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Join Jeff Gross in his conversations with the best poker players and industry leaders to learn what sets them apart from the rest.
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Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Brad Owen, a professional poker player and superstar YouTube poker vlogger, shares how his YouTube channel blew up and what he thinks about negative comments on his videos. He explains how YouTube advertising has changed because of COVID-19 and what his plans are for upcoming content. Tune in to learn what he’s learned about poker, the advice he has for people wanting to become professional players, and why he believes poker is not a sport.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 33:00 – Brad’s journey, inspiration, events, how they partnered with casinos and hotels, his style, what he thinks of negative comments, and how his channel blew up.
- 33:00 – 49:00 - On how YouTube advertising has changed because of COVID-19, his past and upcoming content, and what he thinks about the coronavirus pandemic.
- 49:00 – 01:10:00 - A missing link in poker content, his online playing, gaming laws, his love of sports, and his strategy for putting out vlogs and why it works.
- 01:10:00 – 01:34:00 - On being in a Little Caesar’s commercial, having kids, his parents support, making people aware of the risk, and the lessons he’s learned from poker and sports.
- 01:34:00 – 01:48:00 - On staying humble, never getting too high or too low, why he believes poker is not a sport, why it’s important to stay current, and advice for players.
- 01:48:00 – 02:23:00 – On hitting bad beats, relating with viewers, losing the biggest pot in his life, what he thinks about competition, and his future predictions and goals.
3 Key Points
- Be smart with your money.
- Be aware of what you sign up for.
- Collaborate, don’t compete with fellow content creators.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Brad’s Facebook Community
- Brad’s YouTube
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Daniel "Jungleman" Cates, one of the biggest online winners ever, is back to share his journey of personal development and spirituality. He explains how the online scene has changed and reveals the shifts he’s seeing in the game due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to hear Jungleman’s advice for improving and evaluating your poker game – and learn why he’d rather be the richest player, not the best.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 20:00 - On COVID-19, the games online, the things he does and likes outside of poker like mediation, blogging and journaling, and his challenge with Phil Galfond.
- 20:00 – 37:30 - On his personal development and spiritual journey, his travels, what enlightenment means to him, and how his personal work has impacted his game.
- 37:30 – 45:30 - Where he plays online, what he discovered about GG Poker, what he thinks about his tournament game, and his advice for someone diving into poker.
- 45:30 – 59:00 - On evaluating your game, improving your cash game, why live is easier than online, what he thinks about real names, and some more about Mr. Falcons and VeniVidi.
- 59:00 – 01:05:00 - His exercise routine, his prediction for live poker events, and who he thinks is the best player in no limit and PLO.
- 01:05:00 – 01:22:00 - His thoughts on the different types of games, how he got his nickname, the difference between being the best and being the richest, and the most tables he’s played.
3 Key Points
- Enlightenment is hard to reach but worth trying!
- Analyze all your decisions.
- There’s a difference between being the best and being the richest.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jungleman’s Instagram
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Charlie Carrel, a professional poker player with $9,571,775 of live MTT earnings, shares what he’s got going on behind the scenes on the felt and off. He reveals what he does to focus, avoid distraction, and keep the game fun – and expresses how positivity and an improved mindset has changed his life for the better. Tune in to hear how Charlie beats his fear and anxiety of losing, and find out the advice he gives Jeff to “unleash the beast”.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 40:00 - Introducing Charlie, his thoughts on positivity, getting down on Twitch, his poker journey, his routine, people becoming professionals, and the future of poker.
- 40:00 – 01:11:00 - On the shift in attitude in high stakes, distractions, the importance of content, who he loves and respects, and the unique things about online influencers and their power.
- 01:11:00 – 01:32:10 - On giving up his edge, what he’s got going on behind the scenes, what he appreciates from fans, building a family, and his philanthropic goals.
- 01:32:10 – 02:02:00 - On being an ex-compulsive liar, how he got out of the lying cycle, why he’s not looking for a sponsor, and his COVID-19 Twitch schedule.
- 02:02:00 – 02:23:00 - On live vs. online poker, why some games have become less fun, what he does to focus, his thoughts on the WSOP, and what happens when he talks at the table.
- 02:23:00 – 03:02:00 – His initial poker wins, what he loves to do outside of poker, how he met his girlfriend, his advice for Jeff to “unleash the beast”, and what he does to beat fear.
3 Key Points
- It’s not about what happens, it’s about how you respond to what happens.
- Content matters.
- It’s in your best interest to tell the truth as best you can.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Charlie’s Instagram
- Charlie’s YouTube
- Charlie’s Twitch
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Dario Sammartino, the WSOP main event runner-up with $14,573,846 in total live earnings, reveals his “mad” poker style and how he balances real life with poker life. He shares the importance of knowing your limits, playing quality over quantity, and using all the study tools that are available today. Tune in to hear how Dario changed his mentality after the 2019 WSOP main event – and listen in as he describes the aspects of the game that you can’t see unless you know where to look.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 21:30 – Introducing Dario, some updates from Italy during the coronavirus, how he got into poker, what his family thought of his playing, and why he doesn’t play in casinos anymore.
- 21:30 – 37:30 - How and what he plays online, a breakout moment for him, the story behind his IG handle, his poker style, and how he balances real life with poker life.
