Thinking Poker

Andrew Brokos
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Weekly poker podcast featuring interviews with both famous and behind-the-scenes figures from the poker world, as well as a poker strategy segment.

  1. JAN 26

    Episode 492: Russ Fox

    Russ Fox joins the show after a thirteen-year hiatus to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill’s disastrous change to how gambling losses are taxed. And what you can do about it! Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  RUSS FOX Russ Fox is an Enrolled Agent and author of the Taxable Talk blog, which often addresses issues related to poker and gambling. With Scott Harker, Russ is the author of Why You Lose at Poker and Mastering No-Limit Hold ‘Em, and with Nick Christenson, of Winning Strategies for No-Limit Hold ‘Em. He is also the author of Tax Strategies for the Small Business Owner. Twitter Link

    1h 1m

  2. JAN 12

    Episode 491: Victoria Livschitz

    Tech entrepreneur Victoria Livschitz discovered poker in 2021 and quickly befriened some of the best players in the game. She’s now a force to be reckoned with both on and off the felt, with multiple major final tables under her belt plus the Octopi Poker training site and Pocket Queens study group for women. Andrew and Carlos look back on a year’s worth of conversations to choose their favorites and recommend some hidden gems. Join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  VICTORIA LIVSCHITZ Victoria Livschitz is a former tech entrepeneur with multiple successful businesses under her belt and, since diving headfirst into poker, multiple major final tables as well. She is the co-founder of Octopi Poker and Pocket Queens. Twitter Link

    1 hr

  3. 2025-12-29

    Episode 490: Thinking Poker 2025

    Andrew and Carlos look back on a year’s worth of conversations to choose their favorites and recommend some hidden gems. Join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.

    1h 8m

  4. 2025-12-15

    Episode 489: Bonus Joel Porter-Dias Conversation

    Our conversation from Episode 488 continues (without Nate, unfortunately). We even talk some poker strategy! For more Joel: First appearance on Episode 409 Another two-part conversation begins with Episode 484 Joel’s blog Old Man James DJ Renegade on Soundcloud Joel’s book Ideas of Improvisation You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  Joel Porter-Dias Joel Porter-Dias is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press. Twitter Link

    1h 2m

  5. 2025-12-01

    Episode 488: Nate Meets Joel

    It’s an epic meeting of the minds as former Thinking Poker host Nate Meyvis meets guest extraordinaire Joel Porter-Dias to discuss the NBA/poker cheating scandal, AI poker coaching, poetry, trivia, and more!    You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  NATE MEYVIS Nate Meyvis is a software engineer and a former professional poker player and original co-host of the Thinking Poker Podcast. Twitter Link Joel Porter-Dias Joel Porter-Dias is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press. Twitter Link

    2h 10m

  6. 2025-11-17

    Episode 487: Alex Livingston

    Mixed game master and Main Event final tabler Alex Livingston joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss playing mixed games, coaching mixed games, teaching in Rwanda, and coining the term Old Man Coffee. Alex and Chris Vitch teach the Mixed Minds video training course. Support the Podcast: You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  ALEX LIVINGSTON Alex Livingston is a professional poker player and coach. With Chris Vitch, he teaches the Mixed Minds course. Alex finished 3rd in the 2019 WSOP Main Event for $4 million. Twitter Link

    1h 8m

  7. 2025-11-03

    Episode 486: Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman

    Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman is one of the best no-limit cash game players in the world, and he’s an even better teacher! With Andrew and Carlos, he discusses his rocky journey to the top and the lessons he learned along the way about bankroll management, mindset, and success. More from Rene: The Mechanics of Poker coaching program The Mechanics of Poker Podcast Support the Podcast: You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  RENE KUHLMAN Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman is a professional poker player specializing in high stakes online cash games. He is a coach for The Mechanics of Poker and GTO Wizard and co-host of The Mechanics of Poker Podcast. Link

    1h 13m

  8. 2025-10-20

    Episode 485: Joel Porter-Dias Returns, Part 2

    This is the conclusion of our interview with Joel Porter-Dias, which began with Episode 484. Joel first appeared on Episode 409. Joel’s blog Old Man James DJ Renegade on Soundcloud Joel’s book Ideas of Improvisation You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  JOEL PORTER-DIAS Joel Porter-Dias is a poet who has earned a living from gambling for over thirty years. He has also been a DJ, a computer programmer, and probably a few other things we didn’t even get to ask him about. His book Ideas of Improvisation is available from Thread Makes Blanket Press. Twitter Link

    1h 34m
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Weekly poker podcast featuring interviews with both famous and behind-the-scenes figures from the poker world, as well as a poker strategy segment.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Brokos
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Thinking Poker 2019
  • Show Website
    Thinking Poker

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