The Flow Show with Jeff Gross

In this episode, Sam Trickett, a Party Poker global ambassador with $21,347,558 of live poker earnings, reflects on the mistakes he made in his poker career. He shares poker lessons that translate to life, how to separate emotions from poker, and why it’s important to take care of your body if you want to perform at your best. Tune in to hear about the happiest day in Sam’s life – and learn what drove him to be successful. Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:00 – 25:00 – Sam’s wins, background, and poker journey. 25:00 – 40:00 – Reflecting on his losses and how poker lessons translate to life. 40:00 – 01:00:00 – The games Sam prefers to play and why. 01:00:00 – 01:20:00 – On his career, always believing in himself, and his other passions. 01:20:00 – 01:40:00 – Health, fitness, and the happiest day in Sam’s life. 3 Key Points Poker teaches you how to better handle life’s tough spots. Always believe in yourself – even when others don’t. Take care of your body so you can perform at your best.  Contact/Resources Partner - Party Poker Website - Jeff Gross Poker

In this episode, Matthew Staples, professional poker player for Party Poker and a Twitch streamer, reflects on how he never thought he’d take poker and Twitch seriously. He talks about the weight bet with his brother Jamie and Bill Perkins, how he got into poker by accident, and tells the story of his first stream ever. Jeff and Matthew reveal some tips for streamers and Matt shares his newfound obsession with Chess. Tune in to hear Matthew’s favorite content and studying resources – and hear what he thinks every poker player should learn. Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:00 – 20:00 – On his streaming and poker journey, goals, and process.  20:00 – 33:00 – The weight prop bet, his biggest scores, and his future plans.  33:00 – 44:00 – Advice and tips for streamers and his new love for chess. 44:00 – 01:00:00 – On his work ethic and biggest games.   01:00:00 – 01:20:00 – His biggest result live, favorite YouTube channel, and way to manage tilts.  01:20:00 – 01:40:00 – On his big Twitch moments, favorite content, and study schedule.  01:40:00 – 02:00:00 – On keeping his private life private and his favorite place to play.  3 Key Points Learn by teaching! Results come from being determined to get better.  Study! Contact/Resources Partner - Party Poker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Study Resource - Raise Your Edge

In this episode, Darren Elias, 4-time World Poker Tour champion, looks back on when he played online card games as a kid. He shares about how he prepares for games and balances family life. Jeff and Darren discuss how his motivators have evolved over the years – and he reveals the recipe for success at the top. Tune in to hear Darren reflect on his strategy – and hear what he has to say about players who try to shortcut learning the fundamentals of the game. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:00 – 10:00 –How he got into poker, moved from online to live, and dominated the game. 10:00 – 25:00 – His playing, preparation, family life, and break-in scare. 25:00 – 40:00 – On his goals, how he plays live and online, and what matters most to him. 40:00 – 01:00:00 – What he thinks of the game and its players. 01:00:00 – 01:20:00 – Reflecting on his losses and how he developed the fundamentals. 01:20:00 – 01:40:00 – Answering some questions from the audience. 3 Key Points If you don’t have the fundamentals down, you won’t succeed long-term. Rest is an important part of preparing for the game. Naturally good and intuitive players who study are the ones who succeed. Contact/Resources Partner - Party Poker Website - Jeff Gross Poker