Best Recpoker Play Learn Belong Podcasts (2025)

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EP 722 - RecPoker Forums: Capped Range Multiway (Chris) 35:39

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This week on episode 722 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through another hand Chris Jones played at the WSOP this summer, this time flopping top pair on a very dynamic board and being put in some tricky spots on various streets of the hand. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel …

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EP 721 - RecPoker Chats: Claudio Elizalde 1:16:37

4d ago1:16:37

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This week for episode number 721 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Claudio Elizalde about poker streaming, spittin' seeds, poetry, his new deck of cards for playing a new kind of poker game, cooking, some of his favourite books, reporting at the WSOP, how his love of poker has evolved, and a lot more! We also O…

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EP 720 -RecPoker Forums: Chris Hates Donk Bets 31:22

7d ago31:22

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This week on episode 720 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a hand Chris Jones played in the WSOP this summer where he faced some donk bets that messed with his zen. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses player types, bet sizing, bluffing candidates, ICM pressure,…

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EP 719 - RecPoker Chats: Sara O’Connor 1:12:19

11d ago1:12:19

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This week for episode number 719 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Sara O’Connor! Sara talks about her two poker books, “A New Queen's Guide to Poker” and “Shuffle Up and Deal With It: Tales from Dealers Worldwide” as well as what it’s like to write shortform pieces for Pokerati, her experiences researching the…

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EP 718 - RecPoker Forums - H.O.R.S.E. 23:24

14d ago23:24

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This week, Jim Reid and and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing H.O.R.S.E - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics of the ga…

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EP 717 - RecPoker Chats: John Wasnock 1:25:28

18d ago1:25:28

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This week for episode number 717 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview WSOP Main Event runner-up John Wasnock! John tells our panel about his amazing year in poker, how he prepares for big poker trips like the WSOP, his experience running so deep in the main event, what it felt like to approach the final table, mis…

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EP 716 - RecPoker Forums: Final Table 4-bet (Ben) 40:49

21d ago40:49

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This week on episode 716 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a forum post by Ben Enslow from an online final table he played recently. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses final table dynamics, player tendencies, 4-bet ranges, ICM pressure, the importance of sizin…

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EP 715 - RecPoker Chats: Cory Waaland 1:30:03

25d ago1:30:03

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This week for episode number 717 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Cory Waaland! Cory pulls no punches as he talks about his time as a poker pro, some difficult challenges he’s faced in his life, the importance of his religious faith, his new role as a musician, what he still loves about poker, and more! We als…

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EP 714 - RecPoker Forums: Nitty Fold? (Jim) 30:40

28d ago30:40

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This week on episode 714 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through another hand he played in the WSOP, this one from the $600 Ultrastack where he faced an overbet shove while holding only a draw. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses small stack play, poker math, countin…

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EP 713 - RecPoker Chats: Partnered Poker 1:24:43

1M ago1:24:43

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This week for episode number 713 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview the trio behind Partnered Poker: Christina Gollins, Mikha Richards, and Brent Lee! They talk about their new poker mentorship program ‘Partnered Poker’ and why they are excited to share it with the world, including; stories from their own poker …

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EP 712 - RecPoker Forums: Ambitious Main Event Hand (Jim) 42:45

1M ago42:45

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This week on episode 712 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a hand he played in the WSOP main event this summer, where he took an ambitious bluff line against a pocket pair. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses raise sizes, ranging opponents, good bluffing spots,…

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EP 711 - RecPoker Chats: Dr. Kamikaze 1:25:49

1M ago1:25:49

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This week for episode number 711 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Dr. Kamikaze! Dr. K is a mixed game enthusiast, a film-maker, a coach and former pro player and they share several stories about their professional life, prioritizing their best poker with limited time, poker fiction and non-fiction in the media…

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EP 710 - RecPoker Forums: River Rollercoaster (Scott) 51:32

1M ago51:32

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This week on episode 710 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a forum post by Scott Lum about a hand he played in the WSOP Colossus, where he made a flush on the river but the board also paired. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses player experience levels, live re…

