PODCASTS – Cardplayer Lifestyle https://cardplayerlifestyle.com Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:49:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3 RecPoker | Episode 509 – Maureen Bloechlinger https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-509-maureen-bloechlinger/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:49:11 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=60034 This week we are throwing back to another of Kim Kilroy’s interviews from her Poker Empowerment sessions! In this session we welcome Maureen Blöechlinger, poker player, former poker dealer, poker promoter, and RecPoker member based in Zurich Switzerland. We discuss her journey in poker and her work as an advocate for women in poker as well as her Facebook group, Globetrotting Poker Ladies. And after the interview it gets REALLY weird when Jim’s Mom takes some liberties in the YouTube chat… Plus we give away a free prize at the end! Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real-time, and you can win too!

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:15 Welcome & Introduction
04:39 Introduction to Maureen Bloechlinger
06:05 Maureen shares her poker story and journey
08:11 How COVID affected Maureen Poker’s game
12:22 Maureen talks about her experience playing in Macau
15:44 What is the Herzdamen Club?
18:46 Maureen on traveling with COVID restrictions
20:31 Globetrotting Poker Ladies: Maureen’s FB group 
27:04 What is it that keeps women away from live poker?
32:37 Maureen: I like to play both (with men and women)
34:06  Does Maureen deal mixed games or hold’em only?
42:30 John: Home Game Result updates

]]> RecPoker | Episode 507 – TJ Reid https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-507-tj-reid/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:25:51 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59996 This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interviewed TJ Reid from Poker.Org! TJ shared some stories about his journey into the world of poker; from working retail and service jobs to playing full-time. He discusses how he treated poker like a small business by tracking his results and hourly rates. He also discussed the importance of not depending solely on poker for income and shared his definition of a recreational player.

TJ Reid discussed his passion for traveling and playing poker, and how his current role as a live reporter allows him to do both without financial stress. He also talked about the shift in poker reporting towards storytelling and finding interesting content to share with the world. Chris Jones and TJ discussed the success of new approaches to reporting in poker media, including initiatives like First-Hand Hands and Inside the Rail content.

TJ provided valuable advice for recreational poker players, highlighting common mistakes and stressing the importance of situational awareness and having a long-term plan for every decision. He provides some good examples and counter-examples of various spots you might encounter in NLHE tournaments, and also shared the experience of blowing off steam in Las Vegas during the World Series of Poker by singing karaoke with friends. Plus we gave away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!

Follow TJ on his socials:

Twitter: @tjreidpoker

https://t.co/1w0TUSBVVw

https://t.co/m6sEGmv1bH

And check out Poker.Org https://t.co/V2bRqAPEd9

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:16 Welcome & Introduction
02:44 Introduction to TJ Reid
03:10  TJ shares his role in the poker world
04:33 How TJ started with poker 
10:49 Being able to profit from your hobby
13:00 TJ talks about reporting and how he got the job 
19:13 Will there be Canadian stops on TJ’s tour?
30:17 TJ on organizations’ different approaches to reporting 
35:06 TJ shares interesting player stories
40:37 Common mistakes less-experienced players tend to make
53:11 Looking back in time: One thing TJ would do differently
01:16:41 John: Home Game Result updates

]]> RecPoker | Episode 505 – Abby Merk https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-505-abby-merk/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:23:04 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59955 This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interviewed Abby Merk about playing as a pro, creating content and enjoying the great game of poker. Abby introduced herself as a professional poker player, advocate for female empowerment, and content creator. She discussed her passion for poker and how it is a game of strategy and competition.

Abby discussed her summer working with Poker News and how it allowed her to meet and become friends with many of her poker idols. She explained her content creation strategy and how her experience as a reporter interviewing players about their strategies helped her improve her own game by learning about different approaches and perspectives. Abby also discussed her journey to becoming a professional poker player and shared a hand she played with Stephen Chidwick. She analyzed her betting strategy and decision-making process, discussing the range of hands Chidwick could have and ultimately deciding to fold on the river to a shove. The group discussed the importance of having a plan and being able to adjust when necessary, as well as the psychology of bluffing and the social dynamics of poker. They also talked about what comes next for Abby and the importance of letting loose at a karaoke bar every now and then!

Jim announced the upcoming RecPoker Weekend and encouraged listeners to attend. He also mentioned a bounty placed on him by his friend and nemesis Phil in event number two and explained that only RecPoker members can participate. Chris Jones asked about becoming a member, and Jim explained that it’s free and easy to sign up.

Jim and John Somsky recognized the winners of several poker games and offered them prizes. They emphasized the importance of staying involved in the community and highlighted the correlation between engagement and success. Plus we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!

