Poker: All the Games

The summer poker grind is in full swing, and this episode is packed from start to finish. We kick things off with a full WSOP and Las Vegas summer trip report , including the highlights, surprises, and unforgettable moments from another incredible World Series of Poker experience. Along the way, we also share what it is like being a world-renowned podcast host . From there, we head back in time wi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pokerchannel.substack.com Join us for Part III of our ongoing video series featuring a deep, hand-for-hand analysis of an action-packed online 8-Game tournament at Phenom Poker, with insights directly from the felt. This isn’t a highlight reel. And it’s not surface-level commentary. Each episode (starting with #73) walks through the tou...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pokerchannel.substack.com Join us as we continue our deep dive with Part II in this video series covering an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament , featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth. T...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pokerchannel.substack.com Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament , featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth. This series features a hand-by-hand breakdown of an...

If you love mixed games, tournament table pressure, and elite-level analysis — you’re in the right place! Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament , featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth. Enjoy this preview to a series of...

How to play Binglaha plus basic strategy with guest Don “Bingo” Rieck. Invention of Binglaha with Nolan Dalla plus variations. BARGE, huh? Say what, dealers winning pots! BARGE events with Greg “Fossilman” Raymer & Andy Bloch. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. Martin’s Tournament Play & Special Announcement! Timestamps: Introduction 1’ 11” Guest Intro – Don Rieck 01’54” What is BARGE?!...

How to play Chicago plus basic strategy with Franke von Zweigbergk! History of the game plus Tournament play. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. The Festival Series Rules for Chicago: https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-series-explains-chicago Timestamps: Introduction 1’ 15” Guest Intro 02’16” Bratislava Festival Series Stop & Relevance of Chicago...

Advanced 7-Card Stud Strategy Part 3 – Hand Reviews from Dolly’s Mixed Game. Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Next Episode Teaser. Timestamps: Introduction 0’ 35” Opening Remarks 01’15” Hand Review Logistics 02’58” First Hand Review 37’00” Second Hand Review 64’50” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.) 68’56” Upcoming Tournaments (Europe) 71’37” Next Episode Teaser 72’27” Social Media C...

Advanced Stud Strategy 4th-7th Street Play. Discussion of player types. Hand examples. The FSDR and countering the FSDR play. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Next Episode Teaser. Timestamps: 0’ 35” Opening Remarks 01’15” Fourth Street – Shawn 5’12” – The Double Bet Pair Option 10’38” Fourth Street - Martin 11’57” Fifth Street – Shawn 13’48” Fifth Street Hand Exam...

Advanced Stud Strategy through 3rd St. Dramaha vs Drawmaha vs Sviten Special. Naming history for Sviten Special, Drawmaha & Dramaha. TORSES vs HORSES vs SORTED & is Shawn stereotyping Europeans?!? Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Timestamps: 01’13” Factors to enter a pot 07’31” Removal & Dead Cards (as a disadvantage vs. an advantage) 15’31” Adjustments based on A...

Interview with Phenom Poker Founder Matt Valeo. Topics include Matt’s Poker Journey all the way to Mixed Games, Founding & Building Phenom Poker including site and player security, cryptocurrency choice and use, the Phenom Token, & Phenom’s Mixed Game Offerings. Plus Matt’s 2025 WSOP brag! Timestamps: Introduction to Matt Valeo – Founder of Phenom Poker 1’35” How it all began – Matt’s Poker Journe...

Advanced Stud8 Beyond 3rd St Strategy Discussion. Martin’s Hand Description. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Timestamps: Introduction 1’06” Fourth Street - Martin 06’47” Fourth Street – Shawn 14’57” Fifth/Sixth/Seventh Streets – Martin 19’59” Fifth Street – Shawn 25’13” Fifth/Sixth Streets – Shawn 29’44” Seventh Street – Shawn 32’25” Hand Description Martin Playe...

Advanced Stud8 through 4th St Strategy Discussion. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Shawn’s upcoming Vegas Book Signing at CardPlayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival XI @ Bellagio. Recent Mixed Game play. Bring-in vs Complete. Deception or Bluffing & Steals. Reverse Implied Odds discussed throughout. Timestamps: Intro Strategy Discussion for Stud8 – Opening Remarks 08’44” Hands to Play – M...

Part II Interview with Lupe Soto. Topics include number of tournament reentries, find out if women or men are better at Mixed Poker, learn about Venetian’s new Poker Streaming Room, Lupe’s 2025 Mixed Training Classes, a Mixed Poker Tour Series, learn where Lupe’s Poker Adventures will take her in 2025, Shawn’s Poker Teaser, and more. Timestamps: Intro 0’31” Introduction to Lupe Soto Interview Part...

