Best Rob Livingstone Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 490: Thinking Poker 2025 1:08:08

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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 …

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Episode 489: Bonus Joel Porter-Dias Conversation 1:01:34

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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 sig…

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Cultivation as Connection: Jennifer Jewell on the Human Impulse to Garden 59:51

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Gardening is often portrayed as a pastime, an optional extra woven around daily life. Yet across history and across cultures, people have shaped land for reasons that reach far beyond necessity. Jennifer Jewell, host of the acclaimed show Cultivating Place, has spent decades listening closely to gardeners and land tenders. Through those stories, sh…

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Episode 488: Nate Meets Joel 2:10:06

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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 subscrip…

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Revolving Door (11-23-25) - Tucker Livingston 1:58:05

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Host Rob Roark welcomes Tucker Livingston into the KZSM studio for the first hour of Revolving Door, Hear his world wide stories that lead him back to San Marcos, and inspire his music. Listen to the raw acoustic beauty of the Martin guitar live in our living room.

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Episode 487: Alex Livingston 1:08:21

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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…

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Open Door (11-12-25) - Slim Bawb Pearce and Howard Yeargin 47:48

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Slim Bawb Pearce and Howard Yeargin live at KZSM. Featuring song "I Got Big Ears for That".

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Revolving Door Special (11-01-25) - 10,000 Bees 50:08

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Host Rob Roark welcomes the duo of Aimee and Renee Bobruk of 10,000 Bees. They are setting off on a tour of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi starting today. Listen in for stories of Denmark, guitar names, and many other themes, along with live in studio performances from their upcoming album.…

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Episode 486: Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman 1:12:56

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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 Poke…

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Episode 485: Joel Porter-Dias Returns, Part 2 1:34:10

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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 …

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Revolving Door (10-19-25) - Crossroad Creek and John Michael 1:32:55

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Host Rob Roark welcomes Deb Wesloh and John Lowrance, the singing duo from San Antonio that go by Crossroad Creek. They play acoustic and studio cuts off their latest EP "What If" On the second half of Revolving Door, Rob welcomes the rockabilly sound of John Michael, as he shares some f his upcoming tracks off his next album that will be recorded …

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Episode 484: Joel Porter Dias Returns, Part 1 1:20:43

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Joel Porter-Dias, who first appeared on Episode 409, returns to discuss advantage slot play and some legendary gamblers who recently passed. Joel is a fascinating and multi-faceted guy, which is why this is only Part 1 of a very long interview! Joel’s blog Old Man James DJ Renegade on Soundcloud Joel’s book Ideas of Improvisation You can join Andre…

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Building With Whole Trees: Rethinking Timber With Amelia Baxter 1:02:32

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What if we could build with trees without milling them into straight, uniform boards? On this episode, Neal Collins is joined by Amelia Baxter, co-founder and CEO of WholeTrees Structures, a company reimagining timber construction by using unmilled, round timber as structural elements in buildings. Together, they explore how WholeTrees transforms t…

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Episode 483: Jenny Westerlund 46:53

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Swedish pro and mother of two Jenny Westerlund recently had the biggest score of her career when she shipped the Main Event of the WSOP Circuit in Tallinn, Estonia for over €200,000. She talks to Nate and Andrew about her background as both a dealer and a kindergarten teacher and how she balances traveling the live circuit with (co-)parenting two k…

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Episode 482: Ian Gavlick 1:01:21

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Software engineer and avid mixed games player Ian Gavlick is bringing games like triple draw into the modern era of poker strategy with Stud Flop Draw. He shares his passion for mixed game strategy and software with Andrew and Carlos and offers some predictions for how AI will shape the future of poker. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gol…

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Cooking Up Innovation and Culture: A Conversation with Rob Connelly, Executive Chairman of Henny Penny 1:00:49

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Greetings, industrial enthusiasts! Welcome to a new episode of The Industrialist Podcast. Today, we have the distinct pleasure of welcoming Rob Connelly, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Henny Penny Corporation—a company known not only for its cutting-edge foodservice equipment, but also for its world-class culture and remarkable legacy. Rob jo…

