Jeff Boski is a professional poker player and YouTube personality. Jeff has been playing poker professionally since the mid-2000s and has achieved significant success in the industry, with more than $1.1 million in live earnings.

Jeff has a popular YouTube channel, which features videos of him playing high-stakes poker, vlogs about his travels to various poker tournaments around the world, and interviews with other professional poker players.

You can watch this interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQTH7pOVWuk

Jeff Boski’s Stats:

https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player_online_results/jeff_sluzinski_101781

Connect with Jeff Boski:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICuRaRook

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffboskipoker

YouTube: https://youtube.com/JeffBoski

Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/JeffBoski

Website: http://jeffboski.com/

Chris Moorman is widely regarded as one of the most successful online poker players of all time, having amassed over $21 million in online tournament winnings. He’s also a prolific live tournament player, having earned more than $6.6 million in live tournaments, including a World Series of Poker bracelet in 2017.

During this episode, Chris shares some insights into his playing style, and how it's helped him achieve consistent success in a wide range of poker formats. He also shares some memorable moments from his poker career, both online and live.

You can watch this episode on YouTube here:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbPD6fT8-r4

Follow Chris:

• https://twitter.com/Moorman1
• https://www.instagram.com/moorman1
• https://www.chrismoorman.com/

Philipp Gruissem is widely regarded as one of the best tournament players of his generation, with over $11 million in live tournament winnings. Jeff and Philipp discuss, among other things, his recent winning of $800,000+ from $150 on GGpoker!

Gruissem started playing poker in his early twenties and quickly became a successful online player. He later transitioned to live tournaments, where he achieved notable success, including winning several major titles such as the High Roller event in Monte Carlo in 2011.

Gruissem is also known for his philanthropic work and is a co-founder of the charity organization Raising for Effective Giving (REG), which aims to promote effective giving in the poker community and beyond. 

Follow Philipp:

• https://www.instagram.com/therealphil...
• https://twitter.com/TheRealPhilbort

Today's guest on this episode of The Jeff Gross Podcast, is Andrew Henderson, the current and five-time world champion of football freestyling. Based in London, Andrew has also been the UK Freestyle football champion for an impressive eight years in a row. By the age of 19, he won his first world championship title and now holds a total of 5 World Championship titles making him the greatest freestyle footballer of all time. Join Jeff as he talks to Andrew about his journey, his impressive accomplishments, and how he's working to make freestyle football a global sport.

On this episode of The Jeff Gross Podcast, we have Vasek Pospisil on the show. Vasek is a Canadian professional tennis player, with a career-high world singles ranking of No. 25 and No. 4 in doubles. He has won the Wimbledon Championships and the Indian Wells Masters men's doubles titles with his partner, Jack Sock. He's also reached the quarterfinals in singles at the Wimbledon Championships.

Today's guest is Dan Ahti Tolppanen, better known as Uniikki, who gained fame as a member of the Finnish band Kapasiteettiyksikkö and then as a solo act. In this episode, we'll be discussing Uniikki's work in the music industry including his work co-founding Rähinä Records, as well as his experiences playing poker, including at the World Series of Poker in 2022.

Today, we are joined by Devon Larratt, a Canadian professional armwrestler and YouTuber. Devon has made a name for himself in the world of armwrestling, winning numerous titles and competing at the highest level. He is also a popular personality on YouTube, where he shares his armwrestling journey with his fans and offers tips and tricks for those looking to get into the sport. 

Follow Devon on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/devlarratt

https://www.youtube.com/@devlarratt

Bryce Vine is an American singer and rapper from New York City. He is known for his hit songs "Drew Barrymore" and "La La Land," as well as his collaborations with other artists. In recent years, Vine has become a popular touring artist and has performed at many music festivals and concerts around the country.

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Phil Hellmuth is back once again! This time Phil and Jeff will discuss how they are currently managing their business dealings whilst still crushing it in the world of Poker. Phil shares how poker has led to several opportunities and how he balances his poker, businesses, friendships and family. Also, make sure you tune in to hear some stories about Stephen Curry, Tiger Woods and Steve Martin.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Phil Hellmuth in this episode: 

• Phil’s heads up competition with Daniel Negreanu
• How Phil manages the balance between playing poker and being an ambassador
• The business deals Phil and Jeff are making
• What is the current landscape of poker coming out of COVID-19
• The potential of a docuseries made about Phil
• Stephen Curry’s poker chops
• Tiger Woods & Steve Martin stories

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 1:00 – Recap of Heads Up with Daniel & Antonio
• 7:20 – How to balance playing poker vs endorsing poker
• 13:25 – Focussing on family whilst crushing it in business
• 18:00 – Would Phil ever coach poker?
• 21:20 – Fallout with other poker players
• 25:30 – The current landscape of poker
• 29:00 – Playing WSOP Summer
• 32:00 – TV series made about Phil
• 35:40 – Knockout tournaments
• 40:00 – Stephen Curry playing poker
• 44:35 – Olympics opening ceremony
• 46:45 – Memories blending together
• 47:35 – Positives from the pandemic
• 50:00 – Opportunities made from poker
• 55:00 – Secrets to success
• 1:02:40 – Maximizing life chapters and giving to family
• 1:04:45 – Competition and final thoughts

Episode Resources:

• Phil’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhellmuthpositivity/?hl=en
• Phil’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phil_Hellmuth
• Phil’s Poker Stats: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=117

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Matthew Staples is back on the podcast! In this episode, Matthew discusses how he has grown his Twitch and how his life and poker game have changed with his Twitch success. You’ll hear all about his weight loss bet with Jaime Staples and how it helped him improve his mental clarity for playing poker on long streams. Also, you’ll hear how to create a strategy for avoiding burnout whilst growing your Twitch and YouTube audience.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Matthew in this episode: 

• How Matthew’s Twitch streaming started to boom
• Why Matt is studying harder than ever to play high stakes poker
• The weight loss bet and journey, how eating less energised Matthew’s streaming
• How to ride the Twitch grind and avoiding burnout
• Advice on making a unique stream and how to play multiple tables
• Ideas to grow a poker-based YouTube channel

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 0:15 – Welcoming Matthew to the episode
• 1:15 – The good and bad of 2020
• 6:00 – Poker game evolution
• 8:45 – WPT & Largest Twitch Score
• 10:45 – How Matthew grew his streaming career
• 14:05 – Weight loss bet with Jaime Staples
• 26:30 – Being Twitch “famous” and planning for the future
• 31:15 – Avoiding Twitch burnout and taking breaks
• 34:30 – Discussing Phil Hellmuth’s success and exploring opportunities
• 42:05 – How Matt makes a unique stream & playing multiple tables
• 50:00 – Having Jaime Staples as a brother
• 51:40 – Poker State of the Union
• 53:40 – YouTube strategy
• 59:30 – Hitting 100k on Twitch
• 1:02:00 – Prop bets
• 1:03:50 – Favourite win
• 1:05:00 – Gap between playing poker and streaming
• 1:08:50 – Being sponsored
• 1:10:00 – Poker idols
• 1:12:00 – Aliases and partypoker changes
• 1:19:15 – Favourite movies
• 1:20:50 – Long term plans
• 1:24:20 – Playing against Jaime Staples
• 1:28:00 – Discovering why you’re playing bad
• 1:30:20 – Bankroll strategy, Influence and Favourite Tournaments
• 1:34:00 – Dating life and lining up stream schedules
• 1:41:00 – Final thoughts and wrapping up the stream

Episode Resources:

• Matthew Staples Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_stapless/
• Matthew Staples Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattStaplesPKR
• Matthew Staples Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mattstaples/
• Matthew Staples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGNlQJQxhjod8BN7DQdi_A

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Patrik Antonius joins the show today to discuss his new venture ‘flop’ (First Lane of Poker). Listen in as Jeff and Patrik discuss life in Dubai and why it may become the new Las Vegas. You’ll hear how Patrik got into poker and how he has transformed his game over the years, covering big wins and tactics to iteratively improve his game.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Patrik in this episode: 

• Why Dubai may be the new Las Vegas
• What flop is: First Lane of Poker
• How Patrik got into poker and what his upbringing was
• The state of online poker in the late 90’s and early 00’s
• How Patirk learned how to play Poker in the early days of the online platforms
• Why poker still has negative connotations and the work that’s being done to change the public perception of poker
• How poker can be innovated to attract bigger audiences to online and live tournaments

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 0:16 – Welcoming Patrik to the show
• 0:40 – Living in Dubai and gambling in the UAE
• 5:00 – How COVID-19 has impacted Patrik and his life in Monaco
• 7:00 – Plans for WSOP
• 7:40 – First Lane of Poker: flop
• 12:00 – Pricing of flop
• 14:00 – Live Events: What is the plan for future flop events?
• 19:00 – Current flop membership and partnerships
• 22:45 – How did Patrik get into poker and what’s his story?
• 26:30 – St. Martin, 2003 Poker Tournament & Online Poker
• 31:10 – 24 Hour Poker in 1999
• 34:20 – How Patrik learned the theory of Poker
• 39:15 – Patrik’s family reaction to playing Poker
• 44:30 – The perception of poker and negative connotations
• 51:30 – Patrik’s poker stats and achievements
• 55:00 – Motivation and “dialling in”
• 59:00 – Playing tournaments after a $1M score
• 1:02:00 – Experience at Full Tilt
• 1:07:00 – How Black Friday impacted Patrik
• 1:14:30 – What skill set has poker helped Patrik develop
• 1:19:00 – Dealing with swings
• 1:26:20 – Playing televised high-stakes poker
• 1:32:50 – Twitter Questions: Favourite Place to Travel
  • 1:34:45 – What would you do if you didn’t play poker
  • 1:36:30 – Is Moneymaker the best looking poker player?
  • 1:37:30 – Favourite online games
  • 1:39:20 – What tactic do you wish you always had?
  • 1:42:30 – The story of Patrik and Phil Ivey
  • 1:45:50 – Favourite sports
  • 1:49:00 – Favourite starting hand
  • 1:52:30 – PLO Tournaments
  • 1:57:25 – Bluffing strategy
  • 2:00:30 – Most memorable hand/win
  • 2:13:20 – Reading Russian questions
  • 2:15:00 – Discussing hands
  • 2:18:30 – Joining Twitch
  • 2:22:50 – How did you become professional?
  • 2:26:30 – Using solvers
• 2:30:00 – Playing bad hands and getting out of poor runs
• 2:32:45 – Giveaway
• 2:34:10 – What percent of your life do you play poker?
• 2:35:30 – Where you can find Patrik and flop

Episode Resources: 

• Patrik’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrik_antonius_official/
• Patrik’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrik_antonius
• Patrik’s Stats: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=23225
• flop (First Land of Poker): https://firstlandofpoker.com/en/ 

Podcast Links: 