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EP 709 - RecPoker Chats: Ruth Hall 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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This week for episode number 709 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Ruth Hall! Ruth shares some stories about her experiences as a leader in the women’s poker movement, how she studies and improves her own game, the importance of women’s events, the effects of some recent health issues on her abilities to play a…

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EP 708 - RecPoker Forums: Razz 26:59

2M ago26:59

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This week, Jim Reid and and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing RAZZ - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics of the game, a…

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EP 695 - RecPoker Chats: Maria Ho 1:19:53

2M ago1:19:53

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This week on episode 695 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Maria Ho! You’ll have to excuse some choppiness of the audio, as we had some technical issues during the recording. Maria and the panel discuss her plans for WSOP, how recreational players can prepare, what Maria loves about playing poker and commentating, some …

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EP 707 - RecPoker Chats: Craig Savage wins a bracelet! 1:35:14

2M ago1:35:14

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This week for episode number 707 of the RecPoker Podcast we welcome recent WSOP bracelet winner and RECing Crew member Craig Savage back to the show! Joined by his longtime coach Carlos Welch, Craig shares his perspective on the tournament run, what it felt like to achieve this dream, how he prepared for this year’s series, his thoughts on selling …

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EP 706 - RecPoker Forums: OOP Nuts Example Hand (Chris) 25:11

2M ago25:11

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This week on episode 706 of the RecPoker Podcast Chris Jones and Taylor Maas continue the conversation about playing out of position with a very strong hand in a multiway pot. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, they take a specific hand Chris was dealt at Running Aces recently and review many of the factors we talked…

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EP 705 - RecPoker Chats: WSOP with Chad and Mike 1:44:08

2M ago1:44:08

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This week for episode number 705 of the RecPoker Podcast the panel talks about some WSOP controversies, and Jim is a guest on the PokerNews podcast with Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz! They cover several stories from the past week of the WSOP and weigh in on some sticky situations. Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in th…

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EP - 713 RecPoker Chats: Partnered Poker 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

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This week for episode number 713 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview the trio behind Partnered Poker: Christina Gollins, Mikha Richards, and Brent Lee! They talk about their new poker mentorship program ‘Partnered Poker’ and why they are excited to share it with the world, including; stories from their own poker …

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EP 704 - RecPoker Forums: OOP Nuts Example Hand (Chris) 46:47

2M ago46:47

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This week on episode 704 of the RecPoker Podcast the Crew picks up a discord conversation about how to get paid when OOP. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses how to think about your entire range, player types, board textures, postflop betting in flow, and more! Come sign up for a free account at ht…

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EP 703- RecPoker Chats: What’s Poker To You? 1:58:55

2M ago1:58:55

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This week for episode number 703 of the RecPoker Podcast the panel takes questions from the YouTube chatters about their lives on and off the felt, how they study, the value of coaching, their hopes for their own poker journey, what they struggle with, and a lot more! Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube ch…

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EP 702 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Prep: 3-Betting 37:38

2M ago37:38

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This week on episode 702 of the RecPoker Podcast we continue the talk about preflop ranges by delving into 3-bet ranges. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses why we 3-bet, factors to consider when deciding to pull the trigger, blockers, playability, the math of poker profits, and more! Come sign up …

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EP 701 - RecPoker Chats: Barbara Jones Zangaro 1:19:52

2M ago1:19:52

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This week for episode number 701 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Barbara Jones Zangaro from the Orleans casino and Poker Gives! Barbara talks about what goes into running poker tournaments at a professional level, what makes the Orleans stand out from other casinos in Las Vegas, some tips for recreational pla…

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Ep 700 - RecPoker Forums: Stud 8 or Better 26:16

3M ago26:16

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This week, Jim Reid and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing Stud 8 or Better - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel starts with a basic explainer about the mechanics of th…

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EP 699 - RecPoker Chats: Jason Velasco 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

