00:40:25 Erik Seidel's method of teaching 00:44:03 Phil Galfond quote 00:44:44 Once the results started coming 00:46:27 Phil Galfond Challenge 00:47:22 Passion for poker 00:48:20 Winning the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure - Bahamas 00:53:14 Overcoming a big mistake at the beginning of the final table 00:54:44 Maria Konnikova - The Biggest Bluff

Richard Turner is the best card mechanic (card shark) in the world and one of the best close-up magicians. He has entertained millions of people around the world and won several prestigious awards for his achievements in magic. The highly-rated documentary about him, which is called Dealt is one of the best documentaries that I've ever seen. Richard's life, his achievements, his adventures are very inspiring, it is impressive that one man can achieve so much. And there are many more remarkable things about him that we didn't even mention yet. In this conversation, Richard shares fascinating stories about his life, about the ways a card mechanic can control the deck, how easy it is to cheat in a live poker game, some of the stories about how the mob has approached him with offers to work for them in some private poker games. We also talk about his remarkable work ethic, his approach to perfecting a skill. How the legendary Dai Vernon tricked Richard into developing seemingly impossible moves and techniques. And there's so much more. Note that the first 30 seconds is the audio taken from the official trailer of the fantastic documentary about Richard Turner - DEALT. I highly recommend it: https://amzn.to/2ZUqIzc  The YouTube version of this episode features a lot of visual material demonstrating Richard's technique, so I'd check it out if you get a chance and make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay informed about new videos https://www.youtube.com/RunchuksPoker?sub_confirmation=1 And if you'd like to receive my key takeaways from each latest podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/the-runchuks-podcast/id1511439478&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3noSXKdBtcqqGWOpE4tsWR Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1511439478/the-runchuks-podcast Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3J1bmNodWtzL2ZlZWQueG1s Richard Turner: http://www.RichardTurner52.com   DEALT - the movie: https://amzn.to/2ZUqIzc   Timestamps: 00:00:00 Extract from DEALT official trailer 00:00:32 Introduction 00:02:36 Richard Turner, THE card mechanic 00:05:26 Perfect practice makes you perfect 00:08:09 My job is to control the outcome of the game 00:10:28 Dai Vernon 00:12:27 Fixing the game in front of everyone's eyes 00:16:10 What an average card mechanic is able to do 00:20:24 Signaling 00:23:38 Casino security 00:25:16 Richard's take on Phil Ivey case 00:26:06 Organized crime and rigged games 00:32:41 An offer from the Middle East 00:35:04 Mr. Diamond full story 00:47:18 Why Richard always turned down the offers, tips, and gifts 00:49:49 Lawyers and bankers rigged game story 00:55:03 Is the deck marked? 00:56:14 Business card story 00:58:26 Touch analyst for the US Playing Card Company 01:00:37 Why Richard Turner is a superhuman 01:02:45 Practical advice to avoid being cheated 01:05:47 Shuffling machines 01:08:09 Players shuffling 01:09:29 Technologies 01:10:17 Hustlers who got used 100% 01:12:12 Full dedication to mastering a skill 01:13:21 Shuffling the cards for 1h and… 01:13:49 RichardTurner52 01:14:21 A film about Richard Turner film 01:15:00 Shark Showdown and Texas Showdown 01:17:21 Extreme lifestyle 01:21:37 Not missing a workout session in 49 years 01:22:13 Shuffling blank cards at funerals 01:23:28 Taking a step further 01:26:12 I want the end result but it's the journey that I love 01:29:44 Creating new card mechanic techniques and unique style 01:34:42 Dai Vernon obsession 01:35:31 Fooling Mr. Jerk in front of his eyes 01:42:10 Invitation to cheat by their rules 01:44:54 Don't learn how to play a song, learn all the scales 01:46:26 It can't be done until someone does it 01:48:36 How Richard Turner practices 01:51:44 When the practice is finished? 01:52:33 Why the second deal is so hard 01:55:06 One of the most fascinating people that I know of 01:58:43 More on the upcoming movie 02:00:57 I'm not going down 02:02:39 Hand injury right before going to Penn & Teller: Fool Us 02:05:58 A full year for the thumbnail to grow back 02:07:11 Not even injuries or surgeries can stop Richard Turner 02:14:24 Doing a show right after a cardiac ablation procedure 02:17:31 Won the match but lost the war 02:18:01 Fishing huge fish (not poker related) right after shoulder surgery 02:19:48 Bringing Richard Turner to a new audience 02:20:39 Runchuks card mechanics story 02:23:39 Wrapping up and always cut the deck

