Best The Breakdown presented by The Poker Guys Podcasts (2025)

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The Breakdown: Wouldn't You Like to See the River Card First?! 40:08

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4d ago40:08

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A player makes one of the strangest plays you’ll ever see—right when the pressure is at its peak. Grant and Jonathan dig into the logic (or madness?) behind the move and what it means for real-world strategy. Plus, we’ve got big news about what’s next for The Breakdown and a brand-new project we’re launching. BLINDS 75k/150k/150k Ky (BTN): JcTc (3.…

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Sample Episode: We Bet $100 Whether The Rock Could Carry an Indie Film | Gentlemen's Bet Ep 1 16:06

24d ago16:06

16:06

If you're a fan of the Poker Guys, check out the new episode from our brand new show Gentlemen's Bet (and visit our new channel while you're at it: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXnTqj0o1hqTZr1sYp1uvA or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2a1xfqpzroUz84HbyglomX ). Can Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson pull off a serious indie drama? Grant and …

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Table Talk: Flop Trips—But Facing a 100BB Jam?! 7:42

2M ago7:42

7:42

Jonathan flops trips in a four-way pot—great news, right? But then, out of nowhere, the out-of-position player rips in their entire 100 big blind stack. What does this kind of sudden shove actually mean? Is it a desperate bluff, a misplayed monster, or something in between? Grant and Jonathan break down the dynamics of multiway pots, unusual bettin…

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Table Talk:—The $19M Beatdown: Jungleman vs Monarch 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

What happens when a legendary pro sits across from a rich guy willing to gamble? In this Table Talk, Jonathan and Grant dig into Jungleman’s $19M night against Monarch, and how they could change the format to make someone like Jungleman sweat a little bit more. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.pok…

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Table Talk: Can Folding Aces Pre Ever Be Good?! 11:26

2M ago11:26

11:26

With 7 players left, someone folds pocket aces preflop in a WSOP online event. Bonkers… or brilliant? Grant and Jonathan break down stacks, positions, and pay jumps to see if there’s any world where mucking AA pre is correct. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our D…

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Table Talk: 5-Card PLO Chaos with a Brutal Turn Decision 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

This week Grant dives into a new poker variant out of Portland: Lockout, a 5-card PLO game where only the button can raise preflop. Sitting on the button, he takes his shot—only to find himself wrestling with a brutal turn decision. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Joi…

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Table Talk: Bluff Catch of Destiny or Cautionary Tale? 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

Grant faces the ultimate test: a razor-thin bluff catcher for every chip in front of him. Does he really have the nerve — and the logic — to make the call? Jonathan and Grant break down the hand and the mindset behind calling with the thinnest of thin holdings. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.pok…

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Table Talk: I Clash Headfirst with an Untamed Hurricane of Aggression 20:02

2M ago20:02

20:02

What do you do when you’re sandwiched between a competent player and a total wild thing? In this Table Talk episode, Grant faces a classic multiway nightmare: we flop a big draw, but even in position, navigating against two very different opponents is anything but straightforward. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. ht…

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The Breakdown: The WSOP Player of the Year Controversy 14:42

3M ago14:42

14:42

Phil Hellmuth is steaming. Shaun Deeb is firing back. Should we even care about WSOP player of the year? What would make us care more? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.…

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Table Talk: Doc, Do I Have Fancy Play Syndrome? 22:39

3M ago22:39

22:39

Grant flops a monster, but by the river, he's considering turning it into a bluff. Is this way too fancy or the right play? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Sugges…

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Table Talk: He Tabled WHAT after Betting The River? 17:18

3M ago17:18

17:18

In this Table Talk episode, Grant flops beautiful, unexpected trips in a 5-way pot and Jonathan shouts, “We did it!!” But by the river, everything changes when the worst card in the deck arrives. What’s a thinking player to do now? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join…

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Table Talk: Did I F*&k Up AK In the WSOP Monster Stack? 20:43