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Billions for Nature: How Private Capital Is Funding Ecological Restoration with Adam Davis 1:06:00

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Across every continent, degraded landscapes tell a sobering story: wetlands drained, forests cleared, tidal flats diminished. The tragedy isn’t that humanity lacks the knowledge to restore them—we know how to bring these ecosystems back. The real challenge lies in how to finance restoration at scale. In this episode we sit down with Adam Davis, co-…

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Episode 481: Pure Strategy 1:01:21

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Andrew and Carlos answer strategy questions from the Patreon, and Carlos discusses his move from Las Vegas to Jacksonville. 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 MT…

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Changing Finance By Financing Change: Jasper van Brakel on Regenerative Investing 53:03

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Jasper van Brakel is on a mission to regenerate the world with the power of finance and business As CEO of RSF Social Finance, he leads one of the most innovative financial institutions redefining how capital can serve life—not just profit. In this episode, Jasper shares how his journey through the early days of finance and impact investing led him…

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Episode 480: Royal Redux 49:38

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Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues, a journey they shared with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson on Episode 459. Now they’re back to discuss the joys and challenges of their rapid growth plus some thoughts on the 2025 World Series of Poker. Thanks…

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Unlocking Abundance: How Rob Avis and 5th World Are Revolutionizing Site Planning 57:44

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Rob Avis—designer, educator, and founder of 5th World—is using cutting-edge technology to transform how we design resilient and abundant landscapes. In this episode, Rob shares how his journey from petroleum engineer to permaculture leader inspired the creation of 5th World, a company that merges data intelligence with ecological design. After work…

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Episode 479: Craig Savage 1:27:17

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Craig Savage is an educator by trade, but he’s been a competitive poker player and a student of Carlos’s for many years. Hot on the heels of his bracelet victory in the $500 NLHE Freezeout, he speaks with Andrew and Carlos about the experience and how he stays on top of the game despite family and professional obligations. In the strategy segment, …

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Designing for Abundance: A Permaculture Vision with Penny Livingston 55:47

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What if the future of real estate was rooted in regeneration, not extraction? In this episode of The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast, Neal sits down with legendary permaculture designer Penny Livingston, whose work has spanned continents and inspired a generation of land stewards, builders, and community weavers. Penny shares her journey from conv…

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Episode 478: Ian Chan 1:01:06

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Ian Chan is a Silicon Valley software engineer and a triple draw enthusiast who built his own badugi solver. He talks game theory, artificial intelligence, mixed games, and the underappreciated role of tactile poker experiences. We’ve also got a little in memoriam for Jane Hitchcock, who was our guest on Episode 330. All our interviews with the Uni…

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Entrepreneurial Legacy and the Power of Mentorship: A Conversation with Pascal Teurquetil, President of TEPAJYA 1:23:28

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Greetings, industrial enthusiasts! Welcome to another compelling episode of The Industrialist Podcast. Today, we are delighted to welcome Pascal Teurquetil, a passionate and visionary industrial leader whose career has been shaped by values, long-term thinking, and a deep commitment to people and purpose. Today, he channels his experience into a bo…

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Episode 477: Shootout with Nate Meyvis 1:05:26

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Former Thinking Poker Podcast host Nate Meyvis joins the show to talk about AI, spaced repetition, and his new flashcard site ZippyFlash.com. Meanwhile Carlos drops in with occasional updates while playing the $1500 Shootout at the WSOP. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10…

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Where Farming Meets Community: Inside the Middlebrook Agrihood with Steve Bruere 52:26

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For years, we’ve seen the rising demand: people looking for more than just a home. They want community. They want connection. They want to live where food, farming, and stewardship are part of daily life. But while the vision for agrihoods has gained attention, real-world examples that fully integrate regenerative agriculture, diverse housing, and …

