100 episodes

Andrew Brokos and Nate Meyvis delve deep into poker culture with the most eclectic collection of guests in the poker mediasphere. Each episode also includes a high-level poker strategy segment.

Thinking Poker Andrew Brokos

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    • 4.6 • 5 Ratings

Andrew Brokos and Nate Meyvis delve deep into poker culture with the most eclectic collection of guests in the poker mediasphere. Each episode also includes a high-level poker strategy segment.

    Episode 435: Carlota Gonzalez

    Episode 435: Carlota Gonzalez

    Carlota Gonzalez is a rock radio personality with a deep background in poker. She believes all serious poker players should experience dealing as well and has dealt herself at the WSOP. We talk to her about her own poker experiences, what players can learn from dealing, and whether Nickelback is overrated (the answer may surprise you!).







    Timestamps0:30 – Hello2:30 – Strategy21:22 – Carlota Gonzalez







































    CARLOTA GONZALEZ







    Carlota Gonzalez is an On Air Personality for Xtreme Radio X107.5 in Las Vegas. She has also worked as a poker dealer, including at the WSOP.

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    Episode 434: Lupe Soto

    Episode 434: Lupe Soto

    Lupe Soto has been a passionate poker player and promoter of women’s events for 25+ years. She shares her deep experience with Carlos and Andrew and also discusses her charitable with Poker Gives. Poker Gives distributes goods from 7-10pm on Mondays at 200 E. Foremaster.Do Solvers Have Targets?Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. 























    Timestamps0:30 – Hello6:22 – Strategy16:36 – Lupe Soto 







































    LUPE SOTO







    Lupe Soto is a gaming consultant and promoter responsible for the Ladies International Poker Series, the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, the Senior Poker Tour, and more. She is the President of Poker Gives.













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    • 1 hr 28 min
    Episode 433: Lamont Jones on Bid Whist

    Episode 433: Lamont Jones on Bid Whist

    Boxing lawyer Lamont Jones wrote The Gist of Bid Whist because he believes card games connect people and that the rich story of Bid Whist deserves to be widely known. He shares the game’s fascinating history with Carlos and Andrew, beginning with the 19th century Pullman Porters. He also explains the strategy and makes his case for why poker lovers might enjoy Bid Whist.The Gist of Bid WhistAlso available from Amazon.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. 























    Timestamps0:30 – Hello3:30 – Strategy13:22 – Lamont Jones 







































    LAMONT JONES







    A boxing business attorney and executive, Lamont Jones maintains that the deals most meaningful to him are not those he’s negotiated or litigated on behalf of boxing managers, promoters, or champions. Instead, the contracts that most make his heart sing are those he enters and defends against at the card table, playing Bid Whist. 













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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 432: Jeff Platt

    Episode 432: Jeff Platt

    Dim the lights! Jeff Platt is on the show to talk poker and broadcasting with Carlos and Andrew. Why broadcasting? Why poker? What makes for a great poker broadcast? A great interview?Is Jeff Platt the nicest guy in poker?Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. 







































    JEFF PLATT







    Jeff Platt is a poker broadcaster, commentator, and reporter best known for his work with PokerGO and his “stand up” interviews during the WSOP.













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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 431: Seeking Representation with Caitlyn Arnwine and LoriAnn Persinger

    Episode 431: Seeking Representation with Caitlyn Arnwine and LoriAnn Persinger

    Caitlyn Arnwine and LoriAnn Persinger return to the show to help us brainstorm solutions to the problems of representation and unequal opportunity in the poker world. In the introduction, Andrew and Carlos console themselves over their runner-up finish at the GPI Awards and Gloria Jackson joins to discuss the event. Caitlyn Arnwine first appeared on Episode 397 as Caitlyn Cobb. She also appeared on our earlier episode on women’s events. We spoke with her husband, Justin Arnwine, on Episodes 398 and 399.LoriAnn Persinger first appeared on Episode 394.Gloria Jackson first appeared on Episode 401. She and Carlos discuss their relationship on Episode 411.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. 























    Timestamps0:30 – Intro and GPI Awards Debrief with Gloria Jackson26:30 – Caityln and LoriAnn















































    CAITLYN ARNWINE







    Caitlyn Arnwine describes herself as a force that makes change. Caitlyn is the former Coordinator of Public Education for @NationalHomeles and Social Media Director of @TJC_DC.













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    LORIANN PERSINGER







    LoriAnn Persinger is a poker lover, Navy veteran, and serial game show champion with a history in poker media.













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    • 2 hrs 30 min
    Episode 430: Fausto Valdez

    Episode 430: Fausto Valdez

    From (semi) professional paintball to house part home games to high stakes LA cash, Fausto Valdez’s path to poker has been unique. He’s formed some strong opinions along the way: about pre-flop raise sizes, the politics of private games, how nits stack their chips, and more.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. 







































    FAUSTO VALDEZ







    Fausto Valdez is a professional poker player and coach with Blueprint Poker Coaching, Solve for Why, and Jaka Coaching.













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    • 1 hr 4 min

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