3M ago20:43

20:43

It’s the $1500 WSOP Monster Stack, and I’ve flopped top pair top kicker in a five-way hand—but across the table is a talkative, vape-clouding maniac who’s not slowing down. Chips are flying, pressure is mounting, and I’m stuck in the tank. Is this aggro line value… or vape-fueled madness? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for …

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The Breakdown Special Edition 2: The Grinder Did It!! 31:09

4M ago31:09

31:09

Where does this victory rank in poker history? And why do some in the poker community sh!t on Mizrachi's historic run? The Poker Guys break it down! Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://w…

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The Breakdown Special Edition: Let's Talk About Will Kassouf 38:28

4M ago38:28

38:28

Did the WSOP go too far? Did Will Kassouf's antics get him what he deserved? Does poker need a toxic cleanse? Jonathan and Grant dig in and break it all down in this special episode. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD…

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Table Talk: Am I Even Allowed to Fold This Hand?—#CommonProblems Pt. 6 7:58

4M ago7:58

7:58

Jonathan has top pair, top kicker on a fairly clean board in this #CommonProblems episode. His opponent has called every street, then drops a big bet on the river. It’s one of those spots: are we too high in our distribution to fold—or are we walking right into a trap? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.c…

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Table Talk: Well, That Escalated Quickly—#CommonProblems Pt. 5 8:15

4M ago8:15

8:15

Jonathan flops a monster in this episode—but then comes the weirdest line ever. A tiny donk lead for one big blind…followed by a massive 100bb shove?! In this #CommonProblems episode, the Poker Guys dive into the chaos, trying to figure out: is this value, insanity, or something in between? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win fo…

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Table Talk: Top Two Pair...But Am I Toast? 8:46

4M ago8:46

8:46

In this #CommonProblems mini-series episode, Jonathan flops top two and feels great—until position, pressure, and a sticky opponent shift the ground beneath his feet. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect …

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Table Talk: This Hand Wasn't Worth the Trouble—#CommonProblems Pt. 3 6:47

4M ago6:47

6:47

In the third part of our new #CommonProblems mini-series, Jonathan has a decent hand, but his opponent is short stacked. Do we have to just give up when we can't get enough of a return? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/…

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Table Talk: Do We Have to Fold THIS with No Bluffs in Sight?—#CommonProblems Pt. 2 9:13

4M ago9:13

9:13

In the second part of our new #CommonProblems mini-series, Jonathan hits a nice river card, but his opponent bets massive. There just aren't enough bluffs, are there? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect …

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Table Talk: Are My Trips Ever Good Here?—#CommonProblems Pt. 1 8:55

4M ago8:55

8:55

In the first episode of our new #CommonProblems mini-series, Jonathan makes trips in a bomb pot—but the kicker situation is murky. Is he ahead or just hanging onto false hope? These are the common spots that can trip up a lot of poker players. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=PO…

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Table Talk: How Do I Make This Guy Fold? 17:12

4M ago17:12

17:12

Grant has a juicy combo draw in a 3bet pot on the turn. But how should he approach it? Continue the aggression or find a big check raise? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokergu…

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Table Talk: I'm a F&*$#n Psycho 16:32

5M ago16:32

16:32

Grant channels his inner psycho in this hand, and you'll never believe how this hand ends up. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for the Breakdown pod…

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Table Talk: I Struggle Vs. a Fan of the Show 20:28

5M ago20:28

20:28

Grant finds himself in a challenging spot versus a fan of the show. Does it impact his decision making? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for the Bre…

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The Breakdown: Nobody Has it! Poker Guys & Suited Kings Break It Down 52:28

5M ago52:28

52:28

In this four-way strategy party, the Poker Guys are joined by the Suited Kings to dissect a hand between Jonathan and Max that goes off the rails early. With strange lines and no value in sight, the river arrives and everyone’s confused. Let’s break it down—together. BLINDS .25SC/.50SC Jonathan (BTN): AdJd (102 SC) Max (SB): AhTd (50 SC) Flop: 4s7s…