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Risky Business: Why ChatGPT Sucks at Poker 52:33

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of Risky Business, a podcast about better decision making from our friends Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova. You can find more Risky Business at https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/risky-business-with-nate-silver-maria-konnikova. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.…

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Episode 476: Sam Greenwood 1:11:48

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Nosebleed MTT crusher Sam Greenwood is one of the most successful poker players of all time. But how did he get started, how did he rise to the top, and why is he now giving away his secrets in a daily newsletter? Carlos and Andrew get to the bottom of it all in this fantastic interview. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up …

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Episode 475: Chris Vitch 59:34

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Chris “DeathDonkey” Vitch joins Carlos and Andrew for a lively discussion of poker in all its forms, including why he prefers non-hold ’em games, what hold ’em players get wrong about mixed games, and he approaches mixed game tournaments differently than cash games. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold…

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The Agrarian Future Is Here: Judith Horvath on creating homesteads and compelling agricultural communities 50:53

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What if the future of housing isn’t high-rises or cul-de-sacs—but homesteads, gardens, and walkable villages where food is grown just steps from your door? In this episode Neal sits down with Judith Horvath of Fair Hill Farm—a former corporate professional turned agroecologist who’s helping reimagine how we live, grow, and build community. Judith’s…

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Episode 474: Tom Boshoff 55:45

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Tom “Tombos21” Boshoff returns to the show to discuss new developments in poker strategy and technology since his last appearance. Alex Sutherland is the source of the “think of a solver as a tool for conducting experiments” idea. We first discussed the idea of AI “intuition” with Michael Bowling of the University of Alberta Computer Poker Research…

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Episode 473: The Joy of Poker with Jason Su 1:25:25

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Five years ago, Jason Su taught the poker world to play with presence. Now he’s back to advocate for playing with joy. We discuss his new book, why most poker players motivate themselves in unsustainable ways, and how to change those habits both at the poker table and in life. In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses game theory in the real world …

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Revolving Door (05-11-25) - Long Prairie 1:59:31

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Host Rob Roark welcomes local Singer / Songwriter Lone Prairie back to the studio as she shares her latest releases.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Building a New Model: Geoship's Vision for Dome-Based Housing with Micha Mikailian 53:33

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In this episode, Neal sits down with Micha Mikailian, CEO of Geoship, to explore a bold attempt to reimagine housing at a time when affordability, resilience, and ecological design are more urgent than ever. Geoship is reviving Buckminster Fuller’s iconic geodesic dome—not as a nostalgic throwback, but as a scalable, bioceramic solution to today's …

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Episode 472: Andres Korn 1:17:25

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Andres Korn grew up playing poker with his friends, but it wasn’t until he saw it on TV that he decided to take it seriously. He bought straight in to the WSOP Main Event and never looked back. Now he’s one of the most successful players in Argentina (and the world!), with an emphasis on mixed games but enough hold ’em proficiency to hold a bracele…

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Revolving Door (05-04-25) - Deb Wesloh, Tracy Weinberg with Gretchen McMahon 1:59:54

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Host Rob Roark welcomes Deb Wesloh from the San Antonio Soldiers, Song, and Voices into the KZSM Studio for the first hour of the show. For the second hour Tracy Weinberg and Gretchen McMahon play music from the new release "Another Saturday Night".By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Rethinking Housing Through Community-Led Development with Wendy Reid Fairhurst 57:51

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When we talk about housing innovation, our minds usually go to big cities buzzing with new ideas. But in this episode of The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast, host Neal Collins sits down with Wendy Reid Fairhurst of Reclaim CDO to explore a groundbreaking approach taking root far from the usual hotspots—in St. John’s, Newfoundland. An architect-tur…

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Episode 471: Ariel Shefer 1:37:24

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Ariel Shefer wants to be a world champion. He’s tried backgammon, he’s tried bridge. Now, he lives in his car, driving for Uber to earn buy-ins for poker tournaments. He’s not broke (or at least, he wouldn’t have to be); this is how he keeps himself hungry. And maybe how he nets a sponsorship from Toyota, Hilton, Uber, or Virginia Slims… Ariel shar…