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Anna Rudolf joins Jeff to discuss the world of Chess and how her time playing has taken her to the Olympics. Anna is known as a Chess Grandmaster… don’t worry, you’ll learn all about Chess rankings and titles in this episode. Listen in to hear how Anna bridged the gap between Chess & Poker, by playing ‘Choker;’ and hear how she was accused of cheating because of the lipstick she was wearing.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Anna in this episode: 

• Why Chess is booming currently and the effect of The Queens Gambit
• How money and sponsorships work in Chess
• What ‘Choker’ – Chess & Poker is
• How Anna became an Olympian
• How to balance competition and entertainment
• The work behind Professional Chess, Twitch & Chess
• Why Anna was accused of cheating for wearing lipstick
• How Chess rankings and titles work
• Looking back on the Soviet Union dominance of Chess

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 1:20 – The Queens Gambit effect on Chess
• 3:35 – Growing up in Hungary
• 5:00 – Money in Chess
• 10:50 – Events to teach and learn Chess
• 15:00 – The Champions Story
• 17:25 – Choker: Chess & Poker
• 20:20 – The Olympics
• 27:10 – Hexagonal Chess
• 30:30 – Parents thoughts on Anna’s success
• 36:00 – Competition vs Entertainment
• 40:10 – Hobbies: Balancing Chess
• 43:05 - Call Me Kevin
• 48:20 – Twitch & YouTube success
• 51:00 – Anna’s Team
• 54:18 – Lipstick cheating accusations  
• 59:30 – Cheating in Chess
• 1:03:00 – The Queens Gambit & Chess Titles
• 1:08:45 – Being “Chess Famous”
• 1:12:30 – Chess platforms and sponsorships
• 1:15:00 – Twitter Questions:
  • Greatest fear
  • Closest Chess players
  • Favourite opening
  • Weirdest place to play Chess
  • Greatest Chess countries
  • COVID-19 impact on Chess streaming/popularity
  • Would a male player be accused of cheating in the Lipstick saga?
• 1:28:00 – How to relax: Piano, Just Dance, Family
• 1:30:30 – Avoiding burnout
• 1:32:55 – Favourite place in the world
• 1:33:45 – Goals in and outside of Chess
• 1:37:00 – Closing Thoughts and Competition

Episode Resources:

• Anna Rudolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annarudolf_chess/
• Anna Rudolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/Anna_Chess
• Anna Rudolf Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Anna_Chess
• Call Me Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdoPCztTOW7BJUPk2h5ttXA
• Chessable Courses: https://www.chessable.com/profile/Anna_Chess/

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Jennifer Shahade joins Jeff to discuss her time playing Chess and Poker professionally. Jennifer is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion and PokerStars Ambassador. Listen in to hear the similarities between Chess and Poker and how you can bridge the gap between the two. You’ll also hear how The Queens Gambit has impacted Jennifer’s game and popularity.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Jennifer in this episode: 

• The rising impact of women in chess
• The popularity of chess since The Queens Gambit
• How cheating is impacting online chess
• How chess compares to poker
• How the chess rating system works
• The bridge between Chess and Poker
• NFT’s and Intellectual Property in Chess

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction and learning chess
• 1:00 – Who is Jennifer Shahade?
• 3:40 – Women in Chess
• 9:30 – Rising popularity in Chess & the most watched event
• 14:30 – Money in chess (compared to poker)
• 16:25 – Chess ratings
• 17:30 – AlphaGo
• 18:05 – The Queens Gambit
• 21:35 – How Jennifer got into Poker
• 24:35 – Online vs Live
• 27:00 – Bluffing in Chess?
• 29:30 – Education and path to Pro-Chess
• 31:35 – Signing with PokerStars

• 33:35 – Future Chess and Poker predictions
• 36:20 – the GRID & Podcasting
• 42:50 – US Women in Chess Initiative
• 47:50 – Twitch Questions:

• • Magnus Carlsen weakness
  • Benefits of Chess on the brain
  • Weirdest places to play Chess
  • Favourite Poker player to play Chess
  • Drinking whilst playing Chess/Poker
  • Favourite Chess movie
  • Tough Poker decisions (Ace/Queen Hand)
  • Strong female competitors
• 59:00 – NFT’s and Cryptocurrency in Chess
• 1:02:40 – Jennifer Shahade and Anya Taylor-Joy
• 1:05:25 – Conclusion and Giveaway

Episode Resources:

• Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenshahade
• Jennifer’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenShahade
• Jennifer’s Website: https://jennifershahade.com/
• The GRID: https://thepokergrid.com/
• Women in Chess Initiative: https://new.uschess.org/give/women-chess-initiative#:~:text=At%20US%20Chess%20Women%2C%20we,the%20board%20and%20building%20community

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Dominik Nitsche joins the show to discuss DTO and how training impacts player performance. Dominik is the founder of DTO, alongside Markus Prinz. They aim to provide the easiest way to study GTO poker. Listen in to hear how Dominik became the youngest player to 3 bracelets, how he trains his own game and why you should always be looking to improve your tactics and strategies.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Dominik in this episode: 

• Becoming the youngest player to win 3 bracelets
• Why sticking to the basics could be the key to success
• How DTO was founded and what it brings to players games

• Winning the High Roller for One Drop Event
• Why you shouldn’t beat yourself up when missing out on the bubble
• What makes DTO stand out from other training sites?
• Becoming a poker ambassador

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 0:15 – Current Life During Lockdown
• 5:05 – 2009: LAPT, Winning the Event
• 9:08 – What was the recipe for early success?
• 12:15 – Learning and sticking to the basics
• 14:55 – Family and Friends: Reactions to early wins
• 17:25 – DTO: The Foundation of Personal Poker Coaching
• 23:20 – “Letting Go”: How to give freedom to your ideas
• 25:25 – Who is a good fit for DTO?
• 30:45 – Winning the High Roller for One Drop Event
• 32:40 – Defining “Crushing It”
• 35:50 – How to take advantage of a situation
• 39:30 – Playing bubbles: Don’t beat yourself up
• 42:00 – How poker sites should handle cheating
• 47:45 – The competition in online poker sites
• 50:30 – Standout moments
• 54:25 – WSOP: Going bracelet to bracelet
• 1:00:30 – Using a supercomputer for DTO
• 1:02:08 – What makes DTO different?
• 1:10:05 – Issues with coaching pricing models
• 1:14:40 – The roadmap of building DTO
• 1:17:05 – Becoming a poker ambassador
• 1:19:05 – Streaming Poker: Balance of streaming and keeping secrets
• 1:25:20 – Structuring poker education
• 1:32:00 – Why aren’t some “high-rollers” improving their game?
• 1:38:40 – Differences in learning styles
• 1:40:20 – Twitch Questions
  • The costs of computation during COVID-19
  • Clearing your head after poker
  • Relationships
  • Weirdest tournament location
  • Alcohol whilst playing
  • Japan
  • What is beginners’ luck?
  • Difference between pro poker players and pro athletes
  • Daniel vs Hellmuth
  • DTO Pricing
  • How has DTO helped Dominik’s game?
  • What is Dominik’s motivation
  • Living in Edinburgh
• 2:08:30 – Improving over time
• 2:11:10 – How did Dominik get into poker and how did he learn?
• 2:16:00 – Rivalries
• 2:22:00 – How to be the best & keeping up with the game
• 2:28:58 – Deviating from the book & fun hands
• 2:31:00 – Investing in Bitcoin and NFT’s
• 2:34:00 – Playing Poker in the age of COVID & plans for the future
• 2:44:00 – Why should you use DTO?
• 2:47:00 – Where you can find Dominik and DTO
• 2:56:00 – Recap and conclusion

Episode Resources:

• Dominik’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dominiknitsche
• Dominik’s Stats: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=125675
• DTO Poker Trainer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTOPoker
• DTO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMLXYPZ_cKeZFFXQ5D32Qig

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Joe Pompliano joins Jeff to discuss the business and money behind sports. Joe is the creator of Huddle Up, which documents the business deals, entrepreneurial ventures and off the field success of teams and players. Listen in to hear Joe’s thoughts on sport as a business, how you can invest in the success of your favourite teams and stories Huddle Up has documented, such as how an NBA player turned his $350K salary into a net worth of $600M.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Joe in this episode: 

• The business and money behind sports
• How Huddle Up came into existence
• If NFT’s are a short or a long game
• How an NBA player turned his $350,000 salary into a net worth of $600M
• Who the most impressive athletes are, in terms of business
• An ETF for investing in professional sport teams
• How can clubs and players profit from NFTs
• The potential of sport cards
• The difference in influence between US & European sport stars
• How sport effects and creates popular culture

Timestamps:

• 0:15 – Introduction
• 0:45 – Who is Joe Pompliano?
• 3:26 – How Joe learned how to monetize
• 7:15 – Joe’s time at Octagon
• 8:15 – NFT’s
• 12:00 – How Joe works with his brothers
• 14:06 – Junior Bridgeman: $350,000 into $600M
• 18:20 – eSports
• 20:15 – Long term aspirations
• 22:20 – What is Huddle Up?
• 25:00 – Huddle Up Logistics / Team / Plan
• 28:35 – The most impressive athletes (in terms of business)
• 35:15 – ETF for Professional Sport Teams
• 39:24 – Franchises, teams & players, who owns the NFT?
• 48:15 – Sport Cards
• 58:52 – Teams hiring private investigators
• 1:00:00 – How to consume sport news content
• 1:01:30 – Favourite sport
• 1:02:00 – Poker as a sport / how sport differs per region
• 1:09:15 – Match fixing
• 1:11:40 – Cryptocurrency
• 1:13:10 – COVID long term effects on sport
• 1:15:10 – How to fit into the corporate finance world
• 1:18:32 – Sports effect on popular culture
• 1:22:00 – DFS prediction
• 1:25:45 – Best Huddle Up articles
• 1:28:25 - Conclusion

Episode Resources:

• Joe Pompliano’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoePompliano
• Huddle Up: https://huddleup.substack.com/

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Eugene Katchalov is a WPT & WSOP Champion with over $9M in earnings, who has transitioned his poker career into an Esports career. Listen in as Eugene discusses his Soviet Union background, his rise in Poker (including a $2.4M cash), and how he has co-founded and grown the Esports team ‘Qlash.’

