Thinking Poker

Psychotherapist and high stakes cash game crusher Ben Raven joins Carlos and Andrew for a conversation about his unconventional path to playing poker professionally, why mental game coaching is no substitute for therapy, and more.Ben’s fantastic YouTube channelBen’s InstagramYou can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up!You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking. That link gets you a 10% discount if you sign up! While you’re there, read about integrating GTO and Exploitative play.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Ben Raven Ben Raven is a psychotherapist and poker pro committed to sharing results transparently on his YouTube channel. Link

Nosebleed MTT legend Stephen “stevie444” Chidwick joins Carlos and Andrew for a rare and revealing interview about his rise to greatness, his struggles along the way, how becoming a parent has changed his worldview, and his Dionysian awakening.You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up!You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking. That link gets you a 10% discount if you sign up! While you’re there, read about integrating GTO and Exploitative play.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  STEPHEN CHIDWICK Stephen “stevie444” Chidwick is one of the winningest poker players of all time, with nearly $80 million in tournament cashes. He is a coach at Octopi Poker. Twitter Link

Retired union organizer Ashley Adams returns to the podcast to discuss his adventures playing poker all around the world and his new book inspired by those adventures.You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up!You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK.  Ashley Adams Ashley Adams is the host of the House of Cards podcast/radio show and the author of Winning Poker in 30 Minutes a Day, Winning No-Limit Hold ‘Em and Winning Seven Card Stud. He first appeared on Episode 337. Link

Stoyan Obreshkov returns to the show with first-time guest Sergei Gurin to discuss the role of coaching, mentoring, and community in improving poker performance and their new project, the Final Table Academy.You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up!You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking.And by signing up with code ThinkingPoker at https://www.finaltable.academy/#apply Stoyan Obreshkov Stoyan Obreshkov is a professional poker player and coach from Bulgaria. He makes instructional content for Run It Once and GTO Wizard. Stoyan first appeared on Episode 448. Link SERGEI GURIN Sergei Gurin is a professional poker and coach in Canada. With Stoyan Obreshkov and Alan Longo, he leads the Final Table Academy. Link

Andrew and Carlos dive straight into strategy this week, answering listener questions submitted to Thinking Poker Daily. You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up!You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking.And by signing up with code ThinkingPoker at https://www.finaltable.academy/#apply