Best Recpoker Play Learn Belong Podcasts (2025)

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EP 704 - RecPoker Forums: Getting Paid Out Of Position 46:47

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18h ago46:47

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This week on episode 704 of the RecPoker Podcast the Crew picks up a discord conversation about how to get paid when OOP. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses how to think about your entire range, player types, board textures, postflop betting in flow, and more! Come sign up for a free account at ht…

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EP 703- RecPoker Chats: What’s Poker To You? 1:58:55

5d ago1:58:55

1:58:55

This week for episode number 703 of the RecPoker Podcast the panel takes questions from the YouTube chatters about their lives on and off the felt, how they study, the value of coaching, their hopes for their own poker journey, what they struggle with, and a lot more! Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube ch…

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EP 702 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Prep: 3-Betting 37:38

8d ago37:38

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This week on episode 702 of the RecPoker Podcast we continue the talk about preflop ranges by delving into 3-bet ranges. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses why we 3-bet, factors to consider when deciding to pull the trigger, blockers, playability, the math of poker profits, and more! Come sign up …

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EP 701 - RecPoker Chats: Barbara Jones Zangaro 1:19:52

12d ago1:19:52

1:19:52

This week for episode number 701 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Barbara Jones Zangaro from the Orleans casino and Poker Gives! Barbara talks about what goes into running poker tournaments at a professional level, what makes the Orleans stand out from other casinos in Las Vegas, some tips for recreational pla…

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Ep 700 - RecPoker Forums: Stud 8 or Better 26:16

15d ago26:16

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This week, Jim Reid 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 Stud 8 or Better - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel starts with a basic explainer about the mechanics of th…

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EP 699 - RecPoker Chats: Jason Velasco 1:21:38

19d ago1:21:38

1:21:38

This week for episode 699 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the Crew interview new RECing Crew member Jason Velasco! Jason shares some stories about his own start in the game, his work with technology and its integration with the poker industry, his own training platform Balanced Poker, and his new app “Mitch” which he is about to unleash on the…

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EP 698 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Prep: Opening Ranges - and More! 56:02

22d ago56:02

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This week on episode 698 of the RecPoker Podcast we continue our series on preparing for a large tournament run, by discussing opening ranges. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses position, stack depth, player types, ICM factors, postflop fundamentals, and more! Come sign up for a free account at ht…

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EP 697 - RecPoker Chats: David Curtis 1:23:27

26d ago1:23:27

1:23:27

This week for episode number 697 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview David Curtis from PokerStars! With a background in live events, David shares some fun stories about different tours and venues and takes some questions from the YouTube chat about expanding into the US market, what PokerStars looks for in an amb…

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EP 696 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Prep: Tournament Stages 1:12:35

29d ago1:12:35

1:12:35

This week on episode 696 of the RecPoker Podcast the Crew talks about different stages of the tournament, and how we should adapt our play accordingly. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses ICM pressure, when it’s best to bust, bursting the bubble, final tables, playing shorthanded, and more! Come si…

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EP 694 - RecPoker Forums: Getting Started 42:00

1M ago42:00

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This week on episode 694 of the RecPoker Podcast we welcome Chad Holloway to help answer a question we see a lot in our chats and forums: how do people start working in the poker industry? While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses different kinds of jobs that are available in the poker world, entry-level…

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EP 693 - RecPoker Chats: Lance Bradley 1:26:21

1M ago1:26:21

1:26:21

This week on episode 693 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew interview Lance Bradley! Lance shares some of his favourite stories from nearly 20 years as a poker writer, editor, and consultant - what job has he enjoyed the most, who was his favourite interview, what does the poker world need to do differently, the end of the WPT med…

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Ep 692 - Forums: Limit Omaha 8 or Better 39:13

1M ago39:13

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This week, Jim Reid 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 Omaha 8 or Better - and the first practice game is tomorrow night! The panel start with a basic explainer about the mechanics…

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EP 691 - RecPoker Chats: KevMath and WSOP Details 1:20:13

2M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

This week on episode 691 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew bring Kevin Mathers back on the show to talk about all things WSOP! As a RECing Crew member himself, Kevin has lots to share about: moving money around the WSOP, buying in and cashing out, the new app players are encouraged to use, tax rules for satellites, how to save ti…

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EP 690 - RecPoker Forums: The Sandwich Play (for real this time!) 34:02

