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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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, …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This week on episode 673 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Kid Poker himself, Daniel Negreanu! We discuss the recent scandal where a straight beat a flush at a final table, what Daniel’s ideal WSOP schedule would look like, his thoughts on the lower-buy-in WSOP bracelet events, his new podcast with his wife Amanda, how …

This week on episode 672 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid leads the RECing Crew through a conversation about cheating in poker, whether live or online. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses Real-Time-Assistance, bots, anti-cheating measures, live angles, how to protect your hand, poker room etiquette…

This week on episode 671 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Scottish pro Niall Farrell! Niall shares about winning the Triple Crown and becoming the all-time money leader in Scotland, how he judges success as a player, where he likes to travel for poker, having fun at the Irish Poker Open, mistakes he sees less-experienc…

This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a few unusual situations the Crew encountered at Running Aces for the recent RecPoker Weekend tournament series. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses mystery bounties, bad beat jackpots in a tournament field, paying the bubble, spread limit …

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview longtime RecPoker member and all-around fun guy Dan Kennedy about cashing for over $70,000 over the last few weeks - as a recreational player! Dan shares about starting with $0.30 in 2024 and using amazing bankroll management and game selection to grind that up to a major roll, what mistakes…

This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a hand Taylor Maas played at a final table at RecPoker Weekend at Running Aces with pocket 88, and found himself facing a monotone flop. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses flop textures, stack sizes, postflop betting patterns, player pool …

It’s that time of year again! This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew welcome Kevin Mathers back to the show to break down the WSOP schedule in real time, the same day it comes out! Kevmath shares some tips for folks coming to Vegas to play in the series for the first time, what new tweaks we can expect from the WSOP this year, and some log…

This week, Jim Reid and John Somsky 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 Pot Limit Omaha - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! John and Jim start with a basic explainer about the mechanics of…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew discuss their own poker dreams, how they plan to achieve them, and the obstacles that they see in their path. Whether it’s winning major tournaments, being a positive influence on the poker world, still loving the game after a few more decades of playing it, or whatever your poker dream is, the panel …

This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a hand Taylor Maas played recently where he woke up with Aces and took a relatively passive line against a relatively passive foe. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses stack sizes, 3-betting ranges, player types, bet sizes, hand ranging, pos…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview longtime pro player Brett Kimes! Brett is a regular on the Chase The Dream podcast and he shares a lot of stories about the highs and lows of his poker career, what it feels like to be heads-up for a WSOP bracelet, the role his son plays in his poker story, some tips for less-experienced pla…

This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a conversation with new RECing Crew member Scott “DFSBRAT” Beckom about his new poker stream! While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, they are joined by Rob Gardner and Taylor Maas to find out more about Scott and to share their advice and experience with folks in…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Kathy Liebert! Kathy shares some stories about her extremely accomplished poker career, starting as a ‘prop’ player in her local cardroom, the changes she’s seen in the poker world over the years, how she defines success as a player with so many accolades to her name already, what she misses…

This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through the last interesting hand he played in the World Poker Tour’s recent series at the Wynn, where he completed the Big Blind with ten-five suited and flops top pair against an aggressive opponent. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses seat posit…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Paul O’Reilly from the Irish Poker Open! Paul shares some stories about the early days of the Open, what it was like operating it in various phases of it’s recent history, why it’s so different from other poker series, how to make poker FUN on and off the felt, helping out those who need it,…

This week, Jim Reid and Taylor Maas are joined by Premium member Eric Anderson to discuss a hand Jim butchered in the World Poker Tour’s Championship event last December in Las Vegas! While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, they discuss the virtues of check-raising that you get to enjoy on future streets, how to choose wh…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Scottish pro David Docherty! David shares his stories from winning the 2023 Irish Poker Open and becoming the UKIPT Player of the Year, what its like to have 6-figure scores almost every year for the last several, how to manage your own expectations for success, what he has learned from his …

