Bankroll Burners

We're BACK! 09.07.2024 1:14:55 ↓

Unfortunately for their wallets, Mike and Josh are back in action punting chips!

LIVE READ ends in DISASTER! 25.03.2024 1:06:14 ↓

"Go with your read" is a common piece of advice you'll hear as a poker player. But what if you aren't very good at "reading" in the first place?

Can Josh get PAID with QUADS?? 20.02.2024 1:07:44 ↓

Sometimes, even we make super strong hands! But can we make money with them?

We get WRECKED in poker 14.02.2024 1:06:34 ↓

Some days are better than others. This week, Mike and Josh had some bad ones.

Beating MANIACS at their own game! 31.01.2024 1:01:47 ↓

Sometimes we play against maniacs. Sometimes, we are the maniacs.

When the SOLVER proves you're PUNTING! 24.01.2024 1:03:53 ↓

Sometimes, our plays are questionable. Other times, they're just objectively burning money. This episode has both!

OVERBET JAMMING rivers for MAX VALUE!!! 16.01.2024 1:09:51 ↓

How greedy is too greedy in low stakes live poker? This week, Mike and Josh put that question to the ultimate test.

Ever try to BLUFF a calling station? 10.01.2024 1:16:40 ↓

This week, Josh decides not to go with his reads. Let's see how it works out for him.

Using a SOLVER for low stakes live poker?? 02.01.2024 1:18:01 ↓

This episode, Mike and Josh take a look at the solver to see if they can apply any lessons to some hands they botched this past week.

Can we EXPLOIT live poker players? 20.12.2023 1:05:28 ↓

This week, Mike and Josh discuss some unique opportunities for exploitative play. Will they find the right line in game? You already know the answer.

We STRUGGLE in CLASSIC live poker spots! 05.12.2023 1:06:46 ↓

You'd think we'd have figured these spots out by now, but you'd be wrong!

Villain SNAPS Us Off! 28.11.2023 1:11:34 ↓

Why do they always have it?

Can we find BLUFFS on the river? 15.11.2023 1:19:59 ↓

This week, Mike and Josh find themselves in some potentially strong river bluffing spots. Will they pull the trigger?

Staying "balanced" with Tricky Plays 08.11.2023 1:07:53 ↓

Mike and Josh spend a whole lot of time thinking about balance, which is a big reason why they never make any money at this game. But this week, it might have finally paid off (a little bit).

We CAN'T EVEN make money with KINGS! 31.10.2023 1:27:19 ↓

Mike and Josh were lucky enough to be dealt the cowboys this week. That won't stop them from continuing to burn money.

WE'RE BACK!!! And worse than ever! 24.10.2023 1:17:21 ↓

After a short hiatus, Bankroll Burners returns - and we haven't gotten better.

Does this game tree EVEN EXIST??! 05.09.2023 1:22:08 ↓

This week, Josh takes us down a part of game theory best left unexplored.

Mike vs Josh ROUND 2!!! 30.08.2023 50:53 ↓

Mike and Josh squared off against each other in a few big hands in a recent microstakes casual game. Who will emerge victorious this time?

We play PASSIVELY... and it COSTS us! 22.08.2023 1:15:46 ↓

Mike and Josh don't ramp up the aggression when two flush draws come - and immediately regret it.

LIMPED POT BONANZA!! 08.08.2023 1:13:47 ↓

Mike and Josh struggle with limped pots, just like many other aspects of poker. Check out the spots we put ourselves in!

Call and PLAY THE BOARD?? 25.07.2023 1:13:16 ↓

It's a week of tricky river decisions. We've got everything from overfolding, to calling for a chop, to extracting max value, to (of course) a good old fashioned punt.

Sometimes, overpairs SUCK 18.07.2023 1:10:21 ↓

In this episode, Mike and Josh struggle with playing strong hands on dynamic boards.

We Put OURSELVES In Tough Spots! 12.07.2023 1:24:19 ↓

When you play like a donk on the flop, you suffer the consequences on the river.

Mini-Episode: Josh vs. Mike! 07.07.2023 41:28 ↓

For the first time in awhile, Josh and Mike find themselves in the same card room, and Josh immediately tries to bluff Mike out of his shoes. Enjoy the hand breakdown!

HERO CALL with THIRD PAIR?! 27.06.2023 1:13:14 ↓

In this week's guest episode, Mike and Josh are rejoined by their friend Corn, who takes them on a wild ride through a 4-bet pot.