2M ago34:02

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This week on episode 690 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid takes pity on our listeners and leads the RECing Crew through a REAL conversation about what Chris Jones has dubbed “The Sandwich Play” when you get postflop in position to one player but out of position to another player. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, th…

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EP 689 - RecPoker Chats: WSOP Prep with the RECing Crew 1:32:59

2M ago1:32:59

1:32:59

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…

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EP 688 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Adjustments - Part 3 53:53

2M ago53:53

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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 …

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EP 687 - RecPoker Chats: LIPS and the Irish Poker Open 1:28:24

2M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

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…

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EP 686 - RecPoker Chats: WSOP Adjustments - Part 2 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

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…

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EP 685 - RecPoker Chats: Rob Gardner 1:16:23

2M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

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 …

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EP 684 - RecPoker Forums: WSOP Adjustments - Part 1 52:13

2M ago52:13

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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…

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EP 683 - RecPoker Chats: Alex Fitzgerald 1:15:27

2M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

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…

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Ep 682 - Forums: Limit Badugi 22:52

3M ago22:52

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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…

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EP 681 - RecPoker Chats: Kenny Hallaert 1:27:27

3M ago1:27:27

1:27:27

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 …

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EP 680 - RecPoker Forums: The RIGHT Way to Play Pocket Jacks! 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

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, …

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EP 679 - RecPoker Chats: TJ Jurkiewicz 1:26:34

3M ago1:26:34

1:26:34

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 …

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EP 678 - RecPoker Forums: The “Sandwich” Play 25:17

3M ago25:17

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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…

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Ep. 677 - RecPoker Chats: Matt Matros Joins the RECing Crew! 1:26:39

3M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

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…

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Ep 676 - RecPoker Forums: Randomizing (Ben) 40:53

3M ago40:53

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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…

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Ep 675 - RecPoker Chats: Katie Stone 1:23:20

3M ago1:23:20

1:23:20

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…

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Ep 674 - Forums: Limit Hold’em 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

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…

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Ep 673 - RecPoker Chats: Elbows Up with Daniel Negreanu! 1:13:03

4M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

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 …

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EP 672 - Forums: Cheating, Online and Live 1:16:08

4M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

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…

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Ep 671 - Chats: Niall Farrell 1:26:45

4M ago1:26:45

1:26:45

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…

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Ep 670 - Forums: Unique Spots at RecPoker Weekend 48:02

4M ago48:02

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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 …

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Ep 669 - Chats: Daniel Kennedy RECs the Winter Poker Fest! 1:28:33

4M ago1:28:33

1:28:33

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…

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Ep 668 - Forums: 88 Monotone (Taylor) 48:02

4M ago48:02

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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 …

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Ep 667 - Chats: Kevin Mathers and the 2025 WSOP Schedule! 3:00:24

4M ago3:00:24

3:00:24

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…

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Ep 666 - Forums: Pot Limit Omaha 28:08

4M ago28:08

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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…

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Ep 665 - Chats: The Poker Dreams of the Podcast Panel 1:27:21

5M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

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 …

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Ep 664 - Forums: Slow Aces and a Plan (Taylor) 47:03

5M ago47:03

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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…

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Ep 663 - Chats: Brett “Vader Poker” Kimes 1:22:47

5M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

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…

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Ep 662 - Forums: Streaming (DFSBRAT) 50:28

5M ago50:28

50:28

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…

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Ep 661 - Chats: Kathy Liebert 1:23:39

5M ago1:23:39

1:23:39

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…

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Ep 660 - Forums: Last Hand From the WPT (Jim) 55:43

5M ago55:43

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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…

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Ep 659 - Chats: Paul O’Reilly Turns Up The FUN! 1:35:54

5M ago1:35:54

1:35:54

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,…

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Ep 658 - Forums: The Hand I Played the Worst at the WPT (Jim) 46:09

5M ago46:09

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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…

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Ep 657 - Chats: David Docherty Knows How to Pronounce ‘Toronto’ 1:23:04

6M ago1:23:04

1:23:04

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 …

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Ep 656 - Forums: No Limit 2-7 Single Draw 41:40

6M ago41:40

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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…

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Ep 655 - Chats: Blaise Bourgeois Unlaces with the Crew 1:20:45

6M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

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…

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Ep 654 - Forums: Busting the WPT with 63 Suited (Jim) 54:14

6M ago54:14

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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 …