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Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Eugene in this episode: 

• How Eugene chose poker over trading in the early days
• Leaving the Soviet Union as a child to grow up in America
• The foundation of Qlash
• Eugene’s approach to learning & training poker
• Cashing $2.4M at the Doyle Brunson Classic
• How Eugene signed with PokerStars (just before Black Friday)
• How Qlash is different to Esport teams
• Will NFTs find their way into poker and Qlash?
• Qlash’s partnership with AC Milan
• Poker vs Esports: Market size

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 0:15 – How Eugene Got into Poker
• 3:30 – Leaving the Soviet Union
• 6:20 – Gaming, Trading & Watching WSOP
• 11:55 – How Qlash was formed
• 18:55 – Las Vegas & Online Poker Cashes
• 21:30 – What Eugene Does to Train
• 27:05 – Cashing $2.4M
• 32:00 – PokerStars Sponsorship
• 36:20 – Eugene’s Poker Style: Preparation & Strategy
• 41:25 – Transitioning From Poker to Qlash: Current Plans
• 45:48 – The Foundations of Qlash
• 50:00 – The Scope of Qlash
• 56:30 – How does Esports Grow?
• 1:00:05 – The Qlash Team
• 1:03:00 – Sponsorships in Esports
• 1:05:42 – Favourite Poker Players to Battle With
• 1:08:10 – Deal with AC Milan
• 1:10:40 – Structure of PokerStars Deal
• 1:12:10 – Favourite Style of Poker Tournaments & Hands
• 1:15:15 – Eugene’s Family Reaction to Poker
• 1:16:45 – Summary of Poker Career: Advice to Younger Self
• 1:18:40 – Difference between Poker and Esports
• 1:22:10 – NFTs and Cryptocurrencies in Esports
• 1:24:10 – Video Games on the Rise
• 1:26:25 – Team Structure of Qlash & Fundraising
• 1:28:05 – How to Invest in Esports / Qlash Exit Strategy
• 1:33:18 – Building a Bankroll
• 1:38:15 – Handling Downswings
• 1:40:55 – Most Embarrassing Poker Moment
• 1:43:00 – Biggest Goal in Life
• 1:46:10 – Competition & Conclusion

Episode Resources:

• Eugene’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekatchalov
• Eugene’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EugeneKatchalov
• Eugene’s Stats: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/play...
• Team Qlash Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamQLASH​
• Team Qlash Website: https://qlash.gg/

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Peter “CSURAM88” Jennings joins Jeff to discuss Daily Fantasy Sports, NFTs & Fantasy Labs. Listen in as Peter describes how he co-founded Fantasy Labs, which includes a story of how he got an investment from Mark Cuban and played a round of golf with Tiger Woods. You’ll hear Peter’s thoughts on NFTs, the current state of sports betting and how Fantasy Labs plans to grow.

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Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Peter in this episode: 

• What DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) is
• How Poker led Peter to Fantasy Labs
• NFTs, Bitcoin, Investments: How to be there at the right time
• The current state of sports betting
• How Fantasy Labs works
• How Mark Cuban Helped Fantasy Labs
• How Poker led Peter to Tiger Woods and Mark Cuban
• Sweating with millions of dollars on golf
• Winning with a Single Homerun
• What Peter’s parents’ reactions were to him working in the betting industry
• What it’s like winning $1M
• How 2020 Impacted Peter’s Industry

Timestamps:

• 0:15 – Introduction
• 0:45 – How Poker Led Peter to Fantasy Labs
• 4:30 – Draft Kings, How Jeff Missed Out on an Investment
• 7:20 – NFTs, Bitcoin, Investments: Being there at the right time
• 9:00 – Managing Emotions
• 11:30 – Becoming a Father
• 13:25 – NFTs
• 18:20 – The Mount Rushmore of Sports Betting
• 20:50 – Betting/Sport Card Industry
• 25:20 – Fantasy Labs: Foundation/How it Works
• 33:30 – Meeting Tiger Woods and Mark Cuban
• 36:30 – Getting into DFS
• 43:30 – Selling Action
• 47:00 – David Kaplen
• 49:00 – The Concept of a Deal in DFS / The Betting Industry
• 59:55 - $1M on the Redsox
• 1:02:00 – Parents Reaction to Peter Working in the Betting Industry
• 1:08:22 – Winning $1M at a Live Final
• 1:11:30 – How 2020 Impacted Peter’s Game
• 1:16:20 – Working Together in DFS
• 1:23:15 – Looking at DFS Statistics
• 1:31:00 – Playing Golf
• 1:33:40 – Investments in Fantasy Labs
• 1:36:50 – Gary Vaynerchuk / Different NFTs / Being Bullish
• 1:41:50 – Playing Charity Poker
• 1:43:52 – Twitch Questions
• 1:48:20 – Giveaway and Conclusion

Episode Resources:

• Peter "CSURAM88" Jennings Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSURAM88
• Fantasy Labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/fantasylabs
• Fantasy Labs Website: https://www.fantasylabs.com/
• NBA Top Shot: https://www.nbatopshot.com/

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

HeyMonia (Monika Agnieszka Zukowicz) joins Jeff to discuss the state of poker in Europe, how she got into poker and how she went from a socially shy person to a recognizable player. Listen in as Jeff and HeyMonia discuss her upbringing in Poland and how the online poker ban has affected playing in Europe. You’ll also hear the story of how HeyMonia’s

apartment caught on fire during a live stream, along with how she had to drive an old broken down car cross country due to losing a poker challenge.

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Summary Bullets:

Here’s a glance at what you’ll hear from Monika (HeyMonia) in this episode: 

• How Monika got into poker.
• Burning your apartment down on live stream!
• Convincing friends and family that poker is a legit route to go down.
• How to break through social anxiety and perform in public.
• How HeyMonia & Poland is dealing with the online poker ban.
• What Europe is like for playing Poker.
• What Monika is doing to improve her poker game.
• How women are represented in Poker and is there a need for forced diversity?
• The journey from a socially shy person to a recognizable poker player.
• Getting over the stigma of poker players before playing poker.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 0:15 – Moving Apartments
• 1:05 – Who is HeyMonia?
• 2:30 – Getting into Poker
• 12:10 – First Commentating Experience
• 14:45 – Starting Twitch & YouTube
• 16:20 – Online Poker in Poland
• 20:15 – What Poland is like
• 23:30 – Becoming a Scientist
• 26:30 – HeyMonia’s Relationship
• 29:50 – Craziest Poker Challenge
• 33:10 – Being a Professional Player
• 37:00 – Popularity of Poker in Europe
• 40:05 – Judo
• 43:20 – COVID-19
• 47:40 – Streaming with partypoker
• 49:45 – Improving Poker Skills
• 51:30 – Women In Poker
• 58:20 – Future Goals
• 1:02:09 – Learning PLO, Stigma & Languages
• 1:07:45 – Dream Place to Live & Advice to Start Playing Poker
• 1:10:30 – Dealing with Twitch Transparency
• 1:12:20 – Overcoming Obstacles
• 1:16:25 – The Best Part of Being with partypoker
• 1:20:10 – Hobbies Outside of Poker
• 1:23:05 – Coping with Moving
• 1:24:30 – Mentors in Poker
• 1:27:52 – Favourite Sports
• 1:30:45 – Favourite Tournament
• 1:32:55 – Episode Competition
• 1:33:20 - Conclusion

Episode Resources:

• HeyMonia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymonia/
• HeyMonia Twitter: https://twitter.com/heymonia
• HeyMonia Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heymonia
• HeyMonia Stats: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=264420

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Daniel Negreanu, known as ‘Kid Poker,’ joins us today to discuss his feuds, upcoming battles and his thoughts on the current state of poker. Listen in as Daniel discusses his recent feud with Phil Hellmuth and what his plan and strategy is going into the High Stakes Duel. You’ll also hear Daniel discuss his work with Masterclass, how the “big players” still work on their game, and how poker can innovate itself to create a new boom.

Daniel Negreanu has $42M in total live earnings, 6 WSOP Bracelets and is currently the GGPoker Ambassador.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Daniel Negreanu in this episode: 

• The feud between Daniel and Phil Hellmuth.
• Daniel’s approach to poker over the last five years.
• How to resolve feuds on the table and stay friendly outside of poker.
• Getting into your stride at the start of a tournament instead of halfway through.
• Daniel’s thoughts on the current state of poker and how people can’t access online poker.
• What Daniel’s experience has been in switching sponsors.
• The experience of creating the Masterclass course.
• Do the “big players” still work on their game?
• Why Daniel signed with GGPoker.
• What the fondest moment of Daniel’s career was.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 0:20 – COVID-19 & 2020
• 1:48 – Phil Hellmuth Feud
• 10:05 – How Daniel Changed His Game
• 15:45 – Doug Polk Challenge / Jason Mercier Feud
• 22:00 – Betting Action on Phil vs Daniel
• 27:30 – The Current State of Poker
• 31:05 – Switching Sponsors
• 40:40 – Masterclass
• 43:45 – Do “Big Players” Work on Their Game?
• 48:30 – NFT’s & Crypto
• 50:45 – Connor McDavid & Sport Card Collecting
• 56:50 – A New Poker Boom? Ideas to Grow Poker
• Twitch Questions:
  • 1:07:30 – Choosing GGPoker
  • 1:12:58 – Women & Diversity in Poker
  • 1:18:36 – Battle with Doug Polk, enjoyable?
  • 1:22:30 – Managing a Tournament
• 1:24:28 – Reaching the Top of the All Time Money List
• 1:29:20 – Fondest Moment of Daniel’s Career
• 1:33:22 – $100 Competition & Ticket Giveaway
• 1:34:20 – Conclusion 

Episode Resources:

• Daniel Negreanu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnegspoker
• Daniel Negreanu Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKidPoker
• Daniel Negreanu Stats: https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/play...
• Phil Hellmuth vs Daniel Negreanu | High Stakes Duel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj0DINo2qB4&ab_channel=PokerGO
• Daniel Negreanu Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/daniel-negreanu-teaches-poker 

Podcast Links:

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeffgrosspoker/
• partypoker: https://www.partypoker.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-gross-the-flow-show/id1463609319
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yp1jHCaqvYsLtS7lNCGAA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgrosspoker/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGrossPoker

Shane Neman, the founder of Neman Ventures and an investor, shares why every entrepreneur should learn to play poker. He talks about his businesses and what poker taught him about entrepreneurship, and he shares his best recommendations for young investors. Tune in to hear Shane share the importance of resilience, emotional intelligence, and maintaining momentum – and learn what people do in business and poker so they don’t lose their minds under pressure.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 17:30 – Introducing Shane, his businesses and what they do, the investments he makes, the power of text messaging, and what they did with email campaigns.
• 17:30 – 26:30 – Poker as the best analog to real life, poker versus chess, his experience investing and with investors, and what he recommends to young investors.
• 26:30 – 36:00 – Investing vs. poker, having discipline and setting systems, his first start-up attempt, and what poker has taught him about entrepreneurship, resilience, and EQ.
• 36:00 – 56:00 – Ways to not go crazy, staying results-oriented, his experience with COVID, breathing and Wim Hof, the role of luck, preventing over-confidence, and Jeff’s motto.
• 56:00 – 01:03:30 – Constant progress, taking the first step, how odds and outcomes apply in business, what happened when he sold his business, and what he learned.
• 01:03:30 – Bitcoin, trading, the journey of starting a business, and Shane’s outside-the-box advice for anyone wanting to start a business.

3 Key Points

• Poker is the best analog to life.
• Resilience and emotional intelligence are key to success in poker and life.
• Take the first step!