In one year Thallo went from a recreational amateur poker player to winning a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 2019, getting into some of the juiciest private poker games in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, playing Triton events and in many other ways living the poker dream. In this conversation, we talk about Thallo's poker studies, winning WSOP bracelet, getting into high stakes private games. He reveals some of his degen stories and doesn't hold much back when talking about private poker games. We also talk about ethics in poker, discuss poker apps, collusion, some cheating scandals, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay informed about new videos https://www.youtube.com/RunchuksPoker?sub_confirmation=1 And if you'd like to receive my key takeaways from each latest podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP Follow Thallo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThalloPoker Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:33 Thallo's poker career 00:04:30 Studying for 6 months, 8-12h a day 00:05:55 Thinking through a hand like Phil Galfond 00:10:36 From real-estate career to poker 00:13:38 Making the final table after 6 months of studies 00:17:31 Total degen 00:19:52 Real-estate safety net 00:21:01 Competitive personality, failure wasn't an option 00:22:06 WSOP bracelet and how it helped to create relationships 00:26:01 Private games that make casino games look pretty boring 00:31:11 Down half of bankroll in one session 00:34:15 Fire another bullet 00:35:54 You're losing too much… Are you OK? 00:38:52 It's not about the rake, it's about the games 00:41:06 Different types of fun 00:42:22 Poker apps traps 00:52:27 180bb/100 over 45k hands in private poker apps 00:57:07 Collusion 01:03:14 Regs taking unbelievable lines 01:04:21 Henry Kilbane card mechanics story 01:05:56 Jungleman 01:11:04 Unsustainable bum-hunting 01:14:00 Thallo was never a grinder 01:16:18 King of the hill system 01:23:32 There should be nothing that sets up competitive unbalance 01:24:53 Environment for shady games 01:28:29 Private games. A solution? 01:29:42 How to get invited to good private games 01:33:17 First hearing about private games 01:34:41 Short deck PLO 01:36:31 High stakes angle shooting 01:39:47 Things that are allowed in the High Stakes area 01:41:06 Punching a guy at the table 01:47:26 Physical aggression at the tables 01:48:49 Playing the Triton series 01:53:49 Secret Triton tournaments 01:55:30 Game selection 01:57:51 Results-oriented perception 02:03:17 Huge variance on Galfond vs VeniVidi1993 match 02:06:48 EV graphs - a blessing and a curse 02:09:17 Thallo's stable project on Run It Once Poker 02:15:56 Site policies 02:16:50 Providing high-quality coaching 02:20:23 Sunrise in Las Vegas 02:20:55 Wrapping up

In this episode of Runchuks Poker Podcast Phil Galfond talks about the qualities that make him a great poker player, his decision making process, how does he think through the hand, how does he handle the stress and of course how does Phil sees the future of online poker, what are some of the biggest dangers that the industry is facing (such as collusion in poker and poker bots) and what can poker sites do to overcome those. We also talk about the Galfond Challenge. So far Phil finished two of them, winning the matches against the high stakes crushers VeniVidi1993 and ActionFreak. We also dig deeper into how Phil managed to overcome the huge early downswing against VeniVidi to come out on top. His insights on what qualities make a successful poker player are invaluable. And Phil also shares his opinions on Poker Solvers and other study tools as well as HUDs. Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay informed about new videos https://www.youtube.com/RunchuksPoker?sub_confirmation=1 And if you'd like to receive my key takeaways from each latest podcast episode, subscribe to my newsletter https://www.runchukspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunchuksP iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/the-runchuks-podcast/id1511439478&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3noSXKdBtcqqGWOpE4tsWR Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1511439478/the-runchuks-podcast Follow Phil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilGalfond Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:44 Where is Phil 00:02:20 Seriously missing poker 00:03:12 How Phil Galfond came up with the challenge 00:09:13 Phil Galfond poker passion 00:11:22 The qualities that made the best players then are still needed now 00:19:31 Thinking ahead during the hand 00:20:48 Memory 00:22:18 Key points 00:24:20 Being aware of your feelings 00:25:23 VeniVidi frequent check-raises on the river 00:29:49 Limited time for making decisions 00:31:26 A second or two to refresh 00:33:02 Why Galfond Challenge is so special 00:36:01 What caused the most stress during the challenge 00:37:25 Did VeniVidi1993 and ActionFreak feel the same? 00:38:29 What Phil expected from the challenge 00:40:20 Traffic on RunItOnce Poker during the challenge 00:41:38 The incredible VeniVidi1993 match 00:45:59 The importance of working with a team 00:49:12 Investing in learning 00:50:30 If your only motivation is money 00:51:08 Phil Galfond coaching videos and thinking process 00:55:19 How was life at home during the challenge? 01:00:25 Switching off after the session 01:01:53 How did the days off look like? 01:02:30 Maintaining a consistent schedule 01:05:29 Being a father 01:06:46 Teaching games to his son 01:08:16 RunItOnce Poker, what are the next challenges? 01:24:45 Pros feeling entitled 01:26:36 What do recreational players want? 01:29:09 Not everyone is a big winner or a big loser 01:31:49 Reaching all player types and where to draw the line 01:33:15 Being open-minded about changes 01:35:27 PokerStars changes 01:37:58 The future of poker 01:41:17 Deep Blue effect 01:43:38 Using the challenge to prove that solvers didn't kill the game of poker 01:45:15 The definition of "studying poker" is broad 01:46:12 Custom tools for studying poker 01:47:32 Importance of good memory in poker 01:50:58 Restarting the challenge

Michael Franzese used to be a high ranking member of the feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated 5-8 million dollars per week from legal and illegal businesses and became one of the biggest money makers in mob history. Michael is the only high-ranking official of a major crime family to ever walk away without protective custody, and survive. We discuss his Mafia past, the dangers of dealing with people involved in crime, how people cross the line driven by greed and lack of understanding of potential consequences, how the mob takes advantage of gamblers, and much more. We also briefly touch upon the story of Michael Jordan's gambling problem and Mr. Franzese's friendship with Joe Pistone, who famously infiltrated the mob under the cover as Donnie Brasco. Buy the book: I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse https://amzn.to/3ekGwBj Where to find Michael Franzese: Website: michaelfranzese.com INSTAGRAM: @mjfranzese TWITTER: @MichaelFranzese FB: Michael Franzese In this interview: 00:02:14 Michael Franzese introduction 00:07:06 Oath of silence 00:08:28 Walking into a room without knowing if he will walkout 00:12:33 Educating people on gambling 00:16:35 Be careful who you associate it 00:20:09 How the mob exploits people's weaknesses 00:22:29 Doing business with the mafia 00:23:48 Monday night business ideas 00:24:23 Taking a Chevrolet dealership from a degenerate gambler 00:25:18 You have to weigh your options very carefully 00:26:09 Michael Jordan gambling (competition) problem 00:27:40 Michael