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This week for episode 699 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the Crew interview new RECing Crew member Jason Velasco! Jason shares some stories about his own start in the game, his work with technology and its integration with the poker industry, his own training platform Balanced Poker, and his new app “Mitch” which he is about to unleash on the…

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EP 698 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Prep: Opening Ranges - and More! 56:02

3M ago56:02

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This week on episode 698 of the RecPoker Podcast we continue our series on preparing for a large tournament run, by discussing opening ranges. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses position, stack depth, player types, ICM factors, postflop fundamentals, and more! Come sign up for a free account at ht…

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EP 697 - RecPoker Chats: David Curtis 1:23:27

3M ago1:23:27

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This week for episode number 697 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview David Curtis from PokerStars! With a background in live events, David shares some fun stories about different tours and venues and takes some questions from the YouTube chat about expanding into the US market, what PokerStars looks for in an amb…

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EP 696 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Prep: Tournament Stages 1:12:35

3M ago1:12:35

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This week on episode 696 of the RecPoker Podcast the Crew talks about different stages of the tournament, and how we should adapt our play accordingly. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses ICM pressure, when it’s best to bust, bursting the bubble, final tables, playing shorthanded, and more! Come si…

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EP 694 - RecPoker Forums: Getting Started 42:00

3M ago42:00

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This week on episode 694 of the RecPoker Podcast we welcome Chad Holloway to help answer a question we see a lot in our chats and forums: how do people start working in the poker industry? While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses different kinds of jobs that are available in the poker world, entry-level…

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EP 693 - RecPoker Chats: Lance Bradley 1:26:21

3M ago1:26:21

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This week on episode 693 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Lance Bradley! Lance shares some of his favourite stories from nearly 20 years as a poker writer, editor, and consultant - what job has he enjoyed the most, who was his favourite interview, what does the poker world need to do differently, the end of the WPT med…

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Ep 692 - Forums: Limit Omaha 8 or Better 39:13

4M ago39:13

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This week, Jim Reid and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing Limit Omaha 8 or Better - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics…

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EP 691 - RecPoker Chats: KevMath and WSOP Details 1:20:13

4M ago1:20:13

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This week on episode 691 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew bring Kevin Mathers back on the show to talk about all things WSOP! As a RECing Crew member himself, Kevin has lots to share about: moving money around the WSOP, buying in and cashing out, the new app players are encouraged to use, tax rules for satellites, how to save ti…

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EP 690 - RecPoker Forums: The Sandwich Play (for real this time!) 34:02

4M ago34:02

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This week on episode 690 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid takes pity on our listeners and leads the RECing Crew through a REAL conversation about what Chris Jones has dubbed “The Sandwich Play” when you get postflop in position to one player but out of position to another player. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, th…

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EP 689 - RecPoker Chats: WSOP Prep with the RECing Crew 1:32:59

4M ago1:32:59

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This week for episode number 689 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew go over all the different ways they prepare for a big tournament series like the WSOP! Whether it’s what to pack, where to eat, how to save time in line, some strategic adjustments to make on the tables, other tournaments in Las Vegas at the time, or even…

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EP 688 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Adjustments - Part 3 53:53

4M ago53:53

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This week on episode 688 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through part three of a conversation about what makes big tournament series like the WSOP so different from those we are used to playing in our home games or the local cardroom dailies, and how to adjust for the next time you are planning to take a shot at the …

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EP 687 - RecPoker Chats: LIPS and the Irish Poker Open 1:28:24

4M ago1:28:24

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This week for episode number 687 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew discuss some fun events at the LIPS Spring Festival and the Irish Poker Open! LoriAnn talks about a hand where she overshoved preflop with AQ and wants to know if it was the right play. Jim talks about several hands from the Irish Poker Open, why he enjoy…

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EP 686 - RecPoker Chats: WSOP Adjustments - Part 2 1:06:29