Abby is active on Twitter as @‌abbypoker34 and on Instagram and TikTok as @‌abbypoker

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:16 Welcome & Introduction
02:43 Introduction to Abby Merk
04:05 Abby defines her role in the poker world
05:01 Abby on how she got started in Poker News
07:15 The flexibility of being a player and a reporter at the same time 
12:45 How Abby chose a platform to produce content
17:05 Doing interviews and reporting helps Abby’s game
18:58 Switching from being an amateur to a professional poker player
22:19 Importance of having a coach
24:46 Quick hand review with Abby
54:19 One thing Abby would do differently
01:46:49 John: Home Game Result updates

 

]]> RecPoker | Episode 503 – Deep Dive into Player Reads https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-503-deep-dive-into-player-reads/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:32:10 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59828 This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew celebrate the recent release of episode #500 by taking our audience behind the curtain into our Premium Membership! We are sharing one of Chris Jones’s Deep Dive seminars from June, when the theme of the month was Player Reads. In this video, we break down how and when to use reads at the table to adjust our strategy. If you are listening to the audio version of the show, you might consider switching to YouTube for this episode – you’ll get a little more out of it. We look at four specific spots and ask the question: what kinds of information would help us adjust our standard play into more exploitive play. And stick around to the end for another audio cue flub by Jim, ugh. Plus we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real-time, and you can win too!

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:15 Welcome & Introduction
11:50 Introduction to Deep Dive Player Reads
14:09 Chris presents the hand he played recently at Venom PKO
17:41 Starting with the pre-flop spot
22:25 Chris gives the context of his recent hand
29:28 How Chris uses his reading of other players
33:00 Reviewing the next hand and how the panel decides
43:15 Jim on HUD stats
49:50 What are the panel’s standards for Chris’ spot?
56:50 Chris’ last hand: a high-stakes tournament
01:17:04 Words of wisdom for the community
01:25:25 John: Home Game Result updates

]]> RecPoker | Episode 501 – Ruth Hall https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-501-ruth-hall/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:21:34 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59752 This week we throw back to Kim Kilroy’s interview with tournament grinder and women’s advocate Ruth Hall. Ruth owns a World Series of Poker Circuit Ring, a LIPS Grand Series Gold Bracelet, and several other titles. She is also the Texas Star Ladies Poker Champion for 2020. She is a member of the WPA Board of Directors and a two-time breast cancer survivor. This interview is another in Kim Kilroy’s series about poker Empowerment, you can find out more about Kim and her groups at https://rec.poker/petvet/ Plus we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:15 Welcome & Introduction
05:04 Introduction to Ruth Hall
07:18 Ruth shares how she got started in poker
08:52 Highlights of Ruth’s poker career
10:52 Biggest accomplishments as women advocate for poker
12:49 Experiences in a male-dominated game as women
14:32 Ruth on discomfort in both men and women
17:17 Ruth talks about the Women’s Poker Association and its mission
20:07 Backers or investors at the WPT
24:07 Advice to women recreational players entering the game
43:03 People or groups that Ruth talks to or learns about poker with
51:52 John: Home Game Result updates

Ruth Hall

]]> RecPoker | Episode 493 – Lupe Soto https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-493-lupe-soto/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:28:09 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59716 This week, if we can make it through some technical issues early on, we are throwing back to an excellent interview of Lupe Soto by Kim “PetVet” Kilroy as part of her Poker Empowerment series! Lupe is the founder of Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS), and a member of the Senior Poker Tour, Women in Poker Hall of Fame, Vegas Connected, Poker Gives, and the Women’s Poker Association (WPA). An important member of the poker industry and advocate for women in poker. Lupe talks about various ventures and projects aimed at women in poker, including some ways that men can show their support (Are you a Purple Tie Guy?) Plus we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real-time, and you can win too!

Find out more about LIPS Here: https://ladiesinternationalpokerseries.com/

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:12 Welcome & Introduction
02:03 The panel talks about value bets and strategies
24:11 Introduction to Lupe Soto
29:01 Lupe shares her poker story
32:31 Lupe on playing the April event last year (2022)
36:52 Lupe talks about Poker Gives and Vegas Connected
42:34 Bringing more women to the poker game
49:09 Lupe: World Poker Tour is very female-friendly
53:37 How Purple Tie Guy was developed
01:06:26 The inspiration to start the Senior Tours
01:15:29 John: Home Game Result updates

]]> RecPoker | Episode 499 – Joseph and Toni https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-499-joseph-and-toni/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:36:34 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59650 This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Joseph and Toni from The Poker Oasis in Las Vegas! They run a fantastic home game and they take very seriously the cause of FUN in poker. They are great at making newcomers feel welcome. The group talks about their beginnings in poker, moving to Las Vegas and getting started, helping others to learn the game, some great friends they’ve made along the way, and more! Plus we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real-time, and you can win too!