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Shane’s Twitter
• EZTexting’s Twitter
• JoonBug’s Twitter

Phil Galfond, the founder of Run It Once and a PLO legend with $3M career tournament earnings, shares the inside scoop on his challenge against VeniVidi and how he kept his head on straight during his big downswing. He talks about Run It Once training, how to approach studying with videos, and his predictions of the future of online poker. Tune in to hear Phil break down how he stays motivated and focused, his favorite poker tools, and where he slips when it comes to work-life balance – and learn what’s happening on the ground in Vegas.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 26:00 – The inside scoop on the challenge with VeniVidi, what he did during the challenge, how it felt, and his thoughts on other players.
• 26:00 – 39:00 - Phil’s workday structure, work-life balance, the Jungle Man and Bill Perkins challenges, and what he thinks of the poker content that’s out there.
• 39:00 – 45:00 – Information about Run It Once training, what he loves about Elliot Roe’s course and other big courses, and how to approach video studying.
• 45:00 – 57:30 – Run It Once, the world of online poker, news and updates, how it works to try and enter the US, and his predictions of the future of live poker.
• 57:30 – 01:14:00 – Phil’s invitation to play, site promotions and personal brands in challenges, Vegas and Vancouver, and how he stays motivated and focused for downswings.
• 01:14:00 – 01:36:30 – Investing, education, the tools that are out there to improve your game, the purest form of poker, and what’s happening in Vegas.
• 01:36:30 – 01:54:30 – Accountability, the area where he can slip and wants to improve, why he doesn’t have an official system, and other players that he admires.

3 Key Points

• Think on your feet.
• Hold yourself accountable.
• Recognize where you can do better and work on it!

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Phil’s Twitter
• Phil’s Instagram
• Phil’s HendonMob
• Run It Once

Kahle Burns, a High Roller Poker Player with $10M+ in career tournament earnings, shares how he got into poker, what he has done to improve his game, and how it felt to make the final table. He talks about tournaments and cash games, his winning streaks, and the different playing styles he observes in different countries. Tune in to hear Kahle break down what he did to improve his game, how his studying evolved over time, and what he prioritizes when goal-setting – and learn what he thinks is really behind the restrictions around online poker.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 25:00 – His experience with COVID, his poker successes, how he got into poker, what he has done to improve his game, and how it felt to make the final table.
• 25:00 – 45:00 – Poker in Australia and Asia, moving from tournaments to cash games, and his thoughts on PLO and No-Limit Hold ‘Em.
• 45:00 – 01:03:00 – Reviewing his big wins, playing international tournaments, his concentrated playing, what he thinks about late registering, and what he loves to play.
• 01:03:00 – 01:28:00 – On studying the best players, his studying process, who he studies, how he gains edges on people, solvers, why he raised money, and his poker breaks.
• 01:28:00 – 01:48:00 – Other fun games, online poker, his comfort with tournaments, his favorite hands, the difference in betting and playing style based on country, and restrictions in Australia.
• 01:48:00 – 02:08:00 – The number of tables he likes to play, what he thinks of HUDs, why he prioritizes things he enjoys that move him closer to his goals, and what he thinks of his game.

3 Key Points

• Draw macro-lessons from what you see when you study hands.
• Take breaks when you need it!
• Do things you enjoy that also move you closer to your goals.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Kahle’s Twitter
• Kahle’s HendonMob

Mark Finks, an agent and founder of London Cohen, shares his background, how he became an agent, and the biggest lessons he’s learned on his journey. He talks about regret, the markets, and commercial real estate in California and New York, and reveals what’s trending in real estate and entertainment. Tune in to hear Finks break down why he thinks there’s something not right in the world right now, and learn how he thinks we should be handling COVID.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 17:00 – On winning his first hand, his background, becoming an agent, who he represents, and the biggest lessons he’s learned on his journey.
• 17:00 – 24:00 – His thoughts on regret, commercial real estate in California versus New York, what he thinks about the markets, and some talk about sports cards.
• 24:00 – 32:00 – What he’s excited about, what’s trending in real estate and entertainment, what he think is going to happen in the future, and his thoughts about New York and Miami.
• 32:00 – 46:00 – COVID and mental health, exercise, why the times are scary right now, Men of Finks, why there’s something not right with what’s happening, and what he’s excited about.
• 46:00 – 59:00 – London Cohen, the nightlife and restaurant business, how he thinks we should handle COVID precautions, and his political views.
• 59:00 – 01:06:00 – On his cursing, being a fish, being a real estate agent, Men of Finks, hurdles of today, and his relationship with his kid.

3 Key Points

• Don’t waste time.
• People are going through a lot right now.
• Be yourself.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch

Convolk, an artist and producer, shares his dreams and uncertainties about the future, what inspires him to create music, and how to tap into the soul or spirit in music. He reveals how the music industry has changed over the years, his inspiration, and why he loves the process of making music. Tune in to hear Alex explain the similarities between poker and music, how to start recording from home, and the biggest lesson he’s learned about discipline – and learn why honesty is his superpower.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 18:00 – How the music industry has changed, his connection to poker, his channel and fanbase, his inspiration, how the music is made, and his origin story.
• 18:00 – 34:00 – The process, what he thinks about his future, mental health, the pressures of always improving, the origin of his name, his genre of music, and why it’s unique.
• 34:00 – 52:00 – Stories of special fans, how he feels onstage, his superpower, how to start recording music, and his biggest lesson learned about grinding and laziness.
• 52:00 – 01:11:00 – Balancing what you want in life, turning problems into power, the connection between success and discipline, and his poker plans and goals.
• 01:11:00 – 01:27:00 – Poker exploitations, creative play, discipline, being open to being wrong, listening to input, and how he structures his poker play.
• 01:27:00 – 01:39:00 – His favorite hands, where he likes to play live, streaming, where you can find his music, the talent he sees in the industry, and how you can keep in touch.

3 Key Points

• Do what you love.
• Always come back to the table.
• Be honest.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Convolk’s Twitter
• Convolk’s Instagram
• Convolk’s SoundCloud

Chris Moneymaker, an ACR ambassador and the 2003 WSOP Main Event Champion, shares some career highlights, the dangers of early success, and what he does to boost his game. He recalls past hands, biggest bluffs, and big scores and shares his daily mantra when he won the WSOP. Tune in to hear what Chris does to control his emotions and learn how the game has evolved over nearly two decades.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 30:00 – Why he left PokerStars, his experience with them, why he’s happy to be with ACR, tournament reminiscing, and some hand highlights.
• 30:00 – 45:00 – Final tabling, how he instinctually played, his daily mantra, hand histories, how he used to play, and his big bluff.
• 45:00 – 01:03:00 – What he wishes he could’ve done differently, how he got sponsored, why he joined ACR, his biggest score, and his marriage.
• 01:03:00 – 01:26:00 – Recounting his past big plays, what he thinks about early success, why he got complacent, and what he does to improve his game.
• 01:26:00 – 01:41:00 – Staying at home, being with his kids, what his schedule will be like, why there’s more money in sports betting, and sports cards.
• 01:41:00 – 02:10:00 – On having the button, having fun, skill, luck, when he plays and cashes in, controlling emotions, what he thinks of HUDs, and his favorite food.

3 Key Points

• Don’t get complacent.
• Study!
• Early success doesn’t guarantee continued success.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Chris’ Twitter
• Chris’ Instagram
• Chris’ HendonMob

Ludwig Ahgren, a Twitch streamer, YouTube personality, and actor, reveals how he built up his stream, his streaming superpowers, and what he hopes for the future of online poker. He shares his strategy for going live, why he had to set a boundary when it comes to collaborations, and what people can expect from his stream. Tune in to hear what Ludwig does to avoid burnout, how he strategizes to take time off, and the keys to livestreaming – and learn the investment it takes to start your own stream.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 12:30 – His streaming career, his schooling, his background, his hopes for poker, delays when streaming poker, and how his channel has grown.
• 12:30 – 24:00 – Multi-streaming, memes, his 5-year plan, saying no to collaborations, the strategy he uses to go live, and what people can expect from his stream.
• 24:00 – 36:00 – His streaming superpowers, Twitch jeopardy, his relationship, charity streams, how he protects against burnout, finds time to disconnect, and takes time off.
• 36:00 – 50:00 – His interests in poker, how COVID helped streamers, his first stream, acting, the keys to livestreaming and content creation, and the investment needed to go live.
• 50:00 – 01:02:00 – His worst win story, his travels, his biggest win, information about his average streams, and how he calls out subs.
• 01:02:00 – 01:12:00 – How he handles responses on YouTube and Twitch, what he would do if he wasn’t streaming, what he thinks about Burning Man, and his thoughts on esports.

3 Key Points

• The big get bigger.
• Go live with purpose.
• Take strategic time off.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Ludwig’s Twitter
• Ludwig’s Twitch
• Ludwig’s Instagram
• Ludwig’s YouTube

Matt Waxman, a WPT champion and WSOP bracelet winner with $4M+ in live MTT earnings, reveals all the juicy details about his new company, POKERithm. He shares why poker is a game of skill, how rankings and promotions work on the site, and why competitive play will be rewarded. Tune in to hear what Matt does to bring his A-game to the table, how to study differently for live versus online poker, and the importance of game theory – and discover how he cultivated his own unique poker style.    

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 15:00 – About POKERithm and how it works, why it’s good for people who are just starting out, and why it’s a great way to bring people into poker.
• 15:00 – 29:00 – Poker being a game of skill, how he gets people organized and to commit, how they come up with the hands, rankings and promotions, and what they want people to do.
• 29:00 – 57:00 – His most exciting win, his results and poker history, some poker highlights, what it’s like to play in Europe, and his poker career.
• 57:00 – 01:00:30 – On bringing his A-game, his winning strategy, the role of luck, playing instinctually versus mathematically, and how he learned important poker concepts.
• 01:00:30 – 01:11:30 – How he’s improved his poker game, how he cultivated his own style, how game theory will make you great at poker, and the difference between live and online.
• 01:11:30 – 01:23:30 – Recommendations for new players, why he can’t win because of masks at live tournaments, and the winning snack combo that Jeff uses is revealed!

3 Key Points

• Play poker on POKERithm to get better without losing money.
• Think about your own game and style.
• Get that practice in!

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• POKERithm
• Matt’s Twitter
• Matt’s HendonMob

Erind “Froste” Puka, a Twitch streamer and member of The Mob and 100 Thieves, is learning how to prioritize his mental health and follow his passions. He shares how he got into streaming, how he got partnered, and his thoughts on gaming consoles. Tune in to hear Froste’s thoughts on the streamer lifestyle – and learn what he’s up to in the poker world.    