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Episode 470: Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher 1:41:16

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Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher are titans of the industry, with over 100 years of poker experience between them. They share stories with Carlos and Andrew about poker rooms in the 1970s and 80s, how and why they changed, the history of Card Player Magazine, the history of Card Player Cruises, the founding of the Tournament Directors’ Association, and…

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Revolving Door (03-30-35) - Attached Outsiders / Musical Memories of Margaret Roark 1:55:57

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Host Rob Roark welcomes the local Kyle band Attached outsiders to the studio for the first hour of the show. For the second hour, Rob explores memories of music as a memorial to Margaret Louise Roark who passed away this last week at almost 96 years on this earth.By KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Episode 469: Glo and Lo, Two Years On 1:22:35

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It’s been two years since Carlos met Gloria Jackson when he contacted about for an interview. Now he lives with her and her two youngest sons, and both their lives have changed dramatically. The two of them share with Andrew what their lives look like now, both on and off the felt. If you aren’t familiar with Gloria, her original interview is well …

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Agrivillage co-housing community creation through farmland conservation with Katie McCamant and Dave Boehnlein 1:11:01

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In this episode, we explore the inspiring story of Rooted Northwest, an agrivillage in Arlington, Washington that is transforming a former dairy farm into a thriving co-housing community. With over 85% of the land conserved as pastures and forests, Rooted Northwest weaves together two villages and a collectively managed regenerative farm. Join us f…

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Episode 468: Paul O’Reilly 1:00:33

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Co-owner of the Irish Poker Open Paul O’Reilly discusses the historic event with Carlos and Andrew. Plus the Irish poker scene, tips for visiting Dublin, 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 GT…

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Episode 467: Oh Hell! with Matt Glassman 1:17:36

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Card player, political scientist, and fan favorite Matt Glassman returns to the show to discuss the Oh Hell! book he’s working on and answer listener questions about American politics. Matt is a frequent Thinking Poker guest who first appeared on Episode 191. Lamont Jones talked Bid Whist with us on Episode 433. You can join Andrew and Carlos on Cl…

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Episode 466: RecPoker Featuring Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner 1:06:34

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Jim Reid, LoriAnn Persinger, and Rob Gardner join Andrew and Carlos to talk about the RecPoker community and how the needs, goals, and experiences of recreational players differ from those of professionals. LoriAnn first appeared on Episode 394 of the Thinking Poker Podcast. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://cl…

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Revolving Door (03-09-25) - Kitchen Knives 1:58:24

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Host Rob Roark welcomes into the studio Ben, Spencer, and Dusty who make up the local San Marcos band Kitchen Knives. They play four acoustic versions of the live hits, including "Playing with Fire" that will be released Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. Listen in to KZSM on the "It's What's New" show for the world premier. Listen in to this podcast for…

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Episode 465: AK is Hard to Play 1:16:42

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Carlos shares his experiences from the GPI awards banquet and a visit with Tom McEvoy. Then he and Andrew discuss two tricky tournament spots with AK. We interviewed Tom McEvoy on Episode 450. 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 u…

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Merging Natural Building & Modern Manufacturing with Evan Ryan of Croft 57:53

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The construction industry is at a turning point. Pre-manufactured housing seeks to disrupt conventional building methods due to labor shortages, weather delays, and material waste, as a faster, more efficient alternative. But efficiency shouldn’t come at the cost of health or sustainability. In this episode, Neal Collins sits down with Evan Ryan, a…

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Building urban resilience through development with Mazyar Mortazavi 47:53

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This episode is a front-row seat at a masterclass in regenerative development. Mazyar Mortazavi, CEO of TAS Impact, joins us to share how his Toronto-based firm is redefining urban development by weaving community, sustainability, and impact into every project. Mazyar’s journey is deeply personal—the organization’s strategic plan is following his o…