4M ago1:06:29

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This week on episode 686 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through part two of a conversation about what makes big tournament series like the WSOP so different from those we are used to playing in our home games or the local cardroom dailies, and how to adjust for the next time you are planning to take a shot at the bi…

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EP 685 - RecPoker Chats: Rob Gardner 1:16:23

4M ago1:16:23

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This week on the RecPoker Podcast Chris Jones and the RECing Crew interview our very own invisible producer Rob Gardner! We also Open The Action with our speed round. Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask …

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EP 684 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Adjustments - Part 1 52:13

4M ago52:13

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This week on episode 684 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through part one of a conversation about what makes big tournament series like the WSOP so different from those we are used to playing in our home games or the local cardroom dailies, and how to adjust for the next time you are planning to take a shot at the bi…

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EP 683 - RecPoker Chats: Alex Fitzgerald 1:15:27

5M ago1:15:27

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This week on episode 683 of the RecPoker Podcast Rob Washam and the RECing Crew interview Alex Fitzgerald! Alex talks about his collaboration on his latest book, common mistakes he sees poker players making, preparing for the WSOP, and a lot more! We also Open The Action with our speed round. Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end fo…

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Ep 682 - Forums: Limit Badugi 22:52

5M ago22:52

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This week, Jim Reid and and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing Limit Badugi - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics of the…

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EP 681 - RecPoker Chats: Kenny Hallaert 1:27:27

5M ago1:27:27

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This week on episode 681 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Kenny Hallaert! Kenny shares some stories about being a November Niner, his role in the Tournament Director’s Association, what it’s like being the Live Events ambassador for Pokerstars, how we should handle cheating and cheaters, how poker venues and tours can …

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EP 680 - RecPoker Forums: The RIGHT Way to Play Pocket Jacks! 1:05:03

5M ago1:05:03

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This week on episode 680 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a mental exercise from RECing Crew member Scott Lum about how to play pocket Jacks! While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses preflop and postflop variables and factors, common mistakes players make with JJ, …

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EP 679 - RecPoker Chats: TJ Jurkiewicz 1:26:34

5M ago1:26:34

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This week on episode 679 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview pro player and fitness coach T.J. Jurkiewicz, and TJ shares a whole bunch of tips about diet and exercise that will really help any listener improve their health away from the tables. They also get into his time as a pro player, what it’s like getting backed as …

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EP 678 - RecPoker Forums: The “Sandwich” Play 25:17

5M ago25:17

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This week on episode 678 of the RecPoker podcast Jim Reid leads the RECing Crew through an exploration of the “sandwich” play, where we get postflop and find ourselves in position to one player but out of position to another, and we are ‘sandwiched’ in the middle. This is a very common situation for recreational players, and we share three EXTEMELY…

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Ep. 677 - RecPoker Chats: Matt Matros Joins the RECing Crew! 1:26:39

5M ago1:26:39

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This week on episode 677 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview new team addition Matt Matros! Matt talks about winning three bracelets in three formats, what he’s learned about the game as a writer and coach, common mistakes he sees from less-experienced players, how he approaches coaching a variety of student types, some d…

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Ep 676 - RecPoker Forums: Randomizing (Ben) 40:53

5M ago40:53

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This week on episode 676 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RECing Crew through a question from Ben Enslow about how to play the edges of his range, and how to randomize when playing a mixed strategy. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses solver outputs, randomization methods, when to worry a…

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Ep 675 - RecPoker Chats: Katie Stone 1:23:20

6M ago1:23:20

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This week on episode 675 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Katie Stone! Katie talks about her evolution as a player, from recreational poker lover to full-time pro, to sponsored player, to coach and writer and commentator - and back to playing recreationally! The group discusses the problems facing poker in today’s worl…

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Ep 674 - Forums: Limit Hold’em 31:20

6M ago31:20

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This week, Jim Reid and and the panel are joined by some exciting guests to kick off a year of Mixed Games podcast episodes, featuring the “Mixed Game of the Month” in our free home game club! This month, we are practicing Limit Hold’em - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics of th…