The Rec Poker Podcast

This week for episode number 784 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and Ben Enslow review the recent RecPoker Roadtrip to Montreal for the WSOP Super-Circuit event at the Playground poker club! The tournaments, the staff, the city, the food…Jim getting pulled over by Quebecois police…this episode has it all! And we also have a fun announcement to share. We also go over this week's home game resu...

Co-hosts Chris Jones and Taylor Maas break down a hand from a WSOP Canada event at Playground Casino near the money bubble. This hand brings up a common tournament trap: finding yourself underrepresenting your hand and then facing a small river bet after the board texture significantly worsens. This is the kind of play that many a tournament run are ruined by. Find our free videos at: http://youtu...

Head Coach Rob Gardner discusses two ICM concepts that he ran into over his last two weeks on the road that have nothing to do with ICM Math. Learn some situational ICM that could improve your approach in tournaments Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Find more info on our sponsors at: https://RunAces.com RecPo...

In Part 3 of our Common Player Mistakes series, we tackle one of the most widespread (and hidden) blunders in poker: shoving to avoid making tough decisions on later streets. Because this move often results in folds, players get falsely rewarded and blame "bad luck" when it fails. We break down why over-betting or jamming to prevent getting run down is costing you tons of win rate even w...

Rob Gardner talks about two key hands from the Run Good Main Event at Palace Poker in Dallas, Texas.  Highlighting some key mistakes many players make in low stakes live poker. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https://rec.poker/support Find more info on our sponsors at: https://RunAces.com RecPok...

In Part 2 of our Common Player Mistakes series, we dive into one of the most dangerous traps in poker: the one you set for yourself. We break down a real Day 1 Main Event hand where a player slow-played a monster hand into complete disaster. Tune in to learn when and when not to consider trapping big hands. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here...

This week on episode 776 of the RecPoker Podcast Rob and Jay discuss the WSOP Main Event Final Table, and the key hand that takes place between champion Lucas Jumalon and runner up Lauri Saaskahlati in this Rec Poker Strategy edition! Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https://rec.poker/support Fin...

This week for episode number 775 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid interviews Irish poker pro Jamie Flynn about his daily WSOP vlogs, owning and operating a card room, why he switched from cash to tournaments, what gives him an edge at the tables, and more! We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack with Brad Owen, Daniel Negreanu, and Connor O’Driscoll! Plus of cou...

Welcome to the start of a brand-new RecPoker Strategy series hosted by Chris Jones and Taylor Maas ! In this inaugural Player Mistakes episode, Chris and Taylor break down a featured Day 1A Main Event hand where early-stage aggression quickly spirals out of control. We walk through a hand where a player builds a massive pot early, misses every logical "exit ramp," and ultimately paints t...

This week for episode number 773 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid interviews Barry Carter about his career as a poker writer, player and…trophy-winning meme-lord?!? Barry gets right into the craft of writing, speaking to different audiences, the challenges of evolving technology, what it’s like to run the training site Simplify Poker with RECing Crew member Dara O’Kearney, and a lot more! Plus, Ba...

If you have ever been frustrated with how often you lose flips, this podcast is going to change the way you think about flips forever. Not all flips are created equal, and head coach Rob Gardner takes you through the strategy of getting on the winning end of flips..Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp us out:...

Books, books, and more books! This week for episode number 771 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim is joined by Rob Washam and Joe Kulas to talk about their favourite books: poker and otherwise. After a VERY nerdy start to the episode, Rob goes down the list of all the books we’ve worked through in our Book Study for premium RecPoker members, and the YouTube chatters offer their favourites as well. Plus o...

There are so many resources for aspiring poker players - but which ones will work best for YOU?!? This week on episode 770 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew talk to a few members who have tried it all: videos, drills, solvers, 1-on-1 coaching, group coaching, training sites, simulators…whether it’s live or online, cash games or tournaments, hear from other serious recreational p...

What does your thought process look like at the poker table? Chris Jones and Rob Gardner talk about some alternative ways to think about poker when your in a Jam. Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review! Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Disc...

This week on episode 768 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim is back and he and the RECing Crew discuss the virtues of 3-betting: how and when to do it, who to do it against, what hands to choose, what sizes to use, how to take it postflop - there’s a lot to go over! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum for the panel to review! An...

Everything you have been taught about bankroll management is a lie. That's what Head Coach Rob Gardner believes, and tonight he breaks down the REAL factors in how to manage a bankroll, and helps you look at it in a way you never have before. Whether you are a winning player or a losing player this is a must listen. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discor...

In this episode, Taylor Maas, Dan Kennedy, John Somsky, and Chris Jones discussed an interesting multiway spot. Most players misplay multiway spots and this conversation got to some of the root approaches (and common mistakes) a lot of players make. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https://rec.po...

Is max late reg a smart tournament strategy… or a bankroll leak waiting to happen? 👀 On this week’s Strategy Podcast, Rob Gardner goes solo to break down the real math, risks, and rewards behind max late registration in poker tournaments. Learn when late reg can give you an edge, when it can hurt your ROI, and how to adjust based on your bankroll, goals, and tournament style. Whether you’re chasi...

This week for episode number 764 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interviews Kevin Mathers. We talked about the WSOP Live app, Funding for WSOP events, and other logistics to consider when attending the WSOP bracelet events. Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube ne...

This week the crew discusses a tricky turn spot for top pair in the big blind. Can we really consider folding it here? Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https://rec.poker/support Find more info on our sponsors at: https://RunAces.com RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community....

Wondering how to prepare for the WSOP? This week on episode 762 of the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew share about a million suggestions for how to make this poker trip your greatest yet! How to get yourself situated at the venues, what to consider when setting your schedule, ways to make the most of your experience as a player - plus several strategy nuggets specifically meant to help you naviga...

Head Coach Rob Gardner talks about the dangers of learning GTO and trying to play a GTO style in your games, with 3 reasons why trying GTO can hurt your win rate, and also offers a few recommendations for how to use GTO to your advantage and grow your game. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https:...

This week for episode number 780 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview longtime floorman Josh Treat about the most and least ideal parts of his job, his favourite places to travel, what he wishes players would do differently, what makes for a good floor staff, how to get started in the industry, a few stories from his time on the floor, why he hates stalling, and...

This week on the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew discusses a recent hand Rob played in the Global Poker ScrimmageCome sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review! Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp...

This week for episode number 758 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Lea Anne Wolfe to talk about the Fins Poker Show We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack! Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 9:00 ET fo...