This week, Jim Reid and John Somsky 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 No Limit 2-7 Single Draw - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! John and Jim start with a basic explainer about the mec…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview traveling pro, writer and editor Blaise Bourgeois! They talk about Blaise’s life traveling the world to play poker, what he looks for in a poker destination, adjusting to international players and cultures, and what he hates about travelling. They also talk about how to exploit unknown oppon…

This week, Jim Reid and Taylor Maas discuss two hands Jim played in Las Vegas this December during the World Poker Tour series at the Wynn. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, they discuss how to select hands to check-raise with, bluff-targeting, draw equity and fold equity, check-raising variables, the importance of …

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew welcome Rob Perelman back to the show to talk big hands and big stories from his time behind the scenes in the poker industry! Rob goes over several iconic poker moments he was part of the production team for, a few hands you might remember, some fun stories from hanging out with Phil Laak, a few stra…

Happy New Years, RecPoker Peeps! This week, Jim Reid leads the RECing Crew through a discord post by Chris Jones about flopping a flush and then facing the worst possible river card. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses stack sizes, 3-betting vs. calling, monotone flops, player tendencies, finding b…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew welcome back Sky Matsuhashi to talk about goal-setting for 2025, reviewing our goals from last year, how to play against 3-bets, and a lot more! They discuss what qualities a good goal has that a bad goal does not, and how we can use our time best to achieve our dreams. Sky also offers some really hel…

The Holiday festivities continue, gang! With everyone away last week we couldn't get episode 649 in the can in time for our usual release, so we are here just one week later to discuss some new hands from Jim’s recent trip to Las Vegas to play in the WPT Championship! This week, Jim leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through two suited Ace-King hands t…

Merry Christmas, gang! Every year something goes wrong and we miss an episode in our usual production schedule, and this year was no different. Episode 619 was lost in real time, so we are putting a little gift under the tree for you this week to make up for it - welcome to episode 619 version 2! This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew t…

Merry Christmas Eve, RecPoker Peeps! For your gift this year, we hope you enjoy episode SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY! Wow, that’s no lump of coal! This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a hand by Joe Millay (emtape) about a hand he played in our home game club where his value hand turned to dust on the river. While battling it out agai…

This week, Jim Reid and John Somsky 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 No Limit 5-Card Draw - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! John and Jim start with a basic explainer about the mechani…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview JP McCann from the Irish Poker Open! JP shares some details about his own love of poker, what led him and Paul O’Reilly to revive the IPO, the importance of the player experience, why it is crucial to hire the best staff, some stories about things going very right and very wrong, the fun tim…

This week, Rob Washam leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a forum post by Bug920 about a live cash game hand they played with deep stacks holding QTs on the button. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses preflop ranges, calling vs. 3-betting, internal biases, playing value hands, player tendencies,…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Lupe Soto about her life as a pioneer in the women’s poker movement! Lupe shares about her love of mixed games, what it feels like to get busted by Jim (sorry, Lupe), how far the poker world has come since she started advocating for women in the game, the importance of giving back, her new w…

This week, Rob Washam leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a hand played by Chris Jones in ‘The Loncar’ an online tournament hosted on ACR. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel calling versus raising, bet sizing, player tendencies, ICM factors, relative hand strength, value targeting, and more! Come sign up…

This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview longtime player, pro, and industry professional Rob Perelman! Sometimes, when you are sitting at the poker table, good things happen when you start asking your neighbours about whether or not a hotdog is a sandwich: Jim and Rob met over the summer playing at the same table in a WSOP event, o…

This week, Jim Reid leads the RecPoker RECing Crew through a conversation between Chris Jones and Taylor Maas about some strategic adjustments Taylor has been making recently which have allowed him to have an extremely successful month on the felt, While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses how and when t…

This week Rob Washam and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Christin Maschmann! Although there are some audio connection issues throughout the interview, this is a fun one. Christin has worn many hats over the years within the poker industry, and shares several stories about some of the roles she has played. Whether it is advocating for the experie…