Pondering Poker

In this third and final episode Greg and I talk about WSOP, coaching and staking.  Enjoy.  Music by Marimba.

Part 2 of my chat with Greg.  Stay till the end if you'd like the actual closing stock prices of half dozen gaming stocks.  Enjoy.

In this first of a multi-episode podcast Greg discusses how it came to be that he won a seat into the 2013 WSOP Main Event.  Enjoy.  Music by Dave Seagrim, How It Is, courtesy of Mevio Music Alley.

In this episode I read from Caro's Most Profitable Hold'em Advice by Mike Caro.  I read from Chapter 8:  Treating Hold'em as a Business and the from the section called Managing Losses.  No music this episode.  Also in this episode is a list of Reasons to Stay and Reasons to Leave a Table.  Enjoy.

In this episode I read from Chapter 5 of Poker Face by Judi James. This section deals with the gremlins that may be in effect and cause us to lose.  Motivations for playing are reviewed and afirmations and visualization encouraged.  Music by Willie 14, Real and Free.

In this episode I speak with Matt Matros, poker pro, WSOP bracelet winner x3, author and general all-round decent fellow. Throughout the discussion Matt covers a variety of poker and poker pro issues. He discusses his journey from player to pro, his book(s), an idea of his tournament preparation and more. From a big WPT win in 2004, he has continued his poker player prowess and progress winning bracelets in 2010, 2011 and 2012. I met Matt at a charity event last month where we were seated at Table 2 together and played for a number of hours. Through our chit chatting at that event I found Matt to be both friendly, intelligent, humble and easy-going. There's no doubt in my mind that you'll enjoy what Matt has to say about a wide variety of poker topics. Matt is the author of 'The Making of a Poker Player'. I'll read from the book in an upcoming episode of Poker Reads. As a coach for Card Runner you may be quite familiar with Matt's coaching and strategy work. He also coaches players individually. Find Matt's w

In this Poker Reads episode I read from an old book from my bookshelf called How to Win by Mike Goodman.  The book was first written in 1963 and covers many forms of gambling including blackjack, dice, roulette and horse racing.  The book also includes a short chapter on hand odds for both five card stud and five card draw - that's one of the two chapters I read.  The other chapter is on Money Management.  Music courtesy of the Mevio Music Alley and the Podsafe Music Network.  Songs include Chocolate Box by Played all the Wrong Games and So Big F Warning by Acide 42.  Enjoy!

In this episode of Poker Reads, I read from sections of Harrington on Cash Games Vol II.  Music by Ed Roth, The Biggest Part of Me.  Thanks for listening... please consider buying this book, it's filled with a lot of good suggestions!  Volume II starts out with play after the Turn and River.  Reads on this podcast involved Personal Tells, Bankroll management and reasons to stay or leave a game.  Enjoy.

Continued reading from Jeff Hwang's book 'Pot-Limit Omaha Poker'.  Music by general fuzz, detached reality. 

In this episode I read from Jeff Hwang's book Pot Limit Omaha Poker, The Big Play Strategy.  In preparation for an upcoming PLO 8 or better tournament, I review concepts from Mr. Hwang's section on PLO split, Chapter 9.  Music by Dave Perce, No Turning Back (a good reminder when trying to decide what to do in Pot Limit), and Diane McCorry, I Blame You for the Smile upon my Face!  Both songs courtesy of the Mevio Music Alley (Podsafe Music Network).

In this episode I read from the book 'Winners Are Different' by Alan N. Schoonmaker, Ph.D.  In the first part of this short podcast I read from the chapter Winners Act Decisively.  Next I read from a section in the book that provides a review of each chapter. Dr. Shchoonmaker provides a statement is provided as an affirmation.  In the book the reader is to rate themselves on the truthfullness of the statement.  With these statements, try to repeat the affirmation to yourself. The first few affirmations I rush through, so you may want to stop the podcast and remain with an affirmation for a longer time.  For more information on each affirmation, refer to the book.  A whole chapter is written on each of these issues.  Music by Dawn T., Ecstacy, courtesy of the Mevio Music Alley.  Contact me at Mary@Ponderingpoker.com or @PonderingPoker.

