Jim Reid – Cardplayer Lifestyle

RecPoker | Episode 495 – Gareth James

Steve Fredlund — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:15:11 +0000

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 455 – RecPoker Community Updates

Steve Fredlund — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:59:23 +0000

This week, without a guest, Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew panel give away some prizes and talk about some exciting events coming up over the next few months, and unveil some new monthly study opportunities for both free Community members and also paid Premium members! The gang also gets into some of the amazing training videos from other sites that RecPoker members get to view, new home game tournaments coming up, make some WSOP plans, they take some time to make fun of Jim, and even share a little about each RECing Crew member and what they are working on to make the poker world a brighter place.

Plus of course we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us on YouTube next Monday at 7:30 ET for free to ask our guests questions in real time, and you can win too!

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

Time Stamps

02:38	Welcome & Introduction
12:18	John on giving updates about new tournaments coming this spring
21:28	Kim Kilroy shares something about the Poker Travels group
25:47	Chris Jones’ updates: Upcoming events, themes, contents, etc.
33:48	Eric Gin talks about Play Explain and Learn (PEAL)
41:30	What Joe Kulas has in line with RecPoker as a new RECing Crew member
46:27	Rob Washam on how he approaches different book studies
01:03:40	John: Home Game Result Updates

RecPoker | Episode 405 – The WSOP experience

Steve Fredlund — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:55:27 +0000

This week Jim Reid and the panel don’t interview anyone at all – instead they review some elements of this year’s World Series of Poker, and go over a hand Jim played on Day 1 where flopping the nuts has a tinge of anxiety attached. They talk about 3-bet and 4-bet dynamics, hand rages, tournament structures, blind vs blind play, 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

00:09	Welcome & Introduction
04:18	The panel shares their experience and discovery while in the WSOP
11:50	Jim talks about poker hands
16:25	What it’s like hearing the ruffling chip stack at the Bally’s and Paris
21:38	Rob: famous person hunting
23:51	Jim on his first time playing at the main event
29:34	The moment Jim got stuck on a bad table
36:51	Starting with something unique to the main event
49:10	Types of events that draw less seasoned players
53:50	Cold 4 Bet: How strong should your hand be
01:06:40	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 | Episode 376 – Drew “BetOnDrew” Gonzalez

Steve Fredlund — Wed, 18 May 2022 18:01:50 +0000

This week, Jim Reid and the panel interview Drew “BetOnDrew” Gonzalez about his popular twitch channel, playing poker for love and money, what got him started in poker, and what keeps him excited about the game. Drew also talks about the importance of ‘fun’ at the table and how to be a good ambassador for the world of poker. Finally, he offers some great advice for recreational players who are looking to take their game to the next level.

Drew is active on Twitter as @betondrew and you can check out his livestream at https://twitch.tv/betondrew

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

02:59	Welcome & Introduction
05:30	Introduction to Drew Gonzalez
07:11	Drew on how he thinks of himself in the poker world
08:54	Being a professional poker player versus making a living in the poker world
19:03	Drew shares how he got started in poker
23:52	Drew likes the psychological stuff that happens around poker
26:49	What does Drew’s schedule look like these days?
33:06	Drew shares which live events are the fun ones
36:35	Live Progressive Knockout (PKO)Tournaments explained
38:57	Drew: Do not care what anyone says about your game
51:30	Jim: Home Game Result updates
57:17	Rob: Book Study updates

RecPoker | Episode 360 – Jim Reid

Steve Fredlund — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:46:50 +0000

Greg Clem returns to the show to interview another member of the panel, and this time it’s Jim Reid’s turn in the hot seat! Jim talks about how games have shaped his life, and how teaching is the best way to learn. He also shares some personal highs and lows, and how his study of philosophy has helped him in poker as well as in life.