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• 00:00 – 29:00 – On turning 21 during a pandemic, what he thinks about mental health and streaming, how he got into streaming, his origin story, and the leagues.
• 29:00 – 51:30 – Poker streaming, what has helped him improve his game, his streaming plans, what he thinks about delays, gamer pay, and funny moments.
• 51:30 – 01:18:30 – His favorite stream of all time, how people get partnered, how to get better in games, his style of streaming, the “fun factor,” and his thoughts on gaming consoles.
• 01:18:30 – 01:46:30 – His favorite food, his tech setup, his name, how Call of Duty got big in esports, the streamer lifestyle, and why passion is so important.
• 01:46:30 – 02:07:00 – On mental health, balance, what it’s like to live in LA as a content creator, why he feels drained, and why he wants a normal life.
• 02:07:00 – 02:30:00 – How he improved his poker game, what he’s still figuring out about his poker game, variance, the role of luck in life and poker, and Twitter drama.

3 Key Points

• Have fun!
• Everything loses its “fun factor” after a while.
• Do what you’re passionate about.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Froste’s Twitter
• Froste’s Instagram
• Froste’s Twitch

Carl Froch, 4x Super-Middleweight World Champion and partypoker ambassador, knows what separates good poker players from exceptional ones. He shares his winning mindset, the similarities between boxing and poker, why he retired from the sport, and how he prepared for the ring. Tune in to hear Carl’s take on lockdowns and mainstream media – and learn what he recommends people do to get a balanced view on the world.

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• 00:00 – 17:00 – How Carl got into boxing, his amateur and professional boxing careers, his fight history, fight stories, wins, and controversies.
• 17:00 – 32:00 - Why he retired, his “signing-off fight,” why so many fighters don’t know when to quit, what he thinks about the Rocky movies, and how he got into poker.
• 32:00 – 40:00 - How he prepares to play poker, the kind of poker he likes to play, what he misses about live poker, the similarities between poker and boxing, and studying.
• 40:00 – 01:03:30 – What separates good players from exceptional players, his winning mindset, his podcast Froch on Fighting, his thoughts on fighting, and his least favorite hand.
• 01:03:30 – 01:19:00 – On other sports, his team, the sponsorships and commercial side in his career and after, and how he prepared for the ring.
• 01:19:00 – 01:29:30 – On COVID-19’s impact on boxing, why boxing needs a crowd, the opportunities boxers have to make money, and his thoughts on lockdowns and mainstream media.

3 Key Points

• Social media has changed the game for many industries.
• There’s an adrenaline rush in both poker and boxing.
• Know when to fold.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Carl’s Twitter
• Carl’s Instagram
• Carl’s Website

Ryan Reiss, the 2013 WSOP Main Event champion and WPT champion with $15M in live MTT earnings, knows the line between confident and cocky. He shares why confidence is important for success, how he stays focused when the stakes are high, and how he balances poker and family life. Tune in to hear Ryan’s thoughts on goal setting and studying – and hear why he believes your skill level and results won’t always correlate.

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• 00:00 – 19:00 – Ryan’s thoughts on recent tournaments, the benefits of bitcoin for poker players, his poker background, and the story of his first ever recorded win.
• 19:00 – 35:30 – How Ryan spent his winnings, reminiscing on past wins and challenges, his secrets to success and staying focused, and the line between confidence and cocky.
• 35:30 – 53:00 – On skill level, results, variance, HUDs, real names, bans, limiting re-buys, online events, his thoughts on the main event, his favorite cities, and reflecting on big wins.
• 53:00 – 01:10:30 – The best attributes to have as a player, how he considers tournaments, how he maintains balance between poker and life, sponsorships, and 2021 thoughts.
• 01:10:30 – 01:25:00 – On keeping a level head in the WSOP, studying, a big picture view of the upcoming WSOP, and selling action.
• 01:25:00 – On being a gamer, Ryan’s poker goals, how he thinks about goal setting, poker and tournaments as a stream of income, and staking.

3 Key Points

• You have to have confidence.
• Always consider variance.
• Skill and results don’t always correlate.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Ryan’s Twitter
• Ryan’s Hendon Mob

Audley Harrison, an Olympic gold medalist and 2010 European heavyweight champion, changed the future of boxing forever. He shares his boxing success, how he stayed focus on his purpose, and what he did to change careers. Tune in to hear Audley’s winning mindset philosophy, how he got into poker, and what will “break your soul” at the table – and hear what strategy is the same whether you’re in the ring or on the felt.

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• 00:00 – 14:00 - Audley’s experience during the pandemic, his childhood, how he discovered boxing, his boxing successes, his schooling, and how he put boxing on the map in the U.K.
• 14:00 – 27:30 - His thoughts on finances and investing, promoting, his accomplishments, what did and didn’t work, and how he pivoted and kept control of his career.
• 27:30 – 40:00 - Online poker, living in Vegas, his “WHY”, his purpose, how everything opened up doors for other things, and his wins and losses.
• 40:00 – 01:04:00 - On joining the system, how he got into a winning mindset, how he changed the future of boxing, and his poker journey.
• 01:04:00 – 01:11:00 - On the science of boxing, the Antonio vs. Kevin fight, fighting while he’s injured, and how his conviction plays out on the poker table.
• 01:11:00 – On breaking your soul in poker, being the gambler or the house, holding your position, and his training diet.

3 Key Points

• Be proud of your accomplishments.
• Everything happens for a reason if you don’t quit.
• Play with conviction.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Audley’s Instagram
• Audley’s Twitter

Steve Dannenmann, a CPA, 2005 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up, and poker pro with $4.8M of live MTT earnings, says he’s the luckiest guy in the world. He shares how luck was involved in poker back in the day versus now, how he’s gotten lucky on the golf course, and how he played his luck in the WSOP. Tune in to hear Steve’s poker philosophy, why he thought the WSOP was boring, and what he bought with his winnings – and learn why he believes we’re all salespeople who need to play life full-out.

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• 00:00 – 15:00 – Steve’s poker background, playing in the WSOP, the role of luck in poker then and now, keeping his day job, and poker for making money.  
• 15:00 – 28:00 – On being lucky, what happened at the WSOP, how he chose to play, his book story, why you pick on the weak, and how to find opportunities.
• 28:00 – 39:30 – On playing high and low stakes, separating work and play, poker memories and distractions, and what he thinks of online poker.
• 39:30 – 55:00 – Poker stories, more tournament wins, what he bought with his winnings, how his style has changed, how poker has progressed, his philosophy, and why the WSOP was boring.
• 55:00 – 01:05:30 – On taking some money off the table, his $8,000 refrigerator for beer, his boat, not working much, and what he enjoys doing with his daughters.
• 01:05:30 – 01:17:30 – On balance, enjoying time with his kids while they’re young, everything involving sales and marketing, playing full out in life, and trust-building as an accountant.

3 Key Points

• Find opportunities.
• Luck plays a role, but back it up with skill.
• Have a balanced life.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch

Christian Harder, a pro poker player with $4.5M+ in earnings winner of the PokerStars Championship, has withstood the test of time and is still crushing it in poker. He shares how he got good with the help of his friends, his superpower and advantages, how he handles swings, and what it took to figure out his edge. Tune in to hear Christian’s thoughts on the main event, how he handled winning and losing years, why adaptability will always be an X-factor – and hear his stories that involve a few other poker legends.

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• 00:00 – 13:30 – His COVID experience, playing online PLO, his poker journey, his best year in online poker, how the game changed, swings, and how he got good.
• 13:30 – 27:00 – On figuring out the balance and his edge, online tournaments, getting bored and losing the fire for the grind, what differentiates him from the rest, sports, and live vs. online.
• 27:00 – 48:00 – Poker table drama, sports during COVID, having peer support to improve your game, what he enjoys outside of poker, and his superpower.
• 48:00 – 59:00 – His thoughts on the main event, online poker security, exciting things happening in poker, his hopes for the future of poker, and his thoughts on HUDs.
• 59:00 – 01:08:30 – Election betting, politics, conspiracies, his losing years, his favorite starting hand, how he met Michael Phelps, personal development and growth stuff.
• 01:08:30 – 01:30:30 – On being adaptable and withstanding the test of time, how he first got into poker, poker legend stories, sports, and poker legalities.

3 Key Points

• Make poker friends and push each other to get better.
• Change your style and don’t be predictable.
• Adapt and evolve.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch

Tom Marchese, a pro poker player with over $19M in MTT earnings and the partypoker Millions champion, is such a big fan of sports cards, he got his own store in Las Vegas. He shares his insights on card values, trends, card grading, and pricing, and he shares how he’s had to adapt during the pandemic. Tune in to hear Tom share the recipe for getting better at non-high stakes, what sets a foundation for true poker skill, and his greatest poker strengths – and hear which players he mistakenly underestimated on the felt.  

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• 00:00 – 20:00 – His background with sports cards, what it’s like to own a sports card store, insights on card values and trends, and his prized possessions.
• 20:00 – 35:00 – How card prices and values are driven up, obstacles and solutions, grading, on poker, grinding, his big win and how he strategized and studied to win.
• 35:00 – 54:00 – On having a foundational skill level, the recipe to get better at non-high stakes, why he left college, his parent support, when he got to the next level, and running well.
• 54:00 – 01:22:00 – On what drives him, why he plays poker, comparing results, his future stops, online vs. live, small vs. high-stakes play, and what he thinks about cryptocurrency.
• 01:22:00 – 01:36:00 – Prop bets, variance, business investing, days off, his greatest poker strengths, social media, and what happened to Big Cheese Poker on Twitter.
• 01:36:00 – 01:57:00 – Online orders, pandemic store rules, the stress of running a store right now, the players he learned from, and what he thinks of HUDs.

3 Key Points

• Invest in sealed boxes.
• Getting lucky early-on is important.
• You can’t substitute experience.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Legacy Sports Cards
• Legacy Sports Cards Instagram

Tyson Apostol, reality TV personality, winner of Survivor, and former pro cyclist, is ready to reveal what really happens behind-the-scenes. He shares how he was allowed to prepare for the show, what they look for when they select competitors, and what set him apart from the competition. Tune in to hear Tyson share his thoughts on drugs in cycling, what he would’ve done differently in the past, and what he was told about showing personality on a show – and hear what he has learned about himself through athletics, competition, and poker.

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• 00:00 – 29:30 – Tyson’s life story and Mormon background, how he got on Survivor, his natural abilities, his cycling background, and his take on drugs in the sport.
• 29:30 – 48:30 – On Survivor, Marriage Bootcamp, show behind-the-scenes, how he had to think about his role, and how the payout structure works.
• 48:30 – 01:02:00 – How he’s allowed to prepare for Survivor, how they cast people, when he knew when to re-evaluate his direction on the show, and what he would’ve done differently.
• 01:02:00 – 01:28:00 – On what drives and motivates him, how adrenaline helps, what sets him apart, game vs. real life, how they check your health, and mindset.
• 01:28:00 – 01:50:30 – Having the crew around you on the show, what it’s like to be in the top three, and the importance of raw, open, and honest personality on the show.
• 01:50:30 – 02:10:00 – What they look for on the show, what he misses about cycling, what he thinks about his own athletic abilities, and what he appreciates about the team environment.

