John Somsky – Cardplayer Lifestyle

RecPoker | Episode 505 – Abby Merk

Steve Fredlund — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:23:04 +0000

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/

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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 393 – John, Rob and Jim

Steve Fredlund — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:40:31 +0000

This week Jim Reid and the panel discuss some benchmarks for RecPoker in the last year, the amazing RecPoker Weekend experience at Running Aces, and the meetup event in Las Vegas. We also recognize some standout members from around the world, how does anyone ever beat Rick or Dave (seriously, how does anyone do it?), Jim’s selection as one of Norman Chad’s Dirty Dozen “Sleeper Picks” to win the WSOP Main Event, and more!

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 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.

Time Stamps

03:18	Welcome & Introduction
06:09	John & Jim finally met at Running Aces
07:52	Rob describes his weekends in Vegas
10:33	Rob recalls his experience when he registered at day 1 of the WSOP Main Event
12:08	John: the more players you have the tighter you have to play
21:16	Kevin Mathers’ “The phrase that pays”
22:56	Jim talks about his experience at the WSOP venues
24:37	Splitting the event into two different venues: Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas
26:06	Rob’s experience parking at Bally’s
30:01	How Jim and George switch up during the game
38:57	Last minute tips from Rob
47:59	John: Home Game Result updates

RecPoker | Ep 313 – John Somsky

Steve Fredlund — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:20:42 +0000

John Somsky is the Home Games Director for RecPoker and the Minnesota Ambassador for Ante Up Magazine. John is a true historian of the game, having played many variants and listened to about every poker podcast during his entire life in poker. Not only is he deeply knowledgeable in the game, history, personalities and industry, John is widely considered, “The Nicest Guy in Poker”, a label initially given him by WSOP bracelet winner (and Cardplayer Lifestyle contributor) Chris “Fox” Wallace. In this episode we hear more about John’s story and his passion for the game.

John is active on Twitter as @pokergeekMN

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:

WPT/RecPoker Tourney – rec.poker/wpt
WSOP roadtrip – rec.poker/roadtrips/
RecPoker Staking -rec.poker/staking/

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 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.

Time Stamps

00:03	Welcome & Introduction
03:36	Introduction to John Somsky
04:33	When did John develop a passion for poker?
06:28	How John transitioned to playing poker for money
07:35	John’s favorite games and the ones he always loves to play
14:48	Games that helped John improve as a poker player
21:35	When did John find out he was good at either Hold ‘em or Mixed Games?
26:04	John shares his history with AnteUp magazine
30:06	John’s strategy for getting better at his game.
31:10	What is John looking forward to in his poker career and experience?
55:26	John: Home Game result updates
01:09:36	Rob: Book Study updates