Jordan was asked to step away from NBA because of gambling debt 00:29:08 You will get caught eventually 00:33:29 Is Michael Franzese happier now? 00:34:59 The fours things that can take you down in life really fast 00:35:45 We're making too much money… how to walk away from this? 00:38:34 Don't be a fool, don't compromise your own career 00:40:59 When people have a competitive spirit, they might be an easy target 00:42:17 Henry Kilbane story 00:43:38 The mob life 00:45:46 Walking away alive 00:48:03 The best way to not have a problem… Avoid it 00:49:59 Play your game 00:51:39 I'm good at this, that else I'm going to do? 00:52:35 Joe Pistone (Donnie Brasco) - Undercover FBI agent 00:53:30 Cat and mouse game 00:55:15 Michael Franzese past podcasts, his book, and YouTube channel 00:57:42 Wrapping up 00:58:15 A Mob Story, Michael Franzese's show in Las Vegas

Henry Kilbane is a poker commentator who covers some of the biggest events in poker and he's also an active poker player. In this episode, he shares some crazy stories from his poker career, including stories about rigged games, card mechanics, private games in New York, going broke multiple times, and much more. You might be interested to check out the book Liar's Poker https://amzn.to/2B7xnNO which was mentioned in this episode. Follow Henry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/henry_kilbane   00:03:02 Henry Kilbane introduction 00:04:58 From a local 1-2 game to WSOP commentary 00:08:19 Walking around with his entire bankroll to play underground games 00:17:17 Why not turn back? 00:22:10 Losing the entire bankroll multiple times… "It all came down to ego" 00:25:32 Fake it until you make it 00:29:25 Crushing live poker, quarantine happened and… Joined 500 zoom pool 00:31:53 Putting the ego aside and moving down to PLO50 00:33:55 Taking days off 00:38:05 Poker is not a video game 00:39:06 Dangers of setting monetary goals 00:41:30 Design a system to get you where you want 00:44:13 Reaching a monetary goal is a one-time event 00:47:02 Henry Kilbane card mechanics cheating story 01:00:42 Folding top full house on the fop 01:03:38 Runchuks card mechanics cheating story 01:08:44 Shady licensed casino 01:13:23 Greed and lack of ethics 01:16:17 Meet Richard Turner, THE card mechanic 01:22:39 Poker entertainment shifting focus from elite players to recreational 01:26:54 Obstacles to poker shows 01:30:19 Bringing new people into the game 01:35:55 Make the dream relatable to the average guy 01:40:37 Preferences for commentary style GTO vs Entertainment 01:43:52 Can't please everyone 01:45:50 Lack of information is not the problem 01:47:53 A question for the viewers 01:48:22 Developing an engaging friendship with the viewers 01:51:22 Commentary is not coaching, it's about entertainment, engagement 01:54:40 Making commentary for the Phil Galfond Challenge 01:55:44 Shout-out to Jamie Kerstetter 01:59:06 Rooting for Phil Galfond 02:00:31 The way that Phil Galfond and VeniVidi1993 handled their swings 02:03:08 The challenge showed to people that big swings can and do happen 02:04:23 Playing poker during bad moments in life 02:08:16 Importance of taking a break 02:11:41 Sharing personal stories 02:12:42 Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis 02:14:30 Henry is passionate about doing commentary 02:18:53 Kind words from Henry

Tommy Angelo is the author of several books including Painless Poker and Dailyness. Tommy is one of the first people to become a poker coach in a modern sense. He coached some big names early on in their careers. Tommy's been playing poker professionally for about 30 years, so he has a wealth of experience to share with us. We talk about establishing good habits and routines, work-life balance in poker, similarities, and differences between live and online poker, handling your emotions, dealing with down-swings, mindfulness in poker and so much more. Sign up to my weekly newsletter if you want to receive my key takeaways and ideas from each episode https://runchukspodcast.com Tommy Angelo: http://www.tommyangelo.com/ Tommy's books: Elements of Poker: https://amzn.to/3gc9g0r Painless Poker: https://amzn.to/3g8775L Waiting for Straighters: https://amzn.to/3gdcZdV A Rubber Band Story and Other Poker Tales: https://amzn.to/2zWw5V4 Dailyness: https://amzn.to/3gcVURi   00:01:33 One of the first poker coaches 00:07:26 Coaching Phil Galfond 00:10:06 Learning from the students 00:14:05 Taking a break to write Elements of Poker 00:19:57 Seven years to write A Rubber Band Story and Other Poker Tales 00:20:28 Painless Poker 00:21:05 Waiting for Straighters 00:21:42 Dailyness: How to Sustain a Meditation Practice 00:24:37 Making habits stick 00:28:59 Good habits and routine 00:34:17 Top players and recreational players, what sets them apart? 