3 Key Points

• Be who you are.
• See what other people do then assess your own direction.
• Know your natural abilities and cultivate the rest.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch

Kelly Minkin, a professional poker player with $1.5M in career live tournament earnings, is an attorney, professional poker player, and works to support the charity 0 to 100 Challenge. She shares how women and men play differently on the felt, the role of emotions in poker, and how it feels to find her groove in deep runs. Tune in to hear Kelly share how she spends her tournament winnings, why her mindset is unique, and why she believes live play will always drive poker’s popularity – and learn what this poker pro uses behind-the-scenes to improve her game.   

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• 00:00 – 30:30 – On living in Cypress, the 0 to 100 Challenge, the work it takes to stream, what it takes to build a charity, the benefits of having a following, and online support.
• 30:30 –51:00 – On building her lifestyle, streaming burnout, how she started playing poker, her tournament play, what she did with her tournament winnings, and grinding.
• 51:00 – 01:12:00 – On getting better, losing money, her big win, the “groove” of going deep, wild runs, her family’s interest, her career outside of poker, and why her mindset is unique.
• 01:12:00 – 01:38:30 – Recalling past hands, her take on poker as a female, the differences between male and female decision-making, playing live versus online, and the future of poker.
• 01:38:30 – 01:59:00 – Her poker career, Eric Afriat’s subtle angles and speech-play, why the book Sophie’s World changed the way she thinks, and her schooling and appeals process.
• 01:59:00 – 02:28:00 – On studying, what programs she uses, what she thinks about solvers, leveraging emotions in live play, other hobbies, investing, and the balance of luck and skill.

3 Key Points

• You’re either built for streaming or you’re not.
• Be conscious of mental fatigue.
• Humans play with emotion, which will always create variance.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• 0 to 100 Challenge
• Kelly’s Instagram
• Kelly’s Twitter

Austin AKA DNP3, the founder of @gridteam, CEO of Giveaways, Twitch streamer, and YouTube creator, has cracked the code on how to create community through his channel. He shares his philosophy around giveaways, how they’ve created an incredible “Wolfpack” community, and how he manages to give away so much. Tune in to hear Austin reveal how his channel evolved into a business, how he manages it all, and how he deals with toxicity in the chat – and discover his best tips for building engagement and a rock-solid following.  

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• 00:00 – 36:00 – How Austin started, why he started doing giveaways, how his business and community has grown, what he aims for, and how he uses data.
• 36:00 – 53:00 - What he thinks about grinding, networking, toxicity in streams, the structure and system he uses to keep up with everything, and tips for better engagement.
• 53:00 – 01:17:00 – Poker talk, his first streamer and moderator, information about The Grid and his Stream Team, how he manages everything, and creative giveaway ideas.
• 01:17:00 – 01:54:00 – His personal life, how they’ve been managing everything with COVID, politics and division, how he manages to travel and stay connected.
• 01:54:00 – 02:17:00 – How the community has evolved, bitcoin, how winners are picked, APIs, and tips for people who want to up their chances of winning over Twitter.
• 02:17:00 – 02:40:00 – On banning toxic people, poker, his favorite streamers, good strategies for engagement and giveaways, and the giveaway.

3 Key Points

• Hook people with the first line of your Tweet.
• Be a part of a cool community.
• Engage your community with giveaways.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Website – DNP3
• DNP3’s Twitter
• DNP3’s Twitch
• DNP3’s YouTube

Alexandra Botez, a chess player, Twitch streamer, and YouTube sister-duo of BotezLive, gives her honest opinion about how poker is portrayed in The Queen’s Gambit. She shares why she started a channel with her younger sister, breaks down how players are rated in chess, and explains how things are different for women in the game. Tune in to hear Alexandra debunk some common misconceptions about chess, and hear why it’s never too late to focus, zone in, and work your mental muscles with chess.

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• 00:00 – 14:30 – How COVID has impacted viewership, what she thinks about The Queen’s Gambit, females in the game, and the long-term vision for their stream.
• 14:30 – 25:00 – On variance, choker (chess + poker), gambling and betting, chess tournaments and the money that can be won, coaching and what she’s doing to improve what she does.
• 25:00 – 39:30 - On getting into Stanford, working with her sister, her chess goals, the most important attributes and skills in chess, her poker experience, and how players are rated.
• 39:30 – 57:30 – Strong chess countries, cheating in chess vs. in poker, blindfolded chess, how she feels about family and kids, and her recent business endeavor.
• 57:30 – 01:05:00 – On wanting to bootstrap a business, when an investment makes sense, the languages she speaks, and chess as a mental sport.
• 01:05:00 – 01:20:00 – Women in the highest levels of chess, changing the culture of chess, her favorite streamer, common chess misconceptions, and life lessons through chess.

3 Key Points

• Chess is gaining interest and experiencing a spike.
• Quality over quantity.
• People don’t play chess for the money.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• BotezLive YouTube
• BotezLive Twitch
• Alexandra’s Twitter
• Alexandra’s Instagram

Ryan Depaulo, a WSOP bracelet winner, streamer, vlogger, and ACR Team pro, tells the story of how he won his bracelet in a parking lot. He shares his playing style, why he’s not good at table-talk, how he handles trolls in the chat, and who he’d love to play someday. Tune in to hear what Ryan thinks is the biggest challenge in the poker world today and discover why he thinks you could be creating a bad feedback loop if you think you’re unlucky.

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• 00:00 – 21:30 - Ryan’s WSOP win, he recalls games that he played and the locations where he played the tournament, and how his channels fuel each other.
• 21:30 – 37:30 - On stealth-mode peeing, glitching technology, reflecting on past hands, documenting hands, his game and style, and his school of study.
• 37:30 – 01:06:00 - On his support, his past work, his ACR (America’s Card Room) sponsorship, endorsements, Twitch, Twitch chats and trolls, vlogging, and his community.
• 01:06:00 – 01:34:00 - The Doug Polk tiff, his fiancée’s take on COVID as a nurse, he might have COVID, his prediction on the future of poker, and how he won in a parking lot.
• 01:34:00 – 01:48:00 - On cashing in, his friend’s unlucky feedback loop, blowing table talk, the old, edited WSOP, and his favorite streamers.
• 01:48:00 – 02:09:00 - Who he wants to play, the biggest challenge in poker being RTA (Real Time Assisting), how he might have COVID, and his last message to the poker community.

3 Key Points

• Winning the final table is a big deal in big tournaments.
• We need open collaboration and communication in the poker industry.
• People are attracted to people who are genuine.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Ryan’s Twitter
• Ryan’s Twitch
• Ryan’s Instagram
• Ryan’s YouTube

Jonathan Van Fleet, a poker player and streamer with $16,683,350 in online MTT earnings, opens up about his journey with addiction and how recovery actually made his game even better. He shares how the game has gotten tougher over time, how he calculates someone’s worth in staking, and what people struggle to understand about poker strategy. Tune in to hear Jonathan’s thoughts on studying and playing against the best in the world – and get an insider’s look at what it’s like at BBZ.

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• 00:00 – 21:00 – How he has handled COVID, his poker beginnings, how the game has gotten tougher, and the mistakes he sees players make, and his online poker predictions.
• 21:00 – 41:00 – What he thinks about Twitch, staking, mark-ups, determining what someone is worth, his best and worst runs, and the role of luck in winning.
• 41:00 – 01:00:00 – On the bundle he created, tournament wins, engaging with YouTube comments, what he thinks of solvers, what people don’t understand, and his struggles in life.
• 01:00:00 – 01:33:00 – How recovery helped his poker game, games that bring out the ego, why MTTs work for him, his first big win, and upcoming tournaments.
• 01:33:00 – 01:52:00 – How the metagame has changed, why he hates working with technology, what the math revealed about how most were playing, and what to study.
• 01:52:00 – 01:03:30 – His favorite starting hand, his ranges, expanding systematically, what it’s like working at BBZ, and why he can compete with the best in the world.

3 Key Points

• Keep up with the evolution of the game.
• Train your mind to help control your emotions.
• Study, and know what others study to gain an edge.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Jonathan’s Twitter
• Jonathan’s Instagram
• Jonathan’s HendonMob

Lee Davy, the founder of 1000 Days Sober and a freelance writer, shares his journey with addition and how he became a writer. He explains what he learned about his “wounded self” on his journey and the role vulnerability plays when conducting a successful interview. Tune in to hear Lee’s thoughts on disappointing questions, building trust, and why he’s all about the “why” – and learn why he believes everyone is an addict.

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• 00:00 – 21:00 – Lee’s background, his journey with addictions, what he discovered about education, his poker plan, his writing, and his inspiration.
• 21:00 – 35:30 – On getting trained, how he got into live reporting, how freelancing works, and interview lessons.
• 35:30 – 50:30 – His interview series plan, what he saw in other interviews, why vulnerability is important, “wounded self” behaviors, and what he’s learned about himself.
• 50:30 – 01:18:00 - On being all about the “why,” mentorship questions, trust, confidence, why everyone is an addict, and why he started the 1000 Days Sober podcast.
• 01:18:00 – 01:29:00 - How poker can be used to curb alcohol addiction, how we’ve silenced our cognitive dissonance, what he thinks about the media, and people in poker that he admires.
• 01:29:00 – What he loved to write about, what he liked about Mike Sexton, his interests outside of work, his favorite movie, and what he loves about poker.

3 Key Points

• Build trust and confidence by being vulnerable.
• Everyone’s an addict.
• Education is important.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Lee’s Twitter
• 1000 Days Sober Instagram
• 1000 Days Sober Website
• 1000 Days Sober Information

Phil Hellmuth, a professional poker player with 15 WSOP bracelets and $24,117,333 in earnings, reveals why some poker players will never be the greatest. He shares why he plays tight, breaks down some of his biggest hands, and explains why some formats just seem to work. Tune in to hear Phil’s thoughts on politics, entrepreneurship, solvers, and GTO – and learn the ONE element every poker strategy must include.

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• 00:00 – 25:00 - The epic battle with Antonio, how people come across in interviews, reminiscing on past games, and the importance of reads.
• 25:00 – 53:00 - On being tight, having competitors, laughing at himself, game breakdowns, and formats that work
• 53:00 – 01:13:00 - Beef in the poker world, what he thought about the election, Trump’s harpoon moment and what he did, and why Phil sees himself as “reasonable” politically.
• 01:13:00 – 01:41:00 - On Trump being pro-poker, legalizing online poker, how to support poker, his businesses and opportunities, and what he recommends in regards to online vs. live.
• 01:41:00 – 02:00:00 - On tilts, Phil’s progression, business deals, owning companies with Jeff, investments, and some big players in the game.
• 02:00:00 – 02:16:30 - On going to the Olympics, what he thinks about solvers, why he believes GTO has flaws, and why every strategy must include an element on reading people.