You can find out more about Jim by going to https://rec.poker/jimreid

Jim is also active on Twitter as @Holdem_Steelers

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

00:08	Welcome & Introduction
03:04	How Jim got into poker and RecPoker
05:21	Crossing paths with Steve Fredlund
09:45	How long did Jim stay behind the scene of RecPoker?
13:53	How does philosophy fit with poker and life?
18:08	Recing crew and Jim’s plans for the next 12 months
22:00	Jim talks about balancing low points and success
28:08	The big poker personality that Jim would interview for RePoker
32:16	Jim shares the story of his running as a town crier
38:59	Jim’spreference for cash games over tournaments
58:43	Chris: Home Game Result updates
01:03:42	Rob: Book Study announcements

Top Pair Home Game Poker Podcast Ep. #361: Steve Fredlund and Jim Reid

John — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:15:07 +0000

Robbie finally played in an in-person home game again. Bruce has been watching both old and new poker content, specifically High Stakes Poker on PokerGO and The Orbit on Twitch.

The hosts are joined by Steve Fredlund and Jim Reid of Rec Poker and the pair discuss everything their podcast and community of poker players is all about in an extensive conversation.

Finally, our One Outer features a home game host who absolutely insists that the lights be turned off at the end of the session.

Time Stamps

00:22	Synopsis
1:05	How Ya Runnin?
2:00	Robbie finally played in an in-person home game again after 6 weeks “off”. Good vibes all around!
5:30	An outdoor home poker game in muggy weather is still better than over Zoom, online.
7:20	Staying for an extra hour to play three-handed ended up in some rungood!
8:20	Analyzing the latest home poker game session; not being results-oriented.
10:34	Bruce isn’t “running well” or “running poorly”… he’s “running in place” and enjoying watching old High Stakes Poker episodes on PokerGO.
14:51	Bruce also watched Ep. #2 of The Orbit, which featured Eric Danis, Maria Ho, Patrick Leonard, and Barry Carter.
18:40	Home Free debuted a beautiful acapella rendition of Kenny Rogers’ tune The Gambler.
21:50	Poker Notes Live mobile app ad
22:35	Look Who We’ve Found: Interview with Steve Fredlund and Jim Reid
23:33	Steve and Jim share how they first got into poker.
25:37	Steve and Jim explain when and how they met, and what motivated them to work together to help grow the RecPoker community.
27:43	Steve and Jim recall the one time they’ve met in person and tell the story of how they spent a grand total of three hours together in Canada.
31:12	Steve and Jim break down what RecPoker is, represents, and the components of the organization beyond just the podcast element: it’s all about community!
34:08	Does RecPoker focus on “home game players”, “recreational poker players” or something else? Are the terms interchangeable?
37:45	Steve and Jim share some great home game stories that demonstrate their love for the game.
42:20	Steve started a home game back in 2014 that featured over 40 people at his house. Over time, he cut it down to 20 people that’s more intimate and the type of feel he appreciates as a player and host.
44:10	Steve and Jim share the details of a wager that will have Steve singing the Canadian national anthem on the Las Vegas Strip if a Canadian wins the Rec Poker online home game tournaments each month. Shout outs to former guest Chad McVean and Cardplayer Lifestyle contributor Mike Patrick.
45:50	Jim explains the various different home poker game series being run online for the RecPoker community members.
48:10	Jim and Steve discuss the role of Zoom in the RecPoker online poker home games, plus they mention that some games will be streamed live to Twitch.tv/poker.
51:20	Steve and Jim reflect on what it’s like to – after a couple years of effort – now start attracting some of poker’s big names to join them on the RecPoker podcast and drop in to chat with members of their community.
54:48	Steve explains how the RecPoker podcast panel came to be
56:17	Jim explains the various roles filled by RecPoker community members.
1:01:00	The RecPoker podcast is expanding to twice a week. Steve and Jim explain what the differences will be between the two weekly shows, and share some final words about the benefits of community.
1:06:16	One Outer: Bruce shares the story of a home game host who absolutely insists that the lights be turned off at the end of the session!