166 – Henrik Johansson – From Poker to Real Estate
Summary: Today’s guest is Henrik Johansson. Henrik, a former high-stakes poker player, discussed his early poker journey, starting at age 13 and progressing to playing at the highest levels. He emphasized his strategy of shallow stacking and the mentorship from “Luck 123,” which focused on bankroll management, tilt control, and table selection. Henrik transitioned […]
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165 – Mike Wasserman – Unbreakable Confidence: How a Top Pro Conquers the Poker Table
Summary: Today’s guest is Mike Wasserman. Mike discusses his experiences as professional poker players and emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptability, and mental toughness in navigating the unpredictable nature of the game. Mike shares personal strategies for maintaining a strong mental game, including seeking outside help and prioritizing health and exercise. They also discuss […]
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164 – Andrijana Gligoric – The Cash Game Queen
Summary: Meet Andrijana Gligoric, known as “Lija,” a professional poker player from Serbia, now living in Malta. Her poker passion started in university while studying electrical engineering, playing in cash games with friends. After college, she moved to Malta, began streaming her gameplay on Twitch, and quickly built a large following. As a key […]
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163 – Dara O’ Kearney – From Ultra-Marathons to Poker Mastery
Summary: Dara O’Kearney, born on June 17, 1965, in Ennis, County Clare, is an accomplished Irish ultra runner and professional poker player. He has won several ultra running events and claimed the title of Irish 24-hour running champion in 2007. In poker, Dara won the 2008 European Deepstack Poker Championship and has earned over […]
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162 – Michael Loncar – From Tilt to Triumph
Summary: Michael Loncar has been a professional poker player since 2007, quickly making a name for himself online, especially in Sit & Go tournaments. By 2010, he was the world’s most profitable online 6-Max Sit & Go player. After Black Friday, he shifted to live cash games, but returned to tournaments in 2014, winning […]
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161 – Alex Fitzgerald – The Winning Edges
Summary: Alex Fitzgerald, a renowned poker pro from the USA, has earned over $3.9 million across live and online games, including notable wins in the WCOOP and SCOOP. Known as “Assassinato” online, his expertise shines in major tournaments like the WPT and EPT. Turning pro in 2006, Fitzgerald has adeptly navigated poker’s evolution, becoming […]
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160 – Andy ‘Greekfish’ Andreou and Misha van de Kar – A Vision for Poker and Peak Performance
Summary: Today’s podcast features Andy ‘Greekfish’ Andrew and Misha van der Kar from Universal Poker. They share insights on how their unique affiliate service reduces stress and variance for all poker players, whether professional or recreational. Highly recommend checking out Universal Poker for anyone interested in poker. Time Stamped Show Notes: 04:56 Andy, Misha […]
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159 – Martin Jacobson – All In: The High Stakes of Building a Poker Career
Summary: Martin Jacobson, from Stockholm, has made a significant mark in the poker world. He started playing poker at 18 and went on to win the WSOP Main Event in 2014, with a prize of $10 million. Recognized for his talent, in February 2015, he was honored as Player of the Year by ‘Poker.se’, […]
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158 – Alec Torelli – Life Lessons from Poker
Summary: Meet Alec Torelli, aka Traheho, a renowned professional poker player hailing from Orange County, California. With over $2,200,000 in tournament winnings, Alec stands as one of the most respected figures in high-stakes poker. His strategic brilliance became evident when he secured second place in the $10,000 Heads Up event at the World Series […]
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156 – Alexander Beldarion – Changes and Challenges in Alex’s Career
Summary: Alexander Beldarion is a highly successful poker coach who founded Team BAS alongside RYE coach Asaban. Alexander has been coaching and mentoring poker players to help improve their overall expected value, as well as gaining a better understanding of the game. Not only has he been playing professionally since 2007 and finding great […]
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