3 Key Points

• Be reasonable.
• Great readability makes great poker players.
• Play with patience.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Phil’s Website
• Phil’s Twitter
• Phil’s Instagram

Bob Menery, a Sportscaster, comedian, and podcast host, won’t hesitate to interrupt a date to run out and record R-rated commentary in the back of an Uber. He shares why his ADHD keeps him constantly on the move, reminisces about some of his favorite podcast interviews, talks up his beer pong game, and even reveals what he’s like in bed. Tune in to hear why his content is so wildly popular – and find out why he stopped caring about stuff he can’t control.   

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• 00:00 – 12:00 – On UFC Fight Island, Bob’s journey and how he started, information about his R-rated sports commentating, his voice, how he went viral, and his team.
• 12:00 – 23:30 – On fear, confidence, being a comedian, the Zapped podcast, his friend and partner in crime Timmy, how they monetize the show, COVID, projects, and sponsors.
• 23:30 – 37:00 – Twitch, his style, one of his ultimate goals, how he decides what clip to commentate and how he does it on the fly, and his favorite guest and gameshow.
• 37:00 – 01:00:00 – Poker talk, ADHD, sports cards, podcast stories, funny actors, when he’s recognized, goals, games he has lost, and his love for travel.
• 01:00:00 – 01:04:00 – On beer pong, being lazy in bed, blasting IG models, code words and slogans, and doing what he wants.
• 01:04:00 – 01:12:30 – On saying “no”, what he has coming up, where to find his content, what he’s most passionate about, caring about his people, and one of his favorite clips.

3 Key Points

• Take advantage of it of you go viral!
• You need a great team to expand your business.
• Do what you want.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Bob’s Website
• Bob’s Twitter
• Bob’s Instagram
• Zapped Podcast

Josh Luber, an entrepreneur, the co-founder of StockX, and an avid sneaker collector, has had an entrepreneurial spirit since he started selling gum at school in the sixth grade. He shares how his entrepreneurial journey continued, how StockX was started, and the leaps he took to skyrocket the business to the next level. Tune in to hear how Josh thinks about investments – and hear his advice for making smart purchase decisions.

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• 00:00 – 30:00 – Josh’s origin story, his first business, his education and entrepreneurial journey, how StockX was started, some sneaker industry history, and how he got his foot in the door.
• 30:00 – 42:00 – His travels, sports teams, championship wins, wife’s support, neighborhood, and business growth.
• 42:00 – 55:00 – The StockX growth, how his brother joined the team, data on the resale market, and what else is on StockX besides sneakers.
• 55:00 – 01:13:00 – Trading cards and shoes as assets and investments, the difference between collectibles and memorabilia vs. assets, and what to think about as a consumer.
• 01:13:00 – 01:37:00 – On looking for opportunities for involvement in the industry, how products are sold on the site, brick and mortar card spots, and why the industry is blowing up.
• 01:37:00 – 01:48:30 – On making smart purchasing decisions, bitcoin, how to think about your investments, and why investing in trading cards makes sense.

3 Key Points

• Get your foot in the door!
• Make smart investments.
• Capitalize on opportunities.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Josh’s Twitter
• Josh’s Instagram
• StockX Website
• StockX Instagram
• StockX Twitter

Adam "adam22" Grandmaison, the host of the No Jumper podcast, journalist and BMX rider, has been leveraging different platforms to share his content with the world. He shares how he got into podcasting, some crazy interview stories, and what goes on behind-the-scenes at the No Jumper studio. Tune in to hear about Adam’s challenge with moderation and balance when it comes to poker or sports – and hear what he recommends new podcasters do to get their message heard.

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• 00:00 – 21:30 – His ties to poker, why he picked it back up again, how he got into blogging and social media, his content and inspiration, and what streaming taught him.
• 21:30 – 39:30 – What he wants to get better at, his freedom and family time, what he plans to do when he has a baby, positivity in the poker world, and his connection to the porn industry.
• 39:30 – 51:00 – When he started No Jumper, horrible interview stories, what goes into the No Jumper production and the team, how he handles business, and how he judges himself.
• 51:00 – 01:32:00 – The Kendama, interview updates, COVID in his studio, leveraging different platforms, tattoos, selfies, a traumatic moment, meditation, and some favorite interviews.
• 01:32:00 – 01:48:00 – New challenges this year, Adam’s workouts, his challenge with moderation, the content he has available, and advice for people wanting to start podcasts.

3 Key Points

• Be honest with your audience.
• Bring positivity wherever you go.
• Moderation is key.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Adam’s Twitter
• Adam’s Instagram
• No Jumper YouTube
• No Jumper Instagram

Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua, an artist and shoe designer, YouTuber, and Twitch streamer, has opened the door to big opportunities by simply being genuine and honest. He shares how he got connected to NBA players, how he plans to grow his Twitch following, and what motivates him to go hard every day. Tune in to hear Salvador’s biggest challenges and most important lessons – and learn why he sees trading cards like stocks.   

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• 00:00 – 21:00 – His journey through COVID, the obstacles he faced, his art and business journey, cards, and how he combined art and his love for cards.
• 21:00 – 33:00 – His process and team, how he got involved with shoes, how his business has grown, why lost followers, and what happened when he was genuine and honest.
• 33:00 – 51:00 – On having loyalty, how he makes money, the Amazon reach-out, being partially color-blind as an artist, his family life, and his early beginnings.
• 51:00 – 01:11:00 – On vlogging and streaming, his streaming plans, the economics behind “breaking” a card box, what he’s juggling, and his son as his main motivator.
• 01:11:00 – 01:22:30 – The biggest risk to the sport card industry, seeing cards as stock, and why he wants to show his day-to-day life.
• 01:22:30 – 01:37:00 – On artists doing Twitch live, how to watch him online, why he wants to leverage Twitch, and why it’s been hard to drive traffic to Twitch.

3 Key Points

• Be genuine and honest.
• It’s not how many followers you have that matters, it’s how many are truly loyal.
• Know what motivates you and use it as your driving force to be and do better.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Kickstradomis Website
• Kickstradomis Twitter
• Kickstradomis Instagram
• Kickstradomis Twitch

Valdemar Kwaysser, a WSOP bracelet winner and founder of Check Decide, isn’t afraid to admit that he’s made some big mistakes on his journey to success. He shares the hard lessons he has learned, the four stages of learning, and the best ways he keeps a creative mindset on and off the felt. Tune in to hear Valdemar’s best coaching tips and craziest poker stories – and hear why he believes a key strategy for improvement is to stop focusing on yourself.

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• 00:00 – 38:00 – Valdemar’s poker journey, origins, tournament memories, big mistakes and lessons along the way, tips, and better ways to learn and improve your poker game.
• 38:00 – 01:07:00 – Check Decide features, benefits, perks, and upcoming improvements, details about his coaching, and the four stages for learning anything new.
• 01:07:00 – 01:21:30 – On keeping a creative mindset, making disciplined folds, signs of low self-confidence, and thinking of your opponents instead of yourself to recognize opportunity.
• 01:21:30 – 02:00:00 – How poker expedites life lessons, lessons learned when starting a business, challenges of being a poker player, and the tricky balance to maintain as a pro.
• 02:00:00 – 02:24:00 – Focusing on solutions, what he thinks about poker sites, more information about Check Decide, a crazy poker story, and how COVID has impacted him.
• 02:24:00 – 02:50:00 – On improving in Heads-Up poker, languages, sports, non-poker interests, and his best advice for people looking to get into poker and wanting to get better.

3 Key Points

• Focus outside of yourself and focus on your opponents.
• Poker can expedite valuable life lessons.
• Don’t put emotion in your evaluations.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Check Decide
• Valdemar’s Twitter

Felipe Mojave, a GG ambassador, streamer, and pro poker player with $2.6M in live MTT earnings, wasn’t mentally ready to win big when he was younger. He shares his biggest lessons about bankroll management, accountability, and hard work, and reveals the strategic moves he made as he built his career in poker. Tune in to hear Felipe explain the changes he’s making to keep his family healthy during the pandemic, and learn why he’s much more intentional about what he connects with on social media.

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• 00:00 – 35:00 – Felipe’s family updates, his recent big score, his streaming growth, his wife’s poker journey, his best memories, and how to succeed on Twitch.
• 35:00 – 01:02:00 – The competition, when he plays in online events, who he admires, and opportunities he received and what he had to do.
• 01:02:00 – 01:19:30 – His biggest lessons, why he wasn’t prepared to win life-changing money in the past, and moves he made as he grew in his poker career.
• 01:19:30 – 01:51:00 – COVID Brazil updates, what Felipe thinks about health, things that he’s changing for himself and his family, and his streaming schedule.
• 01:51:00 – 02:22:00 – On having a working plan, accountability, passions, why he chose to focus on poker, advice about tournament investments, and live vs. online play.
• 02:22:00 – 03:04:00 – On getting what you deserve, being resilient, getting results, surrounding yourself with positive people and messages, and his group coaching project.

3 Key Points

• Engage with your audience on Twitch.
• Improve a little every day.
• You’ll get what you deserve.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Felipe’s Twitch
• Felipe’s Twitter
• Felipe’s Instagram
• Poker Lifestyle
• Natalie’s Twitter

Jared Jaffe, a pro poker player and WSOP/WPT champion, has a crazy story that involves faking a heart attack in jail to make it back in time for a tournament. He shares how he’s learned to turn weaknesses into strengths, why self-awareness has improved his game, and why consistency is the best marker for success. Tune in to hear Jared predict the future of poker, reveal his best tips for new players, and explain what he’s learned through poker about himself and relationships.

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• 00:00 – 18:30 – Jared’s crazy WSOP story, why he faked a heart attack, how he’s been handling all the changes due to COVID, how he lost his bankroll and how he redeemed himself.
• 18:30 – 44:30 – What he thinks of himself as a player, what he thinks of the poker world, why consistency is more impressive than a one-off win, and measures of success.
• 44:30 – 58:00 – On turning weaknesses into strengths, being self-aware, his take on live and online poker in the future, and what he thinks of HUDs.
• 58:00 – 01:25:30 – His thoughts on re-entries, his prediction of the future and how he will approach it, where he likes playing and traveling, and how to get in the best positions.
• 01:25:30 – 01:34:00 – What he wants to improve upon, what he’s learned through poker, his best poker advice, and what consideration he makes when it comes to coaching.
• 01:34:00 – On sports in Vegas, his poker heroes, how he manages nerves, how people vote, and his future podcast/vlog plans.

3 Key Points

• Consistent success in poker is the most impressive marker of success.
• Success takes hard work.
• Choose a coach wisely.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Jared’s Twitter

João "Naza114" Vieira, a pro poker player and Winamax ambassador with over $3.8M in MTT earnings, reveals the mindset shift that led to his success. He shares his inspirations, the motto he plays by, and why he believes poker is a reflection of real life. Tune in to hear João give his best tips for crushing it on the felt and learn the best lesson poker has taught him so far.

