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Timestamps:

00:18When and how did Daniel first get into poker?

01:34What did he go to school for before poker became his main focus?  Some thoughts on his university experience.

03:08How did his online poker pursuit progress toward the biggest and most prestigious events?  Thoughts on choosing a path in poker.

06:57Thoughts on the politics, manipulations, and “big” personalities required to get into some of the higher stakes cash games, how the necessity for those tactics has changed over time, and how some players were/are able to avoid them.

08:32After a long history of playing small-field live tournaments without ever scoring a win, Daniel won the 2019 Super High Roller Bowl Bahamas, and then another $25k tournament back-to-back.  What are his thoughts and feelings on that achievement?

09:58Does he believe that one big win can lead to another because of an underlying boost in confidence, or is it more random than that?

11:35Some thoughts on Daniel’s keen interest in the outdoors and survival training.

13:55Have his survival skills and knowledge helped him in any way during COVID-19 lockdown?

15:26What kind of things does he hunt?  Living in Toronto, where does he do his hunting?

16:28What was his favourite non-poker trip, and what did he do on that trip?

17:36Thoughts on physical exertion and/or isolation as a form of meditation.

19:16Do he and his girlfriend ever take any “normal” vacations that don’t primarily involve hiking or other outdoor, physical activities?  Are they compatible in those terms?

21:20Why did he get into coaching poker?

23:14He initially had fears about speaking on a public forum.  What was the root of those fears?  Has conquering that fear contributed to his enjoyment of coaching?

26:43Thoughts on the predatory nature of poker in certain circumstances and how he’s avoided that by specializing in high roller tournaments.

31:28What are his thoughts on this year’s WSOP situation in which many bracelets will be awarded through online tournaments that are limited to only two states?

33:55What advice would he give for low stakes players with day jobs who are looking to play bigger and get more serious about the game?

36:41Why does he recommend tournaments over cash?  Followed by a more detailed conversation about the skills involved in tournament play vs cash play.

46:17Does he have any trips planned for when WSOP is over this year?