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Table Talk: My Brain is Screaming to Fold the Second Nut Flush! 24:13

5M ago24:13

24:13

Grant finds himself with the second nuts in a normally dream scenario. But the more this hand progresses, the more queasy he starts to feel. Can he really fold such a strong hand? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2AS…

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Table Talk: This is a Pretty Tricky Spot 15:30

5M ago15:30

15:30

Top pair, great kicker, nut blocker—should’ve been smooth sailing. But the board ran out weird and the river got super tricky. Let’s talk through the chaos. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: h…

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Table Talk: Did I Get Too Cute with Top Set?! 14:29

5M ago14:29

14:29

Jonathan flops top set with kings—dream spot, right? But instead of building a big pot, he takes a tricky line. Did he get too clever for his own good, or is this next-level thinking? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQ…

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Table Talk: Did the Nit Game Melt My Brain? 18:15

5M ago18:15

18:15

It's the start of the Nit Game, and everyone at the table is ready to gamble! Grant picks up KJ—a tempting hand, but he knows things will get wild. He finds a massive bluff—Is this a genius move, or has the Nit Game completely fried his poker instincts? Watch and decide for yourself! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect…

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Table Talk: I Got Completely Owned in This Hand! 19:24

5M ago19:24

19:24

In this week's Table Talk, Grant faces a tricky spot in a wild $5/$5/$10 Portland Meadows game. With second pair in a five-way pot, he's suddenly check-raised and lost at sea against a top pro. When a brick hits the river, Grant has a huge decision—should he hero-call or cut his losses? What would YOU do in his shoes? Join our Discord community: ht…

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Table Talk: Is This Massive Bluff Hopeless? 20:04

5M ago20:04

20:04

In this week’s Table Talk, Grant exploits the pressure of the Nit Game—where nobody wants to be the last to win a pot. As players loosen up, he finds the perfect moment to pounce, tossing his opponent straight into the blender. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our…

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Table Talk: I Thought I Was Definitely Ahead Until... 14:35

6M ago14:35

14:35

Grant finds himself in a strange spot after taking an unusual line with a strong hand. Everything seemed to have worked out, until his opponent shoved all his chips in the middle. Now what? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord…

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Table Talk: Listeners Clap Back: Intense Reactions to Our Take on the EPT Angle Shoot 13:59

6M ago13:59

13:59

The angle shooting controversy lit up the comments—and the Poker Guys are here for the heat. In this follow-up to our viral EPT Final Table breakdown, we respond to your feedback: the pushback, the praise, and everything in between. Let’s get into it. See the full hand in question here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R2vOfTIL48 And our analysis t…

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Table Talk: Angle Shooting or Edge? Controversy at Million Dollar Final Table 23:17

6M ago23:17

23:17

In this episode, the Poker Guys dive into the viral controversy from the recent EPT Final Table, where Aleksandr Shevliakov faked confusion after a raise—tricking his opponent into shoving. We break down the ethics, strategy, and what poker should do (if anything) about plays like this. See the full hand in question here: https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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Table Talk: How Should Poker Deal with Accused Cheaters? The Imsirovic Ejection 15:52

6M ago15:52

15:52

With no formal charges but plenty of smoke, Ali Imsirovic was booted from a live event. The Poker Guys explore whether poker is doing enough—or going too far—to keep the game clean. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2…

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The Breakdown: Would YOU Call for $2 Million? Keating Tests Peter’s Soul 46:49

6M ago46:49

46:49

Alan Keating and Peter are at it again with a $2 million pot at stake. BLINDS $1k/$1k/$2k Peter (UTG): JhJc ($1.26m) Keating (CO): QsTd ($863k) Jack (SB): QhQd ($923k) Flop: 4s7d6d Turn: 2s River: Ad Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https…