00:36:52 Professional poker player, the coolest thing in the world 00:38:30 When did No Limit Hold'Em became the main poker game? 00:41:30 Will other poker formats become popular? 00:42:43 Key qualities for poker longevity 00:44:49 Best tips to reduce tilt 00:49:44 Using poker to get better in life and life to get better in poker 00:50:07 Separating poker from life 00:53:57 What is mindfulness? 01:00:38 What is mindfulness in poker and how to apply 01:06:06 Blaming mechanism 01:11:32 Tommy quitting online poker 01:13:18 Mechanism to vent in online poker 01:14:40 The Flow State and playing live poker 01:20:45 Relaxing during the session 01:22:45 The state of mindfulness in online poker 01:23:50 Losing the Flow State on online poker 01:27:32 Playing the maximum number of tables 01:31:13 The dollar amounts 01:32:46 PokerSimple with Lee Jones 01:36:16 Tommy's new YouTube channel 01:37:23 Differences between books and videos 01:42:31 What are the factors that lead to rise and fall? 01:48:19 Importance of teamwork  

Leszek Badurowicz is the author of The Mental Edge. He shares his insights on how to develop good habits, routines, discipline, and other important components of solid mental game which is indispensable if you want to reach the top in the poker industry. Leszek is still actively playing poker and he speaks from experience and a lot of research, so his tips on how to become a stronger poker player are invaluable! Sign up to my weekly newsletter if you want to receive my key takeaways and ideas from each episode https://runchukspodcast.com Leszek Badurowicz website: https://www.leszekbadurowicz.com/eng.html Mental Edge: https://amzn.to/3g6rtfI   Timestamps: 00:01:28 About Leszek Badurowicz 00:03:27 Full focus on a poker career 00:05:35 How Leszek spewed half of his bankroll early on 00:07:27 Trading experience 00:08:47 The "-1 dollar" story that changed it all 00:12:54 Tilting less 00:14:55 The most important tip 00:19:56 Becoming a mental game coach 00:21:50 The process of writing "Mental Edge" 00:26:38 What has changed since the releasing of the book 00:29:34 Working with High Stakes and Low Stakes players 00:35:42 The "perfectionists" mistake 00:38:47 What are the foundations that everybody needs? 00:39:58 Joe Ingram podcast with Alex Foxen 00:42:44 How to approach tilt? 00:45:52 The Phil Galfond Challenge against VeniVidi1993 00:53:50 Visualization technique 00:55:33 Leszek's routines 00:57:38 Work / life balance 01:03:21 Leaving the work at work 01:08:59 Attaching ego to results 01:10:29 The emotional approach to results 01:16:31 How to set goals 01:23:15 Monetary goals at different stages of the poker career 01:27:12 Once you achieve your final goal… 01:32:14 Becoming a professional poker player right now 01:39:06 Is it worth to learn poker right now? 01:41:09 Small edges that turn into huge profits 01:44:21 Poker misconceptions 01:46:11 Paradoxes of freedom 01:55:13 Arnold Schwarzenegger quote 01:57:03 Motivation mistakes 02:00:48 Childhood memories affecting adult life 02:04:07 Motivation is overrated? 02:07:18 The power of habit 02:11:22 Runchuks in Las Vegas 02:14:54 Treating poker as a performance activity 02:17:42 Burning out due to bad decisions 02:20:24 The importance of a good team 02:23:22 Poker is almost like a team sport 02:25:36 Discipline is like electricity 02:31:28 Discipline during downswings 02:34:41 Even the top players need a break to recover 02:38:51 Becoming stronger 02:40:37 Where you can get the "Mental Edge"? 02:41:52 Leszek Badurowicz social media 02:45:55 The games are good!