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• 00:00 – 21:00 – His poker origin story, professional basketball background, big wins, online successes, what he’s most proud of, and how he prepares to play online.
• 21:00 – 36:30 – How he felt in tournaments, how he keeps focused, the mentality that changed his game and brought success, and what he does to improve his game.
• 36:30 – 52:30 – His motivations, some strategy, what he thinks top players have in common, what he thinks about the current online landscape, and his thoughts on real names.
• 52:30 – 01:20:00 – How it works to play in Portugal, his upcoming schedule, who he’d want to connect with, his inspirations, and what music he listens to when he grinds.
• 01:20:00 – 01:33:00 – Why he prefers live poker, what he believes is a measure of success, and why he recommends people keep it basic and treat every day like the first day.
• 01:33:00 – 01:40:00 – On his love for poker, what he’s learned, why poker is a reflection of life, and one of the best things that poker teaches you.

3 Key Points

• Have fun.
• Stay focused.
• Be consistent.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• João’s Twitter

Brad Guzan, the goalkeeper for Atlanta United FC and the USA national team, shares his origin story and why he’s so passionate about soccer. He explains what it’s like to be an American player in Europe, why goalkeepers band together, and how he handles mistakes and challenges on the field. Tune in to hear Brad’s take on what it takes to truly succeed and learn how he keeps an even head in the toughest spots. 

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• 00:00 – 16:30 – Brad’s origin story, his soccer journey, his experience getting drafted into the MLS, and why he wanted to experience European soccer.
• 16:30 – 26:00 – What it’s like to play in Europe, how he fits in with European players, the comradery amongst goalkeepers, and how to handle mistakes and challenges.
• 26:00 – 37:00 – How it feels to represent the U.S., reflecting on the way the U.S. has played, how young players are raising the bar, and his appreciation for fans.
• 37:00 – 55:00 – His future plans, his appetite for poker, what it takes to succeed in whatever you do, his inspirations, and who is the hardest to play against.
• 55:00 – 01:01:00 – Some big names he has played, how he sees the best players, the upcoming World Cup, and another American goalkeeper he’s inspired by.
• 01:01:00 – 01:06:30 – The best thing about being a pro soccer player, what has impacted him the most about his profession, and what he’s grateful for.

3 Key Points

• Professional sports can put a strain on families.
• Keep an even head in competition.
• Work hard and persevere.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch

Michael Watson, a pro poker player with $12,118,595 in live MTT earnings, has been crushing it online during the pandemic. He shares how he manages downswings, how his studying has evolved over the years, and how he finds his edge in the ever-evolving sport of poker. Tune in to hear how Michael deals with bad beats and what he loves about being a poker pro – and hear his advice for new players wanting to get their foot in the door.   

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 23:00 – Michael’s playing routine during the pandemic, how he crushes online, the games he usually plays, his priorities, and what his parents think of his path.
• 23:00 – 45:30 – His predictions for live poker, what he’s interested in playing, what he thinks of live vs. online poker, what he enjoys about travel, and his big tournament win.
• 45:30 – 01:05:30 – How he dealt with his success, how he processed his big win, how he manages downswings, and how he keeps the faith that “he’ll be back”.
• 01:05:30 – 01:17:30 – His study/play ratio, what he does to improve his game, how his studying has changed over the years, and how he motivates himself to find his edges.
• 01:17:30 – 01:41:00 – His nickname, his biggest online score, what he likes about live tournaments, his advice for how to improve, and some lessons about dealing with bad beats.
• 01:41:00 – 01:59:30 – Who he admires in poker, why he has stayed in poker for so long, what he loves about being a poker pro, and what he thinks about online poker content.

3 Key Points

• Downswings are normal. Have faith in yourself.
• The game is ever-changing. Change the way you study, too.
• Poker can be a bridge to freedom and independence.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Michael’s Twitter

Andy Milonakis, an American actor, writer, rapper, comedian, and streamer, likes to take the approach of asking for forgiveness rather than permission. He shares how he landed his show, why he got in trouble for one of his videos, and what inspired him to get a tattoo of a desk and a quote that takes up the length of his arm. Tune in to hear how Andy got into poker, what he’s up to next, and his best piece of advice for content creators and consumers alike.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 14:00 – How Andy got into poker, some of his biggest wins, why he likes tournaments and takes them more seriously, and what he’s currently doing in poker.
• 14:00 – 41:00 – The best way to stream, how he got into streaming, how he organizes his life, how he balances everything, and advice he has for creators.
• 41:00 – 57:00 – Work that he’s done in the past, the journey of his show, the story behind his tattoos, and what he thinks about crazy people.
• 57:00 – 01:21:00 – His videos, asking for forgiveness instead of permission, how they create songs, when he’s interested in sports, and how COVID has impacted his life.
• 01:21:00 – 01:35:00 – On his poker skill level, his biggest cash game pot, his best piece of advice for content creators and for everyone in general, and his take on streamer’s mental health.
• 01:35:00 – 01:51:00 – Why he isn’t interested in stand-up, why he likes improv, his 3rd liked Tweet of all time, his favorite movie, and how his parents have supported him.

3 Key Points

• Make content that will grip people.
• Play your skill level.
• Don’t let people get under your skin.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch

Kevin Hart, celebrity, comedian, actor, author, producer, and partypoker ambassador, is pro-fun, pro-people, and always puts family first – even with his crazy schedule. He knows what it takes to balance work and family life and is clear on what makes him happy, healthy, and spirited. Tune in to hear why Kevin loves poker and what he’s doing to infuse more fun back into the game.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 8:00 – Kevin’s thoughts on COVID-19 and its impact, why he’s “pro-people”, his background in poker, and why he loves playing poker.
• 08:00 – 12:30 – On being able to say “no”, relying on his team, never giving up, making it out of Philadelphia and New York, and taking the plunge with stand-up.
• 12:30 – 18:30 – On his first TV show, the struggle in comedy, having a young spirit, what makes him happy, and how he defines his ceiling.
• 18:30 – 32:30 – On balancing family life and his professional life, tips to maximize family time, how he manages publicity, and why he believes fun needs to be priority in poker.
• 32:30 – 36:30 – Kevin’s hobbies, why he loves watches and cars, where he finds happiness, and the project he has in the works.

3 Key Points

• Family first.
• Find what makes you happy.
• Don’t be afraid to say no.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch

Justin Escalona, the founder of Founder of 1340 Collective, YouTube Vlogger, and recreational poker player, isn’t afraid to share the truth about what it takes to be a successful YouTube vlogger. He reveals why it’s not just about views or subscribers and stresses the importance of consistency so you can build a loyal fanbase. Tune in to hear Justin’s best advice for improving your poker game, making branded designs, and getting inspired – on the felt or off.  

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 13:00 – Justin’s background, how he got into vlogging and poker, what he does to improve his game, and what he has learned about successful vlogging.
• 13:00 – 31:30 – How YouTube has changed, collecting cards, the story of how he got into painting, and his collaboration with Fedor Holz.
• 31:30 – 40:00 – On going to Vegas, playing high-stakes Baccarat, not playing in tournaments, his upcoming plans, what a typical day in his life looks like, and designing.
• 40:00 – 54:00 – What he has made off of one design, how often he was dropping collections, on sports and getting great seats for a Cubs game, and what his parents think about his playing.
• 54:00 – 01:01:30 – Justin’s motivations, his inspirations, a tilt story, some of the craziest things he has seen in poker, and what’s in the pipeline for the future.
• 01:01:30 – 01:12:15 – On sponsorship, this year’s challenges and goals, why he moved to LA, and a creative way to make money that most people are hesitant about.

3 Key Points

• It’s not all about likes and subscribers.
• Study by watching videos and collaborating with other players.
• The value of your art/work is exactly how much you think it is.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Justin’s YouTube Channel
• 1340 Collective

Johnnie Vibes, a pro poker player and YouTube Vlogger, isn’t holding anything back when it comes to the truth about creating content online. He shares the lessons he has learned, the considerations you must make if you want to crush it, and why the essence of poker will never change. Tune in to hear what Johnnie has to say about technology, growth tips, and the future of live poker – and hear his secret to telling stories in a way that captivates an audience.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 20:00 – Johnnie’s background, the story behind his name, his creative inspirations, how things materialized for him, and his thoughts on drama.
• 20:00 – 45:00 – On “scamming”, influential people in poker, lessons he has learned, why he doesn’t play a lot of tournaments, and the things you must consider to crush it in poker.
• 45:00 – 01:02:00 – How his growth occurred, vlogging tips, the truth about how most people create content, and how he helps people and makes a living.
• 01:02:00 – 01:24:00 – On how technology is hurting the game of poker, what you can never duplicate, what poker is at its core, and the future of poker.
• 01:24:00 – 01:45:00 – Johnnie’s wins, what it’s like to run deep in a tournament vs, play cash games, how to visually tell a story that captures attention, and his end goal in poker.
• 01:45:00 – 02:03:30 – Why he loves challenges on his channel, why you shouldn’t get caught up on Hendon Mob numbers, and why awareness is the biggest factor when creating content.

3 Key Points

• Nothing will replace live poker.
• Poker is the ultimate social game.
• Be aware and alert.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Johnnie’s YouTube
• Johnnie’s Twitter

Antonio Esfandiari, a magician, pro poker player with $27.8 million in career live MTT earnings, and boxer knows the importance of training to put up a good fight. He explains why he’s happy about the way he has lived his life, shares what he’s grateful for, and shares why attending Burning Man is a non-negotiable. Tune in to hear what Antonio wants to be known for and why he believes keeping your word is critical – and find out when he thinks people should mind their own business.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 20:00 – Antonio’s background, how he was impacted by COVID, his home dynamic, and why he needs to train mentally and physically.
• 20:00 – 31:30 – Reminiscing on tournaments and cash games, pockets in Antonio’s life, why he has no regrets, how he resets, and lessons he has learned along the way.
• 31:30 – 47:30 – On panhandling in Venice Beach, traveling, winning a tournament, getting staked for the One Drop, and how he felt he stacked up to his competition.
• 47:30 – 01:00:00 – On how he operates now with kids, what makes him happy, his career in magic, and what he’d do if he couldn’t play poker.
• 01:00:00 – 01:16:00 - On being a grinder, a book he recommends, keeping your word, his titles, bracelets, and wins, and why he won’t share how much he makes.
• 01:16:00 – 01:23:00 – On what he wants to be known for, rudeness at the table, the most positive thing that shifted the way he thinks, and his thoughts on competition.

3 Key Points

• Life changes are natural. Welcome them!
• Find a way to reset every once in a while.
• People don’t have to know everything about you.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Antonio’s Twitter
• Antonio’s Instagram