Twitter handles:

  • @‌thepokeroasis
  • @‌Hockey_Poker (Joseph)

Instagram/Threads: @‌itsthefuzzy (Toni)

Websites:

  • www.thepokeroasis.com
  • https://meetu.ps/c/4XtvQ/TQPWD/a

We also go over this week’s home game results.

How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:15 Welcome & Introduction
01:58 Introduction to Joseph and Toni
06:20 Leap of faith: Deciding to move to Vegas
07:52 Joseph on how The Poker Oasis started with magnetized chips
10:06 Toni talks about having a welcoming environment
12:08 Enjoyment and learning are not always at the table
14:47 Toni and Joseph’s experience as a new couple in Vegas
20:42 Joseph on how they conscript players to their home game tables
24:28 Types of mixed games that they play
27:57 Joseph talks about the learning side of the game 
32:28 Rake-free at The Poker Oasis
43:18 John: Home Game Result updates

]]> RecPoker | Episode 497 – WSOP Catchup https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-497-wsop-catchup/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:10:53 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59578 This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew discuss their recent WSOP experiences and lessons they learned. They also go over a couple of hands from the series and share some exciting details about things to come for RecPoker Nation! Plus we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:14 Welcome & Introduction
03:57 What John and Rob really missed about the WSOP
07:15 Chats: The WSOP has got my sleep pattern screwy 
11:15 Taking a photo of the seat card and table sign before a break
15:45 John tends not to be on social media during the event
16:55 Rob on paying attention and taking notes during a game
22:38  Jim: Table your hand all the time
31:02 Apps or keyboards that are good for note-taking
40:48 Jim talks about the 1-hour levels
47:22 Jim on getting into short stacks
01:02:46 The panel do some hand-ranging review
01:16:04 John: Home Game Result updates

]]> RecPoker | Episode 495 – Gareth James https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-495-gareth-james/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:15:11 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59457 This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview RECing Crew member Gareth James about his new book The Final Table! Gareth gets right into the details about what it’s like to write a book by himself, having co-authored before, and what led him to work on this subject for his new book. The group goes over some of the strategic elements of different phases of the final table, how to write for different audiences, and a lot more! Plus we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!

Order the book here and check out our book review here.

Check out these ways to get in touch with Gareth:

Gareth’s RECing Crew page: https://rec.poker/mttpokerschool/

FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mttpokerschool

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mttpokerschool

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mttpokerschool or https://www.twitter.com/gazelligpoker

Plus, take a sneak peek into the book: https://youtu.be/yOl5_-8prvg

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:15 Welcome & Introduction
03:32 Commentary on Jim’s game
17:20 Introduction to Gareth James
18:05 Gareth shares his experience writing his first solo book
24:37 Challenges faced while writing the book
30:04 Book’s accessibility for recreational players
35:08 “Even the best players in the world make mistakes”
37:12 Alternative practice methods for final table preparation
46:08 Key factors to focus on in short-handed games
51:01 Tips for adjusting to changes in table seating
58:12 Gareth discusses the video series that complements the book
01:06:07 John: Home Game Result updates

 

]]> RecPoker | Episode 491 – Garry Gates https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/recpoker-episode-491-garry-gates/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:57:08 +0000 https://cardplayerlifestyle.com/?p=59290 This week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Garry Gates from Poker.Org! Garry talks about his own 4th place finish in the 2019 WSOP Main Event, his new role with Poker.Org, their new “First-Hand Hands” program, one thing he would do differently, the importance of spending time with people that you love, and more! Plus of course we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!

Garry is active on Twitter as https://twitter.com/GarryGates

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity

Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv

Find more info on our sponsors at:
https://RunAces.com
https://WebsiteAMP.com

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The free membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER. Music by Peter Troolin, [email protected].

Time Stamps

00:15 Welcome & Introduction
07:44 Introduction to Garry Gates
08:27 WSOP 2019: life-changing for Garry
10:42 How Garry ended up getting more involved with Poker.Org
12:28 Garry talks about the first-hand hands program
16:22 Different formats of hands that people submit 
22:27 Poker.Org: you’re seeing coverage of poker through the lens of players
24:42 Connecting with the professional realm of poker is very exciting and fun.
29:29 How Garry’s journey continued after the WSOP 2019
33:12 “Coming close but not getting to the top of the mountain”
35:14 Looking back: things Garry would do differently
46:33 Jim: Home Game Result updates

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