- 37:30 – 48:00 - On having a good time, playing high-stakes, knowing your limits, limiting your number of tables online, and what he learned from the WSOP main event.
- 48:00 – 01:15:00 - His WSOP prep, how he played while sick, dealing with controversy, and his breakdown of what happened at the WSOP.
- 01:15:00 – 01:30:00 - On studying, what you need to succeed in poker, what you can’t see in poker, the three fundraisers Dario supports, and his rationale behind some WSOP moves.
- 01:30:00 – 01:55:00 - On remembering that poker is a game, changing his mentality about being runner-up, the other sports he plays, and his favorite hand.
3 Key Points
- We need to help and take care of each other during this historic time.
- Change your style.
- Balance real life and poker life.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - Party Poker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Dario’s Hendon Mob
- Dario’s Instagram
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Alec Torelli, a poker pro with $1.5 million in live MTT earnings and the founder of ConsciousPoker, reveals what it’s been like at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy. He shares how he separates the facts from the noise in his content and how he has learned to trust his intuition and maintain balance in life. Tune in to hear Alec’s advice for young players and how he helps his students – and find out the big lessons he learned from his million dollar downswing.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 22:00 – Introducing Alec, his predictions for the future, how he got into poker, and when he decided to create content.
- 22:00 – 43:00 - On separating the facts from the noise, the polarity of his videos, balance, trusting his intuition, discovering what you value, his early successes, and his parent’s support.
- 43:00 – 01:06:30 - On making money as an affiliate, bankroll management, advice for young players, and his tournament and cash game highlights.
- 01:06:30 – 01:24:30 - On the future of online poker, what he focuses his content on, why he moved to Italy, and information about his coaching and ConsciousPoker.
- 01:24:30 – 01:42:00 - On his success, travels, back-and-forth from Macau to play cash games, and how cash games in Macau became known.
- 01:42:00 – 02:01:00 - His million dollar downswing, the lessons he learned from it, his favorite places to travel, and what’s to come in the future.
3 Key Points
- Separate the facts from the noise.
- Trust your intuition.
- Even the most successful poker players can go broke. Manage your bankroll well.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - Party Poker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- ConsciousPoker
- Alec’s Twitter
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Barstool Nate, a blogger for Barstool Sports and the Cracking Aces podcast host, shares how coronavirus has allowed the team at Barstool Sports more creative freedom. He shares how the company has evolved, what has changed, and what it’s like at the office. Tune in to hear how coronavirus messed up his upcoming poker plans, what he does in lockdown, and why he defends billionaires who donate money.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 17:30 – Introducing Barstool Nate, his podcast, online poker vs live poker, and how the quarantine has helped support creativity within Barstool Sports.
- 17:30 – 39:00 - On the success of Barstool Sports, how it evolved, what has changed, what it’s like at the office, and the extent of his studying.
- 39:00 – 53:00 - On not leveraging the resources he has access to, how coronavirus impacted his poker plans, and getting his stream shut down.
- 53:00 – 01:11:50 - On betting on basketball, coronavirus and sports, how he would support his kid, and where he loves and hates to play.
- 01:11:50 – 01:25:30 - On working in his bed, what he wants to change about his daily routine, why he loves blogging, what he writes about, and when he recommends blogging.
- 01:25:30 – 01:41:00 - Why he loves poker, his opinion on donating money and shaming billionaires, why he likes Bill Gates, and how the world is changing.
3 Key Points
- See the positive in the negative.
- Leverage the resources you have!
- Poker is a game of smarts – and the smartest gets paid.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - Party Poker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Barstool Nate’s Instagram
- Barstool Nate’s Twitter
- Barstool Sports
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Scott Ball, the creator of Twitch Poker and president of End Game Talent, shares his journey with epilepsy and how it has impacted his life. He shares the process of getting poker on Twitch and how it has revolutionized the poker industry as a whole. Tune in to learn how Scott’s business has been impacted by coronavirus, what he does to improve his own game, and why streaming is tough – and find out why he believes poker sites need Twitch to succeed.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 26:30 – Introducing Scott Ball, his athletic career, how epilepsy has impacted his life, how he started playing poker, Twitch, and how he helped get poker on Twitch.
- 26:30 – 43:40 - How poker is changing over time, why being a streamer is tough, the early days of poker on Twitch, and how Twitch has revolutionized the poker industry.
- 43:30 – 01:08:30 - On becoming a poker player, the role of streamers who help grow poker, the deal with bid wars on streaming platforms, some Twitch financials and sponsorships.
- 01:08:30 – 01:25:30 - On his hopes for poker, a hint about cool things going on in Twitch, his biggest online win, and how business has been impacted by coronavirus.
- 01:25:30 – 01:34:00 - Scott’s favorite casinos, the origin of his nickname “Rumcake”, on poker sites needing to be on Twitch to succeed, and the people in poker Scott admires.
- 01:34:00 – 01:49:30 - On what inspires Scott, marketing, what he thinks about squads, his favorite thing learned from Twitch, and how he improves his own game.
3 Key Points
- Twitch is all about hanging out with the streamer and other viewers.
- Content creators and influencers can generate super-fans through Twitch.
- Experiment to decide.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - Party Poker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- End Game Talent
- Twitch