Thinking Poker

Pamela Balzano’s older brother got her into poker, but while he was a professional player, her first interest was in content creation. After launching successful Spanish language YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok channels, she is now a serious player as well, as well as an announcer and host for events across Latin America.Pamela recommends Cosmos by Carl Sagan.The author Andrew recommended is James Gleick.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard. PAMELA Balzano Pamela Balzano is an Argentian poker player, content creator, announcer, and host. She is a member of GGTeam. Twitter Link

Math professor and poker author Ducan Palamourdas returns for another wide-ranging conversation about game theory, finding edges, local metagames, how strategies evolve, and much more. Duncan first appeared on Episode 349 of the Thinking Poker Podcast.Why Alex Beats Bobbie at PokerSlay the SpireSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard. DUNCAN PALAMOURDAS Dr. Konstantinos Palamourdas, otherwise known as Duncan, is a UCLA instructor, author, columnist and researcher. Duncan holds two master’s degrees (one in pure math and one in Computer Science) and a PhD in Mathematical Logic. He is the author of Why Alex Beats Bobbie at Poker. Twitter Link

Matt Matros is a professional poker player and writer whose works include both fiction and poker books. With Carlos and Andrew, he discusses concepts from his new book, 23 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2023, and an interesting pot he and Carlos played together. Matt previously appeared on Episode 301 and Episode 379.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you sign up here: GTO Wizard. MATT MATROS Matt Matros has three WSOP bracelets and an MFA in creative writing. He is the author of The Making of a Poker Player, The Game Plan, The Poker Brain and the new 23 No-Limit Hold ‘Em Hands From 2023. Twitter

2023 was a banner year for the Thinking Poker Podcast, and we’re counting down our favorite interviews and best strategy content. Helping us out is Chad McVean, who may well have consumed more hours of poker podcasts this year than anyone else on Earth!Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  CHAD MCVEAN Chad McVean is a mixed game enthusiast, a connoisseur of fine poker podcasts, and the Social Media Director for Poker Life Media. Twitter

K.L. Cleeton discusses his highs and lows over the years, including memorable WSOP trips and getting stranded by a hotel. The strategy segment explores exploiting opponents who c-bet too often. K.L. shares his experience of being a paralyzed poker player and the sense of community in the poker world.

Dad, data engineer, and poker player Chad Gardner talks about (not) making time for poker and how, as an amateur, he prepared to compete in Day 3 of WPT Jacksonville.Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  CHAD GARDNER Chard Gardner is a dad and Data Engineer at BlocPower, with a side of poker. Twitter

Former professional poker player and podcast co-host Nate Meyvis returns to discuss the evolution of poker strategy in the last few years. They delve into topics like optimal plays based on stack size, playing the bottom 30 percent of hands in Irish stock poker, prevalence of small bets post flop, and the 'Jedi mind trick' in poker. They also touch on live vs online poker and their experiences in Las Vegas.

Justin Moyer is a poker player, musician, and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist with the Washington Post. Among other topics, he covers poker, gambling, and casinos for the Post and has interviewed both Carlos and Andrew for articles.His post-dance-punk band, Light Beams, have just released their new album via Dischord Records. All their links are here.Poker at Charles Town Races and GreenbrierMike Postle articleSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  JUSTIN MOYER Justin Moyer is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with the Washington Post. He is also a musician and poker enthusiast who covers gambling-related topics for the Post. Twitter Link

Ed Miller, author of classic poker books like The Course and frequent Thinking Poker guest, has a new book out tomorrow called Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting. It’s all about how modern sports books operate and how to find the best bets they offer. Even if you aren’t interested in sports betting, it’s a fascinating read. Ed shares some juicy details and other stories with Carlos and Andrew.Some of Ed’s previous appearances include:Episode 25: General StrategyEpisode 71: Poker’s 1%Episode 113: The CourseEpisode 178: Finding EdgesEpisode 373: Noted Sports Betting Authority Ed MillerSupport the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily.  Ed Miller Ed Miller is the co-founder of DeckPrism Sports and the author of many poker books, including Playing the Player, The Course, and Poker’s 1%. Twitter Link

Pure strategy this week, as Carlos and Andrew review a bunch of tricky decisions from Andrew’s recent final table finish in the $109 Warm Up on ACR. Support the podcast, get daily strategy discussions, *and* be eligible to win a one-month subscription to GTO Wizard by subscribing to Thinking Poker Daily. Hand Histories and GTO Wizard Sims99 facing check-raise and barrel on paired board Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=3q2qtbKoBarreling overs and gutter in 3BP Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=5q2qtrFONut Flush Draw vs loose/active chip leaderhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=2q2quhqL C-Betting 99 on 862r Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=2q2qulaUExplo 3-Bet A8o from BB Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2quJyFToo Cute with AA? Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2quOZcCheck-Shove Big Draw Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qv4GzFinal Table Bubble Sim (this has raise coming from HJ)https://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qvVxt Final Table facing BTN shove Simhttps://www.cardschat.com/replayer/?hand=4q2qw53c