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Table Talk: Here's How I Won 85% Of the Bounties In This Tournament 15:00

6M ago15:00

15:00

Progressive knockout tournaments are everywhere online—but live PKOs are a different beast. Grant shares two sharp strategy adjustments you’ll need to thrive in this newer, less-charted format where every decision could be for a bounty and your tournament life. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.pok…

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Table Talk: Pocket Queens—Raise, Fold, Cry?! 14:22

6M ago14:22

14:22

The third best hand in poker is great, until it faces a lot of fight back. Now what do we do? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for the Breakdown pod…

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Table Talk: Poker Dilemma: Do You Speak Up? 16:56

6M ago16:56

16:56

Grant finds himself in an ethical dilemma in a hand he's not even in. How much leeway do poker players owe really inexperienced players? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguy…

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Table Talk: Severance—The Ultimate Poker Hack? 12:44

6M ago12:44

12:44

On the show Severance, people have two sides—one who lives their life and one who does the work. Would you want this in poker? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Sug…

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Table Talk: When Two Poker Pros Don't Believe Each Other 15:02

6M ago15:02

15:02

Jonathan finds himself in a tricky hand against one of the Suited Kings podcasters. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for the Breakdown podcast on Tw…

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Table Talk: Final Table Chicken 17:35

7M ago17:35

17:35

Guest Zach brings a hand from a big final table where the two chip leaders find themselves in a confrontation nobody wants. When do we exit this game of chicken? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with …

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Table Talk: All Hell Breaks Loose on This River 16:41

7M ago16:41

16:41

Guest Bryce brings a low stakes cash hand from his home game. All hell breaks loose on the river, but are they good plays? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest…

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The Breakdown: Did Liv Boeree Rely Too Much on a Live Read? 49:55

7M ago49:55

49:55

Liv Boeree finds herself in a massive spot in the $25k WSOP in Paradise. She has a read, but is it a mistake to follow it? BLINDS 125k/250k/250k Aziz (SB): ThTc (29m) Boeree (BB): 9c7h (20m) Flop: 7s2hQc Turn: Kc River: Jd Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Disc…

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Table Talk: Did I Play This Horribly? 14:38

7M ago14:38

14:38

Jonathan brought a hand that turned out okay, but may have been a disaster at every turn. What do you think? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for th…

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Table Talk: He Jammed on Me With What?!?!? 18:29

7M ago18:29

18:29

Jonathan flops great in this hand, but his opponent keeps betting and raising. Do we still feel good about this? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand fo…

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Table Talk: Did I Make a Massive Mistake? 13:15

7M ago13:15

13:15

Grant ends up making a big fold in a massive preflop spot, but is it a good one? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for the Breakdown podcast on Twitt…

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The Breakdown: Shouldn't This Have Ended on Every Street? 38:20

7M ago38:20

38:20

Nobody believes anything in this Triton high roller hand—and the chips keep piling in on both sides of the table. BLINDS 1000/2500/2500 Weissman (+2): AhJd (190k) Nozomu (BB): Qc8s (226k) Flop: Kh4d4c Turn: 3d River: Td Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord…

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Table Talk: Have I Been Playing Queens Wrong My Whole Life? 14:16

7M ago14:16

14:16

Grant is up against a tough opponent who has raised him from early position after he opened with QQ. Grant and Jonathan discuss the merits of calling, raising small, and raising big. Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD…

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Table Talk: Well, This is a Pickle! 19:56

8M ago19:56

19:56

The Poker Guys guest faces an opponent who verbally describes his decision as "a pickle". What can we do with this info? What does it mean? And how do we then approach this multiway spot? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.g…

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Table Talk: Bluff Catching with Aces 14:05

8M ago14:05

14:05

The Poker Guys guest finds himself in a tricky spot on the river. Can we ever find a fold with AA in this spot? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.clubs.poker/d/?bonusCode=POKERGUYS Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for…

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