In this Poker Reads episode I read a bit more from the new english version of 'Final Table' by Jonathan Duhamel. The section comes from the Chapter titled Taking Risks. Music courtesy of the Mevio Music Alley. Enjoy. Final Table is due out in September 2012.

Mary reads from the final section in Tommy Angelo's book Elements of Poker.  Music by Angel Vivaldi, Sea of Heartbreak.

Mary reviews and reads from Jonathan Duhamel's soon to be released book Final Table: A Winning Poker Approach from a WSOP Champion. It's a mature, informative book about Jonathan's approach to the game.  It appeals to me and I'd recommend it for anyone that loves the game of poker and has the desire to become good at the game.  The chapter I read from is called Perseverance and it makes the case for dedicated study.  The chapter on Creativity is awesome.  Music courtesy of the Mevio Music Alley.  Follow me on Twitter @Pondering Poker, visit the website www.Ponderingpoker.com..  Contact me at Mary@Ponderingpoker.com

Long time no podcast!  And in fact there now exists a missing poker reads podcast, number 32 on PLO.... I'll put that one out another time, but today here's the chapter on Limit Hold'em.  The first few elements are repeat reads, but I finish the chapter and it's worthwhile hearing parts of the chapter again especially if you play limit poker.  Music by Spivey, Instrument of Limits (how appropriate), and Guillermo de Noche, The World Hates a Happy Man, entropy me.  Enjoy.  I offer no excuse!! 

In preparation for an Omaha 8 Tournament at Foxwoods that I'll play in tomorrow, I read from Mike Matasow's Chapter on Omaha 8 in Full Tilt Poker's Tournament Guide.  Music by AjT, PJ Style Blues courtesy of the Mevio Music Alley.

In this episode I read flrom Tommy's book Elements of Poker.  Sections include Looking Left, Bread and Butter Situations, Cash Games versus Tournament.  Music by Al Philip and the Woo Team, Reasonably Well Occupied courtesy of the Mevio Music Alley.  Be sure to subscribe for the podcasts at iTunes and feel free to follow me on Twitter @Pondering Poker.  Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Bennett Onika author of 'Unleash Your Hidden Poker Memory'.  We continue our discussion that we began in the previous podcast.  Also I read two chapters from the book.  I've been working one-on-one with Bennett learning his memory techniques and I share my progress thus far.  Follow Bennett on Twitter @BennettOnika.  Learn more about Bennett's methods and take a pre-test of your memory as a baseline at Bennett's blogspot (find the address at www.ponderingpoker.com) Music courtesy of Mevio Music Alley.  Songs in this episode include:  Chris Floyd, Images Appear; Ric Seaberg, Images; The Country Folk, Never Too Late; and Chocolate Box, Played All the Wrong Games. Contact me at Mary@Ponderingpoker.com or on Twitter @Ponderingpoker.

In this podcast Mary reads from 'Unleash Your Hidden Poker Memory - How to Win at Texas Hold'em by Turning Your Brain into a Poker Tracking Machine' by Bennett Onika.  After the read Mary and Bennet chat.  This exciting new book is available for pre-order at Amazon  Check out Bennett's blogpost at http://bennettonika.blogspot.com/2011/12/poker-memory-training-promotion.html.  Music by Phil Ayoub, 32 Memory Lane.

Mary reads from Tommy Angelo's book Elements of Poker.  A number of elements from the section on Tournaments is read as well as a few elements from the section on No Limit Holdem (cash).  Music by Acid 42, So Big F Warning.  Mary also asks listeners for feedback, contact her @PonderingPoker on twitter or by email at Mary@PonderingPoker.com.  Thanks for listening.