James is a successful poker Twitch streamer and PokerStars ambassador. We get to discuss how he got into the streaming business, the creation of new poker variants, how to learn new games, the evolution of poker, how solvers changed the game, the future of online poker, and the risks that it's facing.   Check out the OP-Poker channel: https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker And subscribe to my newsletter to get my key takeaways from each episode and some other fun stuff: https://runchukspodcast.com To learn more about Pot Limit Omaha, check out https://www.bluffthespot.com/cfp     00:02:10 What is "OP-Poker"? 00:04:01 Power-Up Poker 00:08:04 Becoming a Twitch Streamer 00:09:37 Back to OP-Poker 00:10:49 Playing new poker variants 00:13:58 Bankroll challenge 00:16:26 Runchuks accidentally plays 5k NLHE 00:17:20 Creating an opportunity 00:19:37 Regulations 00:21:56 Keep the game evolving 00:23:02 Deep Waters poker format 00:25:15 Are solvers killing the game? 00:33:09 Bots in poker 00:37:12 Poker site security 00:39:09 Natural evolution of the games 00:42:30 New game idea 00:46:53 Killing the fun 00:50:30 Fusion Poker 00:52:08 Limited time only games 00:55:06 How to learn a new game fast 00:59:16 PokerStars badge 01:02:40 What about real-time assistance for everyone? 01:05:33 Watching people play computer games 01:07:26 Learning games with no guidance is a bad idea 01:09:27 Never studying? 01:11:18 The Two Rules for a good game 01:11:46 RunItOnce raiding the stream 01:13:59 James's take on live streaming 01:18:39 Twitch community 01:23:11 PokerStars customer support 01:24:50 COVID-19 impact 01:26:52 Online poker becoming more social 01:30:51 "why would anyone ever want to use that? And here I'm" 01:31:58 Experimentation on Twitch 01:34:34 Moving the podcast to iTunes 01:38:38 Live podcasting 01:40:17 Shout-out to Eva "EVAisOP" Reberc 01:43:48 Doyle Brunson 01:45:17 Taking a break 01:48:09 Making the recreational player have fun 01:50:48 Why is James creating strategy materials for new games? 01:54:35 6-cards PLO 01:55:34 Win-rate 01:57:13 Nosebleed games and "bumhunting" 02:04:35 James social media 02:05:57 The last live podcast on Twitch 02:09:01 Where you can find Runchuks on PokerStars? 02:10:02 Visions (new PLO tool) 02:11:59 Runchuks coaching for profits 02:13:16 Reaching the High Stakes 02:14:57 The last live stream guest and a new journey

Elliot Roe is one of the top mental game and performance coaches in the poker industry. He worked with some of the most successful poker players in the world such as Fedor Holz, Alex Foxen, and Phil Galfond just to name a few. And he's helped many others achieve success in poker, business, and life. In this episode, we discuss what are the most common things which hold people back from achieving success in poker. How to recognize if you are experiencing fear of success, how to get out of your comfort zone, the importance of not letting your ego play a role, how to set goals, and how to follow through on them. And there's so much more in this one. Plus Elliot lifts up the curtain on how he worked with Phil Galfond during the Galfond Challenge. His A-Game Poker Masterclass course is available for sale on http://www.runitonce.com/a/runchuks And make sure to check out Elliot's podcast "The A-Game Advantage Podcast" on https://elliotroe.com/   To stay up to date with the newest episodes on Runchuks Podcast and get a regular newsletter about my favorite things I learned from recent podcasts subscribe at runchukspodcast.com And of course, check out my YouTube channel for more exciting content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYSmifCZDCefpEKzSIjraQ   00:02:27 How does one become a mental coach? 00:04:45 Working with a different group of people from different sports 00:06:15 Your biggest enemy is yourself 00:08:48 The fear of success 00:10:13 Financial thermostat. The 100k bankroll safety net 00:13:50 Staying in the comfort zone 00:14:42 One exercise for poker players 00:16:36 EGO! People know what to do but CHOOSE not to do it 00:20:20 The job of our subconscious 00:21:54 How to work towards your goals 00:25:35 Dealing with big sums of money 00:27:39 Visualising technique for moving up the stakes 00:31:21 Having clear goals 00:33:23 I reached my goals, now what? 00:39:16 Bringing your problems into poker 00:40:52 Feeling entitled 00:42:56 Coaching Phil Galfond for the Galfond Challenge 00:55:13 A-Game Poker Masterclass