Topics include Lupe’s Poker accomplishments, her involvement with helping to bring women into Poker, Mixed Game efforts, Lupe’s ideal Mixed Game rotation, and much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe

2025 WSOP Mixed Games Schedule Reveal. Cheating Incidences Discussion with Personal Stories. Portomaso Casino Poker Room Props. Upcoming Mixed Games. Recent Mixed Game play. Timestamps: Introduction 0’35” 2025 WSOP Mixed Game Schedule Reveal 27’46” Upcoming Mixed Cash/Tournaments in U.S. 35’49” Upcoming Mixed Cash/Tournaments in Europe 39’33” Props to Portomaso Casino card room, floor staff and de...

Advanced O8 Post-flop Strategy Discussion with hand examples. Upcoming Mixed Games. Recent Mixed Game play. What’s Next? Timestamps: Intro 1’00” Advanced Post-Flop Play for O8 (Martin’s take) 25’15” Advanced Post-Flop Play for O8 (Shawn’s take) 51’38” Hand Examples 83’07” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments in Europe 87’00” Recent Play 89’17” Next Episode Teaser 89’39” Social Media Contacts 90’41” Outro Th...

Advanced O8 Pre-flop Strategy Discussion with hand examples. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Timestamps: Introduction 1’44” Strategy Discussion for O8 09’10” Hand to Enter the Pot 13’03” Hand Evaluation 14’29” Hands Not to Play 23’12” SB & BB Play 25’58” Hand Percentages 34’40” Hand Examples 43’28” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash Games in U.S. 47’12” Upcoming M...

How to play 2-7 Razz plus basic strategy. Floor staff pulling cards from the muck?!? Phenom Poker and a new Mixed Game stream. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. What’s in store for Mixed Games 2025! Timestamps: Intro 1:33 Rules and Play for 2-7 Razz 7:07 Strategy Tips for 2-7 Razz 19:55 Recent Controversy (News) – Poker room staff pulling cards from the muck back i...

The Good, The Bad…How to play Buoni e Cattivi plus basic strategy. And the Ugly… Doug Polk – Business Liability or Business Genius? Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Timestamps: Intro 1:27 Rules and Play for Buoni e Cattivi 7:56 Strategy Tips for Buoni e Cattivi 16:16 Mixed Game News – Doug Polk Marketing Genius or Business Liability? 35:07 Upcoming Mixed Cash Game...

Featured interview with Malta Mixed Game Champion Eirik Presttun from the Festival Series Malta at Portomaso Casino.  Learn about Eirik’s generosity, his family, Poker parenting, and how karma points can win tournaments.  Find out about underground games in Norway and Eirik’s transition from Hold ‘em -> PLO -> Sviten and the sort of coincidental meeting with Martin.  See if we can get him to tell...

Featured interview with Malta Mixed Game Champion Eirik “Rekegutt” Presttun from the Festival Series Malta at Portomaso Casino.  Learn about Eirik’s generosity, his family, parenting, and how karma points can win tournaments.  Find out about underground games in Norway and Eirik’s transition from Hold ‘em -> PLO -> Sviten and the coincidence meeting with Martin.  See if we can get him to tell us h...

How to play Scarney plus basic strategy. New Online Site with Mixed Games. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Cash & Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Special Episode Teaser. Timestamps: Intro 1:35    Beer Review (Maltese beer gifted from Martin) 6:34    Where’d the Name Scarney Originate? 7:38    Rules, Play & Deal for Scarney 15:35 Strategy Tips for Scarney 24:23 Upcoming Mixed Cash G...

2024 Festival Series Malta Trip Report.  Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Timestamps: Intro 1:14    Beers Martin Gifted Me 3:11    Shawn’s Trip Report from Festival Series Malta 37:38 Martin’s Trip Report from Festival Series Malta 53:53 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments U.S. 55:14 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments Europe 57:11 Next Episode Teaser 57:41 Book Purchase Info 59:31 Social Media...

Guest interviews from The Festival Series Malta with Scott “Pokerbrahs” Kenyon and Eva “Chic” Jiretorn”.  Discussion revolving around the Festival Series, including Poker and non-Poker festivities, cash game and tournament scene at Portomaso Casino and numerous other topics including Martin’s new nickname! Timestamps: Intro 1:02 Guest Intro’s   1:05 Interview with Scott “Pokerbrahs” Kenyon   40:46...